1 month on rocket

Backup Offers

500 E Court St, Doylestown, PA, 18901

$1,900,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

5 Bedrooms
5 Full Baths, 1 Partial
5,276 SqFt
$360/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

Location

Image provided by Mapbox

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage.

Save BIG.

Rocket Homes logo

500 E Court St, Doylestown$1,900,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$10,000*

1.25% Loan Amount

Rocket Homes logo

Still Have Questions? Contact Us.

Contact Us Phone Number1 (855) 200-2001

Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingInside Access, Attached Garage
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1911
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas/Propane, Double Sided
ViewPark, Panoramic
MLS #PABU2066740
Lot Size0.50 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 500 E Court St

Welcome to 500 E Court Street! The original circa 1911 home was reimagined in 2013 with a complete renovation and expansion that resulted in this stunning and spacious, turnkey home that boasts approximately 5,000SF and modern-day amenities. 5 en suite bedrooms with walk-in closets, including a private guest suite over the 2-car garage. Walking distance to the center of Doylestown and located across the street from the historic Fonthill Castle, nestled on 70 acres of lush grounds. You cannot beat this location! Enter the driveway, adorned by columns, as you head into a spacious courtyard. The inviting covered porch with two sitting areas that flank the gorgeous 8 ft oak front door that welcomes you into the home. Upon entering the home, you will immediately notice the light and airy feeling and the open floor plan with 9 ft ceilings, gorgeous smoked hickory wood flooring and oversized windows with deep sills. The foyer is flanked by a spacious dining room and living room with a two-way gas fireplace. Located just beyond the living room is a relaxing sunroom/family room with French doors that provide access to one of the covered porch areas. Tucked away beyond the living room and family room is a wonderful pub room/flex space, complete with a bar area with beer tap where you can enjoy the other side of the two-way fireplace that is shared with the living room. This room is also a great space for a home office/study. The custom kitchen features rustic maple soft-close cabinets, new honed quartzite countertops, subway tile backsplash, under cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances that include a six-burner gas range with a custom hood vent, dual ovens, custom pendant lighting above the island and recessed lighting. The kitchen also includes banquet seating for 8 and a built-in desk area. The kitchen provides access to the deck, which is the perfect area for grilling and dining al fresco. The spacious ½ acre lot provides an abundance of outdoor space that includes an expansive backyard. There is plenty of space for the next steward to customize the great outdoors to suit their needs. There are endless possibilities to explore. Back inside the house, just past the kitchen there is a butler pantry with a wine refrigerator, a huge walk-in pantry with secondary refrigerator-freezer, a large laundry/mud room with cubbies, access to an additional covered porch area. Continue down the hall to the 2-car garage with custom storage bin and rack system. Above the garage, a private staircase leads to a spacious 5th en suite bedroom with a living room. A perfect space for in-law, au pair or guest suite, that is separate from the main living quarters of the home. Head upstairs to the 2nd level of the main living quarters via either the main staircase or back staircase near the kitchen. There is a lovely sitting area at the top of the main staircase. The spacious primary bedroom suite with a double tray ceiling with lovely sitting room with French doors to a balcony that overlooks the front courtyard and greenery of the Fonthill estate. The primary suite bathroom includes radiant heated floors, a dual vanity, an oversized tiled shower with glass enclosure, a soaking tub, private water closet, linen closet and access to the spacious walk-in closet with custom built-ins. Just down the hall there are 3 additional large en suite bedrooms each with combination tub-showers and custom walk-in closets. The lower level provides a large finished area that is the perfect space for a game room, craft room, gym and more. There is also a large unfinished area that is great for storage. 3-Zone HVAC, 6-Zone Irrigation System and Central Vac. Enjoy all that Doylestown Borough offers – wonderful restaurants, shops, museums, county theater, parks and various festivals. Doylestown is rich in history and the arts. Close in proximity to major routes and walking distance to everything, including mass transit.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 5,276 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 794-3227
  • Listing Agent: Cary Simons

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Double Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior: Additional Stairway, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Central Vacuum, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Gas/Propane, Double Sided

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: Park, Panoramic

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Inside Access, Attached Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.50 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Central Bucks High School West, Public District Grades 10-12
  • Lenape Middle School, Public District Grades 7-9
  • Linden Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-6

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 500 E Court St across from Fonthill

Municipality:

  • Doylestown Boro

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,900,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $360/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $15,633
  • Tax Year: 2021
House and calculator

What can I afford?

Understand what home price range makes sense for your budget.

Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Doylestown, PA.

Med. Sold Price

$640K

Med. Price/SqFt

$264

Avg. Days On Market

21

# of Sold Homes

38

500 E Court St vs Doylestown

42 DAYS ON ROCKET

+21 Days

$1,900,000

+$1.2M More

$360/SqFt

+$95 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.2M more than the Median Sold Price and $95/SqFt more than other homes in Doylestown, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PABU2066740

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
  • Office Phone: (215) 794-3227
  • Listing Agent: Cary Simons

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2024 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 4/28/2024, 12:10:18 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

May 01, 2020Home Sold
$1,111,000
Feb 13, 2013Home Sold
$425,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$15,633$93,390
2020$15,460$93,390
2019$15,290$93,390
2018$15,104$93,390
2017$14,945$93,390

History based on county public records data.

Payment Calculator

$9,550

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$5,763

Powered By

Rocket Mortgage

Advertisement

NMLS#3030

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

school-card-donut-1866418
7
/10
  • Linden Elementary School

  • 480 Linden Ave

  • 0.23 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

Middle School

school-card-donut-1866419
4
/10
  • Lenape Middle School

  • 313 W State St

  • 1.38 miles

  • Public District Grades 7-9

High School

school-card-donut-1866420
6
/10
  • Central Bucks High School West

  • 375 W Court St

  • 1.32 miles

  • Public District Grades 10-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $100,000. Residents of Doylestown, PA typically earn between $100k-200k each year. Typical family type is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently Asked Questions About 500 E Court St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 500 E Court St property is $1,900,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 500 E Court St is a house located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 18901.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 500 E Court St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 500 E Court St are:
Linden Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Lenape Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Central Bucks High School West: GreatSchools Rating 6/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $15,633 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on May 1, 2020 for $1,111,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 500 E Court St has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 500 E Court St is 5,276 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 500 E Court St is 1911.

Rocket HomesPennsylvaniaBucks CountyDoylestown18901500 E Court St

This home is located at 500 E Court St in Doylestown, PA and zip code 18901. This 5,276 square foot home, which was built in 1911, sits on a 0.50 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,900,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Doylestown, PA there were more than 18 sold above asking price, over 8 sold below and more than 12 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2024 in Doylestown, PA there were 6.9% more homes for sale than in February 2024. In March 2024 median list price was $640,000 and the average listing age was 21 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More Resources