NOT LISTED FOR SALE

605 Swamp Rd Newtown, PA 18940

Estimated Value: $634,363 - $809,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,058 Sq Ft
$352/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 01, 2016

Last sale price $399,000 $194 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,435/month

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wrightstown Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2016

EXPANDED MID-CENTURY Stone Front Cape on a park like parcel in bucolic Wrightstown Township. This Updated and well maintained home will surprise you upon entering. The home boasts a First Floor with 2 Bedrooms and full bath, a 20 1/2' by 8 1/2' expansion that enlarged the kitchen and added a mudroom entrance and a crawl space for even more storage! The bright, open floor plan flows from the Living Room with a stone fireplace and bay window looking into the pasture and horse paddocks across the street into the Open Dining Room and Kitchen with 8' island and Solar Tube. From here you can walk into the 27'x13' Family Room with Vaulted Ceiling, Newer Skylights and Gas Stove. This addition is comfortable in all 4 seasons and has an exit to the rear deck with a retractable electric awning and level yard. The Second Floor has 2 Additional Bedrooms and a Full Bath with ample closet storage space. Over $131,000 in Improvements including New energy efficient furnace (installed Oct. 2015), Septic, 400' well and pressure tank, Kitchen addition, Bath Remodels, Roofing, Skylights, Solar Tube, Ceiling Fans, all interior Doors, Patio door, Upstairs windows, Sump Pump battery backup, interlock system on Electric Panel for generator, Water Treatment System. Create a great 1st floor Master Bedroom by combining the adjoining 1st floor bedrooms! Located in the historic Neshaminy Falls it has access to the Cliffs of Neshaminy private community park and water recreation on the Neshaminy. Voluntary Association to maintain (mow) the Cliffs community park and gravel the roads.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James McCarthy

(215) 534-6392 j.mccarthy@cbhearthside.com Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Lahaska License #RS311386 Listed on: 04/14/2015

Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Lahaska

Last Buyer's Agent

Connie Williams

(215) 292-3998 conniejwilliams@msn.com Coldwell Banker Hearthside License #RS223049L

Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,095

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x200
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned VR1

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,058 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Council Rock High School North

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Neshaminy Cliffs Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 015
  • Assessor Parcel Number 53-017-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,095

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Remarks Public: EXPANDED MID-CENTURY Stone Front Cape on a park like parcel in bucolic Wrightstown Township. This Updated and well maintained home will surprise you upon entering. The home boasts a First Floor with 2 Bedrooms and full bath, a 20 1/2' by 8 1/2' expansion that enlarged the kitchen and added a mudroom entrance and a crawl space for even more storage! The bright, open floor plan flows from the Living Room with a stone fireplace and bay window looking into the pasture and horse paddocks across the street into the Open Dining Room and Kitchen with 8' island and Solar Tube. From here you can walk into the 27'x13' Family Room with Vaulted Ceiling, Newer Skylights and Gas Stove. This addition is comfortable in all 4 seasons and has an exit to the rear deck with a retractable electric awning and level yard. The Second Floor has 2 Additional Bedrooms and a Full Bath with ample closet storage space. Over $131,000 in Improvements including New energy efficient furnace (installed Oct. 2015), Septic, 400' well and pressure tank, Kitchen addition, Bath Remodels, Roofing, Skylights, Solar Tube, Ceiling Fans, all interior Doors, Patio door, Upstairs windows, Sump Pump battery backup, interlock system on Electric Panel for generator, Water Treatment System. Create a great 1st floor Master Bedroom by combining the adjoining 1st floor bedrooms! Located in the historic Neshaminy Falls it has access to the Cliffs of Neshaminy private community park and water recreation on the Neshaminy. Voluntary Association to maintain (mow) the Cliffs community park and gravel the roads.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2058
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2058
  • Net Sq Ft: 2058.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 198.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2058
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 605

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone, Block
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 100.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes

Schools

  • School District: COUNCIL ROCK
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
  • School District Key: 300200397420
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTH

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 33700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 8760.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Dimensions: 150X200
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 30000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: VR1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 218732
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6095.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 53-017-015
  • Tax Lot: 015
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 02/01/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2015
Closed on
Feb 1, 2016
Sold by
Cook Kenneth and Cook June
Bought by
Lyng Peter A
Seller's Agent
James McCarthy
Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Lahaska
Buyer's Agent
Connie Williams
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
List Price
$427,375
Sold Price
$399,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,375
-6.64%
Current Estimated Value
$724,841

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$325,841
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Outstanding Balance
$79,796
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$645,045

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2005
Sold by
Cornell A Jackson and Cornell Anna M
Bought by
Cook Kenneth and Cook June

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1985
Bought by
Cornell Cornell A and Cornell Anna M
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
Lyng Peter A $399,000 None Available
Cook Kenneth $349,000 --
Cornell Cornell A $90,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lyng Peter A $100,000
Previous Owner Cook Kenneth $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/01/2016 02/01/16 Sold $399,000 -2.4% $194 / Sq Ft
12/23/2015 12/23/15 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2015 10/20/15 Price Changed $409,000 -2.6% $199 / Sq Ft
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Price Changed $419,900 -1.7% $204 / Sq Ft
04/14/2015 04/14/15 For Sale $427,375 -- $208 / 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 $7,499 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2024 $7,499 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2023 $7,182 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2022 $7,112 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2021 $7,001 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2020 $6,835 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2019 $6,678 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2018 $6,555 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2017 $6,297 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2016 $6,297 $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2015 -- $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
2014 -- $42,460 $8,760 $33,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002569905

Bright MLS

APN: 53-017-015