NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5108 Lighthouse Ln Bensalem, PA 19020

Bensalem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $283,000 - $379,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,938 Sq Ft
$178/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 12, 2012

Last sale price $137,000 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 152% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,325/month

144 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2012

Subject property is a 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, single family attached home located in Bensalem, PA. Property features some updates throughout to include newer kitchen w/tile flooring and updated bathrooms with finished basement. Wood flooring in living room and dining room, central air. Sliding glass doors opening to a small rear deck in the back yard. Property is being sold in as-is condition. No sellers disclosure available. Corporate addendums to follow accepted agreement of sale. Any and all certs, co's and u & o's are a responsibility of the buyer before closing. Buyer responsible for all transfer tax, survey, escrow and closing fees. Days 1-3, offers will not be received. Days 4-15, offers only for owner/occupant. Days 16+, all offers will be considered. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! See attached "Instructions for Submitting an Offer". "The seller has directed that all offers on this listing be made using the HomePath Online Offer system at the HomePath website."

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gerry Galster

PA REO Inc License #RM420964 Listed on: 03/18/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Lynn Lynch-Magaro

Redfin Corporation License #RS288131

Redfin Corporation

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 2,004 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20x100

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,938 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Coves Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 105
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-084-105

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Remarks Public: Subject property is a 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, single family attached home located in Bensalem, PA. Property features some updates throughout to include newer kitchen w/tile flooring and updated bathrooms with finished basement. Wood flooring in living room and dining room, central air. Sliding glass doors opening to a small rear deck in the back yard. Property is being sold in as-is condition. No sellers disclosure available. Corporate addendums to follow accepted agreement of sale. Any and all certs, co's and u & o's are a responsibility of the buyer before closing. Buyer responsible for all transfer tax, survey, escrow and closing fees. Days 1-3, offers will not be received. Days 4-15, offers only for owner/occupant. Days 16+, all offers will be considered. Purchase this property for as little as 3% down! See attached "Instructions for Submitting an Offer". "The seller has directed that all offers on this listing be made using the HomePath Online Offer system at the HomePath website."
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1938
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1938
  • Net Sq Ft: 1938.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 75.03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1938
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5108

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397323

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 19760.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 1960.00
  • Land Use Code: 1006
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 20X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2004.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15600
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3999.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-084-105
  • Tax Lot: 105
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 10/12/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2012
Closed on
Oct 11, 2012
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Mahmood Tahir and Akhtar Shahnaz
Seller's Agent
Gerry Galster
PA REO Inc
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Lynch-Magaro
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$156,900
Sold Price
$137,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-12.68%
Total Days on Market
144
Current Estimated Value
$345,143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$208,143
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%
Original Mortgage
$76,900
Outstanding Balance
$54,712
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$287,062

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2011
Sold by
Hill Michael and Hill Dana Puskas
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2011
Sold by
Hill Dana Puskas
Bought by
Hill Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2007
Sold by
Theurer Joseph and Theurer Veronica
Bought by
Hill Michael and Hill Dana Puskas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1999
Sold by
Fiel Joyce D and Bredahl Joyce D
Bought by
Wise Veronica and Theurer Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,250
Interest Rate
6.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1994
Sold by
Smith Thomas B and Smith Lora
Bought by
Bredahl Joyce D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,600
Interest Rate
8.65%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mahmood Tahir $132,000 First American Title Ins Co
Fannie Mae $1,144 None Available
Hill Michael -- None Available
Hill Michael $234,000 None Available
Wise Veronica $98,000 --
Bredahl Joyce D $97,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mahmood Tahir $76,900
Previous Owner Hill Michael $234,000
Previous Owner Theurer Joseph $110,000
Previous Owner Wise Veronica $90,250
Previous Owner Bredahl Joyce D $77,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/12/2012 10/12/12 Sold $137,000 -5.8% $71 / Sq Ft
08/09/2012 08/09/12 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2012 08/08/12 Price Changed $145,400 -7.3% $75 / Sq Ft
07/12/2012 07/12/12 For Sale $156,900 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
07/05/2012 07/05/12 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2012 06/25/12 Price Changed $156,900 -7.7% $81 / Sq Ft
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Price Changed $169,900 -2.3% $88 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Price Changed $173,900 -0.6% $90 / Sq Ft
03/18/2012 03/18/12 For Sale $175,000 -- $90 / 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 $4,741 $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2023 $4,608 $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2022 $4,581 $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2021 $4,581 $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2020 $4,535 $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2019 $4,434 $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2018 $4,331 $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2017 $4,304 $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2016 $4,304 $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2015 -- $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
2014 -- $21,720 $1,960 $19,760
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003887244

Bright MLS

APN: 02-084-105