NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Bittersweet Dr Doylestown, PA 18901

Estimated Value: $984,000 - $1,160,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,621 Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 15, 2021

Last sale price $750,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,894/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Kutz Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of January 2021

This Lovely brick front Colonial None stucco Waterford Model in Sought after Doylestown Lea home is situated on a premium lot backing to dedicated open space. The home features an Open 2-Story foyer curved staircase with a nice home office. Extra-wide spacious LR & DR and a Large Eat-In Kitchen with Corian island and 42" cabinets. Enjoy the fabulous views from the large two-storied bright family room with a wood-burning brick fireplace and Two big new windows, that opens to the rear covered deck. Birds watch and kids/dogs play all day long. Back staircase to the 4 Bedrooms, 3 baths second floor. The spacious yet private Master Suite features double walk-in closets, a vaulted ceiling, a sitting area and Master Bath with soaking tub, stall shower, and double vanities. The princess suite has a private full bath while the 3rd and 4th BR's share a "Jack & Jill" Bath. The huge full-finished basement boasts 8' ceilings, a kitchenette, a full bath, a full in-home gym that comes in handy in the current environment with 2 windows, and a double door that provide easy access to the wonderful park-like back yard. 3 HVAC systems keep this big house very comfortable all year long. The home also features a 3 car clear-span garage (3rd one modified for laundry/mud room). The development is just minutes away from famous Central Park, its playing fields, lighted basketball, and tennis courts, and The Castle Park. Exceptional environment for entertaining Big-ticket items were done after new ownership since 2016: New roof and New windows, New second fl hardwood floors, and New generator.

Last Listed By

Yan Cai

Homestarr Realty Listed on: 11/20/2020

Homestarr Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 101.00 x 172.00
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 4,621 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Kutz Elementary School
  • Central Bucks High School West

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Doylestown Lea Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 159
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-059-159

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,355

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This Lovely brick front Colonial None stucco Waterford Model in Sought after Doylestown Lea home is situated on a premium lot backing to dedicated open space. The home features an Open 2-Story foyer curved staircase with a nice home office. Extra-wide spacious LR & DR and a Large Eat-In Kitchen with Corian island and 42" cabinets. Enjoy the fabulous views from the large two-storied bright family room with a wood-burning brick fireplace and Two big new windows, that opens to the rear covered deck. Birds watch and kids/dogs play all day long. Back staircase to the 4 Bedrooms, 3 baths second floor. The spacious yet private Master Suite features double walk-in closets, a vaulted ceiling, a sitting area and Master Bath with soaking tub, stall shower, and double vanities. The princess suite has a private full bath while the 3rd and 4th BR's share a "Jack & Jill" Bath. The huge full-finished basement boasts 8' ceilings, a kitchenette, a full bath, a full in-home gym that comes in handy in the current environment with 2 windows, and a double door that provide easy access to the wonderful park-like back yard. 3 HVAC systems keep this big house very comfortable all year long. The home also features a 3 car clear-span garage (3rd one modified for laundry/mud room). The development is just minutes away from famous Central Park, its playing fields, lighted basketball, and tennis courts, and The Castle Park. Exceptional environment for entertaining Big-ticket items were done after new ownership since 2016: New roof and New windows, New second fl hardwood floors, and New generator.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 4621
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4621
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 168.77
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4621
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 34

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower 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 Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • 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
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: KUTZ
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 62720.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 7080.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Dimensions: 101.00 x 172.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 22403.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 58628
  • School Tax: 8662.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11355.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-059-159
  • Tax Lot: 159
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4621
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 01/15/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2020
Closed on
Jan 7, 2021
Sold by
Sun Kainan and Zeng Kai
Bought by
Frank Lee and Frank Fernanda
Seller's Agent
Yan Cai
Homestarr Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Esser
SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC
List Price
$779,900
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-3.83%
Total Days on Market
10
Current Estimated Value
$1,082,419

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$332,419
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$541,598
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$540,821

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2016
Sold by
Sun Kainan and Zeng Kai
Bought by
Sun Kainan and Zeng Kai

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2015
Closed on
Aug 3, 2015
Sold by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Bought by
Sun Kainan and Zeng Kai
Seller's Agent
Patricia Copland
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Yan Cai
Homestarr Realty
List Price
$709,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1997
Sold by
The Cutler Group Inc
Bought by
Kelley Donald E and Kelley Carol B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.81%

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
Frank Lee $750,000 Cross Keys Abstract & Assura
Sun Kainan -- None Available
Sun Kainan $670,000 Attorney
Cartus Financial Corporation $670,000 None Available
Kelley Donald E $371,622 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Frank Lee $600,000
Previous Owner Cartus Financial Corporation $500,000
Previous Owner Copper Stephen $240,000
Previous Owner Kelley Donald E $214,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/15/2021 01/15/21 Sold $750,000 -3.8% $162 / Sq Ft
12/02/2020 12/02/20 For Sale $779,900 +4.0% $169 / Sq Ft
11/29/2020 11/29/20 Off Market $750,000 -- --
11/20/2020 11/20/20 For Sale $779,900 +15.5% $169 / Sq Ft
08/25/2015 08/25/15 Sold $675,000 -3.4% $146 / Sq Ft
05/26/2015 05/26/15 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2015 04/28/15 Price Changed $699,000 -1.4% $151 / Sq Ft
03/07/2015 03/07/15 For Sale $709,000 -- $153 / 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 $10,022 $56,630 $7,070 $49,560
2023 $10,507 $62,270 $7,070 $55,200
2022 $10,390 $62,270 $7,070 $55,200
2021 $11,407 $69,800 $7,080 $62,720
2020 $11,355 $69,800 $7,080 $62,720
2019 $11,233 $69,800 $7,080 $62,720
2018 $11,198 $69,800 $7,080 $62,720
2017 $11,110 $69,800 $7,080 $62,720
2016 $11,041 $69,800 $7,080 $62,720
2015 -- $69,800 $7,080 $62,720
2014 -- $69,800 $7,080 $62,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU515938

Bright MLS

APN: 09-059-159