$264,900
SOLD OCT 15, 2015
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,291 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

151 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Wrightstown Elementary School Rated A-
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2019

Cozy 200 year old colonial house in the historic village of Penn's Park. Walk to the Gathering and Tavern for shopping, dining etc. The home has been preserved as much as possible, with original transom windows with blown glass, exposed beams and stone. Great room with working walk-in stone fireplace, built in wall of cabinets and random with planked floors. The bright airy eat-in kitchen is open to the great room, provides access to large deck and views of the countryside. It features Moravian tile backsplash and unique ceramic tile floor with insets. Large first floor bath and laundry conveniently located off the great room. Pie staircase leads up to the main bedroom and bath both with wide planked flooring. Main bedroom has a fireplace and door to access the elevated deck overlooking the back yard. Adjacent is a small room with closet and window for nursery, office, or large walk-in closet. 2nd pie stairs in the master bedroom lead up to the 3rd floor bedroom/office ands some attic storage. Renovated Detached garage with loft and electric heat provides ample opportunities as a work space/office/studio or for storage. Two additional recently constructed outbuilding for storage. A Bucks County classic with tons of character.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward McGinty

RE/MAX Centre Realtors Listed on: 04/07/2015

RE/MAX Centre Realtors

Co-Listed By

MARY ROTHWELL MCGINTY

RE/MAX Centre Realtors License #TREND:159602

Last Buyer's Agent

MARY ROTHWELL MCGINTY

RE/MAX Centre Realtors License #TREND:159602

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,617

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x182
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned VR1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Pitched Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,291 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • 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

$3,617

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
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Remarks Public: Cozy 200 year old colonial house in the historic village of Penn's Park. Walk to the Gathering and Tavern for shopping, dining etc. The home has been preserved as much as possible, with original transom windows with blown glass, exposed beams and stone. Great room with working walk-in stone fireplace, built in wall of cabinets and random with planked floors. The bright airy eat-in kitchen is open to the great room, provides access to large deck and views of the countryside. It features Moravian tile backsplash and unique ceramic tile floor with insets. Large first floor bath and laundry conveniently located off the great room. Pie staircase leads up to the main bedroom and bath both with wide planked flooring. Main bedroom has a fireplace and door to access the elevated deck overlooking the back yard. Adjacent is a small room with closet and window for nursery, office, or large walk-in closet. 2nd pie stairs in the master bedroom lead up to the 3rd floor bedroom/office ands some attic storage. Renovated Detached garage with loft and electric heat provides ample opportunities as a work space/office/studio or for storage. Two additional recently constructed outbuilding for storage. A Bucks County classic with tons of character.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1291
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1291
  • Net Sq Ft: 1291.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 205.19
  • 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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Heating Type: Electric, Propane, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 19360.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 5840.00
  • Land Use Code: 1018
  • Lot Features: Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 60X182
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10920.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: VR1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 218521
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3617.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 53-014-007
  • Tax Lot: 007
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 10/15/2015

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
8.65%
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Outstanding Balance
$188,419
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$243,483

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: 1002569308

Bright MLS

APN: 53-014-007