For sale

$429,900

5553 Swamp Rd, Fountainville, PA 18923

4beds

1,880sqft

$2,901/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

1.59 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$229/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Big eat-in kitchenVersatile floor planHardwood floors throughoutPlenty of closet space

Room to Roam! Spacious 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Cape Cod nestled on a large 1.5+ acre lot. Old world charm captured in this home offering hardwood floors throughout. Versatile floor plan with 2 bedrooms on the first floor. Large Living & Dining Rooms. Big Eat-In Kitchen with large farmhouse style sink with built-in washboard. Full bath on 1st floor. Upstairs you will find 2 huge bedrooms, plenty of closet space & a 1/2 bath too. Unlimited possibilities with a huge unfinished basement with walk-up bilco doors. A contractor's, hobbyist or car enthusiast's dream with this "Over-Sized" detached 3+ car garage with 2nd story loft. Conveniently located just minutes from historic downtown Doylestown Boro, Peace Valley Park & Lake Galena . Located in the award winning Central Bucks School District. It's a great place to call "HOME"! House being Sold "AS IS!"

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Half Bath

Bedroom 1

Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Area: 132 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11 X 12

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11 X 11

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Upper
Area: 345 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 X 23

Bedroom 4

Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Upper
Area: 154 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11 X 14

Bathroom 1

Level: Main
Area: 49 Square Feet
Dimensions: 7 X 7

Basement

Features: Basement - Unfinished
Level: Lower
Area: 899 Square Feet
Dimensions: 29 X 31

Dining room

Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Area: 180 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 X 15

Half bath

Level: Upper
Area: 36 Square Feet
Dimensions: 4 X 9

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 165 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11 X 15

Living room

Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Area: 270 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 X 18

Heating

Hot Water, Radiator, Oil

Cooling

Window Unit(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Basement: Full,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,880
Total interior livable area: 1,880 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,880
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Oversized, Garage Faces Front, Storage, Gravel, Detached
Garage spaces: 3
Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Details: Garage Sqft: 726

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Porch
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 1.59 Acres

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 34001015
Zoning: RO
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: On Site Septic
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Fountainville
Municipality: PLUMSTEAD TWP

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $229/sqft
Tax assessed value: $26,960
Annual tax amount: $5,479
Date on market: 9/20/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/20/2026	Listed for sale	$429,900+4812.6%$229/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABU2131740 Report a problem
6/11/2003	Sold	$8,751$5/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,872	$26,960
2024	$4,872 +7.4%	$26,960
2023	$4,535 +1.1%	$26,960
2022	$4,485 +1.1%	$26,960
2021	$4,435	$26,960
2020	$4,435 +0.6%	$26,960
2018	$4,408 +1.4%	$26,960
2017	$4,347	$26,960
2016	$4,347	$26,960
2015	--	$26,960
2014	--	$26,960
2013	--	$26,960
2012	--	$26,960
2011	--	$26,960
2010	--	$26,960
2009	--	$26,960
2008	--	$26,960
2007	--	$26,960
2006	--	$26,960
2005	--	$26,960 +314.1%
2004	--	$6,510
2003	--	$6,510
2002	--	$6,510
2000	--	$6,510