NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Mercer Gate Dr Doylestown, PA 18901

Estimated Value: $1,581,898 - $1,811,000

6 Beds
6 Baths
5,567 Sq Ft
$310/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2020

Last sale price $1,100,000 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,052/month

222 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Kutz Elementary School Rated A
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2020

Welcome to 1 Mercer Gate Drive, a custom designed and built home located in a private Cul-De-Sac of 7 stately homes, just one mile from the heart of Doylestown. This lovely home has four floors of living space which includes 6 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, a three-car garage, an inground pool and a stunning 1,600 bottle wine room. As an added bonus, this home is the only home in the Mercer Gate community with public water connection. The graceful entryway opens to a two-story foyer flanked by an elegant dining room to the left with a cozy fireplace and living room/den to the right that steps down to a beautiful private study. The wood flooring has an in-laid border that adds a sophisticated detail. A butler s pantry connects the living room/den with the family room and provides easy access to the wine refrigerator for entertaining guests. The spacious kitchen has ample custom cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a built-in Viking range and double oven. A large center island accommodates additional seating alongside the breakfast nook with a direct view of the hot tub, waterfall and pool. The family room features reclaimed barn wood floors and a handsome stone fireplace with French doors opening to the private backyard. Beyond the family room is a sunroom surrounded with oversized windows, 14' ceilings, and additional pool access. The powder room was renovated with wainscoting, new fixtures, a chandelier and new tile floor. The first-floor laundry room has a new cabinet/sink, granite counters, and exterior door with doggie-door access to the backyard. The mud room offers additional storage and exterior access to the front of the home and the oversized three-car garage. Upstairs, the luxurious master suite includes a separate sitting area and a renovated bath with custom cabinetry, an oversized California shower/dual shower head and garden tub. The highlight of this suite is the dressing area with a granite top make up counter, over-sized drawers, a pull-out laundry shelf, and large His and Her walk-in closets with adjustable built-ins. Four additional large bedrooms and two more full bathrooms round out this floor. Two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath while the other two bedrooms share a spacious hall bath. Continue up to the third level where you will find the sixth bedroom with another large sitting area and its own private bath with California shower and walk-in closet. This private space is perfect for out of town guests, in-laws or an au pair suite. Finally, walk downstairs into the finished basement an entertainer's dream! Offering more than 1,900 sq ft of continued living space, enjoy movie nights in the family room/theater area with Bose surround sound and a beautiful stone fireplace. There is plenty of room for a full-size pool table, a separate reading/library area with built-in shelving and wood flooring, and an updated powder room. The showstopper of this basement is the immaculate 1,600 bottle wine room. This beauty is a temperature and humidity-controlled wine room with custom racking, tumbled marble flooring, an antique chandelier and commercial refrigeration door. There are additional unfinished areas in the basement which includes a workshop and Bilco doors exiting to the side yard. Outside, you will find the inground pool with elevated waterfall and hot tub. This private paradise is meticulously maintained and surrounded by professional landscaping with an irrigation system, a shed for pool/yard care storage, and many new windows and doors. For the new homeowner's piece of mind, the stucco was tested, remediated and inspected by Rob Lunny of Lunny Diagnostics. Schedule your private tour today and see all that this exquisite home has to offer.

Last Listed By

Laurie Dau

EXP Realty, LLC License #RS315078 Listed on: 08/09/2019

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,124

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.92 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

HOA Fees

  • $117 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,567 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Crown Molding
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Game Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Wine Rack

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • Kutz Elementary School
  • Lenape Middle School
  • Central Bucks High School West

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal, common area maintenance
  • Mercer Gate Homeowners Association, Phone Number (215) 917-3996
  • Mercer Gate Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 079-022
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-022-079-022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,124

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$117 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All pool equipment (cover, heater, pumps, automatic cleaner)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 1 Mercer Gate Drive, a custom designed and built home located in a private Cul-De-Sac of 7 stately homes, just one mile from the heart of Doylestown. This lovely home has four floors of living space which includes 6 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, a three-car garage, an inground pool and a stunning 1,600 bottle wine room. As an added bonus, this home is the only home in the Mercer Gate community with public water connection. The graceful entryway opens to a two-story foyer flanked by an elegant dining room to the left with a cozy fireplace and living room/den to the right that steps down to a beautiful private study. The wood flooring has an in-laid border that adds a sophisticated detail. A butler s pantry connects the living room/den with the family room and provides easy access to the wine refrigerator for entertaining guests. The spacious kitchen has ample custom cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a built-in Viking range and double oven. A large center island accommodates additional seating alongside the breakfast nook with a direct view of the hot tub, waterfall and pool. The family room features reclaimed barn wood floors and a handsome stone fireplace with French doors opening to the private backyard. Beyond the family room is a sunroom surrounded with oversized windows, 14' ceilings, and additional pool access. The powder room was renovated with wainscoting, new fixtures, a chandelier and new tile floor. The first-floor laundry room has a new cabinet/sink, granite counters, and exterior door with doggie-door access to the backyard. The mud room offers additional storage and exterior access to the front of the home and the oversized three-car garage. Upstairs, the luxurious master suite includes a separate sitting area and a renovated bath with custom cabinetry, an oversized California shower/dual shower head and garden tub. The highlight of this suite is the dressing area with a granite top make up counter, over-sized drawers, a pull-out laundry shelf, and large His and Her walk-in closets with adjustable built-ins. Four additional large bedrooms and two more full bathrooms round out this floor. Two bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath while the other two bedrooms share a spacious hall bath. Continue up to the third level where you will find the sixth bedroom with another large sitting area and its own private bath with California shower and walk-in closet. This private space is perfect for out of town guests, in-laws or an au pair suite. Finally, walk downstairs into the finished basement an entertainer's dream! Offering more than 1,900 sq ft of continued living space, enjoy movie nights in the family room/theater area with Bose surround sound and a beautiful stone fireplace. There is plenty of room for a full-size pool table, a separate reading/library area with built-in shelving and wood flooring, and an updated powder room. The showstopper of this basement is the immaculate 1,600 bottle wine room. This beauty is a temperature and humidity-controlled wine room with custom racking, tumbled marble flooring, an antique chandelier and commercial refrigeration door. There are additional unfinished areas in the basement which includes a workshop and Bilco doors exiting to the side yard. Outside, you will find the inground pool with elevated waterfall and hot tub. This private paradise is meticulously maintained and surrounded by professional landscaping with an irrigation system, a shed for pool/yard care storage, and many new windows and doors. For the new homeowner's piece of mind, the stucco was tested, remediated and inspected by Rob Lunny of Lunny Diagnostics. Schedule your private tour today and see all that this exquisite home has to offer.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Central Vacuum, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Library, Study, Sun/Florida Room, Storage Room, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 5567
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5567
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 201.01
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5567
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Heated, In Ground
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 4
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1400.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Snow Removal, Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA Name: MERCER GATE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
  • HOA Phone: 215-917-3996
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • Elementary School: KUTZ
  • Middle School: LENAPE
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: KUTZ
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Middle Or Junior School: LENAPE

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 81010.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 11960.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.92
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 40206.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 55324
  • School Tax: 11538.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15124.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-022-079-022
  • Tax Lot: 079-022
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 07/28/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2019
Closed on
Jul 14, 2020
Sold by
Rate William R and Rate Victoria R
Bought by
Blanchette Christopher Micahel and Blanchette Caroline Martin
Seller's Agent
Laurie Dau
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Georgi Sensing
Compass RE
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.22%
Total Days on Market
222
Current Estimated Value
$1,724,966

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$624,966
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$892,320
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2004
Sold by
Hoopes Robert P and Hoopes Theresa M
Bought by
Rate William R and Rate Victoria R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1998
Sold by
Robert Todd Homes Inc
Bought by
Hoopes Robert P and Hoopes Theresa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.86%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Blanchette Christopher Micahel $1,100,000 Fonthill Abstract Inc
Rate William R $1,000,000 --
Hoopes Robert P $615,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Blanchette Christopher $0
Previous Owner Blanchette Christopher Micahel $892,320
Previous Owner Rate William R $638,000
Previous Owner Rate William R $700,000
Previous Owner Hoopes Robert P $360,000
Closed Rate William R $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2020 07/28/20 Sold $1,100,000 -1.7% $198 / Sq Ft
03/18/2020 03/18/20 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2020 02/03/20 Price Changed $1,119,000 -0.5% $201 / Sq Ft
08/09/2019 08/09/19 For Sale $1,125,000 -- $202 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $16,452 $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2023 $15,688 $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2022 $15,513 $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2021 $15,194 $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2020 $15,124 $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2019 $14,961 $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2018 $14,915 $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2017 $14,799 $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2016 $14,706 $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2015 -- $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
2014 -- $92,970 $11,960 $81,010
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU476588

Bright MLS

APN: 09-022-079-022