Bucks County property record for 159 N State St, Newtown, PA 18940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $557,500 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,915 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-002-079 |
| Primary APN | 28-002-079 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 N STATE ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18940-2053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Description | SE COR OF STATE ST & JEFF ERSON AVE 50X150 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 105300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Newtown Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1986 · 43 contributing resources · NRIS 86000315 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 N State St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2004.
Source: Bucks County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 N STATE ST, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2053 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004137867 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4177 / 87 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 N State St was $7,915, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Bucks County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks County |
| Municipality | Newtown Borough |
| Unified School District | Council Rock School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,000 Land $10,000 Building $32,000 | ||
| 2025 | $7,915.00 (+3.07%) | ||
| 2024 | $7,679.00 | $42,000 Land $10,000 Building $32,000 | |
| 1972 | $575,340 Land $136,986 Building $438,354 |
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.
FEMA maps place 159 N State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1989) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1989 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 159 N State St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEWTOWN ARTESIAN WATER CO public/private · serves 38,500 people · EPA ID PA1090043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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