NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1239 Whittier Ave Bensalem, PA 19020

Bensalem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $384,671 - $445,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,935 Sq Ft
$210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 17, 2016

Last sale price $134,000 $69 Per Sq Ft

Est. 203% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,748/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Patio
  • No HOA
  • Wet Bar
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2016

Spacious Bensalem Cape with over 1900+ sq. ft. of Living Space! Open floorplan has loads of potential - walk into a foyer entrance and a huge living room, dining room space and wood-burning fireplace. Eat-in kitchen is large and leads into a separate family room with patio doors leading to the three season porch. Master bedroom is on the main level and has doored access to the main level full bath. Upstairs, is the second full bath and two very large bedrooms with a bunch of storage under the eaves. The basement is semi-finished, has a built-in bar area and massive potential if you wanted to add even more square footage. NOTE: this is a not a DIY project and special financing or cash may be required.

Last Listed By

Bill Hamberg

RE/MAX Central - Blue Bell License #RS285000 Listed on: 03/11/2016

RE/MAX Central - Blue Bell

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x100
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in below average condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,935 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Cornwells Elementary School
  • Bensalem Township High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Penn Valley Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 028
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-026-028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Spacious Bensalem Cape with over 1900+ sq. ft. of Living Space! Open floorplan has loads of potential - walk into a foyer entrance and a huge living room, dining room space and wood-burning fireplace. Eat-in kitchen is large and leads into a separate family room with patio doors leading to the three season porch. Master bedroom is on the main level and has doored access to the main level full bath. Upstairs, is the second full bath and two very large bedrooms with a bunch of storage under the eaves. The basement is semi-finished, has a built-in bar area and massive potential if you wanted to add even more square footage. NOTE: this is a not a DIY project and special financing or cash may be required.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1935
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1935
  • Net Sq Ft: 1935.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 74.94
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1935
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1239

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
  • Elementary School: CORNWELLS
  • High School: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397323
  • Elementary School: CORNWELLS
  • High School: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 23520.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 2480.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 6085
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5057.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-026-028
  • Tax Lot: 028
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 06/17/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2022
Sold by
Leone Francis J
Bought by
Wallick John C and Leone Noelle Lynn
Total Days on Market
90
Current Estimated Value
$406,418

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Outstanding Balance
$127,370
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$279,694

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2016
Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
Lsf9 Master Participation Trust
Bought by
Leone Francis J and Leone Bonnie L
Seller's Agent
Bill Hamberg
RE/MAX Central - Blue Bell
Buyer's Agent
Diane Thomas
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$134,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-7.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2016
Sold by
Steblein Christopher and Steblein Kellyann
Bought by
Lsf9 Master Participation Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2005
Sold by
Vandyke Jean A and Mcardle Mary Ann
Bought by
Steblein Christopher and Steblein Kelly Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,500
Interest Rate
7.64%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2001
Sold by
Kish Angel T
Bought by
Vandyke Jean A and Mcardle Mary Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Interest Rate
6.82%

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
Wallick John C $165,000 Bucks County Abstract Services
Leone Francis J $134,000 None Available
Lsf9 Master Participation Trust $1,339 None Available
Steblein Christopher $245,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wallick John C $132,000
Previous Owner Steblein Christopher $261,000
Previous Owner Steblein Christopher $220,500
Previous Owner Vandyke Jean A $156,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Sold $134,000 -7.6% $69 / Sq Ft
06/09/2016 06/09/16 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2016 04/23/16 For Sale $145,000 +8.2% $75 / Sq Ft
04/09/2016 04/09/16 Off Market $134,000 -- --
03/11/2016 03/11/16 For Sale $145,000 -- $75 / 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 $5,676 $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2023 $5,516 $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2022 $5,483 $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2021 $5,483 $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2020 $5,428 $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2019 $5,307 $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2018 $5,184 $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2017 $5,152 $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2016 $5,152 $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2015 -- $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
2014 -- $26,000 $2,480 $23,520
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003872449

Bright MLS

APN: 02-026-028