Faraway Hills Farm is a unique opportunity to own a 21+ acre horse farm with 4 residences, 4 stall horse barn, 2 large pole buildings, bank barn, 2 stall barn, and long-distance views. The historic stone home built in 1820 has exposed stone walls, stone fireplace with a pellet stove insert, original wood floors 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The carriage house located next to the stone home has an eat in kitchen, living room, full bath, 2 bedrooms and full basement. A large bank barn houses a 2 bedroom apartment with living room and kitchen. The long distant views from the 2nd floor deck and side porch are beautiful. The 4th residence is a mobile home has a nice open floor plan, 2 bedrooms, full bath and a detached garage. There is a newer 4-stall horse barn (one stall was converted into a tack room) with a wash stall, heated water and opens to paddock and riding ring measuring 160x70. There is a second barn with 2 stalls and a third barn with 1 stall and storage which was most recently used as a chicken coop. A large pole barn which could easily fit 4+ cars has a separate entrance to the heated work shop space. There is a second pole barn which can also house 4 cars located next to the carriage house. The structures occupy the front of the property leaving a large amount of room for horse pastures. The rear 3rd of the property is wooded and could possibly be subdivided by creating a flag lot and would provide lovely views. With VR zoning there are many possibilities for this property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1820Year Built
20.16 acresLot Size
$430Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 garage spacesParking
Listed by Scott Freeman• Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors- Ottsville
•610-847-3300 (broker)
•info@cbhearthside.com (broker)
Bought with Scott Freeman• Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors- Ottsville
Faraway Hills Farm is a unique opportunity to own a 21+ acre horse farm with 4 residences, 4 stall horse barn, 2 large pole buildings, bank barn, 2 stall barn, and long-distance views. The historic stone home built in 1820 has exposed stone walls, stone fireplace with a pellet stove insert, original wood floors 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The carriage house located next to the stone home has an eat in kitchen, living room, full bath, 2 bedrooms and full basement. A large bank barn houses a 2 bedroom apartment with living room and kitchen. The long distant views from the 2nd floor deck and side porch are beautiful. The 4th residence is a mobile home and has a nice open floor plan, 2 bedrooms, full bath and a detached garage. There is a newer 4-stall horse barn (one stall was converted into a tack room) with a wash stall, heated water and opens to paddock and riding ring measuring 160x70. There is a second barn with 2 stalls and a third barn with 1 stall and storage which was most recently used as a chicken coop. A large pole barn which could easily fit 4+ cars has a separate entrance to the heated work shop space. There is a second pole barn which can also house 4 cars located next to the carriage house. The structures occupy the front of the property leaving a large amount of room for horse pastures. The rear 3rd of the property is wooded and could possibly be subdivided by creating a flag lot and would provide lovely views. With VR zoning there are many possibilities for this property.
BRIGHT MLS #PABU2030348
Aug 9, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Jun 24, 2022
Listed
$999,000
$500/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 1995
Sold
$85,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,031 (+2.2%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2025
$14,709 (+1.0%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2024
$14,570 (+1.3%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2023
$14,380 (+1.2%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2022
$14,215 (+0.7%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2021
$14,120
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2020
$14,120 (+1.2%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2019
$13,959 (+0.7%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2018
$13,865 (+1.6%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2017
$13,645 (+1.3%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2015
$13,465
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2014
$13,465
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2013
$13,465 (+0.9%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2011
$13,346 (+1.1%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2010
$13,205
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
Tax history for 282 Durham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,031 (+2.2%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2025
$14,709 (+1.0%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2024
$14,570 (+1.3%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2023
$14,380 (+1.2%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2022
$14,215 (+0.7%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2021
$14,120
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2020
$14,120 (+1.2%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2019
$13,959 (+0.7%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2018
$13,865 (+1.6%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2017
$13,645 (+1.3%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2015
$13,465
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2014
$13,465
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2013
$13,465 (+0.9%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2011
$13,346 (+1.1%)
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
2010
$13,205
$25,520 + $69,280
$94,800
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20.16 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
963
Year built
1820
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
44-001-037
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
VR
Village Residential District
The purpose of this district is to accommodate all types of residential structures, single-family and multi-family, to ensure a balanced community. Village residential densities are high, compatible with a village or small town character. Performance standards encourage clustered development and ensure the protection of environmental resources on the site.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Recreation
Golf related
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 8
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 16
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 8
Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: Yes
Improvement Assessed Value: $69,280
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: 2nd Garage, Bank Barn, Barn, Carriage House, Garage(s), Guest House, Pole Barn, Riding Ring, Tenant House
Exterior Information
Boat Storage, Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Not In Development, Open, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Rural, SideYard(s), Sloping
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: 44-001-040-002 and 44-002-008
Crops Included: No
Land Assessed Value: $25,520
Farm Information
Farm Features: Other Residence
Land Area Units: Acres
Horse
Farm Land Preservation: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $805
County Tax: $2,412
School Tax: $10,996
Tax Assessed Value: $94,800
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $14,215
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: PALISADES
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From 611 South turn onto Durham Rd to property on Left
Municipality: TINICUM TWP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 963
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 20.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1820
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: 44-001-037
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tinicum El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.7mi
6/10
Palisades Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Palisades High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Ottsville, PA • 18942
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$817,000 – $989,000
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