NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1509 School Ln Bensalem, PA 19020

Estimated Value: $401,000 - $508,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,466 Sq Ft
$179/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2023

Last sale price $368,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,605/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of June 2023

Nice size 4 bedroom 2 full bath Cape with one of the nicest streets in the heart of Cornwells Heights. Great curb appeal plus 2 driveways with large workshop that can fit car for work or storage. Gazebo and additional shed in rear yard. Bilco doors for egress from backyard to Full finished basement with full bath. Beautiful treelined front and side yard. Foyer entry to front with oversized coat closet and additional storage closet. Good size Living room with stone fireplace with wood stove insert. Door to large cover side porch. Full kitchen with large area for dining with large bay window looking over parklike side yard. Dining area has 15 inch tiled floor and stone on interior walls. Kitchen has double sink with window looking out to gazebo in rear yard. Kitchenaide flat glass top range and built in wall oven & dishwasher. Two good size bedrooms down the hall on main level with full bath in hallway with tub shower with sliding door. Both bedrooms on main floor have good size closets. Stairs off living room to 2nd level. 3rd bedroom is a good size with double closet. 4th bedroom has built in drawers and walk in full cedar closet. Good size center area upstairs with built in drawers/display case and access to attic area. There is also closet & whole house fan. Door to full basement in main floor hallway. Basement has large recreation room perfect for ball table, ping pong or exercise. Could be used as quest bedroom since full bath with corner tiled shower in basement. Large laundry room has utility sink and plenty of closets and counter space plus refrigerator. Area outside full bath and Bilco yards is tiled and has additional storage & office area. There is closet with 1 year old hot water heater & water filtration system. Separate closet for top of line well maintained oil burner with newer stainless steel flue. Home is well built and has great curb appeal. Worth any updates to interior to turn this home into a complete gem on one of the most desirable streets in the Cornwells area of Bensalem. Very low taxes, in the middle of a nice neighborhood, yet close to major highways, train station, shopping & Township owned Golf course.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Knowles

(215) 245-2100 joeknowbucks@gmail.com RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem License #AB066167 Listed on: 05/15/2023

RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem

Last Buyer's Agent

Connery Koski

(215) 322-7050 connery.koski@century21.com Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton

Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,648

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 7,416 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cornwell Hgts Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 061
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-032-061

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,648

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

7,416 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer, Basement refrigerator and shed (all as/is condition).
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Water Heater, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood, Insert
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 2466
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2466
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 232.92
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1631
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 835
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 835
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7416.00
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2858.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3648.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-032-061
  • Tax Lot: 061
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2023
Closed on
Jun 23, 2023
Sold by
Strange James W and Strange Pamela
Bought by
Lykon Jessica J and Taylor Ryan D
Seller's Agent
Joseph Knowles
RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem
Buyer's Agent
Connery Koski
Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$368,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-5.62%
Views
275
Current Estimated Value
$440,641

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,641
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%
Original Mortgage
$294,400
Outstanding Balance
$285,556
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$155,085

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2016
Sold by
Strange James W
Bought by
Strange James W and Strange Pamela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2011
Sold by
Strange Natalie A
Bought by
Strange Natalie A and Strange James W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2004
Sold by
Strange James and Strange Natalie A
Bought by
Strange Natalie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2001
Sold by
Strange James and Strange Natalie A
Bought by
Strange James and Strange Natalie A
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lykon Jessica J $368,000 Colony Abstract
Strange James W -- None Available
Strange Natalie A -- None Available
Strange Natalie A -- --
Strange James $310,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lykon Jessica J $294,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $368,000 -3.1% $149 / Sq Ft
05/21/2023 05/21/23 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2023 05/20/23 Price Changed $379,900 -2.6% $154 / Sq Ft
05/15/2023 05/15/23 For Sale $389,900 -- $158 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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
2025 $3,755 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2024 $3,755 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2023 $3,649 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2022 $3,627 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2021 $3,627 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2020 $3,591 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2019 $3,511 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2018 $3,430 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2017 $3,408 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2016 $3,408 $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2015 -- $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
2014 -- $17,200 $4,520 $12,680
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2049408

Bright MLS

APN: 02-032-061

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