NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Bittersweet Dr Doylestown, PA 18901

Estimated Value: $1,056,440 - $1,172,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,863 Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2023

Last sale price $1,055,000 $273 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,218/month

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Kutz Elementary School Rated A
  • Heated Floors
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2023

You will want to call 20 Bittersweet Drive in the sought-after community of "Doylestown Lea" home! This Brick-front Colonial offers 5 bedrooms, 2.5 updated baths and a lovely open floor plan perfect for family living or entertaining! Sellers have replaced the roof, replaced all of the windows and replaced the HVAC with a high efficiency natural gas system by Lennox. Security system. They have also replaced the hot water heater, updated the Kitchen, updated the baths and more. The inground pool and spa is heated and has been professionally serviced for 20 years! There is a sprinkler system for the gardens and lots of exterior lighting. This home oozes pride of ownership inside and out! Formal Living Room and Dining Room, Family Room with gas fireplace, built-in bar with quartzite countertop and double slider to composite deck with Tec grill that is staying with the house as it is hooked up to the natural gas! The amazing Kitchen has been completely updated by Superior Woodcraft and will absolutely WOW you with every custom appointment designed specifically for this home! Custom ivory painted wood cabinetry (some with beveled/leaded glass doors), quartz counter tops, custom glass tile backsplash, huge island with breakfast bar and terrific storage, Thermador stainless steel appliances, Dacor warming drawer, Blanco sink, convenient butler's pantry with quartz countertop and lots of storage. The breakfast area alcove with vaulted ceiling has new windows on three sides and offers lovely views of the rear yard and pool area. Fabulous custom built, by Superior Woodcraft, cabinetry in the breakfast area. Main floor laundry off the kitchen also offers access to the two-car side entry garage. Upstairs you will find spacious bedrooms with ceiling fans and more than ample closet space (two of them have walk-ins and the other two are double closets). The primary bedroom suite is a true retreat offering vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan, sitting room, 2 walk-in closets and stunning NEW marble bath that is something out of a designer magazine! It truly is a "feast for your eyes." Radiant heat floors, over-sized white wood vanity with marble countertop and double rectangular sinks and Grohe fixtures, huge marble shower, vaulted ceiling with sky light and drop painted beams (you have to see it), Victoria & Albert slipper tub, custom trim and moldings...you may never want to leave your bath! The basement has an egress to the rear yard and is ready for your custom finishing touches to meet your needs! The community of Doylestown Lea is centrally located in Doylestown Township off of Wells Rd and across from the very popular Central Park and Kids Castle. Easy access to CB Schools, downtown Doylestown's shops, museums, library, transportation center, the Rt. 202 bypass and more.

Last Listed By

Heather Walton

Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC License #RS250332 Listed on: 05/31/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,644

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned OL

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,863 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Doylestown Lea Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 116
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-059-116

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,644

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Wine Refrigerator in Basement.
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Kitchen Refrigerator, Kitchen Wine Fridge, all Pool Equipment, All Window Treatments, ping pong table, Basement refrigerator, dehumidifier. All inclusions in "as is" condition and of no monitory value.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-05-31
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Heated
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3863
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3863
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 242.04
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3863
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 20

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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: 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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Wrought Iron
  • Land Use Code: United States
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23863.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: OL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 8064.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10644.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-059-116
  • Tax Lot: 116
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3863
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/20/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2023
Closed on
Jul 11, 2023
Sold by
Devito Joseph M and Devito Janice A
Bought by
Miranda John S and Miranda Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Heather Walton
Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lauri Bosserman
Compass RE
List Price
$935,000
Sold Price
$1,055,000
Premium/Discount to List
$120,000
12.83%
Total Days on Market
0
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
$1,128,860

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,860
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1999
Sold by
Mckenzie Paul F and Mckenzie Lori A
Bought by
Devito Joseph M and Devito Janice A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1996
Sold by
The Cutler Group
Bought by
Mckenzie Paul F and Mckenzie Lori A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,550
Interest Rate
7.65%

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
Miranda John S $1,055,000 Tohickon Settlement Services
Devito Joseph M $355,000 T A Title Insurance Company
Mckenzie Paul F $312,166 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Devito Joseph M $100,000
Previous Owner Devito Joseph M $250,000
Previous Owner Devito Joseph M $240,000
Previous Owner Mckenzie Paul F $249,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2023 07/20/23 Sold $1,055,000 +12.8% $273 / Sq Ft
06/01/2023 06/01/23 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2023 05/31/23 For Sale $935,000 -- $242 / 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 $11,163 $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2023 $10,644 $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2022 $10,526 $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2021 $10,309 $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2020 $10,262 $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2019 $10,151 $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2018 $10,120 $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2017 $10,041 $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2016 $9,978 $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2015 -- $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
2014 -- $63,080 $7,320 $55,760
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2049290

Bright MLS

APN: 09-059-116