Jim Briggs
Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
(267) 365-3715
65 Total Sales
1 in Lower Makefield
$369,900 Price
493 American Dr Yardley, PA 19067
Lower Makefield AreaEstimated Value: $833,000 - $946,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,724
Sq Ft
$322/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Edgewood El School Rated A
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Attic
About This Home
As of December 2020Looking for a well-maintained home with great curb appeal that offers great space and a premium location in an award-winning school district? Welcome to 493 American Drive, a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial in fabulous Centennial Village. Featuring 2724 sq.ft of living area, updated HVAC systems, roof and driveway, large rooms, in-home office space and hardwood flooring, this home offers truly exceptional value. Best yet, the level fenced-in backyard provides privacy and terrific play space. To the right of the foyer is a spacious formal living room with wall to wall carpet and large expanses of windows that provide wonderful natural light. Enjoy many meals with friends and family in the adjacent formal dining room with ample room for a large table, hutch and sideboard. The eat-in kitchen offers solid wood cabinetry, great counter space, tile and hardwood flooring, electric range with glass cooktop, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and a pantry. The kitchen opens to a 22' X 13' family room centered around sunny windows overlooking the backyard and a brick hearth with wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-in shelving. Enjoy access to the outdoor patio for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. The large laundry/mudroom offers additional pantry storage and interior access to the 2-car garage. A powder room with wood vanity completes this level. The upper level has four spacious bedrooms and two full baths. The master bedroom boasts a 14' X 12' office/sitting room perfect for anyone who works remotely, two fabulous walk-in closets, an ensuite dressing room and bath with stall shower. Three other huge bedrooms share a full hall bath with tile floor and tub/shower enclosure and double vanity. Looking for casual recreation space? Don't miss the finished basement with half-paneled walls and carpeted floor. Enjoy a large gameroom, potential exercise area or media room. Walk or bike to the nearby elementary and middle schools and LMT recreation area with four pools, playground, picnic pavillion, sporting fields, library and nature trails. Easy commuting to NYC, Princeton Corridor, Philadelphia and King of Prussia via nearby Route 1/I-95 and local trains. Don't miss this lovely home in a lovely neighborhood!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(267) 350-5555 info@cbhearthside.com Coldwell Banker Hearthside License #2075412 Listed on: 11/05/2020
Last Buyer's Agent
(888) 397-7352 pa.broker@exprealty.net EXP Realty, LLC License #0446959
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,654
Year Built
- Built in 1980
Lot Details
- 23,087 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 93.00 x 130.00
- Vinyl Fence
- Level Lot
- Back and Front Yard
- Property is in very good condition
- Property is zoned R2
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,724 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Built-In Features
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Schools
- Edgewood Elementary School
- Charles H Boehm Middle School
- Pennsbury High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Built by Frank Kelly
- Centennial Village Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 092
- Assessor Parcel Number 20-057-092
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 5, 2020
Closed on
Dec 21, 2020
Sold by
Saxman Dale E and Saxman Joan M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nancy McHenry
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Buyer's Agent
Mary Brandt
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.95%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$358,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.66%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Outstanding Balance
$414,037
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$464,003
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 1, 1986
Sold by
Press Jr Richard A
Bought by
Saxman Dale E and Saxman Joan M
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Yardley, PA
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Jim Briggs
-
Dan Spirer
Dan Spirer
BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope
(856) 770-2582
40 Total Sales
2 in Lower Makefield
$460K - $750K Price Range
-
Mary Ann O'Keeffe
Mary Ann O'Keeffe
Keller Williams Real Estate
(267) 719-1685
193 Total Sales
77 in Lower Makefield
$235K - $1.3M Price Range
-
Darlene Mayernik
Darlene Mayernik
Keller Williams Premier
(856) 830-6621
318 Total Sales
1 in Lower Makefield
$450,000 Price
-
Dale Cosack
Dale Cosack
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
(267) 719-2425
117 Total Sales
28 in Lower Makefield
$255K - $1.3M Price Range
-
Doug Pearson
Doug Pearson
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
(267) 399-5434
77 Total Sales
1 in Lower Makefield
$1,225,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $520,000 | Properties Abstract Inc | ||
| Saxman Dale E | $184,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $475,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2020 12/30/20 | Sold | $520,000 | -1.0% | $191 / Sq Ft |
| 11/10/2020 11/10/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/05/2020 11/05/20 | For Sale | $525,000 | -- | $193 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,229 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2025 | $11,650 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2024 | $11,650 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2023 | $11,065 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2022 | $10,826 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2021 | $10,654 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2020 | $10,654 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2019 | $10,442 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2018 | $10,259 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2017 | $9,942 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2016 | $9,826 | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2015 | -- | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
| 2014 | -- | $49,200 | $11,080 | $38,120 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Nancy McHenry
Seller's Agent in 2020
Nancy McHenry
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
(215) 514-9685
126 Total Sales
-
Mary Brandt
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Mary Brandt
EXP Realty, LLC
(609) 471-0229
88 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABU511040
APN: 20-057-092
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