NOT LISTED FOR SALE

862 Langstroth Ln Bensalem, PA 19020

Estimated Value: $399,000 - $446,950

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,657 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 14, 2023

Last sale price $375,000 $141 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,667/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of March 2023

Large brick exterior Victorian built in 1930 with a modern rear addition added in 2012. Addition includes Large Great room with slider to cement patio. Large double doors to oversized Full bath with Roll in wheelchair accessible shower with chair. Roll up vanity. Oversized single door to Laundry room with Double door closet. Remodeled Kitchen with light oak cabinets and stainless steel appliances including oven with gas range, dishwasher and built in mirco-wave. Cement ramps with railing and oversize side entry door from driveway. Covered side patio. 15 inch tile in interior side entry area and remodeled kitchen. 12 inch ceramic in laundry room. 9th foot ceiling in Kitchen, dining and front office. Formal Dining room with Triple bump out windows. Victorian charm and character in main front portion of home. Home was once owned by Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament as Convent and guest quarters for Saint Katherine Drexel's sister. Front office could be used as personal office or bedroom on main level. Front office has custom front stain window. Very nice covered front porch with high porch roof. Great front porch to relax or entertain. Second floor has good size main bedroom in the front. There is a door from main bedroom to second bedroom if prefer to be used as dressing or sitting room. 2nd middle bedroom and 3rd bedroom in the back, There is also a remodeled full bath with tiled shower. Believe original hard wood flooring under carpeting in main portion of home. There are stairs to 3rd floor oversized loft. Loft is perfect for older child or upstairs recreation room. Main portion of home and custom solid wood doors and trim throughout. There is a full basement under original main home with interior entry door from kitchen and Bilco door to exterior. There is upgraded oil burner with tank in basement. There is a new gas hot water heater and gas cooking. New home owner would have option to switch to gas heat in the future. Entire roof of home was replaced in 2012 with addition. There is vestibule front entry with separate door to office and living quarters. There is a double driveway on side with room for additional parking on this almost 1/2 acre lot. Original home is full brick with vinyl siding on rear addition. Great location very close to Woodhaven Exit of 95 and Cornwells train station. This is a unique home with a lot of character with main level accessible for wheelchairs. Great layout for in law suite on main level. Walking distance to historic Chapel of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Could be 5 bedroom home. Come check out this hidden treasure before it's gone.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Knowles

RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem License #AB066167 Listed on: 01/29/2023

RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony DiCicco

Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown License #RS315362

Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,370

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 107 x 195
  • Zoning described as Zoning will be residential. Property had previously belonged to Exempted non profit.

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces

Accessible Home Design

  • Roll-in Shower
  • Roll-under Vanity
  • Mobility Improvements
  • Doors swing in
  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Ramp on the main level

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cornwell Hgts Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 115
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-030-115

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,370

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main, Mobility Improvements, Ramp - Main Level, Roll-In Shower, 32"+ Wide Doors, Doors - Swing In, Roll-Under Vanity
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer & dryer, Shed (as/is condition)
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Large brick exterior Victorian built in 1930 with a modern rear addition added in 2012. Addition includes Large Great room with slider to cement patio. Large double doors to oversized Full bath with Roll in wheelchair accessible shower with chair. Roll up vanity. Oversized single door to Laundry room with Double door closet. Remodeled Kitchen with light oak cabinets and stainless steel appliances including oven with gas range, dishwasher and built in mirco-wave. Cement ramps with railing and oversize side entry door from driveway. Covered side patio. 15 inch tile in interior side entry area and remodeled kitchen. 12 inch ceramic in laundry room. 9th foot ceiling in Kitchen, dining and front office. Formal Dining room with Triple bump out windows. Victorian charm and character in main front portion of home. Home was once owned by Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament as Convent and guest quarters for Saint Katherine Drexel's sister. Front office could be used as personal office or bedroom on main level. Front office has custom front stain window. Very nice covered front porch with high porch roof. Great front porch to relax or entertain. Second floor has good size main bedroom in the front. There is a door from main bedroom to second bedroom if prefer to be used as dressing or sitting room. 2nd middle bedroom and 3rd bedroom in the back, There is also a remodeled full bath with tiled shower. Believe original hard wood flooring under carpeting in main portion of home. There are stairs to 3rd floor oversized loft. Loft is perfect for older child or upstairs recreation room. Main portion of home and custom solid wood doors and trim throughout. There is a full basement under original main home with interior entry door from kitchen and Bilco door to exterior. There is upgraded oil burner with tank in basement. There is a new gas hot water heater and gas cooking. New home owner would have option to switch to gas heat in the future. Entire roof of home was replaced in 2012 with addition. There is vestibule front entry with separate door to office and living quarters. There is a double driveway on side with room for additional parking on this almost 1/2 acre lot. Original home is full brick with vinyl siding on rear addition. Great location very close to Woodhaven Exit of 95 and Cornwells train station. This is a unique home with a lot of character with main level accessible for wheelchairs. Great layout for in law suite on main level. Walking distance to historic Chapel of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Could be 5 bedroom home. Come check out this hidden treasure before it's gone.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer - Gas, Washer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Entry Level Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Foundation Details: Other, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Great Room, Laundry, Office, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2657
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2657
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 189.29
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2007
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 650
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 650
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 862

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Flat
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397323
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 5904
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 107 x 195
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20865.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: I
  • Zoning Description: Zoning will be residential. Property had previously belonged to Exempted non profit.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 6778
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-030-115
  • Tax Lot: 115
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 03/14/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2023
Closed on
Mar 14, 2023
Sold by
Saint Margaret Of Castello Maternity Hom
Bought by
Orlen Mikael C and Durso Victoria E
Seller's Agent
Joseph Knowles
RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem
Buyer's Agent
Anthony DiCicco
Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.29%
Views
182
Current Estimated Value
$414,988

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,988
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.55%
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Outstanding Balance
$328,721
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$86,517

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Sisters Of The Blessed Sacrament
Bought by
Blessed Margaret Of Castello Home For Cr

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,500
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1998
Sold by
Benito Lynn S
Bought by
Moynihan Helen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1914
Bought by
Church Sisters Of The Blessed,
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
Orlen Mikael C $375,000 Glendale Abstract
Blessed Margaret Of Castello Home For Cr $215,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Moynihan Helen M $59,900 --
Church Sisters Of The Blessed, -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orlen Mikael C $337,500
Previous Owner Blessed Margaret Of Castello Home For Cr $150,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2023 03/14/23 Sold $375,000 -1.3% $141 / Sq Ft
02/04/2023 02/04/23 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2023 01/29/23 For Sale $379,900 0.0% $143 / Sq Ft
08/18/2017 08/18/17 Rented $1,850 -7.5% --
08/04/2017 08/04/17 Under Contract -- -- --
07/17/2017 07/17/17 For Rent $2,000 -- --
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 $4,370 $20,020 $5,320 $14,700
2023 -- -- -- --
2022 $0 $0 $0 $0
2021 $0 $0 $0 $0
2020 $0 $0 $0 $0
2019 $0 $0 $0 $0
2018 $0 $0 $0 $0
2017 $0 $0 $0 $0
2016 -- $0 $0 $0
2015 -- $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2042846

Bright MLS

APN: 02-030-115