Bucks County property record for 159 Crest Rd, Newtown, PA 18940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,079 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.873 acres (38,016 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,735 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Aug 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-015-111-002 |
| Primary APN | 53-015-111-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,079 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 38,016 sqft (0.873 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 198 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 159 CREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18940-9631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR1 |
| Legal Description | LOT #2 PLAN OF EDWARD - W ALTHERY & SON 198X192 CREST RD 195 |
| Legal Subdivision | CREST |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WRIGHTSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 105100 |
Source: Bucks County records, as of May 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CREST RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-9631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 20, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
| Dec 4, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201944862 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 1960 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1534000556 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 159 CREST RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-9631 |
| Document Number | 0000051164 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025051164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 159 CREST RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-9631 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Property Address | 159 CREST RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-9631 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000074516 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021074516 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 159 CREST RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-9631 |
| Document Number | 0000044862 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019044862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO LP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 159 CREST RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-9631 |
| Document Number | 0000044863 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019044863 |
| Name | TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 CREST RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-9631 |
| Document Number | 0000073342 |
| Map Reference | MB15 PG43 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017073342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | BUCKS COUNTY ABSTRACT SVCS L |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 CREST RD, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-9631 |
| Document Number | 0000073343 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017073343 |
| Name | AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
Source: Bucks County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks County |
| County Subdivision | Wrightstown Township |
| Unified School District | Council Rock School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,560 (-) Land $12,600 Building $18,960 | ||
| 2025 | $5,735.00 (+2.91%) | $31,560 (-) Land $12,600 Building $18,960 | |
| 2024 | $5,573.00 | $31,560 Land $12,600 Building $18,960 | |
| 1972 | $432,327 Land $172,602 Building $259,725 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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