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Sold for $340,000
  • $340,000

    5838 Taft Ave, Bensalem, PA 19020

    3beds
    1,380sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1930
    8,475 Square Feet Lot
    $437,700 Zestimate®
    $246/sqft
    $2,560 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $437,700

    $416,000 - $464,000

    $2,560/mo

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    What's special

    Dryer setLarge family room areaLarge garage doorDouble showerLight oak cabinetsCustom moldingsSingle garage door
    Wow, 3 bedroom 1.5 bath single with plenty of character & Charm under 350k with low taxes. Oversized detached garage with full 2nd floor loft. Partial stone home with covered front porch on corner lot in the desirable Newportville section of Bensalem Twp. Enter into formal living room with 2 newer front entry doors off covered porch. Living room features lafre stone fireplace with top of line wood insert. Beautiful original hardwood floors in living room & dining room. Custom moldings and wood stairs to 2nd level. Large ding room is off the galley style kitchen that has light oak cabinets and built in dishwasher. Sink looks over large side yard. Rear door to relax on back patio. Upstairs features main bedroom with his/her closet with desk area. Nice size 2nd bedroom and 3rd bedroom along with completely remodeled hall bath with double shower with sliding glass door. Original hardwood in 2nd floor hallway & bedrooms. Full finished basement has newer powder room and laundry area with tub. Newer washer & dryer set included. large family room area with laminate plank flooring provides plenty of room for relaxing or recreation. Bilco doors on back of basement lead to back patio. Closet for newer top of line oil burner that provides 4 zone heat for home. There is a zone for living & dining room, Kitchen, 2nd level & basement. There is also closet area for newer tank. Home has newer replacement windows throughout including basement. This property also features a huge oversized detached garage. Detached garage has large double driveway. There is currently a single garage door with 16' x 10' bay area. There is an adjacent workshop that is 22' x 17' with high ceiling. there is also a 13 x 11 area behind single garage bay area. This entire area could be opened up and large garage door could be install on front of workshop if needed. Detached garage is built with cinderblock with large steel beam in center. There are full stairs to 2nd level loft that is 27'6" x 26'8" with high ceiling. This charming home with large detached garage has very low taxes in nice neighborhood in Bensalem Township.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Joe Knowles 215-245-2118,

    RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem

    Bought with:

    Joe Knowles, AB066167

    RE/MAX Realty Services-Bensalem

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABU2059606MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
    Basement
    • Area: 350
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Radiator, Oil
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Has Laundry, In Basement, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Galley, Recessed Lighting
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Basement: Finished,Heated,Exterior Entry
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Insert, Stone, Flue for Stove
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,430
    • Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,080
    • Finished area below ground: 300

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 7
    • Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Driveway, Detached
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 6
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Street Lights, Lighting
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 8,475 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 113.00 x 75.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 02055399
    • Zoning: R1
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Mixed
    • Foundation: Stone, Other
    • Roof: Architectural Shingle
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1930

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: None Available
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Bensalem
    • Municipality: BENSALEM TWP

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $246/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $16,960
    • Annual tax amount: $3,626
    • Date on market: 10/19/2023
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer, (as / Is )
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/14/2023Sold$340,000-2.3%$246/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2059606 Report a problem
    11/27/2023Pending sale$347,900$252/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2059606 Report a problem
    11/10/2023Listed for sale$347,900$252/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2059606 Report a problem
    10/27/2023Contingent$347,900$252/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2059606 Report a problem
    10/19/2023Listed for sale$347,900$252/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2059606 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,859 $16,960
    2024$3,859 +7.3%$16,960
    2023$3,598 +0.6%$16,960
    2022$3,577 $16,960
    2021$3,577 +1%$16,960
    2020$3,541 +4.7%$16,960
    2018$3,382 +0.6%$16,960
    2017$3,360 $16,960
    2016$3,360 $16,960
    2015-- $16,960
    2014-- $16,960
    2013-- $16,960
    2012-- $16,960
    2011-- $16,960
    2010-- $16,960
    2009-- $16,960
    2008-- $16,960
    2007-- $16,960
    2006-- $16,960
    2005-- $16,960 +300%
    2004-- $4,240
    2003-- $4,240
    2002-- $4,240
    2000-- $4,240
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19020

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • 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
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