896 Ashton Road

Closed 12/9/22

Last Sold Price

$520,000

3 beds2 baths2,931 sqft$177/sqft

896 Ashton Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020

Description

Custom 1-story ranch home inspired from the Usonian design of Frank Lloyd Wright that is situated on a secluded lot In Prestigious Glen Ashton Farms. Arrive and you will immediately fall in love with the professionally landscaped grounds and several outdoor spaces designed for different moods set around a focal point of the Carlton organic-shaped concrete pool & patio. Enter through a grand foyer to find a dramatic, sophisticated floor plan designed around an abundance of floor to ceiling windows...Custom 1-story ranch home inspired from the Usonian design of Frank Lloyd Wright that is situated on a secluded lot In Prestigious Glen Ashton Farms. Arrive and you will immediately fall in love with the professionally landscaped grounds and several outdoor spaces designed for different moods set around a focal point of the Carlton organic-shaped concrete pool & patio. Enter through a grand foyer to find a dramatic, sophisticated floor plan designed around an abundance of floor to ceiling windows that provides an abundance of natural light and stunning, year rounded wooded views. There is an addition that hosts the spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings, an abundance of closets, French Doors leading to the pool/deck and leads to the primary bathroom with marble floors, skylights with retractable shades, dressing area with sitting & storage area, sunken jetted tub, stall shower & vessel sink. The main living area offers an open concept with a breathtaking wall of windows and hosts a large dining & living area with wood burning stove, kitchen with an abundance of cabinets & counter space, stainless steel appliances & breakfast bar overlooking the spacious family room and access to the private side patio. The remainder of the main level has 2 additional bedrooms, updated hall bathroom with radiant heated tile floors, stall shower & new vanity, large laundry room with washer & dryer that are included and tons of storage. There is a detached garage/shed equipped with a side entrance, windows, electric, heat and air conditioner that would make for a great artist studio, home office, gym, man cave, awesome garage for a car enthusiast or a variety of possibilities.. The rear yard is an entertainers dream with large patio with professionally landscaping overlooking the inground pool, fire pit area and large yard. Additional features are mini-split air conditioners, 2 additional sheds & storage areas, updated 200-amp electric service, new heater, replacement windows throughout and the list could go on. Conveniently located in close proximity to I-95, & Turnpike and public transportation. Truly a unique property with a ton of character that will not disappoint.

LISTING CLOSED: 12/09/2022 12:00 AM

Listed by Michael F Cirillo • Better Homes Realty Group
P: (215) 938-7800 mike@themikecteam.com

Property Details for 896 Ashton Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

PABU2038066

Days on Market

Taxes

$8,824 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1949

Lot Size

0.65 AC / 28,200 SF

County

Bucks County

Tax ID Number

02-078-002

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Contemporary

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Views

Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

GLEN ASHTON FARMS

Subdivision

GLEN ASHTON FARMS (BUCKS PA)

Municipality

BENSALEM TWP

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Basement

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,931.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,945
Square Feet: 0.34
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Square Feet: 0.52
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Building Information for 896 Ashton Road

Stories1Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.65 AC / 28,200 SF

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30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,643

Property Taxes

$735

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Property Information for 896 Ashton Road

Location

School District Name: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
School District County ID: 300200397323

SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
Elementary School: RUSSELL C STRUBLE (BUCKS PA)
ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
Middle Or Junior School: CECELIA SNYDER (BUCKS PA)
MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
High School: BENSALEM TOWNSHIP (BUCKS PA)
HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
County: BUCKS
MLS Area: Bensalem Twp (10102)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $41,600

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $1,058
Improvement Assessed Value: $34,480
City Town Tax: $852
Land Assessed Value: $7,120
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 1003
Zoning: R1
Tax Lot: 002
School Tax: $6,913
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $5,200

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Main

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Foyer
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,931.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,931.00
Total SQFT: 2,931.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt, Composite, Pitched, Shingle, Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8019/5996/5882/801959965882_512_384_WM_q_UKzZF7ssiFZQmS.jpg
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Heated, Laminate Plank, Laminated, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Marble, Slate, Wood
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Slab
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 200.00 x 141.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Level, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
Fencing: Fully, Picket, Wood
Parcel ID: 15281

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, On Street
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Crushed Stone, Gravel Driveway, Stone Driveway
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Flat, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wood Stove
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Insert, Wood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Grab Bars Mod, Level Entry - Main, No Stairs
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Door Features: Double Entry, French, Insulated, Storm
Window Features: Casement, Replacement, Skylights
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Street Lights

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Pool: Yes - Personal
Personal Pool Features: Concrete, Filtered, Heated, In Ground
Horse: No
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV, Phone
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless/Mini-Split, Multi Units, Programmable Thermostat, Wall Unit
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Hot Water, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 896 Ashton Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 9, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #PABU2038066	$520,000	—
Dec 2, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1502548070	$520,000	+5.4% / yr
Oct 27, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #PABU2038066		—
Oct 27, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABU2038066		—
Oct 20, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU2038066	$525,000	—
Jan 3, 2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002478311	$324,000	—
Dec 19, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #393062283	$324,000	—
Nov 14, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1002478311		—
Jul 7, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002478311	$359,900	—
Nov 3, 2000	Closed BRIGHT #1001831709	$240,000	—
Sep 3, 2000	Pending BRIGHT #1001831709		—
Aug 25, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001831709	$239,900	—
Jan 28, 1994	Closed BRIGHT #PABU243614	$200,000	—
Nov 24, 1993	Pending BRIGHT #PABU243614		—
May 12, 1993	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU243614	$250,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/09/2022	Closed BRIGHT #PABU2038066	$520,000
12/02/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1502548070	$520,000 +5.4% / yr
10/27/2022	Pending BRIGHT #PABU2038066	—
10/27/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABU2038066	—
10/20/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU2038066	$525,000
01/03/2014	Closed BRIGHT #1002478311	$324,000
12/19/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #393062283	$324,000
11/14/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1002478311	—
07/07/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002478311	$359,900
11/03/2000	Closed BRIGHT #1001831709	$240,000
09/03/2000	Pending BRIGHT #1001831709	—
08/25/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001831709	$239,900
01/28/1994	Closed BRIGHT #PABU243614	$200,000
11/24/1993	Pending BRIGHT #PABU243614	—
05/12/1993	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU243614	$250,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 896 Ashton Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,120Additions$34,480Total$41,600

Tax Record2026$9,734 ($811 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,931 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,931 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949ZoningR1CountyBUCKSAPN02-078-002

Schools near 896 Ashton Road

This home is within Bensalem Township School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Russell C Struble Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	0.7 mi
4/10	Cecelia Snyder Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.6 mi
5/10	Bensalem Twp High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	St. Thomas Aquinas School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Russell C Struble Elementary School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	0.7 mi
4/10	Cecelia Snyder Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.6 mi
5/10	Bensalem Twp High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	St. Thomas Aquinas School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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