$265,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2019
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,291 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • No HOA
  • Wrightstown Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2019

Come see this 220-year-old well-maintained colonial home in the historic village of Penn's Park. This home boasts the original transom windows with blown glass, exposed beams, stone, thick wooden baseboards, and wide-plank wood flooring keeping to the original look as much as possible. The bright eat-in kitchen opens into the great room so you can enjoy the experience of cooking while chatting with friends and family! The great room is fitted with built-in cabinets, a fully-functional walk-in stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove surrounded by beautiful decorative ceramic inlet tiles along the plank wooden floors that add the extra warmth on those cold winter nights. Conveniently located off the great room is a first-floor half-bath and the large laundry area renovated with ceramic tile floor. Original pie staircases guide you upstairs into the bedroom areas. The master bedroom and bath also feature wide-plank original floors and ceramic tile, ceiling fan, nice-size closets, fireplace and access to the elevated deck that overlooks the private backyard. Off of the master bedroom, you'll find the second bedroom that is currently used as a nursery. This room can also be used as an office, a sitting area or converted into a large walk-in closet. The second pie staircase leads to the third-floor bedroom with closets and finished attic storage with built-in drawers. In the past two years, the home has been renovated with new stainless steel kitchen appliances, a new chimney, third-floor carpeting, Pottery Barn window treatments, modern high-efficiency base-board heaters on each floor, a new furnace, a new Pelican whole-house saline water filtration system, a new sump pump, new drain and bath plumbing, and new PVC under-home plumbing. The great room was professionally restored with historic wood and lath plaster method and new ceiling, then professionally painted, along with the master bed and bath. Want some private time away from the family? The detached garage has been renovated and converted into another living area with baseboard heat and loft area. The property is landscaped with several beautiful flowering trees and gardening beds with annual flora planted, a toolshed, very large storage shed, a wood storage shelter for two cords of wood, a fenced garden, and a children's playset. During the summer nights, come sit out and enjoy the views from your private deck or roast some s'mores with the family on your patio deck. Walk to brunch at the Fancy Fig cafe, Blossom Yoga, Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, Carousel Gardens, or the shops at Penns Park. No worries with the water or septic systems. The whole house water filtration system gives you clean, delicious water from every tap in the home. AND A septic inspection was just completed at the end of June 2019 passing and functioning properly with a certification document for the new owner! There is so much to this Bucks County classic home that is a must-see for anyone that is not only looking for a single home but a home with tons of character. It's waiting for you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Houghton

RE/MAX Centre Realtors Listed on: 06/10/2019

RE/MAX Centre Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Hamer

Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors License #1859218

Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,964

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 182.00
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned VR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,291 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Wrightstown Elementary School
  • Newtown Middle School
  • Council Rock High School North

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Penns Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 007
  • Assessor Parcel Number 53-014-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,964

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: washer/dryer/refrigerator all in "as is" condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Remarks Public: Come see this 220-year-old well-maintained colonial home in the historic village of Penn's Park. This home boasts the original transom windows with blown glass, exposed beams, stone, thick wooden baseboards, and wide-plank wood flooring keeping to the original look as much as possible. The bright eat-in kitchen opens into the great room so you can enjoy the experience of cooking while chatting with friends and family! The great room is fitted with built-in cabinets, a fully-functional walk-in stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove surrounded by beautiful decorative ceramic inlet tiles along the plank wooden floors that add the extra warmth on those cold winter nights. Conveniently located off the great room is a first-floor half-bath and the large laundry area renovated with ceramic tile floor. Original pie staircases guide you upstairs into the bedroom areas. The master bedroom and bath also feature wide-plank original floors and ceramic tile, ceiling fan, nice-size closets, fireplace and access to the elevated deck that overlooks the private backyard. Off of the master bedroom, you'll find the second bedroom that is currently used as a nursery. This room can also be used as an office, a sitting area or converted into a large walk-in closet. The second pie staircase leads to the third-floor bedroom with closets and finished attic storage with built-in drawers. In the past two years, the home has been renovated with new stainless steel kitchen appliances, a new chimney, third-floor carpeting, Pottery Barn window treatments, modern high-efficiency base-board heaters on each floor, a new furnace, a new Pelican whole-house saline water filtration system, a new sump pump, new drain and bath plumbing, and new PVC under-home plumbing. The great room was professionally restored with historic wood and lath plaster method and new ceiling, then professionally painted, along with the master bed and bath. Want some private time away from the family? The detached garage has been renovated and converted into another living area with baseboard heat and loft area. The property is landscaped with several beautiful flowering trees and gardening beds with annual flora planted, a toolshed, very large storage shed, a wood storage shelter for two cords of wood, a fenced garden, and a children's playset. During the summer nights, come sit out and enjoy the views from your private deck or roast some s'mores with the family on your patio deck. Walk to brunch at the Fancy Fig cafe, Blossom Yoga, Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, Carousel Gardens, or the shops at Penns Park. No worries with the water or septic systems. The whole house water filtration system gives you clean, delicious water from every tap in the home. AND A septic inspection was just completed at the end of June 2019 passing and functioning properly with a certification document for the new owner! There is so much to this Bucks County classic home that is a must-see for anyone that is not only looking for a single home but a home with tons of character. It's waiting for you!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1291
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1291
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 213.01
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1291
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2366

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: COUNCIL ROCK
  • Elementary School: WRIGHTSTOWN
  • Middle School: NEWTOWN
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397420
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WRIGHTSTOWN
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTH
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEWTOWN

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 19360.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 5840.00
  • Land Use Code: 1018
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 182.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10920.00
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: VR1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 218521
  • School Tax: 3115.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3964.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 53-014-007
  • Tax Lot: 007
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1291
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 08/29/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2019
Closed on
Aug 28, 2019
Sold by
Gerschultz Jennifer
Bought by
Doherty Patrick J and Doherty Rachel R
Seller's Agent
Donna Houghton
RE/MAX Centre Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Hamer
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
List Price
$294,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-9.86%
Current Estimated Value
$453,687

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$188,687
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.70%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Outstanding Balance
$188,419
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$245,080

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2015
Closed on
Oct 5, 2015
Sold by
Bumersbach Howard A and Bumersbach Jeanna K
Bought by
Gerschultz Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Edward McGinty
RE/MAX Centre Realtors
Buyer's Agent
MARY ROTHWELL MCGINTY
RE/MAX Centre Realtors
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$264,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-8.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.01%
Original Mortgage
$248,224
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2006
Sold by
Thompson James M and Thompson Sharon A
Bought by
Bumersbach Howard A and Bumersbach Jenna K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,600
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2005
Sold by
Bishop Monifa
Bought by
Thompson James M and Thompson Sharon A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,060
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota Na
Bought by
Bishop Monifa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,850
Interest Rate
5.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2001
Sold by
Oconnor Geraldine Lynn
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota Na and Norwest Bank Minnesota Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1994
Sold by
Leone Gerald A
Bought by
Oconnor Geraldine Lynn
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $265,000 Cross Key Abstract
Deed $243,000 None Available
Deed $294,500 None Available
Deed $270,000 --
Deed $132,500 --
Sheriffs Deed $900 --
Deed $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $212,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $241,423 VA
Previous Owner $248,224 VA
Previous Owner $272,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $44,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $58,150 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $54,060 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $216,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $8,500 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $125,850 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Sold $265,000 -3.6% $205 / Sq Ft
07/22/2019 07/22/19 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Price Changed $275,000 -3.5% $213 / Sq Ft
06/20/2019 06/20/19 Price Changed $285,000 -3.1% $221 / Sq Ft
06/10/2019 06/10/19 For Sale $294,000 +11.0% $228 / Sq Ft
10/15/2015 10/15/15 Sold $264,900 0.0% $205 / Sq Ft
09/05/2015 09/05/15 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2015 06/19/15 Price Changed $264,900 -3.6% $205 / Sq Ft
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Price Changed $274,900 -5.2% $213 / Sq Ft
04/07/2015 04/07/15 For Sale $289,900 -- $225 / 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 $4,450 $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2023 $4,263 $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2022 $4,221 $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2021 $4,155 $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2020 $4,057 $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2019 $3,964 $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2018 $3,891 $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2017 $3,737 $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2016 $3,737 $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2015 -- $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
2014 -- $25,200 $5,840 $19,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU471412

Bright MLS

APN: 53-014-007