NOT LISTED FOR SALE

444 Locust Ave Bensalem, PA 19020

Estimated Value: $452,000 - $516,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,991 Sq Ft
$248/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2021

Last sale price $435,000 $218 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,123/month

Highlights

  • Boat Ramp
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • Beach
  • Living Room
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of December 2021

Welcome to 444 Locust Ave located in historic Torresdale Manor. This riverfront community is a very special place to call home where you can join the only riverfront civic association in Bucks County for a small $25. fee per year and enjoy the exclusive use of amenities offered to members. This fabulous expansive 3bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage Brookwood Style Split Level home has so much to offer. Enter this lovely home through the elegant foyer with decorative glass front door and full view storm door. The main level of this home is an entertainers dream! The large sundrenched living room is open to a formal dining room that leads to a beautifully remodeled kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances all ready for you to host the holidays! Travel down a few steps and you will find a cozy family room with half bath and huge utility room. The upstairs of this home is simply amazing! You will find 3 large bedrooms that include a 23x13 Owner's suite with beautifully remodeled ensuite bathroom, 16 x 16 second bedroom and 12 x 12 third bedroom as well as a nicely appointed hall bath. There are pull down steps to the attic for additional storage space. There is also a full basement for additional storage. Enjoy Summer barbeques on your rear deck or take a short stroll down to the riverfront and enjoy the breathtaking views, it's like being on vacation everyday! Other features of this incredible home: central air on upper lever, wall unit cools main floor and family room, basement cooled by window unit, 3 zone baseboard heating, upstairs windows were replaced 2008, expanded driveway, 2 car garage, additional storage in oversized shed with electric,hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms, hallway, stairs, livingroom and diningroom . The location of this home is phenomenal! Just minutes to I-95, Route 1, Regional Rail Line for Amtrak and Septa in Cornwell Heights and Torresdale Septa Station, a short commute to Center City Philadelphia or NYC! Great restaurants and shopping nearby. Come see all that this marvelous home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna McHugh

(215) 801-7033 donnamchughrealtor@gmail.com Homestarr Realty Listed on: 11/05/2021

Homestarr Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Bianchimano

(215) 934-5097 joeb@remax.net RE/MAX 2000

RE/MAX 2000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,737

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125.00 x 100.00
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,991 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Laundry Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Schools

  • Bensalem Township High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 007
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-058-007

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • $25 Recreation Fee
  • Torresdale Manor Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,737

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 444 Locust Ave located in historic Torresdale Manor. This riverfront community is a very special place to call home where you can join the only riverfront civic association in Bucks County for a small $25. fee per year and enjoy the exclusive use of amenities offered to members. This fabulous expansive 3bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage Brookwood Style Split Level home has so much to offer. Enter this lovely home through the elegant foyer with decorative glass front door and full view storm door. The main level of this home is an entertainers dream! The large sundrenched living room is open to a formal dining room that leads to a beautifully remodeled kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances all ready for you to host the holidays! Travel down a few steps and you will find a cozy family room with half bath and huge utility room. The upstairs of this home is simply amazing! You will find 3 large bedrooms that include a 23x13 Owner's suite with beautifully remodeled ensuite bathroom, 16 x 16 second bedroom and 12 x 12 third bedroom as well as a nicely appointed hall bath. There are pull down steps to the attic for additional storage space. There is also a full basement for additional storage. Enjoy Summer barbeques on your rear deck or take a short stroll down to the riverfront and enjoy the breathtaking views, it's like being on vacation everyday! Other features of this incredible home: central air on upper lever, wall unit cools main floor and family room, basement cooled by window unit, 3 zone baseboard heating, upstairs windows were replaced 2008, expanded driveway, 2 car garage, additional storage in oversized shed with electric,hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms, hallway, stairs, livingroom and diningroom . The location of this home is phenomenal! Just minutes to I-95, Route 1, Regional Rail Line for Amtrak and Septa in Cornwell Heights and Torresdale Septa Station, a short commute to Center City Philadelphia or NYC! Great restaurants and shopping nearby. Come see all that this marvelous home has to offer!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Plank
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Storm, Insulated
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1991
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1991
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 215.92
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1991
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 444

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Asphalt, Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach, Boat Ramp, Picnic Area
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: 25.00
  • Association Recreation Fee: Yes

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 23080.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 4120.00
  • Land Use Code: 1005
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 125.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12500.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12475
  • School Tax: 4487.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5737.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-058-007
  • Tax Lot: 007
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1656
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 12/21/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2021
Closed on
Dec 13, 2021
Sold by
Ostrander William E and Ostrander Susan R
Bought by
Ewing Jeffrey and Ewing Joan
Seller's Agent
Donna McHugh
Homestarr Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joe Bianchimano
RE/MAX 2000
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.19%
Current Estimated Value
$493,653

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$58,653
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Outstanding Balance
$344,458
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$149,195

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1989
Sold by
Ostrander Betty Ann
Bought by
Ostrander William F and Ostrander Susan R
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
Ewing Jeffrey $435,000 Mutual Abstract Company
Ostrander William F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ewing Jeffrey $348,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/21/2021 12/21/21 Sold $435,000 +1.2% $218 / Sq Ft
11/13/2021 11/13/21 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2021 11/05/21 For Sale $429,900 -- $216 / 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 $5,938 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2024 $5,938 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2023 $5,770 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2022 $5,737 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2021 $5,737 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2020 $5,679 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2019 $5,552 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2018 $5,423 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2017 $5,389 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2016 $5,389 $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2015 -- $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
2014 -- $27,200 $4,120 $23,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2011228

Bright MLS

APN: 02-058-007