Pending
$1,175,000
4beds
2,588sqft
148 Liberty St, Newtown, PA 18940
4beds
2,588sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1859
6,540 sqft
1 Garage space
$454 price/sqft
What's special
Delicate gable pendantsFamily roomDining roomDouble pointed-arch windowsDeep eavesCharming millworkSteep gabled roof
Welcome to 148 Liberty Street - the Joseph Firman House—an exquisite example of Victorian Gothic architecture tucked into one of Newtown Borough’s most historic and picturesque blocks. Built circa 1860 by noted builder and landowner Joseph Firman , this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers a rare blend of preserved 19th-century character and ...
- 51 days |
- 310 |
- 9 |
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABU2121516
Travel times
Kitchen
Family Room
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dale Cosack 215-499-7682,
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown (215) 860-9300,
Co-Listing Team: The Cosack Team, Co-Listing Agent: Kim J Cosack 215-860-4241,
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABU2121516
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 20
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 21
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 16
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 15
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,588
- Total interior livable area: 2,588 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,588
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Storage, Detached, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,540 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60.00 x 109.00
- Features: Level, Rear Yard, Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 28002082001
- Zoning: VR3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1859
- Major remodel year: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newtown
- Municipality: NEWTOWN BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $454/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $58,760
- Annual tax amount: $11,741
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Washer. Dryer, Refrigerator In Kitchen & Basement, all Window Treatments, And Hanging Porch Swing All In As-is Condition With No Monetary Value
- Exclusions: Large Bench Front Porch
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Pending sale | $1,175,000$454/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABU2121516 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000+4.4%$454/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABU2121516 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Listing removed | $1,125,000$435/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABU2098332 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,125,000$435/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABU2098332 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,075 +1.1% | $58,760 |
| 2024 | $10,957 +5.3% | $58,760 |
| 2023 | $10,410 +0.9% | $58,760 |
| 2022 | $10,313 +3.3% | $58,760 |
| 2021 | $9,984 +2.4% | $58,760 |
| 2020 | $9,754 +4.5% | $58,760 |
| 2018 | $9,338 +3% | $58,760 |
| 2017 | $9,062 | $58,760 |
| 2016 | $9,062 | $58,760 |
| 2015 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2014 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2013 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2012 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2011 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2010 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2009 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2008 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2007 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2006 | -- | $58,760 |
| 2005 | -- | $58,760 +300% |
| 2004 | -- | $14,690 |
| 2003 | -- | $14,690 +42.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,300 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$6,939/mo
Principal & interest
$5813
Property taxes
$1126
Estimated market value
$1,202,000
$1.14M - $1.26M
$4,201/mo
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Neighborhood: 18940
Nearby schools
Goodnoe El School
Grades K-6 • 0.5 miles9/10
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10/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Newtown Middle School
Grades 7-8 • 1 miles9/10
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10/10Student Progress Rating
7/10Council Rock High School North
Grades 9-12 • 0.5 miles10/10
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10/10College Readiness Rating
10/10Student Progress Rating
9/10- Pennsylvania
- Bucks County
- Newtown
- 18940
- 148 Liberty St