Excellent schools (Central Bucks), spacious and quiet back yard with new fence, plenty of natural light, new insulation and oven. Heated garage. Close to downtown Doylestown and Lake Galena.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Porter Brooks• New Trend Realty
•215-795-2027 (broker)
•newtrendrealty@comcast.net (broker)
Bought with Ellen Paul• BHHS Fox & Roach-Doylestown
Charming Doylestown colonial includes living room w/ H/W floors, tile/stone wood burning fireplace and large bay window. Formal dining room has H/W floors and slider that opens out to large private deck and lower brick patio. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, recessed lighting and plenty of cabinet space. Finished lower level has w/ w carpeted family room plus a tile floors that flow into recently finished Florida room and enterance to a heated garage. A full bath with stall shower finishes off this level. Plenty privacy, large shade trees and nicely manicured gardens compliment large level rectangular lot, ideal for hosting get togethers. 2007 New central A/C to be installed prior to settlement. The basement is clean and utilities well maintained. Additional improvements include replacement windows, new hot water heater, new water softener, and new well pump. Property also comes a invisible dog fence and two collars. Motivated seller awaits your offer!
BRIGHT MLS #PABU365884
Mar 14, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Nov 22, 2006
Listed
$369,900
$195/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 2002
Sold
$220,000
$116/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU293334
Mar 20, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 1997
Listed
$139,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,125 (+5.7%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2025
$3,903 (+6.0%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2024
$3,681 (+4.9%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2023
$3,510 (+1.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2022
$3,471 (+2.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2021
$3,399 (+0.5%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2020
$3,384 (+1.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2019
$3,347 (+0.3%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2018
$3,337 (+0.8%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2017
$3,310 (+1.0%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2015
$3,277 (+0.8%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2014
$3,250
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2013
$3,250 (+2.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2011
$3,182 (+3.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2010
$3,087
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
Tax history for 162 S Shady Retreat Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,125 (+5.7%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2025
$3,903 (+6.0%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2024
$3,681 (+4.9%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2023
$3,510 (+1.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2022
$3,471 (+2.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2021
$3,399 (+0.5%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2020
$3,384 (+1.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2019
$3,347 (+0.3%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2018
$3,337 (+0.8%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2017
$3,310 (+1.0%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2015
$3,277 (+0.8%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2014
$3,250
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2013
$3,250 (+2.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2011
$3,182 (+3.1%)
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
2010
$3,087
$5,040 + $15,760
$20,800
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,128
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
09-003-057
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $15,760
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X233
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $5,040
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,900
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $20,800
Tax Year: 2008
Tax Annual Amount: $2,804
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
Location Information
Cross Street: ALMSHOUSE RD.
Directions: From Doylestown follow Route 202 South to left on S. Shady Retreat Rd. to property on right.
Municipality: DOYLESTOWN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,128
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: 09-003-057
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
Kutz El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
Lenape Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Central Bucks High School-West
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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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, 6 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$533,000 – $645,000
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