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Sold for $317,000
  • $317,000

    1479 W Bensalem Ave, Bensalem, PA 19020

    3beds
    1,069sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1963
    0.34 Acres Lot
    $396,000 Zestimate®
    $297/sqft
    $2,472 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $396,000

    $376,000 - $416,000

    $2,472/mo

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    What's special

    Internal floatsRec roomLaundry areaRear doorNice size lotTub comboGlass top range
    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.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Joe Knowles 215-245-2118,

    RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem

    Bought with:

    Jackie Lawler, RS313355

    Exceed Realty

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABU2064038MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Range Hood, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: In Basement, Hookup
    Features
    • Attic, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Bathroom - Tub Shower
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,069
    • Total interior livable area: 1,069 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,069
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 8
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Detached, Driveway, Off Street
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 6
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.34 Acres
    • Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 02032089
    • Zoning: R2
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1963

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Cornwell Hgts
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Bensalem
    • Municipality: BENSALEM TWP

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $297/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $17,600
    • Annual tax amount: $3,762
    • Date on market: 2/3/2024
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Inclusions: Refrigerator, (as / Is Condition)
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/12/2024Sold$317,000+0.7%$297/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2064038 Report a problem
    2/19/2024Pending sale$314,900$295/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2064038 Report a problem
    2/6/2024Contingent$314,900$295/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2064038 Report a problem
    2/3/2024Listed for sale$314,900$295/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2064038 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,005 $17,600
    2024$4,005 +7.3%$17,600
    2023$3,734 +0.6%$17,600
    2022$3,712 $17,600
    2021$3,712 +1%$17,600
    2020$3,675 +4.7%$17,600
    2018$3,509 +0.6%$17,600
    2017$3,487 $17,600
    2016$3,487 $17,600
    2015-- $17,600
    2014-- $17,600
    2013-- $17,600
    2012-- $17,600
    2011-- $17,600
    2010-- $17,600
    2009-- $17,600
    2008-- $17,600
    2007-- $17,600
    2006-- $17,600
    2005-- $17,600 +300%
    2004-- $4,400
    2003-- $4,400
    2002-- $4,400
    2000-- $4,400
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Eddington

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Cornwells
    • High: Bensalem
    • District: Bensalem Township

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
    $396,000
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