NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Mercer Ave Doylestown, PA 18901

Estimated Value: $462,625 - $501,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
925 Sq Ft
$516/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2022

Last sale price $425,000 $459 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,769/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • No HOA
  • Linden El School Rated A
  • Garden View
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of September 2022

Adorable "dollhouse" in the Borough of Doylestown. Home entrance leads into a cozy living room. Upgraded kitchen with 1-level living conveniences. Family room with large bay window to view spectacular level yard. Two delightful bedrooms. Fabulous bathroom! Screen-in porch with Bilco doors into basement. Location, location, location. Fantastic street. Great level lot with off-street driveway parking. Welcome home to 79 Mercer Ave! You will be delighted. Available immediately!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Yohe

Corcoran Sawyer Smith License #RS208975L Listed on: 08/30/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Elliott

Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,647

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 140.00
  • Infill Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R2

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 925 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Garden Views
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Schools

  • Linden Elementary School
  • Lenape Middle School
  • Central Bucks High School West

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 057
  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-006-057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,647

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Grab Bars Mod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2022-08-30
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 925
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 925
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 459.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 925
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 79

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • Elementary School: LINDEN
  • Middle School: LENAPE
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LINDEN
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
  • Middle Or Junior School: LENAPE

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Open, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 140.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7000.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1970.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2647.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-006-057
  • Tax Lot: 057
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 925
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 09/27/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2022
Closed on
Sep 27, 2022
Sold by
Paul Rizzo
Bought by
Vandegrift Donald M
Seller's Agent
Beth Yohe
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
Buyer's Agent
Michele Elliott
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Total Days on Market
3
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$477,406

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,406
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2014
Closed on
Oct 10, 2014
Sold by
Metzer Diane
Bought by
Rizzo Paul and Durgin Marcia Hunt
Seller's Agent
Maureen Fowler
Key Realty Partners LLC
Buyer's Agent
Sue Horak
BHHS Fox & Roach Buckingham
List Price
$311,000
Sold Price
$302,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,500
-2.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2007
Sold by
Brown E Shelly
Bought by
Metzer Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,500
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Vandegrift Donald M $425,000 Bucks County Abstract Services
Rizzo Paul $302,500 None Available
Metzer Diane $284,500 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vandegrift Donald M $200,000
Closed Vandegrift Donald M $200,000
Previous Owner Metzer Diane $205,586
Previous Owner Metzer Diane $209,500
Previous Owner Brown E Shelly $12,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2022 09/27/22 Sold $425,000 0.0% $459 / Sq Ft
09/03/2022 09/03/22 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2022 08/30/22 For Sale $425,000 +40.5% $459 / Sq Ft
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Sold $302,500 -2.7% $327 / Sq Ft
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2014 08/06/14 For Sale $311,000 -- $336 / 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 $2,818 $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2023 $2,684 $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2022 $2,647 $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2021 $2,618 $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2020 $2,589 $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2019 $2,561 $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2018 $2,529 $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2017 $2,503 $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2016 $2,503 $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2015 -- $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
2014 -- $15,640 $4,360 $11,280
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2034068

Bright MLS

APN: 08-006-057