$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

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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

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

Deed 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

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2085162

Bright MLS

APN: 09-007-045-001