Bucks County property record for 278 W State St, Doylestown, PA 18901
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 4,593 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,983 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,877 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2023 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-004-012 |
| Primary APN | 08-004-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Building Area | 4,593 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 13,983 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 278 W STATE ST |
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| City | DOYLESTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18901-3533 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | CC |
| Legal Description | S S W STATE ST 254 W OF WEST ST 99X137 IRR |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOYLESTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 104702 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Doylestown Historic District listed 1985 · 1,055 contributing resources · NRIS 85001012 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Bucks County records, as of May 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 CALLOWHILL RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-5005 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202124878 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075962 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Property Address | 278 W STATE ST, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-3533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000064949 |
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| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021064949 |
| Name | CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Property Address | 278 W STATE ST, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-3533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005678 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005678 |
| Name | CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Property Address | 278 W STATE ST, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-3533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005821 |
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| Date | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005821 |
| Name | CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Property Address | 278 W STATE ST, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-3533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000038540 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025038540 |
| Name | CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Property Address | 278 W STATE ST, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-3533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000038541 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025038541 |
| Name | CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BUCKS PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 278 W STATE ST, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-3533 |
| Document Number | 0000024878 |
| Map Reference | MB 289 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021024878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | MERCER ABSTRACT AND SETTLEMENT SERVICES L, MERCER ABSTRACT & STLMT SVCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10 CALLOWHILL RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901-5005 |
| Document Number | 0000024879 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021024879 |
| Name | CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Bucks County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bucks County |
| Municipality | Doylestown Borough |
| Unified School District | Central Bucks School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,480 (-) Land $10,800 Building $52,680 | ||
| 2025 | $11,877.00 (+3.87%) | $63,480 (-) Land $10,800 Building $52,680 | |
| 2024 | $11,435.00 | $63,480 Land $10,800 Building $52,680 | |
| 1972 | $869,586 Land $147,945 Building $721,641 |
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.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | DOYLESTOWN BORO WATER DEPT serves 8,700 people · EPA ID PA1090081 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 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 | 14 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 677 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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