Bucks County property record for 12 Short Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,279 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 2.02 acres (88,209 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $338,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $11,707 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-022-085-004 |
| Primary APN | 09-022-085-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,279 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 88,209 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 512 ft deep x 172 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12 SHORT RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOYLESTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18901-3213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 2.025AC W S T350 209 FT S T389 SHORT RD 12 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOYLESTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 104601 |
12 Short Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Bucks County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 SHORT RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-3213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 199697365 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1327 / 1513 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 SHORT RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-3213 |
| Document Number | 0000015601 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 12 SHORT RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-3213 |
| Document Number | 0000015601, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615601 |
| Name | PENN COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Short Rd was $11,707, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Bucks County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks County |
| County Subdivision | Doylestown Township |
| Unified School District | Central Bucks School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $62,400 (-) Land $9,480 Building $52,920 | ||
| 2025 | $11,707.00 (+6.02%) | $62,400 (-) Land $9,480 Building $52,920 | |
| 2024 | $11,042.00 | $62,400 Land $9,480 Building $52,920 | |
| 1972 | $854,790 Land $129,862 Building $724,928 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 12 Short Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1994.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1994–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 Short Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 93% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DTMA MAIN SYSTEM serves 8,655 people · EPA ID PA1090128 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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