Sold for $1,225,000 on 10/06/23
$1,225,000
96 Woodhill Rd, Newtown, PA 18940
6beds
3,666sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1756
2.37 Acres Lot
$1,446,500 Zestimate®
$334/sqft
$6,397 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,446,500
$1.33M - $1.59M
$6,397/mo
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What's special
One of a kind historic home now available. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home is rich in history. Built in 1753 and is on the National Register of Historic Homes overlooking the Jericho Mountains. Formerly the Eagle Tavern, hosted pioneers and travelers on the old rural highway, hotel with ballroom, voting headquarters, post office and local store. This 3 story, solid stone home with thick walls is full of charm and character. This home has newly refinished, random width pumpkin pine flooring throughout. Freshly refinished deep, thick window sills and window seats. High ceilings on the first floor and most upper floors with many cathedral ceilings. Kitchen has commercial gas cooking stove with Jennair downdraft fan, 7' island and granite counter tops. Dining room has a sitting area and 7' solid field stone walk-in fireplace with beautiful 12" thick solid wood lintel. Spacious master bedroom with windows overlooking the open field and Jericho Mountains. Master bath has bidet, claw foot tub and stall shower. An abundance of exposed beams throughout. The home has been updated including HVAC, freshly painted, 400 amp electrical system, whole house generator and new upgraded and expansive wireless internet. The guest suite has full bath complete with original stone converted fireplace and steam shower. Butler stairways to second floor and basement with wine cellar and walk-out. An abundance of built-in closets and original lock sets and hinges. Newer 3-car Amish built garage with custom doors and finished second floor with hardwood floors and post and beam construction and HVAC. There is also an office built into the second floor of the carriage house. Recent updates include newer fencing, 2 blue stone patios with landscaping, furnace, basement windows and frames, powder room, exposed stone wall, refinished hardwood floors and window sills, and new gazebo. Private tennis court and in-ground swimming pool is yours to enjoy! This home also make an amazing Bed & Breakfast or an excellent Air BNB opportunity! Award winning Council Rock School District. Minutes from great shopping, restaurants and parks!
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 09, 2023 at 03:33am
Listed by:
Rocco D'Armiento 267-980-8546,
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
Bought with:
Michael Richardson, 261667
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Dana Lansing, RS273236
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABU2044680
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic/House Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,666
- Total interior livable area: 3,666 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,666
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Covered, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Tennis Court(s)
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 2.37 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Mountain
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 47004077
- Zoning: CM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1756
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Newtown
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: UPPER MAKEFIELD TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2023 | Sold | $1,225,000-18.3%$334/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/4/2023 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$409/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PABU2044680 | ||
| 10/4/2023 | Contingent | $1,500,000$409/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PABU2044680 | ||
| 7/11/2023 | Pending sale | $1,500,000$409/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PABU2044680 | ||
| 7/11/2023 | Contingent | $1,500,000$409/sqft |
Source: | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,521 | $65,960 |
| 2024 | $11,521 +5% | $65,960 |
| 2023 | $10,974 +0.5% | $65,960 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 18940
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Sol Feinstone El SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Newtown Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 9/10Council Rock High School NorthGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Council Rock High School North
- District: Council Rock
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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