Big, beautiful farmhouse-style home with a rich history and a number of recent updates. Built in 1792, this three story, 3,497 sf house sits on a 4.9 acre lot with a natural spring in the back. The house features tall ceilings, original wide plank flooring throughout, 5 fireplaces, dual interior stairwells (with original pie slice steps for the rear stairwell), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, separate dining room, living room and den/library, along with a large basement for ample storage. The property itself features a large pond and abundant greenspace throughout the nearly 5 acre lot. Regarding its historic charm, the property was originally deeded by William Penn to Thomas Hillborn in 1702, whose Quaker family would go on to open their home as safe haven as a part of the Underground Railroad during the 1840s and 1850s. More recently, the property has seen a number of investments in order to preserve and enhance this wonderful home, including a complete rewiring of the house, full resurfacing and painting of the interior drywall and plaster, exterior masonry including repointing of the house’s beautiful stone and replacement of the side patio, roofing work including replacement of the dormers and chimneys, replacement of the rear bilco door, and hardscaping/landscaping improvements including new driveway gravel and removal of ivy/wisteria and 4 large trees. Full detail on work completed and additional historical details about the property have been included in the seller documents. Come experience serene Bucks County living and make this charming Newtown house your picturesque home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1792Year Built
4.94 acresLot Size
$369Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Andrew Gerzan• APG Realty LLC
•215-667-6830 (broker)
•jeff@alterraproperty.com (broker)
Bought with Scott Kaczor• Kaczor Real Estate, Inc.
This Beautiful 18th century stone home has a rich history dating back to the early 1700s and the founding of Bucks County, Pa. The property was deeded to Thomas Hillborn by William Penn in 1702 and is located today in what would become the historic town of Newtown. Built in 1792, this 3 story, 3,497 sq. ft. , 6 bedroom, 3 bath, living rm, den/library, sits on a 4.9 acre lot with a natural spring in the back. The home features the original wide plank flooring throughout, ceiling beams in the kitchen, 5 fireplaces, original pie slice steps for the rear stairwell, newer shingled roof and city water & sewage. The original owners, the Hillborn family, were Quakers and avid supporters of the abolition movement. They opened their home and offered safe haven as a part of the Underground Railroad during the 1840s and 1850s. In 1845 Cyrus Hillborn commissioned the famous folk artist, Edward Hicks, to paint the Hillborn Residence as it appeared in 1821. The painting is displayed in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller folk Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg. During the Prohibition Era, the owners removed the den floor in order to accommodate a large copper kettle still in the basement (after prohibition the original wood floor was reinstalled). And finally in 1948 to 1952, Budd Schulberg, Academy Award Winner for On the Waterfront, Screenwriter, Novelist and Playwright resided in this historic stone home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,883 (+5.7%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2025
$11,243 (+2.0%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2024
$11,019 (+4.5%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2023
$10,542 (+2.0%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2022
$10,338 (+1.6%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2021
$10,178 (+5.1%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2020
$9,688 (+2.4%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2019
$9,459 (+1.9%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2018
$9,279 (+3.6%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2017
$8,957 (+2.9%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2015
$8,706 (+0.5%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2014
$8,663 (+1.1%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2013
$8,572 (+2.3%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2011
$8,378
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2010
$8,378
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
Tax history for 259 Stoopville Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,883 (+5.7%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2025
$11,243 (+2.0%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2024
$11,019 (+4.5%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2023
$10,542 (+2.0%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2022
$10,338 (+1.6%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2021
$10,178 (+5.1%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2020
$9,688 (+2.4%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2019
$9,459 (+1.9%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2018
$9,279 (+3.6%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2017
$8,957 (+2.9%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2015
$8,706 (+0.5%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2014
$8,663 (+1.1%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2013
$8,572 (+2.3%)
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2011
$8,378
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
2010
$8,378
$19,080 + $42,920
$62,000
*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
6
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.94 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,497
Year built
1846
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
29-007-008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
CM
Conservation Management District
The Conservation Management District consists of valuable natural resources such as woodlands, agricultural soils, floodplains, wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, and areas of steep slopes. The Conservation Management District is dependent on groundwater as the primary water source. Agriculture is a significant and an important use of land in the Conservation Management District. For these reasons, uses are permitted in both type and intensity which provide the maximum opportunities for open space in order to protect the natural resources and encourage the continuation of farming activities. Single-family detached, single-family detached cluster, and performance subdivisions are permitted, provided sewage disposal methods shall replenish the water table in accordance with the wastewater policies of the Joint Municipal Comprehensive Plan and the Sewage Facilities Plan Act 537 of the participating municipality where building or development is proposed. The use and ownership of open space within residential developments shall be designed to achieve the purposes noted above and to be compatible with other uses in the Conservation Management District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Recreation
Kennel
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 8
Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 5
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $42,920
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 430.00 x 500.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $19,080
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,497
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $813
County Tax: $1,577
School Tax: $8,727
Tax Assessed Value: $62,000
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $11,118
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: S/W Changeover
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Stoopville Rd to #259
Municipality: NEWTOWN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,497
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1846
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: 29-007-008
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Newtown El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Newtown Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
Council Rock High School North
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
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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 102° expected this year, 14 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.23M – $1.49M
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