NOT LISTED FOR SALE

459 Locust Ave Bensalem, PA 19020

Estimated Value: $220,000 - $405,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
$234/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 07, 2017

Last sale price $299,900 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,172/month

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2017

Torresdale Manor Charming Bucks County Farm House in historic Andelusia with Delaware River Views and access. Exclusive community riparian rights with access to the boat dock and to the island for family picnics. Full front rocking chair porch; notice the wood carving in the custom front door with side lites; authentic hardwood floors throughout this home welcome you as you enter the foyer open to the Dining room warmed by a brick hearth fireplace, and open to the family room with ceiling fan light and French doors to the 1st floor master bedroom with upgraded en-suite ceramic tiled bathroom. The Dining room flows to a sun room perfect for a home office, currently used as the toy room, don't miss the electric fireplace (heats this room!) and the circle top window over this atrium door and the rich wood millwork throughout the home. The country kitchen has been completely renovated with smart contemporary cabinetry that blend with the home style, with granite look counters, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. Adjacent to the kitchen discover a sunny home office niche in the mud room across from the bath and laundry room. 2nd level offers 2 more window bright bedrooms and a beautifully Remodeled ceramic tiled bathroom with tub/shower. Discover the Walk-up Attic access with ample storage space. 2-Car Garage with New door, Driveway is double wide, 4-car deep, Double width lot provides spacious entertainment space on the side and rear yard. Yes, that IS an ice house on the side yard, dating back to 1800's currently used for more storage and it really stays cold in there! Note: the back yard extends into the trees. More than a great house, this is a great community with community events throughout the year (see attached, ask the agent). Low low taxes; super convenient to train and I-95; located 1-mile from famed Penn Ryan Mansion and St. Joseph prep school. Peaceful River views, no commercial industry in site; you have just discovered one of Bucks County's gems!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Loomis

(267) 307-3052 dianeloomis@kw.com Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne License #RS206818L Listed on: 11/14/2016

Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Swain

carolswain@yahoo.com Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,131

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 114x100
  • South Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Schools

  • Cornwells Elementary School
  • Robert K Shafer Middle School
  • Bensalem Township High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include pier/dock maintenance
  • Torresdale Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 043
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-058-043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,131

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Remarks Public: Torresdale Manor Charming Bucks County Farm House in historic Andelusia with Delaware River Views and access. Exclusive community riparian rights with access to the boat dock and to the island for family picnics. Full front rocking chair porch; notice the wood carving in the custom front door with side lites; authentic hardwood floors throughout this home welcome you as you enter the foyer open to the Dining room warmed by a brick hearth fireplace, and open to the family room with ceiling fan light and French doors to the 1st floor master bedroom with upgraded en-suite ceramic tiled bathroom. The Dining room flows to a sun room perfect for a home office, currently used as the toy room, don't miss the electric fireplace (heats this room!) and the circle top window over this atrium door and the rich wood millwork throughout the home. The country kitchen has been completely renovated with smart contemporary cabinetry that blend with the home style, with granite look counters, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. Adjacent to the kitchen discover a sunny home office niche in the mud room across from the bath and laundry room. 2nd level offers 2 more window bright bedrooms and a beautifully Remodeled ceramic tiled bathroom with tub/shower. Discover the Walk-up Attic access with ample storage space. 2-Car Garage with New door, Driveway is double wide, 4-car deep, Double width lot provides spacious entertainment space on the side and rear yard. Yes, that IS an ice house on the side yard, dating back to 1800's currently used for more storage and it really stays cold in there! Note: the back yard extends into the trees. More than a great house, this is a great community with community events throughout the year (see attached, ask the agent). Low low taxes; super convenient to train and I-95; located 1-mile from famed Penn Ryan Mansion and St. Joseph prep school. Peaceful River views, no commercial industry in site; you have just discovered one of Bucks County's gems!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1512
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1512
  • Net Sq Ft: 1512.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 198.35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1512
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 459

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Pier/Dock Maintenance
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
  • Elementary School: CORNWELLS
  • Middle School: ROBERT K SHAFER
  • High School: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397323
  • Elementary School: CORNWELLS
  • High School: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
  • Middle Or Junior School: ROBERT K SHAFER

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 11810.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 3990.00
  • Land Use Code: 1010
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 114X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12008.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12499
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3131.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-058-043
  • Tax Lot: 043
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 01/07/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2016
Closed on
Dec 27, 2016
Sold by
Barron Daniel and Barron Katherine
Bought by
Crumbock Pauline and Crumbock Michael
Seller's Agent
Diane Loomis
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
Buyer's Agent
Carol Swain
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$299,900
Current Estimated Value
$354,172

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,272
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.92%
Original Mortgage
$269,000
Outstanding Balance
$178,501
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$175,671

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2013
Sold by
Rybas Walter G and Rybas Barbara H
Bought by
Barron Daniel and Barron Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2013
Sold by
Rybas Walter G and Rybas Barbara H
Bought by
Rybas Walter and Rybas Barbara H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,000
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2004
Sold by
James Anita G
Bought by
Rybas Walter and Rybas Barbara H
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
Crumbock Pauline $299,900 Bucks County Abstract Svcs L
Barron Daniel $292,000 None Available
Rybas Walter -- None Available
Rybas Walter $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crumbock Pauline $269,000
Previous Owner Barron Daniel $216,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/07/2017 01/07/17 Sold $299,900 0.0% $198 / Sq Ft
11/27/2016 11/27/16 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2016 11/14/16 For Sale $299,900 -- $198 / 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 $3,449 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2024 $3,449 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2023 $3,352 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2022 $3,332 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2021 $3,332 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2020 $3,299 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2019 $3,225 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2018 $3,150 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2017 $3,131 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2016 $3,131 $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2015 -- $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
2014 -- $15,800 $3,990 $11,810
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002594539

Bright MLS

APN: 02-058-043