3978 Cephas Child Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902 Property Records

Bucks County property record for 3978 Cephas Child Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size0.083 acres (3,600 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$525,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$7,745 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2017 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34-008-163

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34-008-163
Alternative APN
  • 34-011-112-001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures15 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,920 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area960 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2014
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2014
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Lot Area3,600 sqft (0.083 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 36 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3978 CEPHAS CHILD RD
CityDOYLESTOWN
StatePA
Zip18902-9171
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR1A
Legal Description3,600SF 36X100 LOT #148 CARRIAGE HILL
Legal SubdivisionCARRIAGE HILL
Legal Lot Number148
JurisdictionBUCKS PA
Township / Civil DivisionPLUMSTEAD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract104204

Owner

Source: Bucks County records, as of May 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3978 CEPHAS CHILD RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902-9171
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 17, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 7, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 11, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
TRUMARK FINANCIAL CU
Dec 11, 2017Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CAPITAL ONE NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202186284
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBUCKS PA
Recording DateSep 17, 2021
Property Address3978 CEPHAS CHILD RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902-9171
Document Number0000086284
Instrument DateAug 13, 2021
Instrument2021086284
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 24, 2021
Title CompanyTRIDENT LAND TRANSFER COMPANY LP, TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO LP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,250.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3978 CEPHAS CHILD RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902-9171

Mortgage

Document Number0000088975
DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument2021088975
Lender
NamePROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHANTILLY, VA 20151
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBUCKS PA
Property Address3978 CEPHAS CHILD RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902-9171
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyEAST COAST ABSTRACT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000013665
DateMar 7, 2017
Instrument2017013665
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term327 Months
DueJun 1, 2044

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBUCKS PA
Property Address3978 CEPHAS CHILD RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902-9171
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001804
DateJan 11, 2019
Instrument2019001804
Lender
NameTRUMARK FINANCIAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBUCKS PA
Recording DateDec 11, 2017
Property Address3978 CEPHAS CHILD RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902-9171
Document Number0000074996
Map ReferenceMB383 PG69
Instrument DateNov 10, 2017
Instrument2017074996
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2022
Title CompanyGLENDALE ABSTARCT L P

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address3978 CEPHAS CHILD RD, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902-9171

Mortgage

Document Number0000074997
DateDec 11, 2017
Instrument2017074997
Lender
NameCAPITAL ONE NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJan 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bucks County assessment roll, as of May 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyBucks County
County SubdivisionPlumstead Township
Unified School DistrictCentral Bucks School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$42,860 (-) Land $3,640 Building $39,220
2025$7,745.00 (+4.02%)
2024$7,446.00$42,860 Land $3,640 Building $39,220
1972$587,121 Land $49,863 Building $537,258

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1999–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 5
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPLUMSTEAD TWP PATRIOTS RIDGE
serves 1,704 people · EPA ID PA1090148
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionNov 2023

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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