NOT LISTED FOR SALE

23 Bittersweet Dr Doylestown, PA 18901

Estimated Value: $977,000 - $1,208,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,204 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 07, 2017

Last sale price $605,000 $98 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,310/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Kutz Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of April 2017

Want great living and an easy walk to the most wonderful park ever? This is truly a must see!This real HOME welcomes you from the moment you enter the 2 story foyer and step onto the gleaming hardwood!New off white carpeting throughout the entire house! Cozy home office is light and bright and can be closed off for privacy. Huge formal living and dining rooms offer hardwood and plenty of room for the overflow during parties & holidays. The back of the house is where you will LIVE! Super spacious eat in kitchen that has been updated with corian and tile backsplash offers an island, huge pantry, breakfast area and easy access to laundry room. 2 story family room is huge and gives you access to the paver patio, rear stairs, easy gas fireplace, wet bar and coat closet. Such a great room for tv and all the comforts of home!Slider to lovely paver block patio and private yard. Upstairs, the main bedroom with hardwood flooring has more than enough room for your King Bed and all of its matching furniture, sitting room, 2 walk in closets, linen closet and full luxury bath with new shower and tile floor. Down the hall there are 2 large bedrooms that share the jack and jill bath, as well as the favored princess/quest suite with its own full bath. And then if you really need more room, the full finished basement will WOW you. There is a full bath and lots of room to use it however you see fit. There are several rooms that are great as playrooms, game rooms, home theatre rooms etc---just waiting for you to set up as you need the space. The kitchen area makes parties and sleepovers even more fun & convenient!Don't miss the 3 car garage that allows for cars to really be in the garage and still have room for bikes, toys, etc. while adding the extra room in the main bedroom. This is all around a super home that has been very well loved. The windows were all replaced in 2012 and the cedar siding has just been painted. There is also a generac whole house generator just to be safe in those winter storms or summer hurricanes. There is still more--alarm system & underground sprinkler system to keep all your gardens and lawn looking perfect!

Last Listed By

Candyce Chimera

RE/MAX Legacy Listed on: 01/13/2017

RE/MAX Legacy

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,798

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 147x198
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned OL

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4.5 Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by CUTLER
  • Doylestown Lea Subdivision, Waterford Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 131
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-059-131

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,798

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer,Kitchen Fridge, Bsmt Fridge & Freezer,Foyer Mirror
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Remarks Public: Want great living and an easy walk to the most wonderful park ever? This is truly a must see!This real HOME welcomes you from the moment you enter the 2 story foyer and step onto the gleaming hardwood!New off white carpeting throughout the entire house! Cozy home office is light and bright and can be closed off for privacy. Huge formal living and dining rooms offer hardwood and plenty of room for the overflow during parties & holidays. The back of the house is where you will LIVE! Super spacious eat in kitchen that has been updated with corian and tile backsplash offers an island, huge pantry, breakfast area and easy access to laundry room. 2 story family room is huge and gives you access to the paver patio, rear stairs, easy gas fireplace, wet bar and coat closet. Such a great room for tv and all the comforts of home!Slider to lovely paver block patio and private yard. Upstairs, the main bedroom with hardwood flooring has more than enough room for your King Bed and all of its matching furniture, sitting room, 2 walk in closets, linen closet and full luxury bath with new shower and tile floor. Down the hall there are 2 large bedrooms that share the jack and jill bath, as well as the favored princess/quest suite with its own full bath. And then if you really need more room, the full finished basement will WOW you. There is a full bath and lots of room to use it however you see fit. There are several rooms that are great as playrooms, game rooms, home theatre rooms etc---just waiting for you to set up as you need the space. The kitchen area makes parties and sleepovers even more fun & convenient!Don't miss the 3 car garage that allows for cars to really be in the garage and still have room for bikes, toys, etc. while adding the extra room in the main bedroom. This is all around a super home that has been very well loved. The windows were all replaced in 2012 and the cedar siding has just been painted. There is also a generac whole house generator just to be safe in those winter storms or summer hurricanes. There is still more--alarm system & underground sprinkler system to keep all your gardens and lawn looking perfect!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 6204
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 6204
  • Net Sq Ft: 4204.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 143.91
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4204
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 23

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • Elementary School: KUTZ
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Middle Or Junior School: LENAPE

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 60480.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 7360.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.56
  • Lot Dimensions: 147X198
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 24327.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: OL

Building Info

  • Builder Name: CUTLER

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 58600
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10798.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-059-131
  • Tax Lot: 131
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 04/07/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2017
Closed on
Apr 7, 2017
Sold by
Maxfield John A and Maxfield Maureen A
Bought by
Botes Pierre J and Botes Estelle
Seller's Agent
Candyce Chimera
RE/MAX Legacy
Buyer's Agent
Candyce Chimera
RE/MAX Legacy
List Price
$605,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,127,182

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$522,182
Original Mortgage
$544,500
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1996
Sold by
The Cutler Group Inc
Bought by
Maxfield John A and Maxfield Maureen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,700
Interest Rate
7.83%

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
Botes Pierre J $605,000 Soverign Search & Abstarct C
Maxfield John A $342,193 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Botes Pierre $592,000
Closed Botes Pierre J $544,500
Previous Owner Maxfield John A $290,000
Previous Owner Maxfield John A $273,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/07/2017 04/07/17 Sold $605,000 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
01/21/2017 01/21/17 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2017 01/13/17 For Sale $605,000 -- $98 / 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 $12,005 $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2023 $11,447 $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2022 $11,320 $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2021 $11,087 $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2020 $11,036 $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2019 $10,917 $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2018 $10,883 $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2017 $10,798 $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2016 $10,731 $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2015 -- $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
2014 -- $67,840 $7,360 $60,480
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002600243

Bright MLS

APN: 09-059-131