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285 N Main Street

Doylestown, PA 18901

– beds
– baths
3,438 sqft
7,896 sqft lot
$254 per sqft
1882 build

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This is a wonderful historic home in downtown Doylestown Boro that has been owned by the same family for over 60 years. It has always been used as a home and apartments. The zoning is Commercial so it could also be used for commercial purposes. Currently there are 4 rental units and 5 full baths, and there are floor plans for each unit included with the photos. The first floor apartment can be accessed from the front foyer, a side door to the dining room or the rear kitchen door. It offers a living room, dining room and eat in kitchen, three bedrooms (or two bedrooms and an offce) plus two full baths. The front apartment on the second floor accesses from the front foyer. It includes a living room/dining area, eat in kitchen and two bedrooms (or one bedroom and an office). There is one bathroom. The second floor rear apt accesses from its own rear staircase. It includes a living room-bedroom combination, eat-in kitchen and bathroom. The fourth apt is on the third floor and accesses through the front foyer. It includes a living room with cathedral ceiling and dormer windows, a large bedroom with walk-in closet, an eat in kitchen and a bathroom with a stall shower. Also included is a storage closet in the entryway on the third floor. Rental income is as follows: 1st Floor $2,400, 2nd Floor Front $1,200, 2nd Floor Rear $900, 3rd Floor $1,000. These rental units are rarely ever vacant and are always in demand in Doylestown. All rentals are currently month-to-month with 30 day notice. There is off street parking for all tenants. Heat and hot water included as is sewer, water and trash. The first floor apt has central air conditioning and the other apts each have a window air conditionng unit. The tenants pay gas and electric. Gas is for cooking only in three of the apts. This property can have many uses including becoming a single family residence again. Don't miss this chance to own a piece of Doylestown history!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown

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MLS# PABU2081328 —

The Building

Year Built:

1882
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Fiberglass, Pitched, Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry, Brick, Frame
Building Units Total:

4
Structure Type:

Detached
Historic:

No
Architectural Style:

Victorian, Colonial
Security Features:

Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Window Features:

Screens, Storm
Accessibility Features:

2+ Access Exits, Level Entry - Main
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Partial
Building Winterized:

No
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

3438

Interior

Interior Features:

Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Walk-in Closet(s)
Room Count:

20
Flooring Type:

Carpet, Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace:

No
Wall & Ceilings:

Plaster Walls, Cathedral Ceilings
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

3438
Living Area SqFt:

3,438 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Conventional, Cash
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

31-60 Days CD, Subject to Existing Lease, Settlement

Location

Directions:

From Court House go North on N. Main St to property on Right corner of N. Main St & Spruce St
Cross Street:

Spruce St
Latitude:

40.31631088
Longitude:

-75.13030243
Location Type:

Downtown

The Property

Property Type:

Multi-Family
Property Subtype:

Quadruplex
Property Condition:

Very Good
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.18
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

47.00 x 168.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Front Yard, Irregular, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Road Frontage
Lot SqFt:

7,896 Sqft
Inclusions:

4 Refrigerators, 4 Window A/C Units
Zoning:

FC
Zoning Description:

Free Standing Commercial
Road Frontage Length:

47
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Responsibility:

Boro/Township
View:

City, Garden/Lawn, Street
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s), Porch(es)
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:

1011
Ground Rent Exists:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

08-005-070
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

070
Tax Annual Amount:

$5,183
Tax Assessed Value:

$28,000
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

3872.0
County Tax:

712.00
City/Town Tax:

597.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Window Unit(s), Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Radiator
Heating Fuel:

Oil

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Hot Water:

Oil, S/W Changeover
Water Source:

Public
Internet Services:

Cable, Fixed Wireless

Appliances

Appliances:

Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric

Schools

Elementary School:

Linden
Middle School:

Lenape
High School:

CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST
School District Name:

Central Bucks
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Exterior Features:

Exterior Lighting, Fire Escape, Gutter System, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool:

No Pool
Spa:

No
Association Recreation Fee:

No
Municipal Trash:

No
Transportation:

Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

8
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Off Site, Driveway, On Street
Parking Features:

Crushed Stone, Free
Driveway - # of Spaces:

8

Extra Units

# of Units:

4
Vacation Rental:

No
Units Furnished:

None
One Bedroom Units:

2
Two Bedroom Units:

1
Three Bedroom Units:

1

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
12/10/24 Dec 10, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$875,000	-7.9%
11/21/24 Nov 21, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$950,000
11/13/24 Nov 13, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$950,000	-13.6%

Multifamily Sold on 12/10/2024

$875,000

Listing provided by broker:

Jim Edelmayer

Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown

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285 N Main Street

Doylestown, PA 18901