NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2857 Forrest Ave Bensalem, PA 19020

Estimated Value: $364,274 - $458,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,490 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 13, 2019

Last sale price $266,000 $179 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,544/month

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Ceiling Fan
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Replacement Windows

About This Home

As of September 2019

Move-In condition Single Home just waiting for your personal touch to make it your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

H. ANDREW NELSON

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS121600A Listed on: 06/05/2019

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Castro

Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,348

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 226.00
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,490 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Bensalem High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Eddington Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 243
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-062-243

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,348

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer,2 built-in TV's(Master Bedroom & Bath) , Microwave, and All window treatments.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Remarks Public: Move-In condition Single Home just waiting for your personal touch to make it your own.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer - Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1490
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1490
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 177.18
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1490
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2857

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
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 320.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Cable Tv Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
  • High School: BENSALEM
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397323
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: BENSALEM

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Vinyl, Chain Link
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 13600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 2800.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 226.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11300.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13085
  • School Tax: 2610.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3348.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-062-243
  • Tax Lot: 243
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1490
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 09/13/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2019
Closed on
Sep 13, 2019
Sold by
Funk John H and Funk Theresa
Bought by
Foster James R and Morris Ashley
Seller's Agent
H. ANDREW NELSON
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dana Castro
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$266,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.27%
Current Estimated Value
$415,569

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$149,569
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.74%
Original Mortgage
$261,182
Outstanding Balance
$226,995
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$189,071

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1999
Sold by
Robinson Edward and Robinson Eileen
Bought by
Adams Sherri Lee and Adams Brian F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,850
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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
Foster James R $266,000 Bucks Cnty Abstract Svcs Llc
Adams Sherri Lee $118,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Foster James R $261,182
Previous Owner Funk Theresa $36,000
Previous Owner Funk John H $218,500
Previous Owner Funk John H $224,000
Previous Owner Funk John H $43,000
Previous Owner Funk John H $152,000
Previous Owner Adams Sherri Lee $117,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Sold $266,000 +0.8% $179 / Sq Ft
08/10/2019 08/10/19 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2019 07/19/19 Price Changed $264,000 -1.9% $177 / Sq Ft
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Price Changed $269,000 -2.2% $181 / Sq Ft
06/05/2019 06/05/19 For Sale $275,000 -- $185 / 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
2025 $3,580 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2024 $3,580 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2023 $3,479 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2022 $3,459 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2021 $3,459 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2020 $3,424 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2019 $3,348 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2018 $3,270 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2017 $3,250 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2016 $3,250 $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2015 -- $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
2014 -- $16,400 $2,800 $13,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    H. ANDREW NELSON

    Long & Foster

    (215) 870-0744

    14 Total Sales

    H. ANDREW NELSON
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  • Dana Castro

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Dana Castro

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

    (215) 378-5289

    2 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Dana Castro
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU471048

Bright MLS

APN: 02-062-243

Pennsylvania Bucks County Bensalem 19020

2857 Forrest Ave, Bensalem, PA

This home is located at 2857 Forrest Ave, Bensalem, PA 19020 since 05 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $415,569, approximately $278 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 2857 Forrest Ave is a home located in Bucks County with nearby schools including Robert K. Shafer Middle School, School Lane Charter School, and St Charles Borromeo School.

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