$302,500
SOLD OCT 10, 2014

79 Mercer Ave Doylestown, PA 18901

2 Beds
1 Bath
925 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$327 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Linden El School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Butlers Pantry

About This Home

As of September 2022

Cape Cod "Dollhouse" in the Historic Doylestown Boro with off-street parking. Entrance leads into a cozy dining room / office. In 2012, the bathroom was upgraded with new tile. The kitchen, with large pantry, leads into the family room with a large bay window allowing the homeowner view of the beautiful, spacious, landscaped garden with a partially fenced-in yard with utility shed. The home also boasts a large screened in sun-porch with views of the garden and side yard. The sun-porch also has recessed lighting and ceiling fan for evening relaxation. This home will charm you and welcome you with open arms to the boro. Showings start on Monday, August 11th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen Fowler

Key Realty Partners LLC Listed on: 08/06/2014

Co-Listed By

George Hahn

Key Realty Partners LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue Horak

BHHS Fox & Roach Buckingham License #TREND:60049987

BHHS Fox & Roach Buckingham

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,482

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140x50
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 925 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

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
  • Cable TV Available

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

$2,482

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Wall Sconce In Family Room
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator "As Is"
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Remarks Public: Cape Cod "Dollhouse" in the Historic Doylestown Boro with off-street parking. Entrance leads into a cozy dining room / office. In 2012, the bathroom was upgraded with new tile. The kitchen, with large pantry, leads into the family room with a large bay window allowing the homeowner view of the beautiful, spacious, landscaped garden with a partially fenced-in yard with utility shed. The home also boasts a large screened in sun-porch with views of the garden and side yard. The sun-porch also has recessed lighting and ceiling fan for evening relaxation. This home will charm you and welcome you with open arms to the boro. Showings start on Monday, August 11th.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 925
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 925
  • Net Sq Ft: 925.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 336.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 925
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 79

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 11280.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 4360.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 140X50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 51062
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2482.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 08-006-057
  • Tax Lot: 057
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 10/10/2014

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
9
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

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $425,000 Bucks County Abstract Services
Deed $302,500 None Available
Deed $284,500 Stewart Title Guaranty Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $205,586 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $12,000 New Conventional
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: 1003037194

Bright MLS

APN: 08-006-057