$700,000
SOLD APR 30, 2013

35 Forest Dr Doylestown, PA 18901

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,898 Sq Ft
2.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$242 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

165 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.31 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Linden El School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2018

Mercer Tile entrance hall w/open staircase to 2nd floor. Country charm in living room with random floors. Fireplace & built-ins. Wonderful kitchen with flagstone floor & spacious breakfast room. Master Suite on 1st floor with cathedral ceiling. Dressing room with terrific closets & built-ins. Excellent storage within this premium property. Terraces, trees, privacy, studio with heat & electricity. Built by the Angeny family - well known builders in Bucks County with quality amenities. Great family home or perfect for empty nesters (with family visiting to use 2nd floor). A premium property in Doylestown Borough. Walk to town, pool, fishing and schools. Enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Flo Smerconish

Compass RE License #BA002333L Listed on: 10/01/2012

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Loretta Curci

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,044

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 2.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 249 x 84
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned 08R1

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Linden Elementary School
  • Lenape Middle School
  • Central Bucks High School West

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Doylestown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 8-10-54

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,044

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Dining & Living Rms Light Fixtures,Sconses In Bedroom & Lower Level
  • Inclusions: Security System
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Remarks Public: Mercer Tile entrance hall w/open staircase to 2nd floor. Country charm in living room with random floors. Fireplace & built-ins. Wonderful kitchen with flagstone floor & spacious breakfast room. Master Suite on 1st floor with cathedral ceiling. Dressing room with terrific closets & built-ins. Excellent storage within this premium property. Terraces, trees, privacy, studio with heat & electricity. Built by the Angeny family - well known builders in Bucks County with quality amenities. Great family home or perfect for empty nesters (with family visiting to use 2nd floor). A premium property in Doylestown Borough. Walk to town, pool, fishing and schools. Enjoy!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Stove, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Street Number Modifier: 35

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • Elementary School: LINDEN
  • Middle School: LENAPE
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • Elementary School: LINDEN
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Middle Or Junior School: LENAPE

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 34720.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10080.00
  • Land Use Code: SFR
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.31
  • Lot Dimensions: 249 X 84
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 100798.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: 08R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 52403
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7044.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 8-10-54
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 04/30/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2017
Closed on
Mar 26, 2018
Sold by
Mcgowan Martin and Mcgowan Joanna
Bought by
Shelley Kyle and Shelley Caitrin
Seller's Agent
Amy Emery
BHHS Fox & Roach-Doylestown
Buyer's Agent
Laurie Dau
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$699,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,900
-6.79%
Current Estimated Value
$1,083,960

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$384,960
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.88%
Original Mortgage
$175,900
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2012
Closed on
Mar 16, 2013
Sold by
Heaton Alan W and Heaton Penny M
Bought by
Mcgowan Martin and Mcgowan Joanna
Seller's Agent
Flo Smerconish
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Loretta Curci
Compass RE
List Price
$780,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-10.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.03%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2003
Sold by
Bitzer Joan B
Bought by
Heaton Alan W and Heaton Penny M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$624,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $699,000 Mercer Abstract & Settlement
Deed $700,000 None Available
Deed $780,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $507,900 New Conventional
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $175,900 Commercial
Closed $453,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $624,000 Unknown
Closed $78,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Sold $699,000 -3.6% $241 / Sq Ft
02/26/2018 02/26/18 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2018 02/07/18 Price Changed $725,000 -3.3% $250 / Sq Ft
11/01/2017 11/01/17 For Sale $749,900 +7.1% $259 / Sq Ft
04/30/2013 04/30/13 Sold $700,000 -4.0% $242 / Sq Ft
03/15/2013 03/15/13 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2013 01/02/13 Price Changed $729,000 -6.5% $252 / Sq Ft
10/01/2012 10/01/12 For Sale $780,000 -- $269 / 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 $8,208 $45,560 $10,080 $35,480
2023 $7,819 $45,560 $10,080 $35,480
2022 $7,711 $45,560 $10,080 $35,480
2021 $7,499 $44,800 $10,080 $34,720
2020 $7,417 $44,800 $10,080 $34,720
2019 $7,335 $44,800 $10,080 $34,720
2018 $7,245 $44,800 $10,080 $34,720
2017 $7,169 $44,800 $10,080 $34,720
2016 $7,169 $44,800 $10,080 $34,720
2015 -- $44,800 $10,080 $34,720
2014 -- $44,800 $10,080 $34,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004116054

Bright MLS

APN: 08-010-054