$1,050,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025

61 Gaucks Ln Newtown, PA 18940

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,715 Sq Ft
2.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$283 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Above Ground Pool
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Dual Staircase
  • Goodnoe Elementary School Rated A
  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

Private & convenient, a rare find tucked down a quiet lane on over 2 acres of natural serenity yet SO close to the heart of Newtown Boro and all its convenience. Only 4.5 miles to I-295. Exceptional Council Rock Schools. This one of a kind, custom 3700 sqft. home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 updated baths. A circular driveway leads to the detached, oversized 3 car garage with a 2nd story of additional floored space up the stairs. Endless possibilities for its use. Amenities include public water/sewer, low taxes. A spacious entry welcomes you to relax and dine together in the large family room with solid wood, radiant heated flooring surrounded by windows to bring your private, natural surroundings to you. Just imagine gathering for holidays, watching a game or movie with room for everyone. The entry seamlessly connects the family room, mud room, morning room and kitchen. Enjoy sipping your coffee in the morning room, just off of the kitchen. Gourmet custom, eat-in kitchen with island, Wolf induction 5 burner cooktop with hood, soapstone counters, solid wood cabinets, farm sink, convection Bosch double oven. Kitchen and living room overlook the composit deck and heated pool with exterior doors. The wood floors continue through this space. A half bath, quiet office and secondary staircase are also on this first floor. The living room is another large room with glass doors to the outside entertainment and a cozy wood stove. Up the stairs, the primary suite is spacious with his and hers walk-in closets, Newly renovated luxurious attached bath with oversized shower, free standing tub. Three other bedrooms share an updated hall bath. There is plenty of storage in and out of this home from the unfinished basement with outside entrance, floor attic and shed with electric. Enjoy all Newtown and Yardley Boro have to offer with dining, shopping, recreation and convenience. This is a home to admire the natural beauty in every season from the front porch to the private back yard, Don’t miss this unique property in Newtown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Gibson

(267) 994-3989 k.gibson@cbhearthside.com Coldwell Banker Hearthside License #1971633 Listed on: 03/01/2025

Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Giacobetti

(267) 939-0412 j.giacobetti@cbhearthside.com Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown License #RS332777

Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,970

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned CM

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 8 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,715 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Solid Hardwood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Non Available Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 004-001
  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-016-004-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,970

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: washer & dryer, basement freezer
  • Inclusions: refrigerator, pool equipment, basement wood stove, murphy bed, patio umbrella
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-03-01
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stove - Wood, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Mud Room, Office, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3715
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3715
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 282.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3715
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Heated
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Shingle, Metal
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 11
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Under Ground
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GOODNOE
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK NORTH
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEWTOWN

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Flag
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.30
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 100188.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: CM

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 7041.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8970.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-016-004-001
  • Tax Lot: 004-001
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Thomas Clark Ames and Thomas Holly Lynn
Bought by
Spencer Sebastian-Barnes Jamaal and Spencer Matthew Sebastian-Barnes
Seller's Agent
Karen Gibson
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Giacobetti
Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
List Price
$1,110,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-5.41%
Views
99
Current Estimated Value
$1,063,330

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,330
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.79%
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Outstanding Balance
$834,007
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$229,323

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2020
Sold by
Ames Thomas Clark and Ames Holly Lynn
Bought by
Ames Thomas Clark and Ames Holly Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1979
Sold by
Gauck Frank E
Bought by
Ames Thomas Clark and Holly Lynn
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,050,000 My Title Pro
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $840,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $1,050,000 0.0% $283 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Price Changed $1,050,000 -5.4% $283 / Sq Ft
03/01/2025 03/01/25 For Sale $1,110,000 -- $299 / 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 $8,890 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2024 $8,890 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2023 $8,505 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2022 $8,341 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2021 $8,211 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2020 $7,816 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2019 $7,631 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2018 $7,486 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2017 $7,226 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2016 $7,176 $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2015 -- $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
2014 -- $50,020 $12,120 $37,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2088654

Bright MLS

APN: 29-016-004-001