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Last sold for $157,000 on Aug 19, 1998

842 CORNWELLS AVE

BENSALEM, PA 19020
9
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
2,747 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1887
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$157,000 · Aug 19, 1998
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$220,000
BANK OF AMERICA · recorded Nov 23, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,187 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$18,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
81
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBUCKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Cornwells Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
M
Robert K. Shafer Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Bensalem High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.8 mi

District: Bensalem Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19020These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.57,372
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,148 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,855
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,687
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

842 Cornwells Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Cornwells Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Bensalem 19020
  • Among the oldest homes in Bensalem 19020

How it measures up in Bensalem 19020

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bensalem 19020.

Living area2,747 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1887
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 842 Cornwells Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCornwells HeightsBensalem 19020Bucks County
Living areabigger than2,747 ft²96% of homes92% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac80% of homes83% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than18872% of homesalmost no homes3% of homes

About 842 Cornwells Ave

When did 842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA last sell?

842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA last sold on Aug 19, 1998 for $157,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA?

842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA has 9 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,747 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA built?

842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA was built in 1887, making it 139 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA?

842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA is assigned to Cornwells Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Robert K. Shafer Middle School (middle), rated B-; Bensalem High School (high), rated C. All sit in Bensalem Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA compare to other homes in Bensalem 19020?

Among the 13,891 homes in Bensalem 19020, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,747 ft² against a typical 1,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1887 against a typical 1974). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 842 Cornwells Ave, Bensalem, PA was $4,187. The county assessed it at $18,400.

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