Bucks County property record for 1896 Lower State Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,015 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (41,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,677 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-007-020 |
| Primary APN | 09-007-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,015 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 41,382 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 272 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1896 LOWER STATE RD |
|---|---|
| City | DOYLESTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18901-2669 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SW COR LR09041 & LR09046 272X202 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOYLESTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 104603 |
1896 Lower State Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Bucks County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1896 LOWER STATE RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-2669 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED TRUST BANK |
| Jun 16, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202410115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1896 LOWER STATE RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-2669 |
| Document Number | 0000010115 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024010115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | HISTORIC ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1896 LOWER STATE RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-2669 |
| Document Number | 0000010116 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024010116 |
| Name | UNITED TRUST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1896 LOWER STATE RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-2669 |
| Document Number | 0000037138 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020037138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | GREATER MONTGOMERY SETMNT SV |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1896 LOWER STATE RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-2669 |
| Document Number | 0000037139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020037139 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ALPHARETTA, GA 30022 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1896 Lower State Rd was $3,677, 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 | $19,600 Land $2,800 Building $16,800 | ||
| 2025 | $3,677.00 (+6.03%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,468.00 | $19,600 Land $2,800 Building $16,800 | |
| 1972 | $268,492 Land $38,356 Building $230,136 |
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 1896 Lower State Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1995–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1896 Lower State 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 95% of the US · lower than 95% 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 24 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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