$492,450
SOLD FEB 20, 2025

286 N Shady Retreat Rd Doylestown, PA 18901

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,610 Sq Ft
1.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$306 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Recreation Room
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Doyle El School Rated A
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

First floor living in desirable Doylestown! This home boasts 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath situated on just over an acre. Enjoy the eat-in kitchen with newer granite countertops and island, an oversized living room, a sunroom offering plenty of natural light, and a finished attic which houses two additional rooms and a walk in cedar closet. Venture down to the unfinished full basement for additional storage. An oversized detached 3-car garage is complete with heat and floored attic - no worries at ever losing power with a whole-house generator! The spacious back deck overlooks a tranquil creek. All this and Central Bucks School District…Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Clinton Polchan

Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC License #RS308468 Listed on: 01/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Darlington

BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope License #AB-047707L

BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,093

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 1.06 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,610 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Skylights
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Game Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Doylestown Commons Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 045-001
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-007-045-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,093

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, 32"+ Wide Doors
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: basement fridge
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer and Kitchen Fridge
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2025-01-03
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: First floor living in desirable Doylestown! This home boasts 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath situated on just over an acre. Enjoy the eat-in kitchen with newer granite countertops and island, an oversized living room, a sunroom offering plenty of natural light, and a finished attic which houses two additional rooms and a walk in cedar closet. Venture down to the unfinished full basement for additional storage. An oversized detached 3-car garage is complete with heat and floored attic - no worries at ever losing power with a whole-house generator! The spacious back deck overlooks a tranquil creek. All this and Central Bucks School District…Welcome home!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1610
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1610
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 309.94
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1610
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 286

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Water, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 46173.60
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3872.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5093.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-007-045-001
  • Tax Lot: 045-001
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1610
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 02/20/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2025
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Fluck Chester and Cooney Lynn Angeny
Bought by
Wagner Joseph H and Marino Regina A
Seller's Agent
Clinton Polchan
Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Steve Darlington
BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$492,450
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,550
-1.31%
Total Days on Market
1
Views
76
Current Estimated Value
$488,393

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2024
Sold by
Chester Fluck and Chester Edith Werner
Bought by
Fluck Chester and Fluck Edith Werner

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1999
Sold by
Fluck Chester and Fluck Edith W
Bought by
The Chester & Edith Werner Fluck Revocab

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1956
Bought by
Fluck Chester and Fluck Edith W
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $492,450 Trident Land Transfer
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $492,450 -1.3% $306 / Sq Ft
01/04/2025 01/04/25 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2025 01/03/25 For Sale $499,000 -- $310 / Sq Ft
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 $4,955 $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2023 $4,725 $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2022 $4,672 $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2021 $4,576 $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2020 $4,555 $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2019 $4,506 $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2018 $4,492 $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2017 $4,457 $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2016 $4,429 $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2015 -- $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
2014 -- $28,000 $7,280 $20,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2085162

Bright MLS

APN: 09-007-045-001