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Property Description
A JEWEL in the heart of Historic Doylestown Borough! A rare find-a spacious and private lot with a 2-car garage AND barn studio. The "Charles Hart" home--a 3bdrm/1.5 Bath Victorian has graced the corner of Lafayette and Oakland for more than 140 years, a landmark of classic architecture and enduring charm. Exquisitely updated with high-end finishes and design throughout, it blends history with modern comfort. With its front porch and timeless swing, this home invites you to linger under the shade of magnolias and thoughtfully planted native gardens. Step through what is believed to be the home's original Front Door, complete with its charming mail slot, and into a welcoming Foyer. Here, warm pumpkin-pine floors, lofty ceilings, and a glimpse straight through to the side screened-in porch set the tone for the home's inviting character. The Living Room features built-in walnut shelving and a Serge Mouille ceiling lamp--a sought after mid century modern design fixture. An exquisite, custom-designed Kitchen is wrapped in Statuary marble - countertops, backsplash, and island - with streamlined Canaan cabinetry, premium "Smeg" appliances, discreet Bocci outlets, and a Built-In coffee nook. The light-filled Dining Room features a new Built-in Bench, a sweet scalloped edge chandelier, crisp white paint and VIEWS of your LUSH backyard. Step out onto your Brazilian Ipe Wood Deck with your morning coffee and enjoy the privacy and quiet! Upstairs, you'll find the Primary Bedroom in the front of the home. Across the hall, be delighted by the long, walk-in closet that you seldom find in Historic Homes! The Exquisite FULL Bath features Carrara Marble throughout with soaking tub/shower and custom designed wall hung vanity with rare Santos Rosewood. ***Look for the hidden medicine cabinet! A 2nd Bedroom completes the second floor. The 3rd Floor features another bedroom with walk-in closet and painted wood floors. The Finished Basement has the Laundry Room, a Powder Room and space for a workout Room, office or storage. One of this home's most enchanting features is its lush, thoughtfully designed landscape. Created by Indigenous Ingenuities, the native perennial gardens showcase graceful River Birch trees, pathways lined with white hydrangeas, and two magnificent oak hydrangeas-all embraced by a striking horizontal Ipe Brazilian wood fence! The bluestone pathway lined by hydrangeas leads to the Barn with the Two Car Garage and paver driveway. Native prickly pear cactus line the driveway with gorgeous yellow blooms in the springtime! Above the garage, a bright and airy space with painted white walls and built-in bookshelves awaits-a perfect studio, writing nook, or guest retreat with heat and electricity! Updates include metal standing seam roofs on both the house and barn (2020), compact hi-efficiency Bosch Tankless gas heat/hot Water and "Runtal" baseboard heating system. Premiere location-- Walk to everything the borough has to offer...the Farmer's Market, the bookstore, the museums, the shoppes! This is THAT home you've admired for years--it's time to move into the Borough! Showings begin on September 26th.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 148 Lafayette St
General
- Sold For: $1,100,000
- Taxes: $4,056 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABU2105218
- Added to Site: 113 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, 16 x 11, Upper 1
- Primary Bedroom 2: Primary Bedroom, Unspecified
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, 13 x 7, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, 20 x 17, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, 13 x 12, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Double Sink, 15 x 13, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, 12 x 10, Main
- Laundry: Basement
- Other Room 1: Other, 18 x 17, Upper 1
- Other Room 2: Other, 14 x 7, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Screened, Deck(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: Doylestown Boro (10108)
- Municipality: DOYLESTOWN BORO
- County: Bucks
- Development Name: Doylestown Boro
- Subdivision: Doylestown Boro
- Cross Streets: W. Oakland
- Driving Directions: From the center of town, head south one State Street to LEFT onto W. Court Street. Left on Lafayette. #148 is on the Right.
- Historic District: Yes
School Information
- School District: Central Bucks
- Elementary School: Doyle
- Middle School: Lenape
- High School: Central Bucks High School West
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Victorian
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Wood Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched, Metal
- Windows: Double Hung
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,673
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,673 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,673 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1871
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,235
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 210
- Lot Features: Corner, Level
- Zoning: R2
- Lot Description: Corner, Level
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $588.76
- Tax w/Assessment: $21,680
- Tax Amount: $4,056
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer in as-is condition, Walnut Shelving in Living Room, Serge Mouille Style Ceiling Lamp in Living Room
- Lot Number: 42
Listed by Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC, Margaret L Roth
Sold by Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC, Kimberly Weinhold
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Schools
Schools serving 148 Lafayette St
School District:Central Bucks School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Doyle El School 260 North West Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 | K-6 | 0.6 mi |
Lenape Middle School 313 West State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 | 7-9 | 0.4 mi |
Central Bucks High School-West 375 West Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 | 10-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 148 Lafayette St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/31/2025
Sold
$1,100,000
11.68%
MLS
9/26/2025
Listed
$985,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
148 Lafayette Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 (MLS# PABU2105218) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,100,000 on October 31, 2025. Want to learn more about 148 Lafayette Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Doylestown? You can browse all Doylestown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

