Welcome to Bucks County PA Real Estate and General Information!

Bucks County is one of the three original counties in Pennsylvania. Spanning over 622 square miles it is home to 31 townships and 23 boroughs. As of 2000 the county had a population of 597,635 however this number has continually grown in recent years. The county seat is Doylestown. Bordering counties include Montgomery, Northampton, Lehigh, Warren, Hunterdon and Mercer. The county has a long history dating all the way back to 1682 when it was founded. Bucks County received its name from William Penn who came from Buckinghamshire, England. Important historical sites can be found throughout the county including the Mercer Museum, Pennsbury Manor and Washington Crossing Historic Park.

For more detailed information on current real estate market conditions and knowledgeable service in the Bucks County, Pennsylvania real estate market, contact Linda Fuchs directly. You can also check the bottom of this page for listings in the Bucks County area.

Bucks County colleges and Universities include Delaware Valley College, Bucks County Community College, Philadelphia Biblical University, Holy Family University and La Salle University. There are 15 public school districts all offering a number of schools. Two of the school districts include other counties. Souderton Area School District is shared with Montgomery County while Easton Area School District is with Northampton County. All of Bucks County public schools are served by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22. This educational service agency is located in Doylestown.

Learn about Bucks County’s history at the Mercer Museum, Pennsbury Manor, and Washington Crossing Historic Park. The five state parks, Delaware, Neshaminy, Nockamixon, Ralph and Tyler all provide great outdoor recreation. The theme park, Sesame Place is a great place for family fun. If you’re looking to shop two hot spots are the Neshaminy Mall and Oxford Valley Mall.

Real Estate Update
In the Bucks County real estate market there were a total of 351 sales in December 2008. The average selling price for that period was $294,937 and the average days on market were 90 Certain sections of the city experienced an increase in both sales and average selling price while other areas had a decrease in sales and average selling price. It is a great time to buy if you know where to look, as a real estate expert in the residential market, I'm here to help you find a great property at a great price, please contact me today for an up to date market report.