NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,613,000 - $2,972,614

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
20.52 Acres

Last Sold August 31, 2012

Last sale price $835,000

Est. 162% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,754/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • 20.52 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gayman Elementary School Rated A
  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2012

Overlooking one of the most beautiful valleys in Solebury, this handsome historic fieldstone farmhouse and country estate has a barn, large equipment shed, guest house, wishing well, pond, springhouse and stone ruins resting on the hillside.The long tree lined drive is just the begining of this incredible property. The main house offers an updated kitchen with breakfast room, large family room with an incredible stone fireplace & large picture window perfect for overlooking the valley below. There is a formal dining rm with open hearth fireplace and entrance to a light filled solarium. The office, powder rm & a formal living rm complete the first floor. The entry hall is open with turned staircase and exposed stone wall. There are four fireplaces and hardwood floors throughout. The floorplan is perfect for entertaining guests and for large family gatherings. The stone carriage house/garage is perfect for overnight guests.Take a stroll down the hill into Carversville to the General Store,Post Office & Inn.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ali McMenamin

Addison Wolfe Real Estate License #RS292642 Listed on: 03/06/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Ali McMenamin

Addison Wolfe Real Estate License #RS292642 Listed on: 03/06/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,734

Year Built

  • Built in 1762

Lot Details

  • 20.52 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RO

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Drainage System
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • Gayman Elementary School
  • Tohickon Middle School
  • Central Bucks High School East

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Spring House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wismer Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 001
  • Assessor Parcel Number 34-025-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,734

Year Built

Built in 1762

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Dining Rm Chandelier, Entry Hall Chandelier, Master Bedroom Chandlier
  • Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1762
  • Remarks Public: Overlooking one of the most beautiful valleys in Solebury, this handsome historic fieldstone farmhouse and country estate has a barn, large equipment shed, guest house, wishing well, pond, springhouse and stone ruins resting on the hillside.The long tree lined drive is just the begining of this incredible property. The main house offers an updated kitchen with breakfast room, large family room with an incredible stone fireplace & large picture window perfect for overlooking the valley below. There is a formal dining rm with open hearth fireplace and entrance to a light filled solarium. The office, powder rm & a formal living rm complete the first floor. The entry hall is open with turned staircase and exposed stone wall. There are four fireplaces and hardwood floors throughout. The floorplan is perfect for entertaining guests and for large family gatherings. The stone carriage house/garage is perfect for overnight guests.Take a stroll down the hill into Carversville to the General Store,Post Office & Inn.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Exposed Beams, Stall Shower, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Drainage System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Street Number Modifier: 4380

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures List: Shed, 2nd Garage, Barn/Farm Building, Spring House
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Forced Air, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • Elementary School: GAYMAN
  • Middle School: TOHICKON
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL EAST
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • Elementary School: GAYMAN
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL EAST
  • Middle Or Junior School: TOHICKON

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 57240.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30800.00
  • Land Use Code: 1052
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.52
  • Lot Dimensions: 20 ACRES
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 893851.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RO

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 160330
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13734.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 34-025-001
  • Tax Lot: 001
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 08/31/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2012
Closed on
Aug 22, 2012
Sold by
Hewitt Choby Patricia M and Choby John J
Bought by
Spiegel Ian Brett and Spiegel Crystal Dawn
Seller's Agent
Ali McMenamin
Addison Wolfe Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ali McMenamin
Addison Wolfe Real Estate
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.65%
Current Estimated Value
$2,190,538

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,355,538
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.70%
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1994
Sold by
Prudential Home Mtg Company Inc
Bought by
Choby John J and Hewitt Choby Patricia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Spiegel Ian Brett $835,000 None Available
Choby John J $430,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Spiegel Ian Brett $350,000
Open Spiegel Ian Brett $592,000
Open Spiegel Ian Brett $2,215,000
Closed Spiegel Ian Brett $1,958,406
Closed Spiegel Ian Brett $1,760,000
Closed Spiegel Ian Brett $700,000
Closed Spiegel Ian Brett $668,000
Previous Owner Choby John J $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Sold $835,000 -1.6% --
05/22/2012 05/22/12 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2012 03/06/12 For Sale $849,000 -- --
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
2025 $21,813 $125,540 $14,220 $111,320
2024 $21,813 $125,540 $14,220 $111,320
2023 $21,120 $125,540 $14,220 $111,320
2022 $20,884 $125,540 $14,220 $111,320
2021 $20,650 $142,120 $30,800 $111,320
2020 $20,650 $142,120 $30,800 $111,320
2019 $20,525 $142,120 $30,800 $111,320
2018 $20,525 $142,120 $30,800 $111,320
2017 $20,242 $142,120 $30,800 $111,320
2016 $20,242 $142,120 $30,800 $111,320
2015 -- $88,040 $30,800 $57,240
2014 -- $88,040 $30,800 $57,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003870506

Bright MLS

APN: 34-025-001