NOT LISTED FOR SALE

153 Forsythia Dr N Levittown, PA 19056

Forsythia Gate Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $523,348 - $576,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,276 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2012

Last sale price $257,000 $113 Per Sq Ft

Est. 117% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,515/month

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Bay Window

About This Home

As of February 2012

Considerable 5 bedroom 2 full bath 2 story cape in very much desirable Middletown Twp. This immense home features an open floor plan. Enter the main level in the foyer which boasts a coat closet and ceramic tile floor. Follow through into the spacious living room which features wall to wall carpet, appealing corner brick fireplace with beautiful wood mantel and bay window which over looks the private rear yard. The large authentic U-shaped eat in kitchen features an ample counter and cabinet space, built in dishwasher, wall oven and cook top stove. Off the kitchen is a formal dining room beautiful laminate hardwood floor. Walk out to an enclosed patio in a huge fenced in private rear yard. The main floor also features 3 generous bedroom and plenty of closet space and 2 completely remodeled full baths. Walk up the stairs in to a large sitting area with neutral d cor that adjoins 2 generous bedrooms. The home also features a large 2 car built in garage with inside access, a massive 200amp service and much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher McAroy

(215) 668-3905 cmcaroy@exceedrealtypa.com Exceed Realty Listed on: 10/27/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Wilcke-Short

(215) 852-3173 alison@awsrealestate.net RE/MAX One Realty License #RS197024L

RE/MAX One Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,286

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 96x125
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,276 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Neshaminy High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Forsythia Gate Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 226
  • Assessor Parcel Number 22-051-226

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,286

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Hot Tub (Outside)
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, 4 Ceiling Fans And Rear Shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Remarks Public: Considerable 5 bedroom 2 full bath 2 story cape in very much desirable Middletown Twp. This immense home features an open floor plan. Enter the main level in the foyer which boasts a coat closet and ceramic tile floor. Follow through into the spacious living room which features wall to wall carpet, appealing corner brick fireplace with beautiful wood mantel and bay window which over looks the private rear yard. The large authentic U-shaped eat in kitchen features an ample counter and cabinet space, built in dishwasher, wall oven and cook top stove. Off the kitchen is a formal dining room beautiful laminate hardwood floor. Walk out to an enclosed patio in a huge fenced in private rear yard. The main floor also features 3 generous bedroom and plenty of closet space and 2 completely remodeled full baths. Walk up the stairs in to a large sitting area with neutral d cor that adjoins 2 generous bedrooms. The home also features a large 2 car built in garage with inside access, a massive 200amp service and much more!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2276
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2276
  • Net Sq Ft: 2276.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 114.19
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2276
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 153

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: NESHAMINY
  • High School: NESHAMINY
  • School District Key: 300200397330
  • High School: NESHAMINY

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 21240.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 6360.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 96X125
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13504.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 109114
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5286.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 22-051-226
  • Tax Lot: 226
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 02/24/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: NESHAMINY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2011
Closed on
Feb 22, 2012
Sold by
Fesniak Stanley and Fesniak Rita Jo
Bought by
Rafferty John and Rafferty Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Christopher McAroy
Exceed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alison Wilcke-Short
RE/MAX One Realty
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$257,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-3.02%
Current Estimated Value
$558,587

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$301,587
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%
Original Mortgage
$205,600
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 2008
Sold by
Thompson J Eric
Bought by
Fesniak Stanley and Fesniak Rita Jo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rafferty John $257,000 None Available
Fesniak Stanley $285,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rafferty John $205,600
Previous Owner Fesniak Stanley $228,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/24/2012 02/24/12 Sold $257,000 -1.1% $113 / Sq Ft
01/10/2012 01/10/12 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2011 12/13/11 Price Changed $259,900 -5.5% $114 / Sq Ft
10/27/2011 10/27/11 Price Changed $275,000 +3.8% $121 / Sq Ft
10/27/2011 10/27/11 For Sale $265,000 -- $116 / 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
2025 $6,633 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2024 $6,633 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2023 $6,528 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2022 $6,357 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2021 $6,357 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2020 $6,280 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2019 $6,140 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2018 $6,028 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2017 $5,874 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2016 $5,874 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2015 $5,510 $30,470 $6,360 $24,110
2014 $5,510 $27,600 $6,360 $21,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004558294

Bright MLS

APN: 22-051-226

Pennsylvania Bucks County Levittown 19056 Forsythia Gate

153 Forsythia Dr N, Levittown, PA

This home is located at 153 Forsythia Dr N, Levittown, PA 19056 since 27 October 2011 and is currently estimated at $558,587, approximately $245 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 153 Forsythia Dr N is a home located in Bucks County with nearby schools including Albert Schweitzer Elementary School, Sandburg Middle School, and Neshaminy High School.

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