NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Bennington Place Newtown, PA 18940

Estimated Value: $527,000 - $574,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,968 Sq Ft
$281/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2023

Last sale price $483,000 $245 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,572/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic
  • Goodnoe Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of February 2023

Welcome HOME! You will enjoy this well maintained and stylish home in the amazing neighborhood that offers so much! As you come inside, you'll find yourself in a cosy bright living room with a wood burning fireplace, new carpets, fresh paint, crown molding, and new windows and blinds, which leads to the spacious dining room. Next to it is the gourmet kitchen that was remodeled in 2022, it features stainless steal appliances, range hood, built-in automatic drawer microwave, expanded island, quartz countertops, premium backsplash, replaced windows, recessed lighting, soft close cabinetry including lazy susan and pull out storage drawers, garbage disposal, fireclay sink, new faucet, and so much more! The kitchen is open to the family room, which is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The newer sliding door, that was installed in 2020, leads you to the patio on the fenced in back yard. The low maintenance yard is perfect for many fun nights around a firepitt or just a peaceful break for a cup of coffee.
The upstairs will impress you with three spacious sun filled rooms, that offer new carpets, ceiling fans, fresh paint and plenty of closet room. The master bedroom has a beautiful new flooring , wonderful bookshelf unit and plenty of storage. Master bathroom is tastefully designed and remodeled in 2021. The hall bath has been completely remodeled in 2021 as well, with gorgeous freestanding tub ,high end faucet, beautiful flooring, double vanity with upgraded countertops, new toilet, new mirrors and lighting fixtures, premium wall tiling, fresh paint, and renovated laundry room with newly installed soft close cabinetry.
New windows and blinds were professionally installed in 2020-2021, new hot water heater 2020, replaced HVAC system 2016 and more! Basement is oversized with professional waterproofing.. Exterior includes all new gutters with gutter guards and replaced downspouts. Home includes 1-car garage with remote opener. You will enjoy the convenient location with a short bike ride or a walk to Newtown Boro, where you can find many famous Newtown restaurants, boutiques and sport clubs ! The home is in close proximity to I-95 and major train stations, and commuting distance to NYC, Philly, Princeton and more. Finally, this home resides in the Award Winning Council Rock School District. Book your showing today and be prepared to fall in love!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eugenia Wells

(215) 932-3614 eugeniawells100@gmail.com Market Force Realty Listed on: 12/17/2022

Market Force Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Israel

(215) 828-4219 jim.israel@wheelhousephilly.com Compass RE License #2549478

Compass RE

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,240

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

HOA Fees

  • $195 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,968 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Casement Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Flush Toilets

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Wood Fence

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 027
  • Assessor Parcel Number 29-026-027

Community Details

Overview

  • Headley Trace Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,240

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$195 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator. All in as is condition.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dual Flush Toilets, Disposal
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Casement, Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1968
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1968
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 246.44
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1968
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Gutter System, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 195.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 4184.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5240.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 29-026-027
  • Tax Lot: 027
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 17, 2022
Closed on
Feb 17, 2023
Sold by
Pilania Pramod
Bought by
Ruggieri Joseph and Rothman Ashley Ann
Seller's Agent
Eugenia Wells
Market Force Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jim Israel
Compass RE
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$483,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.41%
Views
152
Current Estimated Value
$553,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$386,400
Outstanding Balance
$373,877
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$179,855

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2022
Closed on
Dec 5, 2022
Sold by
Diforti Gina
Bought by
Pilania Pramod and Pilania Luba
Seller's Agent
Andrew Jacobs
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
Buyer's Agent
Eugenia Wells
Market Force Realty
List Price
$460,000
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
4.35%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.87%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2019
Closed on
Aug 1, 2019
Sold by
Hastings Gary E P and Hastings Georgia A
Bought by
Diforti Gina and Jacobs Andrew
Seller's Agent
Darlene Mayernik
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Jacobs
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.35%
Original Mortgage
$308,750
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2007
Sold by
Robinson Gary R and Robinson Catherine A
Bought by
Hastings Gary E P and Hastings Georgia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 2002
Sold by
Bernstein Lawrence H and Bernstein Kirstin D
Bought by
Robinson Gary R and Mulutzie Catherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
5.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2001
Sold by
Leach David M and Leach Madeline J
Bought by
Bernstein Lawrence H and Bernstein Kirstin D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,400
Interest Rate
10.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1998
Sold by
Leach Roscoe
Bought by
Leach David M and Leach Madeline J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1996
Sold by
Duvall Cheryl A
Bought by
Leach Roscoe and Leach David M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,200
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1995
Sold by
Pierce Judith H
Bought by
Duvall Cheryl A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
7.56%
Source: Public Records

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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
Ruggieri Joseph $483,000 Title Services
Pilania Pramod $480,000 Trident Land Transfer
Diforti Gina $325,000 None Available
Hastings Gary E P $323,000 None Available
Robinson Gary R $244,000 --
Bernstein Lawrence H $176,000 Lawyers Title Insurance Corp
Leach David M -- --
Leach Roscoe $141,500 --
Duvall Cheryl A $139,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ruggieri Joseph $386,400
Previous Owner Diforti Gina $308,750
Previous Owner Hastings Gary E P $190,000
Previous Owner Robinson Gary R $60,000
Previous Owner Bernstein Lawrence H $158,400
Previous Owner Leach Roscoe $113,200
Previous Owner Duvall Cheryl A $72,000
Closed Robinson Gary R $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/24/2023 02/24/23 Sold $483,000 -0.4% $245 / Sq Ft
01/17/2023 01/17/23 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2022 12/17/22 For Sale $485,000 +1.0% $246 / Sq Ft
12/06/2022 12/06/22 Sold $480,000 +4.3% $244 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2022 11/06/22 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2022 11/02/22 For Sale $460,000 +41.5% $234 / Sq Ft
08/01/2019 08/01/19 Sold $325,000 -1.5% $165 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/19/2019 05/19/19 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2019 04/28/19 Price Changed $329,900 -2.9% $168 / Sq Ft
04/23/2019 04/23/19 For Sale $339,900 -- $173 / 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 $5,531 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2024 $5,531 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2023 $5,291 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2022 $5,189 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2021 $5,109 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2020 $4,863 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2019 $4,748 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2018 $4,657 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2017 $4,496 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2016 $4,465 $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2015 -- $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
2014 -- $31,120 $4,400 $26,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2041054

Bright MLS

APN: 29-026-027