$762,500
SOLD DEC 7, 2020

48 Bittersweet Dr Doylestown, PA 18901

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,539 Sq Ft
0.56 Acres

Recently Sold

$168 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Kutz Elementary School Rated A
  • Panoramic View
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase

About This Home

As of December 2020

OPEN HOUSE Saturday 10-17-20 1PM - 3PM. Spectacular home in one of Doylestown's most coveted neighborhoods with a PRIME location backing to acres of township parklands and the Neshaminy Creek. With over 4500 sq ft of living space PLUS a fully finished lower walk out level there is space for multiple generations inside and out. The expanded Waterford model ......a timeless and classic design with dynamic architectural features: The famous "Walls of Windows" great room with fireplace and wet bar, front and back staircases, sweeping curved front stairs, front to back living and dining room, first floor study, expansive owners suite with cathedral ceilings , sitting room, dual walk in closets, en suite luxury bath with jacuzzi, double vanity, frameless shower enclosure. Guest room with private bath. Jack & Jill bath with brand new faucets for remaining two newly carpeted bedrooms. Lower level is 60% above grade with multiple full size windows and doors. ....there's no way this space can be called "basement"!. The current media room with surround sound wiring can easily be converted to an immense in law suite - - with a full bath a few steps away . And yes, a second wet bar (more like a mini kitchen) with cherry cabinetry, fridge, sink, and corian counters . Kitchen amenities are everything you would expect: Viking range, Sub zero refrigerator, granite & solid surface counters, island bar seating, stainless appliances - all top of the line, custom cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, separate breakfast room with patio doors leading to a deck with long distance views. The exterior brick pathways and retaining walls give elegance to the gardens and grounds that are serviced with a full property 8 zone underground lawn sprinkler system. Three car garage and a three zone heating and air conditioning system. Top school district in the state and walk to one of the largest parks and outdoor recreational facilities in the county.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicki Serravallo

Better Homes & Land Sales License #RB051443L Listed on: 08/20/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicholas DeLuca

KW Empower License #1538673

KW Empower

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,074

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.56 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 103.00 x 192.00
  • Backs To Open Common Area
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Premium Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods
  • Creek or Stream
  • Garden
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,539 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • <<selfCleaningOvenToken>>
  • <<builtInMicrowave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
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Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Basement Windows

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Property is near a park

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Doylestown Lea Subdivision, Waterford Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 025
  • Assessor Parcel Number 09-043-025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,074

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: see broker for list of exclusions, shed under deck area in as is condtion
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: OPEN HOUSE Saturday 10-17-20 1PM - 3PM. Spectacular home in one of Doylestown's most coveted neighborhoods with a PRIME location backing to acres of township parklands and the Neshaminy Creek. With over 4500 sq ft of living space PLUS a fully finished lower walk out level there is space for multiple generations inside and out. The expanded Waterford model ......a timeless and classic design with dynamic architectural features: The famous "Walls of Windows" great room with fireplace and wet bar, front and back staircases, sweeping curved front stairs, front to back living and dining room, first floor study, expansive owners suite with cathedral ceilings , sitting room, dual walk in closets, en suite luxury bath with jacuzzi, double vanity, frameless shower enclosure. Guest room with private bath. Jack & Jill bath with brand new faucets for remaining two newly carpeted bedrooms. Lower level is 60% above grade with multiple full size windows and doors. ....there's no way this space can be called "basement"!. The current media room with surround sound wiring can easily be converted to an immense in law suite - - with a full bath a few steps away . And yes, a second wet bar (more like a mini kitchen) with cherry cabinetry, fridge, sink, and corian counters . Kitchen amenities are everything you would expect: Viking range, Sub zero refrigerator, granite & solid surface counters, island bar seating, stainless appliances - all top of the line, custom cabinetry, under cabinet lighting, separate breakfast room with patio doors leading to a deck with long distance views. The exterior brick pathways and retaining walls give elegance to the gardens and grounds that are serviced with a full property 8 zone underground lawn sprinkler system. Three car garage and a three zone heating and air conditioning system. Top school district in the state and walk to one of the largest parks and outdoor recreational facilities in the county.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Compactor, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sprinkler System, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wet/Dry Bar, Whirlpool/Hottub, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Marble, Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, High
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 13
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Breakfast Room, Study, Great Room, Media Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 95.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4539
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4539
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 171.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4539
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 48

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: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting, Street Lights, Secure Storage
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 9
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

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
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Under Ground
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • Elementary School: KUTZ
  • Middle School: LENAPE
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: KUTZ
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Middle Or Junior School: LENAPE

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 66860.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 7360.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs To Trees, Backs - Open Common Area, Front Yard, Premium, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.56
  • Lot Dimensions: 103.00 x 192.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 24561.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Brick
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57059
  • School Tax: 9211.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12074.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 09-043-025
  • Tax Lot: 025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4539
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 12/07/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2020
Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Baig Anis A and Baig Zohra A
Bought by
Costantini Jennifer and Costantini James David
Seller's Agent
Vicki Serravallo
Better Homes & Land Sales
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas DeLuca
KW Empower
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$762,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,400
-4.68%
Current Estimated Value
$1,127,569

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$365,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$460,358
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$667,211

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2013
Closed on
Aug 21, 2013
Sold by
Schluth Michael V and Schluth Susan
Bought by
Baig Anis A and Baig Zohra A
Seller's Agent
Barbara McCambridge
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Vicki Serravallo
Better Homes & Land Sales
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.38%
Original Mortgage
$552,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1997
Sold by
The Cutler Group Inc
Bought by
Schluth Michael and Schluth Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.55%
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 $762,500 Knights Abstract Inc
Deed $690,000 None Available
Deed $520,977 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $510,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $552,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Sold $762,500 -2.2% $168 / Sq Ft
10/24/2020 10/24/20 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2020 09/27/20 Price Changed $779,900 -2.5% $172 / Sq Ft
09/02/2020 09/02/20 For Sale $799,900 +4.9% $176 / Sq Ft
08/27/2020 08/27/20 Off Market $762,500 -- --
08/20/2020 08/20/20 For Sale $799,900 +15.9% $176 / Sq Ft
08/21/2013 08/21/13 Sold $690,000 -1.4% $152 / Sq Ft
05/22/2013 05/22/13 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2013 05/09/13 For Sale $699,900 -- $154 / 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 $13,134 $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2023 $12,524 $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2022 $12,384 $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2021 $12,129 $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2020 $12,074 $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2019 $11,944 $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2018 $11,907 $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2017 $11,814 $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2016 $11,740 $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2015 -- $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
2014 -- $74,220 $7,360 $66,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU504862

Bright MLS

APN: 09-043-025