NOT LISTED FOR SALE

527 Locust Ave Bensalem, PA 19020

Estimated Value: $336,000 - $404,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,505 Sq Ft
$247/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 21, 2012

Last sale price $208,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,225/month

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2012

Well maintained 4 bedrooms colonial in the riverfront community of Torresdale Manor. Distant views of river from 26 x 8 covered front porch. Custom 3.5" plank hardwood flooring in formal living & dining room. Custom wood trim including 8 inch floor molding. Lots of windows makes home bright & airy. Living room has brick front fireplace with mantel and built in bookcase. Formal dining has triple window with tiled shelf perfect for plants. Remodeled kitchen with plenty of light birch cabinets, gas cooking & Kitchen Aid dishwasher. New powder room and expanded breakfast room with skylight & pantry. Laundry room with back exit to newer rear deck with built in bench. New flooring in kitchen, breakfast room, powder room & laundry. Upper level has completely remodeled & expanded full hall bath in 2007. Main bedroom has large double closet. Short walking distance to riverfront with community access to pier and beachfront for voluntary nominal fee. Four bedrooms with low taxes in very desirable neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Glazer

(215) 962-6800 adam@listinghousesforless.com Listing Houses for Less Listed on: 02/01/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Graff

(267) 566-1940 seegraff@comcast.net Crossroads Realty Services License #RM422389

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,487

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x100
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 1,505 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • River Nearby
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Bensalem Township High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Torresdale Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 207
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-023-207

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,487

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Remarks Public: Well maintained 4 bedrooms colonial in the riverfront community of Torresdale Manor. Distant views of river from 26 x 8 covered front porch. Custom 3.5" plank hardwood flooring in formal living & dining room. Custom wood trim including 8 inch floor molding. Lots of windows makes home bright & airy. Living room has brick front fireplace with mantel and built in bookcase. Formal dining has triple window with tiled shelf perfect for plants. Remodeled kitchen with plenty of light birch cabinets, gas cooking & Kitchen Aid dishwasher. New powder room and expanded breakfast room with skylight & pantry. Laundry room with back exit to newer rear deck with built in bench. New flooring in kitchen, breakfast room, powder room & laundry. Upper level has completely remodeled & expanded full hall bath in 2007. Main bedroom has large double closet. Short walking distance to riverfront with community access to pier and beachfront for voluntary nominal fee. Four bedrooms with low taxes in very desirable neighborhood.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1505
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1505
  • Net Sq Ft: 1505.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 146.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1505
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 527

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 11560.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 2040.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5009.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5982
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2487.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-023-207
  • Tax Lot: 207
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 04/21/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2012
Closed on
Apr 15, 2012
Sold by
Rostovsky Boris
Bought by
He Xiang and He Ping Ping Huang
Seller's Agent
Adam Glazer
Listing Houses for Less
Buyer's Agent
Sue Graff
Crossroads Realty Services
List Price
$259,000
Sold Price
$208,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,000
-19.69%
Current Estimated Value
$371,661

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$163,661
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%
Original Mortgage
$166,400
Outstanding Balance
$69,971
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$301,690

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2009
Sold by
Scannell Bertha B
Bought by
Rostovsky Boris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,750
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2000
Sold by
Scannell Bertha B
Bought by
Scannell Bertha B
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
He Xiang $208,000 None Available
Rostovsky Boris $260,000 First American Title Ins Co
Scannell Bertha B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open He Xiang $166,400
Previous Owner Rostovsky Boris $134,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/21/2012 04/21/12 Sold $208,000 -5.4% $138 / Sq Ft
03/20/2012 03/20/12 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2012 03/15/12 Price Changed $219,900 -15.1% $146 / Sq Ft
02/01/2012 02/01/12 For Sale $259,000 -- $172 / 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 $2,969 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2024 $2,969 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2023 $2,885 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2022 $2,868 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2021 $2,868 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2020 $2,839 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2019 $2,776 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2018 $2,712 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2017 $2,695 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2016 $2,695 $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2015 -- $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
2014 -- $13,600 $2,040 $11,560
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003832728

Bright MLS

APN: 02-023-207