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1479 W Bensalem Avenue

BENSALEM, PA 19020

3 beds
1 bath
1,069 sqft
15,000 sqft lot
$296 per sqft
1963 build

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Well built 3 bedroom 1 bath rancher on nice size lot with 2 car detached garage. Home sits on a great street in the Cornwells Heights neighorhood of Bensalem. Home needs updating and some TLC but well built and has alot of potential. Hardwood floors in living room, dining area, hallway and all 3 bedrooms. These areas were also just freshly painted. Good size living room has front bay window and large picture window with 2 side windows on other exterior wall. Plenty of light coming into this home. Large kitchen has plenty of room for table. Original wood cabinets with plenty counterrtop area. Oven with glass top range. Corner sink and refrigerator. Useable kitchen with plenty of layout options for upgrading. Kitchen has rear door to covered patio out back. Also entry door to stairs to basement. All 3 bedrooms are good size with decent size closets. All bedrooms have hardwood floors and freshly painted. There is tiled full bath at end of hallway with shower/tub combo. Tiles are original in bathroom but in pretty good condition. Basement is approximately 30' x 30' and was previously finished. Rec room was 17' x 17' and still has full brick wall with very nice decorative brick fireplace. There is laundry area that still has hook ups. There was powder room at some point and sewer and water hook ups are still present. There was bar area and large storage room in the back that has above ground oil tank. There was heater room that has oil burner and separate electric hot water heater that are approximately 5 yrs old. There is a new 100 amp electricial panel. There are 2 new sump pumps with internal floats and both sump pump were re-piped with PVC piping to outside of home. All sheetrock was removed along with bar and tiled flooring. Mold remediated was performed and passed recent testing. See disclosure. There is rear door in basement to exterior. There are stairs on outside to rear patio. Roof was replaced only a few years ago by previous owner. Good size detached 2 car garage with large driveway. Priced as good value for neighhood. Needs some continued improvements and updating but lots of potential.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 17, 2024 •

MLS# PABU2064038 —

The Building

Year Built:

1963
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Frame
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Ranch/Rambler
Levels:

1
Roof:

Asbestos Shingle
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Block
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1069
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

1069

Interior

Interior Features:

Attic, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Room Count:

6
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1069
Living Area SqFt:

1,069 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Immediate, Negotiable

Location

Directions:

Streeet Rd to Hulmeville Rd (n). Past golf course on the right. Left on West Bensalem, Property on left.
Cross Street:

School Ln
Latitude:

40.08675766
Longitude:

-74.94847870

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.34
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot SqFt:

15,000 Sqft
Inclusions:

Refrigerator, (as/is condition)
Zoning:

R2
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

1002
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

02-032-089
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

089
Tax Annual Amount:

$3,762
Tax Assessed Value:

$17,600
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

2954.0
County Tax:

447.00
City/Town Tax:

360.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Bedrooms Main Level:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Oil

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range Hood, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Laundry Type:

Basement, Hookup

Schools

Elementary School:

Cornwells
High School:

BENSALEM
School District Name:

Bensalem Township
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Cornwell Hgts
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

8
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

2
Driveway - # of Spaces:

6

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$362/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/12/24 Mar 12, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$317,000	0.7%
2/19/24 Feb 19, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$314,900
2/6/24 Feb 6, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$314,900

House Sold on 3/12/2024

$317,000

Listing provided by broker:

Joseph C Knowles

RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem

(215) 245-2100

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1479 W Bensalem Avenue

BENSALEM, PA 19020