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Sold for $539,900
  • $539,900

    35 Essex Pl, Newtown, PA 18940

    3beds
    1,968sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1978
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $588,900 Zestimate®
    $274/sqft
    $3,219 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $588,900

    $559,000 - $624,000

    $3,219/mo

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    What's special

    Wood-burning fireplacePrivate patioBackyard areaFinished basementHome office spacePrimary suiteUpdated appliances
    Price Improvement! Welcome to 35 Essex Place — a beautifully maintained townhome offering three spacious bedrooms and two and a half baths in the desirable Headley Trace community. The main level features gleaming hardwood floors, an inviting living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a bright dining area ideal for entertaining. The updated kitchen is equipped with updated appliances, generous counter space, and a cozy eat-in nook for casual dining. Step through sliding doors to your private patio and backyard area, perfect for relaxing or hosting summer get-togethers. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and ensuite bath, while two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath provide plenty of room for family or guests. The finished basement offers a comfortable family room or home office space with two sizable storage areas. Additional highlights include a one-car garage, pull-down attic access, and location within the highly rated Council Rock School District. Convenient to major highways and just minutes from Newtown Borough’s shops and restaurants, this home blends comfort, convenience, and charm.

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    Listed by:

    Douglas Pearson 215-696-6697,

    Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

    Bought with:

    Maia Mumladze, 1648477

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABU2107982MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Dishwasher, Oven, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Lower Level
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Doors: Sliding Glass
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Electric, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,968
    • Total interior livable area: 1,968 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,968

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Other, Attached, On Street
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Tennis Court(s)
    • Pool features: Community
    Lot
    • Size: 4,356 Square Feet
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade
    • Parcel number: 29026075
    • Zoning: R2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Mixed
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1978

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Condo and coop fee: $205 monthly
    • Subdivision: Headley Trace
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • Amenities included: Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Pool
    • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Pool(s), Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
    • HOA name: Headly Community
    Location
    • Region: Newtown
    • Municipality: NEWTOWN TWP

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $274/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $31,120
    • Annual tax amount: $5,643
    • Date on market: 10/20/2025
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/21/2026Sold$539,900$274/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2107982 Report a problem
    12/15/2025Contingent$539,900$274/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2107982 Report a problem
    11/20/2025Price change$539,900-1.8%$274/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2107982 Report a problem
    11/11/2025Listed for sale$550,000$279/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2107982 Report a problem
    11/11/2025Pending sale$550,000$279/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2107982 Report a problem
    11/8/2025Listed for sale$550,000$279/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2107982 Report a problem
    10/26/2025Pending sale$550,000$279/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2107982 Report a problem
    10/20/2025Listed for sale$550,000+59%$279/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2107982 Report a problem
    6/4/2025Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/6/2017Sold$346,000-1.1%$176/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    7/28/2017Price change$349,900-2%$178/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/29/2017Listed for sale$357,200+20.7%$182/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/27/2004Sold$296,000+96%$150/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/5/1995Sold$151,000$77/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,643 $31,120
    2024$5,643 +6.6%$31,120
    2023$5,291 +2%$31,120
    2022$5,189 +1.6%$31,120
    2021$5,109 +5.1%$31,120
    2020$4,863 +4.4%$31,120
    2018$4,657 +4.3%$31,120
    2017$4,465 $31,120
    2016$4,465 $31,120
    2015-- $31,120
    2014-- $31,120
    2013-- $31,120
    2012-- $31,120
    2011-- $31,120
    2010-- $31,120
    2009-- $31,120
    2008-- $31,120
    2007-- $31,120
    2006-- $31,120
    2005-- $31,120 +300%
    2004-- $7,780
    2003-- $7,780
    2002-- $7,780
    2000-- $7,780
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 18940

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Council Rock

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
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