$715,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2020

39 Bittersweet Dr Doylestown, PA 18901

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,667 Sq Ft
0.51 Acres

Recently Sold

$153 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Kutz Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Den

About This Home

As of July 2020

Welcome home! You will not want to miss this spacious move-in ready 5 bed, 2 full 2 half bath home in desirable Doylestown Lea that offers 3,742 above-grade finished sq. ft. of living space. Enter to find gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and an abundance of light. Move past the foyer and the formal dining and sitting rooms into the open concept kitchen/living area. The spacious eat-in kitchen is a dream for any chef with custom cabinetry, newer appliances, granite countertops, and a pantry for even more storage. Right off the kitchen is a spacious, yet cozy, living room complete with a fireplace. Laundry and a convenient half bath complete the main level. Move upstairs to find the oversized master suite with plenty of storage space and a completely updated master bath with all high-end finishes from the Kohler Signature store, flooring from Italy, body spray in the shower, and a soaking tub, perfect for a relaxing bubble bath! Four other large and bright bedrooms, as well as an updated hall bathroom complete the upper level. Three of the five bedrooms have walk-in closets! The finished basement with new carpet and craft room/work area offers 925 sq. ft. of additional living space and is perfect for entertaining, enjoying the game, or creating your own home office and gym. The basement also features a half bathroom and lots of storage. New double slider patio doors off the living room lead to the lush, perfectly landscaped yard which is ideal for a summer barbecue. A brand new roof installation has also been scheduled to enhance this already beautiful home! Located close to Central Park in Doylestown, restaurants, shopping centers, walking trails, tennis courts, bike paths and transportation, you will want to move into this home, today! [If viewing on Zillow, see virtual tour below under Other Interior Features.]

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jorge Santana

EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 04/30/2020

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Robin Bowers

Century 21 Advantage Gold-Trappe License #2335532

Century 21 Advantage Gold-Trappe

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 130.00 x 149.00
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Doylestown Lea Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 057
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-043-057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,138

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Furnishings / Artwork - Negotiable
  • Inclusions: Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Cooktop / Stove / Range / Wall Oven, Refrigerator - Negotiable
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-04-30
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Remarks Public: Welcome home! You will not want to miss this spacious move-in ready 5 bed, 2 full 2 half bath home in desirable Doylestown Lea that offers 3,742 above-grade finished sq. ft. of living space. Enter to find gleaming hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and an abundance of light. Move past the foyer and the formal dining and sitting rooms into the open concept kitchen/living area. The spacious eat-in kitchen is a dream for any chef with custom cabinetry, newer appliances, granite countertops, and a pantry for even more storage. Right off the kitchen is a spacious, yet cozy, living room complete with a fireplace. Laundry and a convenient half bath complete the main level. Move upstairs to find the oversized master suite with plenty of storage space and a completely updated master bath with all high-end finishes from the Kohler Signature store, flooring from Italy, body spray in the shower, and a soaking tub, perfect for a relaxing bubble bath! Four other large and bright bedrooms, as well as an updated hall bathroom complete the upper level. Three of the five bedrooms have walk-in closets! The finished basement with new carpet and craft room/work area offers 925 sq. ft. of additional living space and is perfect for entertaining, enjoying the game, or creating your own home office and gym. The basement also features a half bathroom and lots of storage. New double slider patio doors off the living room lead to the lush, perfectly landscaped yard which is ideal for a summer barbecue. A brand new roof installation has also been scheduled to enhance this already beautiful home! Located close to Central Park in Doylestown, restaurants, shopping centers, walking trails, tennis courts, bike paths and transportation, you will want to move into this home, today! [If viewing on Zillow, see virtual tour below under Other Interior Features.]
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4667
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4667
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 192.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3742
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 925
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 925
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 39

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • 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: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Built In
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 55280.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 7040.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Corner, Cul-De-Sac
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Lot Dimensions: 130.00 x 149.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 22004.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57091
  • School Tax: 7734.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10138.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-043-057
  • Tax Lot: 057
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3742
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 07/17/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2020
Closed on
Jul 6, 2020
Sold by
Piccolo William J and Piccolo Grace A
Bought by
Kushner Jeffrey A and Kushner Karen A
Seller's Agent
Jorge Santana
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Robin Bowers
Century 21 Advantage Gold-Trappe
List Price
$719,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.56%
Current Estimated Value
$1,066,832

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$351,832
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Outstanding Balance
$448,880
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$617,952

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2016
Closed on
Sep 1, 2016
Sold by
Dodge N P and Delperdang Leslie A
Bought by
Piccolo William J and Piccolo Grace A
Seller's Agent
Scott Irvin
RE/MAX Centre Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Bill Hatalski
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
List Price
$609,900
Sold Price
$591,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,400
-3.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2016
Closed on
Aug 13, 2016
Sold by
Prestley Jonathan H and Prestley Martha W
Bought by
Dodge N P and Delperdang Leslie A
Seller's Agent
Scott Irvin
RE/MAX Centre Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Bill Hatalski
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
List Price
$609,900
Sold Price
$591,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,400
-3.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2002
Sold by
Schlenke Carter V and Schlenke Carol C
Bought by
Prestley Jonathan H and Prestley Martha W

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
6.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1999
Sold by
The Cutler Group Inc
Bought by
Schlenke Carter and Schlenke Carol C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,100
Interest Rate
7.65%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $715,000 North Penn Abstract
Deed $591,500 Attorney
Deed $591,500 Attorney
Deed $499,900 --
Deed $340,243 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $572,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $107,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $272,100 No Value Available
Closed $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Sold $715,000 -0.6% $153 / Sq Ft
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2020 04/30/20 For Sale $719,000 +21.6% $154 / Sq Ft
09/21/2016 09/21/16 Sold $591,500 -3.0% $158 / Sq Ft
08/24/2016 08/24/16 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2016 07/07/16 For Sale $609,900 -- $163 / 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 $11,028 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2024 $11,028 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2023 $10,399 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2022 $10,399 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2021 $10,185 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2020 $10,138 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2019 $10,029 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2018 $9,998 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2017 $9,920 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2016 $9,857 $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2015 -- $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
2014 -- $62,320 $7,040 $55,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU494466

Bright MLS

APN: 09-043-057