Welcome to 140 Short Rd, a stately 4 bedroom, 2 & 1/2 bathroom center-hall colonial nestled on 1 acre in the highly sought-after Pebble Hill neighborhood just outside of Doylestown Borough. As you approach the front of the home, you will be greeted by the inviting front porch & beautiful landscaping which all contribute to the curb appeal. Upon entering, you’ll be welcomed by beautiful hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout the home. The spacious sun filled living room opens to a formal dining room, perfect for entertaining or family gatherings. The gourmet kitchen is the heart of the home & a cooks delight. Equipped with stainless steel appliances, abundant new quartz counter tops, a large island with seating, and custom cabinetry, perfect for both cooking and entertaining. The kitchen opens seamlessly to a stunning sunroom addition surrounded by windows which provides a peaceful retreat, offering panoramic views of the beautifully landscaped backyard. A sliding glass door opens to the beautiful Blue Stone patio. The comfortable family room includes a cozy fireplace . The adjacent powder room has classic Bucks County Mercer tile on the floor. A large mudroom with convenient wash sink complete the main level. The second level features a spacious & inviting primary suite including a renovated bathroom with modern finishes & a generous walk-in closet with built ins. Three additional well sized bedrooms & a full bathroom complete this level. The parially finished basement offers additional flex space & plenty of storage. Outside, the expansive 1-acre lot is a true oasis, with mature landscaping, evergreens, and specimen trees that enhance the beauty and privacy of the property. It’s the perfect space for outdoor living, gardening, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. This home has been meticulously maintained by its owners. Some of the many updates include quartz counters in kitchen, refaced cabinets, refinshed hardwood floors, new vanity & toilets, new front door & rear sliding glass door, waterheater, roof, full house generator & much more. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Doylestown with restaurants, shopping , museums & train sation, this home offers the lifestyle you have been searching for. Schedule your showing today! One Year Home Warranty! Welcome Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.97 acresLot Size
$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Debbie Agliata• Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Doylestown
•215-340-3500 (broker)
•info@cbhearthside.com (broker)
Bought with Marisa Holmes• J. Carroll Molloy Realtor, LLC
Fantasic colonial in Doylestown Township. This 4 bedroom 2 and 1/2 bath home is situated on almost an acre of land. Enter this home through the covered front porch and notice the gorgeous hardwood floors through-out the entire home. Flanking the foyer is your family room with a stone fireplace and a sun drenched formal living room with crown molding. Enter into your fully updated and redesigned eat-in kitchen addition. The first thing to catch your eye will be all the natural light flooding through the floor to ceiling wall of windows. The kitchen consists of custom Superior Woodcraft cabinets, stainless steel appliances, slate counter tops and an oversized center island with butcher block top. Off the kitchen you will find your formal dining room with custom moldings. A nice sized laundry room and powder room complete this floor. Upstairs you will find a generous sized master suite with a remodeled bath and plenty of closet space. Three ample sized bedrooms with lots closet space, an updated hall bath, and an oversized hallway with closet round out this floor. Venture down to the finished basement that offers additional living space as well as an abundance of more storage. As if this wasn't enough, the home also has a covered rear porch which leads to your private Pennslyvania blue slate patio surrounded by mature trees and professional landscaping. The owners have made many updates: new electrical panel, professionally water-proofed basement, vinyl replacement windows, 2 new sump pumps, and a new water treatment system?the list goes on. Great location, great school district, great price - who can ask for anything more? Welcome home!
Public Records
Sep 6, 1988
Sold
$225,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,615 (+5.7%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2025
$7,205 (+6.0%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2024
$6,795 (+4.9%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2023
$6,480 (+1.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2022
$6,407 (+2.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2021
$6,276 (+0.5%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2020
$6,247 (+1.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2019
$6,180 (+0.3%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2018
$6,160 (+0.8%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2017
$6,112 (+1.0%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2015
$6,049 (+0.8%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2014
$6,000
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2013
$6,000 (+2.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2011
$5,875 (+3.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2010
$5,698
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
Tax history for 140 Short Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,615 (+5.7%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2025
$7,205 (+6.0%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2024
$6,795 (+4.9%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2023
$6,480 (+1.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2022
$6,407 (+2.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2021
$6,276 (+0.5%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2020
$6,247 (+1.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2019
$6,180 (+0.3%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2018
$6,160 (+0.8%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2017
$6,112 (+1.0%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2015
$6,049 (+0.8%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2014
$6,000
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2013
$6,000 (+2.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2011
$5,875 (+3.1%)
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
2010
$5,698
$8,160 + $30,240
$38,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.85 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,268
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
09-036-048
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Residential District is to allow for low-density single-family residential development in areas suitable for residences and for single-family residential development on smaller lots where open space is preserved and centralized sewer and water services are provided. Additionally, use opportunities, including single-family attached townhouse development, shall be allowed to assist in preserving historic resources in accordance with Sections 603 and 605 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, as amended.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Energy Efficient Appliances, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Built-In Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer
Door Features: Sliding Glass
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Interior Features: Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Attic
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Mud Room, Master Bathroom, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Mantel(s), Stone
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Irrigation Water Rights
Improvement Assessed Value: $30,240
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 163.00 x 227.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $8,160
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,604
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $697
County Tax: $977
School Tax: $5,311
Tax Assessed Value: $38,400
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $6,985
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: LENAPE
High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Swamp Rd. Right on Cherry Ln. Left on Short Rd. Home on the left.
Municipality: DOYLESTOWN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,268
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: 09-036-048
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Kutz El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Lenape Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Central Bucks High School-West
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$880,000 – $1.07M
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