NOT LISTED FOR SALE

250 Lurgan Rd New Hope, PA 18938

Central Bucks County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,000,000 - $3,857,000

6 Beds
7 Baths
11,430 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Sol Feinstone Elementary School Rated A
  • 11.67 Acre Lot
  • Stream or River on Lot

About This Home

As of October 2013

The spectacular country estate known as "Shady Locust Farm"- Circa 1723, is now available for rent. Experience living on a landmark property that captures the essence of the best that Bucks County horse country has to offer, located on one of the most prestigious roads in Upper Makefield. Quiet and stately, super rich in history and grandeur, everything about this property is inviting. The original house has been incorporated into a perfect blend of old world elegance and modern day beauty, size and convenience. The 11.67 acres, with rolling meadows & meandering creek, would make for the perfect executive or corporate retreat. Featuring 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths & 2 half baths, finished lower level, in ground pool with views of Jericho Mountain. Viking and Sub Zero appliances, open floor plan, Guest/In-Law suite, formal living and dining rooms, security system, back up generator, 3 car garage, patio, two story sun room, barn and much more. Perfect location convenient to New Hope, Newtown, Doylestown and I-95.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Perry Epstein

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown License #RS179081L Listed on: 08/12/2013

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown

Last Renter's Agent

Perry Epstein

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown License #RS179081L Listed on: 08/12/2013

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,317

Year Built

  • Built in 1784

Lot Details

  • 11.67 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Creek or Stream
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 11,430 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 7 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a creek

Schools

  • Sol Feinstone Elementary School
  • Newtown Middle School
  • Council Rock High School North

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $8,000
  • Tenant pays for electricity, heat, gas, insurance, snow removal, trash removal, cable TV
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Available 9/1/13
  • Assessor Parcel Number 47-001-050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,317

Year Built

Built in 1784

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2013-09-01
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 8000.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: No
  • Tenant Pays: Electricity, Heat, Gas, Insurance, Snow Removal, Trash Removal, Cable Tv
  • Vacation Rental: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Inclusions: Use Of Barn; Owner Will Maintain Grass And Grounds
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1784
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick, Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 15
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Upper Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 11430
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 11430
  • Net Sq Ft: 11430.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 0.70
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 11430
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 250

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick, Stone
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Security: Security System
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: COUNCIL ROCK
  • Elementary School: SOL FEINSTONE
  • Middle School: NEWTOWN
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
  • School District Key: 300200397420
  • Elementary School: SOL FEINSTONE
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEWTOWN

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Stream/Creek, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.67
  • Lot Dimensions: IRR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 508345.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 47-001-050
  • Close Date: 10/07/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2023
Sold by
Township Of Upper Makefield
Bought by
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Department Of Tr
Current Estimated Value
$3,154,423

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2012
Sold by
Imbesi Joseph and Imbesi Orla
Bought by
Imbesi Sonia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2009
Sold by
Imbesi Joseph
Bought by
Imbesi Joseph and Imbesi Orla

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2009
Sold by
Retained Realty Inc
Bought by
Imbesi Joseph

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2008
Sold by
St Clair Jacqueline and St Clair Michael
Bought by
Retained Realty Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2000
Sold by
Stclair Michael David and Stclair Jacqueline
Bought by
Stclair Jacqueline

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 1996
Sold by
Stclair Michael David
Bought by
Stclair Michael David and Stclair Jacqueline

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1996
Sold by
Smith Esther R and Smith Larry M
Bought by
Stclair Michael David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Interest Rate
6.97%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania Department Of Tr -- None Listed On Document
Imbesi Sonia -- None Available
Imbesi Joseph -- None Available
Imbesi Joseph $1,700,000 None Available
Retained Realty Inc $2,091,550 None Available
Stclair Jacqueline -- --
Stclair Michael David -- --
Stclair Michael David $450,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner St Clair Jacqueline $800,000
Previous Owner Clair Jacqueline St $500,000
Previous Owner Stclair Michael David $337,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2013 10/07/13 Rented $8,000 0.0% --
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Under Contract -- -- --
08/12/2013 08/12/13 For Rent $8,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $24,317 $142,160 $1,240 $140,920
2023 $23,651 $142,160 $1,240 $140,920
2022 $23,529 $142,160 $1,240 $140,920
2021 $23,210 $173,640 $32,720 $140,920
2020 $22,654 $173,640 $32,720 $140,920
2019 $22,129 $173,640 $32,720 $140,920
2018 $21,717 $173,640 $32,720 $140,920
2017 $21,121 $173,640 $32,720 $140,920
2016 $21,441 $173,640 $32,720 $140,920
2015 -- $173,640 $32,720 $140,920
2014 -- $173,640 $32,720 $140,920
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Perry Epstein

    Landlord's Agent in 2013

    Perry Epstein

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (215) 601-0100

    31 in this area

    63 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002496011

Bright MLS

APN: 47-001-050

Pennsylvania Bucks County New Hope 18938 Central Bucks County

250 Lurgan Rd, New Hope, PA

This home is located at 250 Lurgan Rd, New Hope, PA 18938 since 12 August 2013 and is currently priced at $3,073,444. This property was built in 1784. 250 Lurgan Rd is a home located in Bucks County with nearby schools including Sol Feinstone Elementary School, Newtown Middle School, and Council Rock High School North.

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