NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56 Sparrow Walk Newtown, PA 18940

Estimated Value: $578,000 - $606,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2 Sq Ft
$297,502/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2014

Last sale price $305,000 $152,500 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,634/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Clubhouse
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Newtown Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2014

Don't miss this desirable and light filled end unit townhome in prestigious Newtown Grant with loft and finished walk out basement on one of the best corner lots in Ravens View section- private cul de sac backs to serene wooded area and open space! The loft/office can easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom and features recessed lighting, ceiling fan and dramatic overlook into the sun drenched beautiful 2-story living room highlighted by an inviting wood burning fireplace with marble hearth and mantel, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, light washed Oak hardwood floor, and gorgeous custom wall mirror design. After dinner, grab a cup of coffee and step outside from the dining room onto the oversized deck with stairs leading down to your private patio and sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature. Your eat in kitchen includes a pantry, range, dishwasher, disposal, side by side refrigerator and new ceramic tile floor. Friends and family will enjoy the full finished walk out basement with heat and central air featuring built in wet bar with sink and fridge, storage area, recessed lights and glass slider leading out to the patio. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling design, recessed lights, walk in and mirrored bi-fold closet. At the end of a long day, step into your master bath sunken tub, relax and enjoy the pulsating whirlpool jets. The first floor powder room features new ceramic tile floor. The spacious laundry/mud room has easy access from the garage so you can remove those dirty shoes before entering. Other improvements include: new roof, 5yr. old HVAC, new hot water heater, keyless pad entry, garage door opener. All gas. Low association fee includes so much! Never any pets or smoking. Award winning Council Rock School District! Easy access to: I-95, NYC/PHILA, shopping, restaurants, malls and beautiful downtown historic Newtown Borough featuring fabulous shops and eateries. DON'T MISS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MATT BAIN

callmattbain@comcast.net RE/MAX Properties - Newtown Listed on: 03/15/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

MATT BAIN

callmattbain@comcast.net RE/MAX Properties - Newtown Listed on: 03/15/2014

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,549

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 6,542 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 15x119
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $32 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Newtown Elementary And Middle School
  • Council Rock High School North

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 157
  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-041-157

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include pool(s), common area maintenance
  • Newtown Grant Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,549

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$32 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator/Basement Fridge/Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Remarks Public: Don't miss this desirable and light filled end unit townhome in prestigious Newtown Grant with loft and finished walk out basement on one of the best corner lots in Ravens View section- private cul de sac backs to serene wooded area and open space! The loft/office can easily be converted into a 3rd bedroom and features recessed lighting, ceiling fan and dramatic overlook into the sun drenched beautiful 2-story living room highlighted by an inviting wood burning fireplace with marble hearth and mantel, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, light washed Oak hardwood floor, and gorgeous custom wall mirror design. After dinner, grab a cup of coffee and step outside from the dining room onto the oversized deck with stairs leading down to your private patio and sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature. Your eat in kitchen includes a pantry, range, dishwasher, disposal, side by side refrigerator and new ceramic tile floor. Friends and family will enjoy the full finished walk out basement with heat and central air featuring built in wet bar with sink and fridge, storage area, recessed lights and glass slider leading out to the patio. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling design, recessed lights, walk in and mirrored bi-fold closet. At the end of a long day, step into your master bath sunken tub, relax and enjoy the pulsating whirlpool jets. The first floor powder room features new ceramic tile floor. The spacious laundry/mud room has easy access from the garage so you can remove those dirty shoes before entering. Other improvements include: new roof, 5yr. old HVAC, new hot water heater, keyless pad entry, garage door opener. All gas. Low association fee includes so much! Never any pets or smoking. Award winning Council Rock School District! Easy access to: I-95, NYC/PHILA, shopping, restaurants, malls and beautiful downtown historic Newtown Borough featuring fabulous shops and eateries. DON'T MISS!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 319900.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 56

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • 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: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 32.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Club House, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Pool(s), Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 29120.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 3440.00
  • Land Use Code: 1006
  • Lot Features: Corner, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 15X119
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6542.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: CM

Rental Info

  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 136335
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4549.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-041-157
  • Tax Lot: 157
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 09/18/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2014
Closed on
Sep 11, 2014
Sold by
Pereira Antonio
Bought by
Horen Bruce T and Marion Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
MATT BAIN
RE/MAX Properties - Newtown
Buyer's Agent
MATT BAIN
RE/MAX Properties - Newtown
List Price
$374,500
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,500
-18.56%
Current Estimated Value
$595,004

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$290,004
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.20%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$172,125
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$422,879
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
Horen Bruce T $305,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Horen Bruce T $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/18/2014 09/18/14 Sold $305,000 -4.7% $152,500 / Sq Ft
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2014 06/09/14 Price Changed $319,900 -5.8% $159,950 / Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 Price Changed $339,500 -3.0% $169,750 / Sq Ft
05/03/2014 05/03/14 Price Changed $349,900 -2.8% $174,950 / Sq Ft
04/17/2014 04/17/14 Price Changed $359,900 -2.6% $179,950 / Sq Ft
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Price Changed $369,500 -1.3% $184,750 / Sq Ft
03/15/2014 03/15/14 For Sale $374,500 -- $187,250 / 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
2025 $5,787 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2024 $5,787 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2023 $5,536 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2022 $5,429 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2021 $5,345 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2020 $5,088 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2019 $4,967 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2018 $4,873 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2017 $4,704 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2016 $4,671 $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2015 -- $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
2014 -- $32,560 $3,440 $29,120
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002840208

Bright MLS

APN: 29-041-157