NOT LISTED FOR SALE

243 Forrest Dr Southampton, PA 18966

Estimated Value: $688,031 - $790,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,399 Sq Ft
$304/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 06, 2018

Last sale price $435,000 $181 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,689/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Hillcrest El School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Beamed Ceilings

About This Home

As of July 2018

Classic 2,400 square foot Colonial in lovely neighborhood in Council Rock South schools boasts 4 nicely sized Bedrooms, 2-1/2 Bathrooms, a full finished basement and 2 car garage on a 1/3 acre lot with both a large paver patio in shaded rear yard and a welcoming covered front porch with sunset views! Special highlights include; newer leaded glass insulated steel entry door to foyer with brand new hardwood floor; privately located powder bathroom w/ octagonal window & brand new hardwood floor; spacious living room with huge picture window flooded with late afternoon sun; formal dining room with hardwood floor & updated lighting on dimmer; remodeled kitchen (2010) with cherry cabinets, granite counters, tiled backsplash, hardwood floor, pantry closet, porcelain sink with disposal, and GE Profile white appliances; breakfast room open between kitchen & family room with morning sun through huge bay window, painted beamed ceiling and functional 1/2 wall with tiled counter; sunken family room has character with true stone fireplace, painted beamed ceiling & exposed stone 1/2 wall; spacious rear paver patio framed with built-in planter boxes and vegetable garden all prepared and ready for planting! There are two large play rooms found in the finished basement with built-in desk, work area plus lots of additional storage space in utility room. Upstairs the master suite is nicely sized with ladies vanity in dressing room, walk-in closet behind sliding mirrored doors and a bath with stall shower, updated natural maple sink vanity & classic tiled floor; a hall bathroom with double sinks and tub/shower; two car garage with built-in loft storage, built-in wooden shelves and pull-down stairs to attic above; perennial beds ready for Spring; plus +++ 30-year roof shingles installed in 2001, newer Bryant HVAC with electrostatic air cleaner (2005) routinely serviced; all windows replaced (2010); siding/gutters/shutters replaced (2010); and New hot water heater! Council Rock South Schools, convenient location close to historic Newtown Borough, Tyler State Park, The George School, Route 1, I-95, Septa Regional Rail and the best of historic Bucks County.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Ortendahl

RE/MAX Properties - Newtown Listed on: 03/19/2018

RE/MAX Properties - Newtown

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Barnett

Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne License #RS312970

Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,915

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 144x105
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,399 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Holland Middle School
  • Council Rock High School South

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by DAVID J. SCHRENK
  • Pine Run Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 234
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31-048-234

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,915

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Ref, Washer, Dryer, All Lites & Window Tx, As-Is
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Remarks Public: Classic 2,400 square foot Colonial in lovely neighborhood in Council Rock South schools boasts 4 nicely sized Bedrooms, 2-1/2 Bathrooms, a full finished basement and 2 car garage on a 1/3 acre lot with both a large paver patio in shaded rear yard and a welcoming covered front porch with sunset views! Special highlights include; newer leaded glass insulated steel entry door to foyer with brand new hardwood floor; privately located powder bathroom w/ octagonal window & brand new hardwood floor; spacious living room with huge picture window flooded with late afternoon sun; formal dining room with hardwood floor & updated lighting on dimmer; remodeled kitchen (2010) with cherry cabinets, granite counters, tiled backsplash, hardwood floor, pantry closet, porcelain sink with disposal, and GE Profile white appliances; breakfast room open between kitchen & family room with morning sun through huge bay window, painted beamed ceiling and functional 1/2 wall with tiled counter; sunken family room has character with true stone fireplace, painted beamed ceiling & exposed stone 1/2 wall; spacious rear paver patio framed with built-in planter boxes and vegetable garden all prepared and ready for planting! There are two large play rooms found in the finished basement with built-in desk, work area plus lots of additional storage space in utility room. Upstairs the master suite is nicely sized with ladies vanity in dressing room, walk-in closet behind sliding mirrored doors and a bath with stall shower, updated natural maple sink vanity & classic tiled floor; a hall bathroom with double sinks and tub/shower; two car garage with built-in loft storage, built-in wooden shelves and pull-down stairs to attic above; perennial beds ready for Spring; plus +++ 30-year roof shingles installed in 2001, newer Bryant HVAC with electrostatic air cleaner (2005) routinely serviced; all windows replaced (2010); siding/gutters/shutters replaced (2010); and New hot water heater! Council Rock South Schools, convenient location close to historic Newtown Borough, Tyler State Park, The George School, Route 1, I-95, Septa Regional Rail and the best of historic Bucks County.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Stain/Lead Glass, Exposed Beams, Stall Shower, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2399
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2399
  • Net Sq Ft: 2399.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 187.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2399
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 243

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: COUNCIL ROCK
  • Elementary School: HILLCREST
  • Middle School: HOLLAND
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH
  • School District Key: 300200397420
  • Elementary School: HILLCREST
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOLLAND

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 36360.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 6840.00
  • Land Use Code: 1010
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Dimensions: 144X105
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13068.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Building Info

  • Builder Name: DAVID J. SCHRENK

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 147499
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6915.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 31-048-234
  • Tax Lot: 234
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/06/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2018
Closed on
Jul 11, 2018
Sold by
Swift Timothy J and Swift Colleen E
Bought by
Lombardi Steve and Lombardi Joy
Seller's Agent
John Ortendahl
RE/MAX Properties - Newtown
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Barnett
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-5.41%
Current Estimated Value
$729,914

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$294,914
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.54%
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1999
Sold by
Mallon Robert and Mallon James J
Bought by
Swift Timothy J and Swift Colleen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1983
Bought by
Mallon Robert
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
Lombardi Steve $435,000 Bucks County Abstract Svcs L
Swift Timothy J $206,250 --
Mallon Robert $111,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lombardi Steven $346,000
Closed Lombardi Steve $348,000
Previous Owner Swift Timothy J $207,500
Previous Owner Swift Timothy J $204,000
Previous Owner Swift Timothy J $70,000
Previous Owner Swift Timothy J $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/06/2018 07/06/18 Sold $435,000 -3.3% $181 / Sq Ft
04/08/2018 04/08/18 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2018 04/02/18 Price Changed $449,900 -2.2% $188 / Sq Ft
03/19/2018 03/19/18 For Sale $459,900 -- $192 / 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 $8,321 $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2023 $7,842 $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2022 $7,770 $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2021 $7,524 $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2020 $7,355 $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2019 $7,040 $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2018 $6,915 $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2017 $6,648 $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2016 $6,648 $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2015 -- $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
2014 -- $43,200 $6,840 $36,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000285404

Bright MLS

APN: 31-048-234