NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5237 Merganser Way Bensalem, PA 19020

Bensalem Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $479,000 - $542,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,896 Sq Ft
$269/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2017

Last sale price $345,000 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,379/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2017

This is an amazing home that you can move right in and enjoy. The spacious formal living and dining room with gleaming dark hardwood flooring offer plenty of space for entertaining. The kitchen has beautiful oak cabinets with granite countertops, newer refrigerator, center island with seating area, custom wine rack, desk area and large pantry closet. Located next to the kitchen is the cozy family room with 15ft vaulted ceilings, knotty pine walls and wood burning stove. Laundry room is also located on main floor. Enjoy the backyard paradise with everything you need to relax, 15 x 30 Oval above ground pool, screened sun room, surrounding wood decking and beautiful wooded views on a premium lot. The basement has been completely renovated with new white planking on walls, drop ceiling and new carpets with an additional area that can be used as an office, bedroom or recreation area. Upstairs you will find the Master bedroom with a walk in custom closet and gorgeous master bathroom that has been renovated with natural stone tile. Second bedroom offers new carpet, ceiling fan and was freshly painted. Third bedroom offers natural hardwood floors, ceiling fan, and fresh paint. Other features of the home include, beautiful new wood staircase with white risers and railing accents, newer heater, newer garage door, outside shed and much more. Schedule your showing today for this wonderful home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Webster

BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton Listed on: 08/15/2017

BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton

Last Buyer's Agent

Drew Reilly

RE/MAX Total - Fairless Hills License #AB068777

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,667

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82x100
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,896 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Island
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mill Creek Farms Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 286
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-074-286

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,667

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer Abd Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Remarks Public: This is an amazing home that you can move right in and enjoy. The spacious formal living and dining room with gleaming dark hardwood flooring offer plenty of space for entertaining. The kitchen has beautiful oak cabinets with granite countertops, newer refrigerator, center island with seating area, custom wine rack, desk area and large pantry closet. Located next to the kitchen is the cozy family room with 15ft vaulted ceilings, knotty pine walls and wood burning stove. Laundry room is also located on main floor. Enjoy the backyard paradise with everything you need to relax, 15 x 30 Oval above ground pool, screened sun room, surrounding wood decking and beautiful wooded views on a premium lot. The basement has been completely renovated with new white planking on walls, drop ceiling and new carpets with an additional area that can be used as an office, bedroom or recreation area. Upstairs you will find the Master bedroom with a walk in custom closet and gorgeous master bathroom that has been renovated with natural stone tile. Second bedroom offers new carpet, ceiling fan and was freshly painted. Third bedroom offers natural hardwood floors, ceiling fan, and fresh paint. Other features of the home include, beautiful new wood staircase with white risers and railing accents, newer heater, newer garage door, outside shed and much more. Schedule your showing today for this wonderful home!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Dining Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1896
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1896
  • Net Sq Ft: 1896.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 187.24
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1896
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5237

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Shed
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 22080.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 6520.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.30
  • Lot Dimensions: 82X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13068.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14777
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5667.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-074-286
  • Tax Lot: 286
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 09/28/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2023
Sold by
Kpodi Nyebeju J and Kpodi Chelsea E
Bought by
Nyebeju John Kpodi and Nyebeju Chelsea Erinae
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$509,286

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2017
Closed on
Sep 28, 2017
Sold by
Flannery Beswick Tracy and Flannery Tracy
Bought by
Kpodi Nyebeju S and Swan Chelsea E
Seller's Agent
Sharon Webster
BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton
Buyer's Agent
Drew Reilly
RE/MAX Total - Fairless Hills
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.30%
Original Mortgage
$310,500
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2012
Sold by
Beswick Thomas G and Flannery Beswick Tracy
Bought by
Flannery Beswick Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2000
Sold by
Lenza Daniel J and Lenza Pauline J
Bought by
Beswick Thomas G and Flannery Beswick Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,000
Interest Rate
8.18%
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
Nyebeju John Kpodi -- Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Kpodi Nyebeju S $345,000 Title Services
Flannery Beswick Tracy -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kpodi Nyebeju J $25,000
Previous Owner Kpodi Nyebeju J $301,530
Previous Owner Kpodi Nyebeju S $310,500
Previous Owner Flannery Beswick Tracy $212,000
Previous Owner Beswick Thomas G $50,000
Previous Owner Beswick Thomas G $278,000
Previous Owner Beswick Thomas G $158,000
Closed Beswick Thomas G $29,640
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2017 09/28/17 Sold $345,000 -2.8% $182 / Sq Ft
08/22/2017 08/22/17 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 For Sale $355,000 -- $187 / 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 $6,243 $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2023 $6,067 $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2022 $6,032 $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2021 $6,032 $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2020 $5,971 $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2019 $5,838 $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2018 $5,703 $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2017 $5,667 $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2016 $5,667 $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2015 -- $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
2014 -- $28,600 $6,520 $22,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000455925

Bright MLS

APN: 02-074-286