148 LAFAYETTE STREET, DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901

$985,000

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… Read More 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. Read Less

Courtesy of Class-Harlan Real Estate, LLC, Meg Roth, [email protected].

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Sep 24, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

1,673

Lot Size

0.21 Acres

Year Built

1885

MLS Number

PABU2105218

30 Days Snapshot Of 18901

$798k

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homes sold

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Additional Details

Fence

Wood, Privacy

Floors

Wood, Tile/Brick

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless

Basement

Full, Partially Finished

Building

1,673 sqft living area, 1,673 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 1885, Structure Type: Detached, 2 levels, Victorian, Wood Siding

Cooling

Electric, Wall Unit

Exterior Features

Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting, Street Lights

Foundation

Stone

Garage

2 garage spaces

Heating

Natural Gas, Baseboard - Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric

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

Laundry

Basement

Lot

9,235 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 50X210, 0.21 acres, Corner, Level

Property

Historic, Other Structures: Above Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened, Deck(s), View: Garden/Lawn

Roof

Pitched, Metal

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Tax Annual Amount: $4,056, Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Hot Water: Natural Gas

Windows

Double Hung

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