1704 MAKEFIELD RD Yardley, PA 19067
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,534 sqft
Price per Sqft $325
Subdivision Wynnewood
MLS Listing ID PABU2130060
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,534
Year Built 1933
Annual Tax Amount $9,382
Tax Year 2008
Lot Size 2.100 Acres
Acres 2.1
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Step into a piece of American architectural history. Homes with documented connections to the Sears catalogue era are an intriguing part of American residential history, and this property offers the opportunity to own a home where that history can still be seen in the structure itself. From the original plaster to the visible numbered rafters, the details tell the story of a 1942-era Sears-built home while the updated floor plan and updated systems provide comfortable living for today. A portion of this distinctive home dates back to 1942 and is believed to have been built from a Sears catalogue house kit, modeled after the Sears Lexington. Historic details remain, including visible framing numbers on the rafters and original plaster walls, offering a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and construction methods of the era.
The Original Sears Lexington Layout consisted of: The original main house was thoughtfully designed around a spacious center-hall floor plan. Plans were as follows;
First Floor Center Hall: Approximately 7 feet wide, creating a classic division between the two sides of the home. The entry features a vestibule and the main staircase.
Living Room: Extends the full depth of one side of the house and features a central fireplace, with access to a side porch or sunroom.
Dining Room: Positioned at the front corner opposite the living room and designed for formal entertaining. Kitchen: Located directly behind the dining room and accompanied by a pantry.
Second Floor: Central Landing/Hall: The staircase opens onto a central hall that mirrors the organization of the first floor. Primary Bedroom: The largest bedroom extends the depth of one side of the home, directly above the original living room. Bedrooms 2 & 3: Two additional bedrooms occupy the opposite side of the upper level. Full Bathroom: Located toward the rear of the central hall. Bonus Alcove: A small space at the front of the center hall was often designated as a Sewing Room or Den, depending on the Sears catalogue edition.
Today's Living Spaces: The home has evolved thoughtfully while retaining elements of its original character. The main level now includes a bedroom with a private full bathroom, a welcoming living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a dining room with a built-in cupboard, and a galley kitchen that steps down into the family room. A convenient powder room completes the main level.
Upstairs, the home offers a primary bedroom suite with private bathroom and attached sitting room/office, two additional bedrooms, and another full bathroom.
A full basement provides abundant storage and utility space, plus laundry; while an attached two-car garage offers everyday convenience. Heating, Cooling & Mechanical Systems: The home is equipped with a heat-pump HVAC system, along with a mini-split system dedicated to the second-floor primary bedroom. An existing steam boiler serving the radiators is currently inoperable but may be readied for use if desired. Exterior & Parking The exterior features a distinctive stone front, refreshed front steps, an asphalt driveway, and an attached front-entry two-car garage.
Inside, refinished hardwood flooring enhances many of the home's key living areas.
Property taxes: The property is expected to be reassessed, with taxes estimated at approximately $12,000.
Location
State PA
County Bucks
Area Lower Makefield Twp (10120)
Zoning R2
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Half Bath
Basement Full, Unfinished
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Hot Water S/W Changeover
Heating Radiator
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Brick
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es)
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Above Ground
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es)
Attached Garage 2
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Level
Story 2
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2534
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Well
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Pennsbury
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 20-042-109
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2534
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
Financing Conventional,Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
