947 Benjamin Ln
Newtown, PA 18940

$825,000

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

3,638 Sq. Ft.

$227 / Sq. Ft.

3,638

Sq. Ft.

$227

per Sq. Ft.

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Description

Welcome to this marvelous and private home on a quiet cul-de-sac with 3+ acres of land! This beauty offers 4 beds and 2.5 baths across 3638 finished square feet! The well-landscaped front yard is a perfect introduction to the rest of this property. Step inside to be greeted by a double-height ceiling foyer with a striking staircase, an elegant hanging 3 tier crystal chandelier, and hardwood flooring. To the right, you’ll find a lovely living room with recessed lighting. The living room opens up to...Welcome to this marvelous and private home on a quiet cul-de-sac with 3+ acres of land! This beauty offers 4 beds and 2.5 baths across 3638 finished square feet! The well-landscaped front yard is a perfect introduction to the rest of this property. Step inside to be greeted by a double-height ceiling foyer with a striking staircase, an elegant hanging 3 tier crystal chandelier, and hardwood flooring. To the right, you’ll find a lovely living room with recessed lighting. The living room opens up to a spacious office with vaulted ceilings and French doors leading to the backyard. The dining room has an attractive Lenox chandelier and tasteful features such as crown molding and chair railings. Move past this area to find the chef’s delight. The eat-in kitchen boasts a beautiful bay window with sliding glass doors overlooking the spacious back yard, new porcelain tiled flooring (2021), recessed lighting, complete kitchen appliances, a range hood, an expansive center island, and tons of cabinets for storage. This part of the home has an open floor plan which wraps together the kitchen and the family room giving that sense of space and luxury. The oversized family room has a gorgeous brick gas fireplace as the focal point. It also offers a great view of the vast backyard. Finishing off the main level is a convenient half bath and a laundry area. Move your way up to the second level of the home featuring 4 large bedrooms including the primary suite. The owner’s haven is impressively luxurious boasting high tray ceilings, his and her walk-in closets, an ensuite bath, and a large sitting room with a lengthy 21 feet of closet space on each side! The primary bath has a dual sink vanity, a large jacuzzi, and an oversized walk-in shower. The other three bedrooms are well lit with recessed lighting and share a full hallway bath with a tub and shower combo. The two back bedrooms have a 4-foot extension. The basement offers great potential for additional 1000 sq ft of living space and includes built-in storage cupboards providing abundant dry storage space. Outside, enjoy cookouts and outdoor dining in your lovely rear patio (originally built to allow for the addition of a sunroom)! Unwind and appreciate the splendid view. Additionally, this home has tons of desirable features including Andersen windows throughout the house, a full house natural gas backup Generac generator, HVAC inside and outside units replaced in 2016 (outside units have snow legs); new well system (2020), and new driveway (2021). Parking will never be a concern; there’s a three car garage plus a large parking apron for an additional 3 cars! This wonderful home brings you close to the historic Pineville Tavern and Wycombe Public House. Council Rock school district with new Wrightstown Elementary School and also new Newtown Middle School are nearby. You are also conveniently located nearby Newtown with an array of restaurants, shops, and historic buildings. Peddlers Village, New Hope, and Doylestown are all minutes away. This home has everything you need! Book your appointment today!

Listed by Jean M Bryers • Houwzer, LLC
P: (215)-292-2105 jeannie.bryers@houwzer.com

Property Details for 947 Benjamin Lane

Tax ID Number

53-002-092-005

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

LISTING UPDATED: 09/11/2022 09:03 PM

Property Details for 947 Benjamin Lane

Status	Closed
MLS #	PABU530212
Days on Market	30
Taxes	$13,337 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built	1999
Lot Size	3.00 AC / 130,854 SF
County	Bucks County

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Building Information for 947 Benjamin Lane

Stories2Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size3.00 AC / 130,854 SF

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Principal and Interest

$4,021

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Property Information for 947 Benjamin Lane

Location

School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK
School District County ID: 300200397420

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BUCKS
MLS Area: Wrightstown Twp (10153)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2020
Tax Assessed Value: $80,880

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $2,058
Improvement Assessed Value: $64,080
City Town Tax: $747
Land Assessed Value: $16,800
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 1001
Zoning: CM
Tax Lot: 092-005
School Tax: $10,532
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Foyer
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 15.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 21.0

Room Width: 18.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking

Room 6

Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Office
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 15.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 15.0

Room Width: 20.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 13

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 14

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 17.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 15

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 16

Room Type: Basement
Room Length: 35.0

Room Width: 32.0
Room Level: Lower 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 17

Room Type: Sitting Room
Room Length: 22.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,638.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,638.00
Total SQFT: 3,638.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3046/5560/9189/304655609189_512_384_WM_h06lihZu9s7Pec1X.jpg
Basement Type: Unfinished
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s)
Parcel ID: 217940

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3

Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Total Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Recessed Lighting, Sprinkler System, Stall Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Sprinkler System - Indoor
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://mls.homejab.com/property/view/947-benjamin-ln-newtown-pa-18940-usa

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 947 Benjamin Lane

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 14, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #PABU530212	$825,000	—
Aug 31, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1472155557	$825,000	—
Jul 16, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #PABU530212		—
Jun 25, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #PABU530212	$844,900	—
Jun 18, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #PABU530212	$869,900	—
Jun 17, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #PABU530212	$919,000	—
Jun 17, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU530212	$869,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/14/2021	Closed BRIGHT #PABU530212	$825,000
08/31/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1472155557	$825,000
07/16/2021	Pending BRIGHT #PABU530212	—
06/25/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #PABU530212	$844,900
06/18/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #PABU530212	$869,900
06/17/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #PABU530212	$919,000
06/17/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU530212	$869,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 947 Benjamin Lane

Taxable ValueLand$16,800Additions$64,080Total$80,880

Tax Record2025$14,698 ($1,225 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,638 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,638 SqFtStories2Lot Size130,898 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999ZoningCMCountyBUCKSAPN53-002-092-005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 947 Benjamin Lane

This home is within Council Rock School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	WRIGHTSTOWN EL SCH	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.7 mi
8/10	Newtown Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	5.2 mi
9/10	Council Rock High School North	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.2 mi
NR	Holland Middle School	Public - Nearby school	7 to 8	6.7 mi
NR	Wrightstown El School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	5.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	WRIGHTSTOWN EL SCH PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.7 mi
8/10	Newtown Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	5.2 mi
9/10	Council Rock High School North Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.2 mi
NR	Holland Middle School Public7 to 8 Nearby school	6.7 mi
NR	Wrightstown El School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	5.4 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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