Unifying nautical design cues with a natural wooded setting, this custom-designed architectural treasure is truly livable art. The vision of renowned artist David Ellsworth, Fox Creek is a secluded contemporary compound consisting of the three-bedroom home, two detached garages and two studio buildings on 20 subdividable acres surrounded by state park land and township open space land. Enter and be embraced by an artistic ambiance that will take your breath away! The open concept interior offers museum-quality design and custom features. The expansive great room has white oak floor, exposed beams and ponderosa pine tongue-and-groove ceiling, and a new propane stove with Carrera marble and Venetian glass hearth and zebra wood mantle. Huge picture windows frame the ever-changing natural landscape, drawing the outdoors in while taking advantage of a southern exposure for light-filled rooms. The dining area is open to the updated kitchen with abundant cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, maple island and Claro walnut breakfast bar. The sitting area has 2-story ceiling and through French doors is a cozy alcove leading to the expansive screened porch and gravel patio with waterfall. An office or 4th bedroom with tile floor, tiled full bath, and laundry room complete the main level. The open-tread African rosewood and hand-forged steel staircase delivers you to the second level gallery and loft with copper banister and porthole. Three bedrooms all with cork floors, exposed beams and pine board ceilings include the main bedroom with sitting area, WIC, covered balcony and open en suite featuring Mexican tile, curly maple and glass shower. Eco-friendly features include southern exposure, zoned propane heat with main floor radiant heat, new propane stove with blower, cork floors, whole-house generator, Verizon FIOS. The uniquely designed 1-car garage and the over-sized 2-car garage with attached shed both have electric. The adjacent 10-acre parcel comes with a 4-BR septic permit for possible subdivision and includes the heated 450 sf insulated studio or office building with loft, built-ins, metal roof, decking, clerestory windows and wall AC, and the 30'x30' shop building with wood/coal furnace and upstairs 900 sf finished gallery with barrel ceiling and office, balcony and wall AC. These buildings are serviced by separate 200-amp electric. Close to Lake Nockamixon and Lake Towhee, 90 min to NYC, 60 to Philadelphia. 10 min to amenities in Quakertown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
20.07 acresLot Size
$545Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Strickland• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Fox Creek is a secluded contemporary compound on 20 subdividable acres surrounded by park land and open space land. Great room and dining area with white oak floor, exposed beams, pine board ceiling are open to the updated granite and S/S kitchen with abundant cabinets, maple island and walnut breakfast bar. Office/4th bedroom, full bath, and laundry complete the main level. The open-tread rosewood and steel staircase leads to the 2nd level gallery and loft. Three bedrooms incl the main bedroom with sitting area, WIC, balcony and open en suite. Features incl zoned propane heat, main floor radiant heat, new propane stove, cork floors, whole-house generator. 1-car garage and oversized 2-car garage with attached shed have electric. Adjacent 10-acre parcel comes with a 4-BR septic permit for possible subdivision and incl the heated 450sf studio building and the 30’x30’ shop building with 900sf finished space. Close to Lk Nockamixon, 90 min to NYC, 60 to Philadelphia. 10 min to Quakertown.
TREND #6982670
Sep 29, 2017
Sold
$720,000
$330/sq ft
Aug 3, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2017
Contingent
—
May 14, 2017
Listed
$735,000
$337/sq ft
+19
BRIGHT MLS #1000453891
Sep 30, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2017
Sold
$720,000
$330/sq ft
May 13, 2017
Listed
$735,000
$337/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 1980
Sold
$55,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,552 (+2.7%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2025
$10,271
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2024
$10,271 (+1.0%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2023
$10,171 (+1.7%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2022
$10,002
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2021
$10,002
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2020
$10,002 (+2.8%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2019
$9,730 (+3.5%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2018
$9,400 (+3.1%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2017
$9,115 (+3.8%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2015
$8,781 (+1.6%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2014
$8,646 (+1.4%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2013
$8,525 (−21.0%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2011
$10,796 (+1.8%)
$20,480 + $44,090
$64,570
2010
$10,610
$20,480 + $44,090
$64,570
Tax history for 1378 Cobbler Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,552 (+2.7%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2025
$10,271
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2024
$10,271 (+1.0%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2023
$10,171 (+1.7%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2022
$10,002
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2021
$10,002
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2020
$10,002 (+2.8%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2019
$9,730 (+3.5%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2018
$9,400 (+3.1%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2017
$9,115 (+3.8%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2015
$8,781 (+1.6%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2014
$8,646 (+1.4%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2013
$8,525 (−21.0%)
$5,850 + $44,090
$49,940
2011
$10,796 (+1.8%)
$20,480 + $44,090
$64,570
2010
$10,610
$20,480 + $44,090
$64,570
*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
10.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1984
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Bucks County
APN
14-007-126-004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
RP
Resource Protection District
The purpose of the Resource Protection District is to protect areas consisting largely of sensitive natural features such as woodlands, steep slopes, scenic areas, wetlands, floodplains, lakes, and ponds. Intensities are such as to ensure that these resources are permanently protected.
Other Structures: Shed, 2nd Garage, Barn/Farm Building
Exterior Information
Hot Tub, Exterior Lighting
Property Green Features
Energy Efficient: Appliances
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular, Flag, Trees/Wooded, Subdivision Possible
Lot Size Dimensions: 00X00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $5,850
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,184
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $49,940
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $9,115
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Underground, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Electric, Hot Water, Radiator, Radiant, Zoned, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric, Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Propane, S/W Changeover
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
High School: QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY SENIOR
School District Name: QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY
Location Information
Cross Street: DEERWOOD
Directions: Mountain View Dr to Deerwood Ln to left on Cobbler Rd to property on left. .. DO NOT enter driveway without a confirmed appointment thanks!
Location Type: Creek
Municipality: HAYCOCK TWP
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10.03 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: 14-007-126-004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Schools
Neidig El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Strayer Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
4/10
Quakertown Community Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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