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Listing description

This distinctive custom home is located just minutes from historic Newtown and Yardley Boroughs. It is part of an enclave of just 10 homes, offering a rare combination of space, natural beauty and convenience. You will know you are home as you enter the THE HIGHLANDS community. This exceptional homesite encompasses 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Upper Makefield. Take some time to sit on the covered front porch and enjoy the tranquil setting. Double front doors welcome you to a hardwood-floored entrance with an immediate view of the dramatic family room. This inviting gathering space features a soaring floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and custom-designed book and display shelving with a library-style sliding ladder which adds warmth and character to this room. Direct access to the large deck creates an ideal setting for outdoor entertaining. From here, the home unfolds to the formal dining room. Generous in size, it is well suited for special holiday meals or spontaneous social gathering. A large box window overlooks the rear gardens. At the heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen, thoughtfully designed with multiple work areas, custom inset cabinetry, a large center island and two sink areas. High-end appliances include a Wolf six- burner range, Electrolux double oven, two Miele dishwashers and two refrigerators. A furniture-style cabinet with its own sink provides an ideal coffee station or serving bar for entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, the light-filled breakfast room offers wonderful views of the perennial gardens and ever-changing landscape beyond. Bring your first cup of coffee into this inviting room or step into the spacious screened porch to enjoy views across the open fields and your own private woodlands. The gracious living room features a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace. A separate study with an additional fireplace provides another wonderful space for quiet retreat or entertaining. Together, these rooms bring the home’s total to three fireplaces. The FIRST- FLOOR primary bedroom suite creates a comfortable private retreat. It includes a specially designed dressing/makeup area, an updated en-suite bath and ample closet space. Direct access to the surrounding deck extends the living space outdoors. A recently updated powder room and generous laundry room with sink and cabinetry complete this portion of the main level. Convenient access to the side-entry four (4) car garage adds to the home's functionality. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms, abundant closet space, a separate makeup station with sink and a full bath with both walk-in shower and tub/shower. Also on this level is an expansive walk-in, floored unfinished attic with a cedar closet. It offers valuable, easily accessible storage today, along with possibilities for a future owner's needs and vision. The lower level is partially finished with game room, wet bar, half bath and generous storage space. Numerous improvements enhance the property. These include a newer roof, driveway, front walkway, kitchen/breakfast room, hardwood flooring, primary bath, powder room, carpeting, water softener and four garage doors. The acreage is a defining feature of this exceptional property. Open land, perennial gardens and mature woodlands create a peaceful setting. The homesite is enrolled in Pennsylvania's Act 319 Forestry program, providing preferential tax assessment while helping preserve the land’s natural character. With its distinctive architecture, thoughtful craftsmanship, flexible floor plan, extensive updates and expansive acreage, this is a property of uncommon presence and individuality. The landscape transforms beautifully each season from flowering gardens and open fields to mature woods and beyond. At the same time, the home remains close to all that the Newtown/Yardley area has to offer. Make this YOUR HOME.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Lower level1 half bath
  2. Main level1 bedroom · 1 full bath · 1 half bath
  3. Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2 full · 2 half
Living area
4,033 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1988

Lot & parking

Lot size
10.05 acres (437,734 sq ft)
Garage
4 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$471
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABU2130138
County
Bucks County
School district
Council Rock

Interior features

Appliances
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, and 8 more
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Solid Hardwood
Interior features
Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, and 15 more
Fireplace
3
Fireplace type
Brick, Double Sided, Equipment, Fireplace - Glass Doors, and 4 more
Basement
Partially Finished, Shelving, Sump Pump, Windows, and 1 more
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2
Accessibility
Other
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector

Exterior & construction

Construction
Frame, Stone, Cedar
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Foundation
Block, Crawl Space
Exterior features
Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Other
Patio & porch
Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Windows
Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane, Screens
Doors
Double Entry, Six Panel
View
Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Oil
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic
Utilities
Under Ground

Parking

Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage type
Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, and 1 more
Parking features
Asphalt Driveway
Total spaces
9
Driveway spaces
5

Community

Subdivision
THE HIGHLANDS

Lot & zoning

Lot features
Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Front Yard, Irregular, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, and 4 more
Zoning
CM
Cross street
Highland Rd

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Washer, Dryer, 2 Refrigerators in Kitchen plus Pool Table (all in as-is condition) with no monetary value.
Possession
Negotiable

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2026Listed for sale$1,900,500

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$1,740,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Bucks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$1,900,500
County assessment implies
$1,001,429
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$13,650/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
855 DOLINGTON RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940June 2026$1,525,0004/34,092$1,480,234
6 MOUNT VIEW CT, NEWTOWN, PA 18940March 2026$1,644,0655/34,043$1,580,807
968 HIGHLAND RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940March 2025$1,300,0004/23,786$1,438,035
2 THREE PONDS LN, NEWTOWN, PA 18940August 2026$940,0004/34,186$901,951
21 WEATHERFIELD DR, NEWTOWN, PA 18940June 2026$1,775,0004/33,864$1,888,378
6 CATON CIR, NEWTOWN, PA 18940September 2025$1,325,0004/33,800$1,494,808

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$10,150 / year

$846 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$10,434

-2.7% at current rates

School tax

COUNCIL ROCK · 144.90 mills (2025-26)

$8,126

County tax

Bucks County · 29.65 mills (2026)

$1,663

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$361

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $56,080, well below the ~$106,428 its asking price implies at Bucks County's common level ratio (5.6%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $8,788/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($56,080, 1972 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Bucks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$380,100 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$10,940/mo

Principal & interest
$9,540
Property taxes (current rates)
$846
Home insurance (est.)
$554

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Council Rock

Academic index
77.1/100
Graduation rate
97.8%
PSSA ELA proficient
68.8%
PSSA Math proficient
67.9%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Bucks County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Bucks County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: September 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM EDT

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