NOT LISTED FOR SALE

947 Locust Ave Bensalem, PA 19020

Estimated Value: $384,000 - $521,142

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,996 Sq Ft
$215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 03, 2014

Last sale price $185,000 $93 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,497/month

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Bay Window

About This Home

As of June 2014

Great Starter Home with lots of upgrades. This Cape Cod Style home is tucked away on a low traffic St just outside of Philadelphia. The home has lots of original wood work throughout. Enter through front door into enclosed porch with lots of light, the porch leads to Living Room which has w/w carpet and wood burning stove. The 1st FL also features the Master Bedroom with his and hers closets, w/w carpet and Master Bath with shower stall and tub. The Living Room opens up to the large Dining Room that leads to the eat in Kitchen with Hard Wood cabinets, dish washer and gas stove. The 2nd FL has 3 bedrooms and a 2nd full Bath. The yard is private and set up to entertain, there is a rear deck with pool, outside bath outside refrigerator, and shed for storage. The home also has a full basement with lots of space for storage. The roof was replaced in 2010, electric upgraded, heater and hot water heater are new. This is a great home that just needs some cosmetic upgrading.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charles Swartz

cvs@hottesthouses.com Re/Max One Realty License #AB067841 Listed on: 04/05/2014

Re/Max One Realty

Co-Listed By

Stephen Charlton

(215) 292-2145 stevechar76@yahoo.com Re/Max One Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

STAN Simon

stansimon@coldwellbanker.com CB Realty One License #TREND:165492

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,319

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 2,178,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,996 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Andalusia Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 120
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-023-120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,319

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Outside Refrigerator, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Remarks Public: Great Starter Home with lots of upgrades. This Cape Cod Style home is tucked away on a low traffic St just outside of Philadelphia. The home has lots of original wood work throughout. Enter through front door into enclosed porch with lots of light, the porch leads to Living Room which has w/w carpet and wood burning stove. The 1st FL also features the Master Bedroom with his and hers closets, w/w carpet and Master Bath with shower stall and tub. The Living Room opens up to the large Dining Room that leads to the eat in Kitchen with Hard Wood cabinets, dish washer and gas stove. The 2nd FL has 3 bedrooms and a 2nd full Bath. The yard is private and set up to entertain, there is a rear deck with pool, outside bath outside refrigerator, and shed for storage. The home also has a full basement with lots of space for storage. The roof was replaced in 2010, electric upgraded, heater and hot water heater are new. This is a great home that just needs some cosmetic upgrading.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1996
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1996
  • Net Sq Ft: 1996.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 93.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1996
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 947

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 10360.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 2040.00
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: X
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178000.00
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5904
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2319.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-023-120
  • Tax Lot: 120
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 06/03/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2014
Closed on
Jun 11, 2014
Sold by
Coraluzzi Anita
Bought by
Forrest Richard J and Morgan Joan
Seller's Agent
Charles Swartz
Re/Max One Realty
Buyer's Agent
STAN Simon
CB Realty One
List Price
$185,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.48%
Current Estimated Value
$428,286

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$243,286
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$111,000
Outstanding Balance
$84,651
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$343,635

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1993
Bought by
Sheahan Robert F
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
Forrest Richard J $185,000 None Available
Sheahan Robert F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Forrest Richard J $111,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Sold $185,000 -0.5% $93 / Sq Ft
04/21/2014 04/21/14 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2014 04/05/14 For Sale $185,900 -- $93 / 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 $2,707 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2024 $2,707 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2023 $2,631 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2022 $2,615 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2021 $2,615 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2020 $2,589 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2019 $2,531 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2018 $2,472 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2017 $2,457 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2016 $2,457 $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2015 -- $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
2014 -- $12,400 $2,040 $10,360
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002868918

Bright MLS

APN: 02-023-120