Quietly elegant, strong in character but with a simpatico for all its strikingly beautiful elements, this American Queen Anne style home is singularly, one of Doylestown borough’s finest residences. Inherent architectural qualities are faithful and true in their character & traditional period details. Winner of the Stewardship Award, this marvelous property enjoys a coveted location, environment and rests on a splendid, rare half-acre in a fine neighborhood & surroundings. Built at a time of outstanding craftsmanship, pride in workmanship and a sense of balance to its unique refinements, which are rare today & easily savored. Beautifully accented stone & brick trimmings, tall chimneys, slate, copper roofs & intricate woodwork make this “a house like no other!” With respect for the past, maintaining & making improvements that go well beyond exceptional, it’s plain to see the benefits of commitment given to this “Grand Dame”. Much consideration and thought were made in its restoration and improvements. 10-foot ceilings, finely crafted woodwork, crown moldings, uncommon multipaned windows throughout + 4 finely accented fireplaces are only a few credits added to its personality. Exceptional pine floors, understated use of marble, stone, custom English lighting & plumbing fixtures & exquisite wall coverings contribute to understated aesthetics. Your first encounter is an inviting covered front porch. Fabricated with exceptional artistry, a solid mahogany door flanked by period gaslights is a portal opening to the foyer & stunning staircase enhanced by its striking newel post. Your eye is quickly drawn to a finely detailed pastel-leaded glass window and original panel doors throughout. The living room & banquet sized dining room with large bay window, oversized raised panel pocket doors add to the elegance. Bright & sunny, the adjacent breakfast area with built-in pantry is perfect for informal, relaxed dining. The kitchen with large center island has a definite European vibe with tall wrap around cabinetry complemented by arched glass pediments to display your pottery & memorabilia. Counters & backsplash are classic Correra marble. Appliances include Stainless Wolf Professional, Sub-Zero, and Asko. An adjacent family room with wrap around windows, exposed brick wall & heated honed stone floor includes a large French door looking on to a private side & rear yard oasis! The second floor provides an extraordinary suite of rooms, which includes a primary bedroom with a mantled fireplace, a sizeable walk-in closet with custom built-in storage. Indulge in the spectacular & luxurious marble bath offering a soaking tub, oversized shower & double vanity. An adjacent room with fireplace & built-in bookcase provides a potential additional bedroom. Convenient laundry room completes this floor. The third floor offers 3 spacious bedrooms with abundance of windows, a skylit sitting room, and a sensational bath. Detached guest suite/studio with full bath above the oversized 2 car garage enjoys same quality characteristics of the main residence. Inviting walkways, exceptional cut stone & brick serpentine walls, finely detailed artisan fencing surround & shelter the heated in-ground pool & spa. A whimsical gothic style children’s playhouse, gazebo, croquet court adds to the charm & mystique of this breathtaking, one-of-a-kind property. Neatly surrounded by mature trees, well planned professional landscaping, and perennial gardens to appreciate the ever-changing seasons. Enjoy the value of state-of-the-art wiring, plumbing, high efficiency zone heating and air conditioning. Natural gas for heating, pool, and generator. This spectacular home is located in fabulous Doylestown borough, an architectural feast with a myriad of striking 18th & 19th & early 20th century homes. Outstanding museums, a very active arts community, parks, restaurants & convenient shopping add to quality of life, making this one of America’s finest small towns!
Pending
$3,150,000
261 Maple Ave, Doylestown, PA 18901
4beds
3,544sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
0.57 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$889/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Slate copper roofsSensational bathExquisite wall coveringsIntricate woodworkPerennial gardensCroquet courtExceptional pine floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Leuzzi 215-794-1308,
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty 2157943227
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABU2120608
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, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Other, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 14
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 9
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 21
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 X 17
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 18
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 17
Laundry
- Level: Upper
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 20
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 17
Other
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 12
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Sitting room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Humidity Control, Radiant, Wall Unit, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Water Treat System, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Upper Level, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Air Filter System, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Heated, Marble, Stone, Wood
- Doors: Double Entry, Insulated, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Double Hung, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Wood Frames, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
- Basement: Drain,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Partial,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,544
- Total interior livable area: 3,544 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,544
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Crushed Stone, Private, Detached, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Roof
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Concrete, Fenced, Filtered, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Private
- Fencing: Board,Decorative,Full,Privacy,Back Yard,Wood,Other
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 250.00
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 08009207
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick, Brick Front, Combination, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Glass, HardiPlank Type, Masonry, Mixed, Mixed Plumbing, Spray Foam Insulation, Stone
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space, Pillar/Post/Pier, Stone
- Roof: Copper,Metal,Pitched,Slate
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator, Underground
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Doylestown
- Municipality: DOYLESTOWN BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $889/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,070
- Annual tax amount: $12,397
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Call Listing Agent For Details
- Exclusions: Garden Statuary & Sculptures, Call Listing Agent For Additional Exclusions Details
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top, Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Pending sale | $3,150,000$889/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABU2120608 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,150,000+65.8%$889/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABU2120608 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2019 | Sold | $1,900,000-2.6%$536/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2018 | Pending sale | $1,950,000$550/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #PABU101710 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+34.5%$550/sqft |
Source: KW Real Estate-Doylestown #PABU101710 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2015 | Sold | $1,450,000-12.1%$409/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2014 | Listing removed | $1,650,000$466/sqft |
Source: Flo Smerconish Realtor #6200599 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2013 | Price change | $1,650,000-8.1%$466/sqft |
Source: Flo Smerconish Realtor #6200599 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2013 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+28.2%$506/sqft |
Source: Flo Smerconish Realtor #6200599 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2006 | Sold | $1,400,000$395/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,896 +5.8% | $60,070 |
| 2025 | $11,240 | $60,070 |
| 2024 | $11,240 +9% | $60,070 |
| 2023 | $10,310 +1.4% | $60,070 |
| 2022 | $10,167 +14.5% | $60,070 +13.2% |
| 2021 | $8,880 +1.1% | $53,050 |
| 2020 | $8,782 +2.4% | $53,050 |
| 2018 | $8,580 +1.1% | $53,050 |
| 2017 | $8,489 | $53,050 |
| 2016 | $8,489 | $53,050 +12.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $47,240 |
| 2014 | -- | $47,240 |
| 2013 | -- | $47,240 |
| 2012 | -- | $47,240 +2.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,980 |
| 2010 | -- | $45,980 |
| 2009 | -- | $45,980 |
| 2008 | -- | $45,980 +5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $43,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $43,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $43,600 +300% |
| 2004 | -- | $10,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $10,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $10,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,900 |
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Neighborhood: 18901
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Central Bucks
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