Bucks County property record for 252 S State St, Newtown, PA 18940
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,740 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,244 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $442,500 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $15,228 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-004-002-001 |
| Primary APN | 28-004-002-001 |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,740 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 14,244 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 S STATE ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18940-3511 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Description | SS OF STATE ST 535 FT W O F BARCLAY ST. 85X165IRR |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| 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.
252 S State St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 1997.
Source: Bucks County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 S CHANCELLOR ST, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2107 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 7, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199762293 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1442 / 148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Property Address | 252 S STATE ST, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-3511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 S CHANCELLOR ST, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2107 |
| Document Number | 0000031823 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022031823 |
| Name | QNB BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | QUAKERTOWN, PA 18951 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 252 S State St was $15,228, 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 | $80,800 Land $13,400 Building $67,400 | ||
| 2025 | $15,228.00 (+3.07%) | ||
| 2024 | $14,774.00 | $80,800 Land $13,400 Building $67,400 | |
| 1972 | $1,106,845 Land $183,561 Building $923,284 |
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 252 S 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 | 2 in force |
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 252 S 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 329 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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