Bucks County property record for 5 Emerald Ct, Newtown, PA 18940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,335 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 2.68 acres (116,959 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $13,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2024 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 47-004-100-003 |
| Primary APN | 47-004-100-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,335 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,508 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 116,959 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5 EMERALD CT |
|---|---|
| City | NEWTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18940-2819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CM |
| Legal Description | 2.685AC LOT#11 CREAMERY HILL 0005EMERALD COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | CREAMERY HILL 0005EMERALD COURT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER MAKEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 105401 |
5 Emerald Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Bucks County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 EMERALD CT, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Deed, Transfer TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY LP, TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO LP |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SANTANDER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246623 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0066670230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Property Address | 5 EMERALD CT, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, TITLE365 COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002361 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026002361 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 7, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5 EMERALD CT, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2819 |
| Document Number | 0000006623 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024006623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Title Company | TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY LP, TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO LP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 EMERALD CT, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2819 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Property Address | 5 EMERALD CT, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-2819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000033598 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018033598 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19602 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 14, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Emerald Ct was $13,512, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Bucks County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks County |
| County Subdivision | Upper Makefield Township |
| Unified School District | Council Rock School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,360 (-) Land $25,200 Building $52,160 | ||
| 2025 | $13,512.00 (+2.12%) | $77,360 (-) Land $25,200 Building $52,160 | |
| 2024 | $13,232.00 (+2.81%) | $77,360 (-) Land $25,200 Building $52,160 | |
| 2023 | $12,870.00 | $77,360 Land $25,200 Building $52,160 | |
| 1972 | $1,059,721 Land $345,204 Building $714,517 |
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 5 Emerald Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Emerald Ct is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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