NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 W Court St Doylestown, PA 18901

Estimated Value: $700,000 - $980,024

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,426 Sq Ft
$340/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2020

Last sale price $737,000 $304 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,859/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Doylestown
  • Open Floorplan
  • Doyle El School Rated A
  • Commercial Range
  • 3-minute walk to Wood Street Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Welcome to "The Clayton House", located in the Historic District of Doylestown Borough. This 2,426 sq.ft. twin residence has been beautifully remodeled to reveal a spacious and open floor plan. The essence of this c.1873 Victorian era brick home was carefully preserved and remains in the special details such as the covered front rocking chair porch, high ceilings, wide trim and recently refinished original wood plank floors. The floor plan is bright and functional for both everyday living and entertaining, with a fresh and relevant color palette throughout. The family room features crisp cafe shutters to allow privacy while still taking advantage of the natural sunlight on the main level. A gourmet kitchen was designed to be a cook's dream with herringbone ceramic tile floors, an abundance of custom cabinetry, black leather granite counters with a farmhouse sink, gas cooking with hood, and hi-end stainless steel appliances. Large enough for a dining area and a Quartz island with built-in microwave, two drawer refrigerator drawers for beverages and seating. A sliding barn door separates this area from a side room - a great place for a workout. A tasteful powder room accented with picture frame molding is centrally located on the main level. Upstairs, the second floor has been remodeled to include 2 nicely sized bedrooms that share a hall bathroom. The hall bath features double sinks and a walk-in shower lined in subway tile with seamless glass. A laundry room with porcelain tile is conveniently located on this level. The third floor owner's suite is a peaceful respite with another full bathroom that mirrors the tasteful design elements of the second floor bathroom, behind a sliding barn door including a custom vanity with granite counter. Outside access from the kitchen leads to 2 off-street parking spaces located on Beek St. Renovations included new mechanicals: new A/C units with 2-zones, new electric and much more! Enjoy award-winning Central Bucks School District and all that town living has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Campbell

Compass RE License #2299330 Listed on: 10/24/2020

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Evan Walton

Addison Wolfe Real Estate License #RS277907

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1873 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 2,940 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 21.00 x 140.00
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Commercial Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Doylestown Boro Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 023
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-008-023

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,311

Year Built

Built in 1873 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: Yes
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, & Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2020-10-24
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1873
  • Year Renovated: 2018
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to "The Clayton House", located in the Historic District of Doylestown Borough. This 2,426 sq.ft. twin residence has been beautifully remodeled to reveal a spacious and open floor plan. The essence of this c.1873 Victorian era brick home was carefully preserved and remains in the special details such as the covered front rocking chair porch, high ceilings, wide trim and recently refinished original wood plank floors. The floor plan is bright and functional for both everyday living and entertaining, with a fresh and relevant color palette throughout. The family room features crisp cafe shutters to allow privacy while still taking advantage of the natural sunlight on the main level. A gourmet kitchen was designed to be a cook's dream with herringbone ceramic tile floors, an abundance of custom cabinetry, black leather granite counters with a farmhouse sink, gas cooking with hood, and hi-end stainless steel appliances. Large enough for a dining area and a Quartz island with built-in microwave, two drawer refrigerator drawers for beverages and seating. A sliding barn door separates this area from a side room - a great place for a workout. A tasteful powder room accented with picture frame molding is centrally located on the main level. Upstairs, the second floor has been remodeled to include 2 nicely sized bedrooms that share a hall bathroom. The hall bath features double sinks and a walk-in shower lined in subway tile with seamless glass. A laundry room with porcelain tile is conveniently located on this level. The third floor owner's suite is a peaceful respite with another full bathroom that mirrors the tasteful design elements of the second floor bathroom, behind a sliding barn door including a custom vanity with granite counter. Outside access from the kitchen leads to 2 off-street parking spaces located on Beek St. Renovations included new mechanicals: new A/C units with 2-zones, new electric and much more! Enjoy award-winning Central Bucks School District and all that town living has to offer!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4852
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2426
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 319.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2426
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 2426
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 197

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • Elementary School: DOYLE
  • 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: DOYLE
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Middle Or Junior School: LENAPE

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 18040.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 1960.00
  • Land Use Code: 1023
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Level, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 21.00 x 140.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2940.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: CR

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 51183
  • School Tax: 2482.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3311.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-008-023
  • Tax Lot: 023
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1858
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 12/11/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2020
Closed on
Dec 2, 2020
Sold by
Arkell Charles A and Arkell Kerry R
Bought by
Mattes Jeffrey L
Seller's Agent
Paula Campbell
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Evan Walton
Addison Wolfe Real Estate
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$737,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-4.9%
Current Estimated Value
$825,506

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,506
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2017
Closed on
Aug 8, 2017
Sold by
Galbraith Robert and Galbraith Jurgita
Bought by
Arkell Charles A and Arkell Kerry R
Seller's Agent
Edward Cole
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Paula Campbell
Compass RE
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$422,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-2.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.25%
Original Mortgage
$394,250
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2012
Closed on
Feb 26, 2013
Sold by
Strecker Betty J
Bought by
Galbraith Robert and Galbraith Jurgita
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Molloy
J Carroll Molloy
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Molloy
J Carroll Molloy
List Price
$379,500
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,500
-5.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.64%
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1965
Bought by
Strecker Betty J
Source: Public Records

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
Mattes Jeffrey L $737,000 Tohickon Settlement Svcs Inc
Arkell Charles A $422,500 Mercer Abstract & Settlement
Galbraith Robert $360,000 None Available
Strecker Betty J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Arkell Charles A $380,000
Previous Owner Arkell Charles A $394,250
Previous Owner Galbraith Robert $88,900
Previous Owner Galbraith Robert $288,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2020 12/11/20 Sold $737,000 -4.9% $304 / Sq Ft
10/26/2020 10/26/20 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2020 10/24/20 For Sale $775,000 +83.4% $319 / Sq Ft
08/18/2017 08/18/17 Sold $422,500 -2.9% $174 / Sq Ft
06/19/2017 06/19/17 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2017 05/24/17 For Sale $435,000 +20.8% $179 / Sq Ft
02/26/2013 02/26/13 Sold $360,000 -5.1% $148 / Sq Ft
01/24/2013 01/24/13 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2012 09/28/12 For Sale $379,500 -- $156 / 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 $3,603 $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2023 $3,433 $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2022 $3,385 $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2021 $3,348 $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2020 $3,311 $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2019 $3,275 $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2018 $3,235 $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2017 $3,201 $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2016 $3,201 $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2015 -- $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
2014 -- $20,000 $1,960 $18,040
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU509608

Bright MLS

APN: 08-008-023