Beautifully remodeled contemporary house on a "Retreat" like large, wooded lot just 1 mile from everything Doylestown Borough has to offer. Upon entering the home, you will enjoy the beautiful skylit vaulted ceilings and wood burning fireplace in the main living area, through a set of French doors you will find an additional living/entertaining area with vaulted ceilings, skylights and a row of large casement windows. To the other side of the center hall is the Kitchen which has a multitude of cabinets/lighting and all new fixtures and appliances. In between the Kitchen and Dining room you will also find another covered entry for easy access to the driveway. Heading down the main hall you will find a laundry room with a Utilitub and an additional Pantry closet off of the Kitchen. At the end of the Hall, you will find the Primary Room featuring a Jack and Jill style bathroom, you will also find a Large Walk in Closet with California closet inserts and an additional sink & vanity. The Primary room also has French doors to incorporate the additional entertaining area if desired. Heading upstairs you will find a modern style loft overlooking the Living area with two hall closets and plenty of room for a home office or kids tv area. Off of the Loft you will find 2 Large bedrooms both with large walk-in closets. At the end you will find another Jack & Jill style bathroom with an additional extra room. The extra room could be used as a home office, studio, crafts room or even just a non-traditional guest room or additional walk-in closet. The Exterior features a freshly redone Deck off of the rear of the home with built in benches and partitions for entertaining in a beautiful, wooded setting. This home is in the perfect location to enjoy all of the things Central Bucks has to offer. You really can take the Bike & Hike path directly into town for all of the entertainment and shops without having to worry about parking, or head just minutes to Peace Valley Park the other direction. All while enjoying the serenity of close to an acre of your own. With the Major remodel done all you need to do is move in and enjoy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
$344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alan Arcurio• Liberty Bell Real Estate & Property Management
•215-885-3332 (broker)
•lbellassist@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Megan Waits• Addison Wolfe Real Estate
Wonderful contemporary home situated on a park like setting situated well off the road, just minutes from charming downtown Doylestown Borough. You will feel like your on vacation once you meander down the driveway and enter inside. The private and completely fenced in backyard has a spacious deck, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. Inside the two story great room features a lovely gas fireplace and has a loft on the upper level also with views of the fireplace. An updated kitchen feature lovely newer cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances and tons of storage. Off the kitchen is a den or dining room, which ever you choose to make it. A bright and open sunroom is just off the great room and features lots of windows and a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fan, with another loft just above reachable by the built in ladder. The first floor master has a huge walk in closet and private updated bathroom which can be accessed by the hallway or the bedroom. A convenient first floor laundry rounds out the first floor. Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms both with walk in closets and share the large bathroom. You could also create a master bedroom up here if you choose. The spacious loft area currently doubles as an office area. A new roof was recently installed. There is plenty of storage in the over sized two car garage with plenty of parking in the driveway. CBHCT
TREND #6441044
Oct 27, 2014
Sold
$368,000
$161/sq ft
Oct 20, 2014
Pending
—
Sep 23, 2014
Price Changed
$389,900
$171/sq ft
Aug 28, 2014
Price Changed
$399,900
$175/sq ft
Aug 14, 2014
Listed
$409,900
$179/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 2006
Sold
$450,000
$197/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABU120818
Jun 7, 2006
Listed
$450,000
$197/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001830517
Dec 15, 2000
Sold
$260,000
$114/sq ft
Sep 18, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2000
Listed
$260,000
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 13, 1984
Sold
$29,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,805 (+5.7%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2025
$8,330 (+6.0%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2024
$7,857 (+4.9%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2023
$7,492 (+1.1%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2022
$7,409 (+2.1%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2021
$7,256 (+0.5%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2020
$7,223 (+1.1%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2019
$7,145 (+0.3%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2018
$7,123 (+0.8%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2017
$7,067 (−5.1%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2015
$7,448 (+0.8%)
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
2014
$7,388
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
2013
$7,388 (+2.1%)
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
2011
$7,233 (+3.1%)
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
2010
$7,016
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
Tax history for 476 N Shady Retreat Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,805 (+5.7%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2025
$8,330 (+6.0%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2024
$7,857 (+4.9%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2023
$7,492 (+1.1%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2022
$7,409 (+2.1%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2021
$7,256 (+0.5%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2020
$7,223 (+1.1%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2019
$7,145 (+0.3%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2018
$7,123 (+0.8%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2017
$7,067 (−5.1%)
$6,400 + $38,000
$44,400
2015
$7,448 (+0.8%)
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
2014
$7,388
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
2013
$7,388 (+2.1%)
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
2011
$7,233 (+3.1%)
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
2010
$7,016
$6,400 + $40,880
$47,280
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,286
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
09-009-001-007
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: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater