NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1257 Buck Ln West Chester, PA 19382

Thornbury Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $629,000 - $646,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,024 Sq Ft
$314/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2020

Last sale price $430,000 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,843/month

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Attic

About This Home

As of March 2020

Come out and take a look at this HOLIDAY TREAT! The perfect location! Minutes from downtown West Chester and close to major routes to get anywhere quickly, off the main path in a great quiet neighborhood. This house sits on 1 acre of flat land with a fenced in pool adjoined to the back deck. The yard is big enough for lots of guests to have at your pool parties. The large shed and spacious garage allow for plenty of storage plus multiple cars. The inside of this house just keeps on going with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half baths. It boasts a beautifully remodeled and expanded eat in kitchen with upgraded stainless steel appliances. There is also a bonus room underneath the kitchen. The ceramic tile floors are radiantly heated and a propane fireplace will keep you toasty all winter. The central air and many windows allow for cool summers and great natural light. With built in storage units in several rooms plus multiple closets and 2 attic spaces, you can easily fit all you need and have space to spare. The laundry is on the main floor close to the bedrooms for easy cleaning and laundering. There is an additional bonus room off of the garage, also with radiant heated floors, that can be used as a small office or craft room. There are SO many great features in this house that make it the perfect house to suite all of your needs! Come check it out before it is gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Burghart

Springer Realty Group Listed on: 12/04/2019

Co-Listed By

Michael Pugliese

Springer Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Drew Heasley

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton License #RS323256

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,634

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned A3

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 3 Elevators
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars
  • Lowered Light Switches
  • Mobility Improvements
  • Chairlift
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Chester Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0044
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-01R-0044

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,634

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled in 2008

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level, Split Level
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Chairlift, Accessible Switches/Outlets, Grab Bars Mod, Level Entry - Main, Mobility Improvements
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: washer and dryer
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Year Renovated: 2008
  • Remarks Public: Come out and take a look at this HOLIDAY TREAT! The perfect location! Minutes from downtown West Chester and close to major routes to get anywhere quickly, off the main path in a great quiet neighborhood. This house sits on 1 acre of flat land with a fenced in pool adjoined to the back deck. The yard is big enough for lots of guests to have at your pool parties. The large shed and spacious garage allow for plenty of storage plus multiple cars. The inside of this house just keeps on going with 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half baths. It boasts a beautifully remodeled and expanded eat in kitchen with upgraded stainless steel appliances. There is also a bonus room underneath the kitchen. The ceramic tile floors are radiantly heated and a propane fireplace will keep you toasty all winter. The central air and many windows allow for cool summers and great natural light. With built in storage units in several rooms plus multiple closets and 2 attic spaces, you can easily fit all you need and have space to spare. The laundry is on the main floor close to the bedrooms for easy cleaning and laundering. There is an additional bonus room off of the garage, also with radiant heated floors, that can be used as a small office or craft room. There are SO many great features in this house that make it the perfect house to suite all of your needs! Come check it out before it is gone!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Elevator, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elevators Count: 3
  • Floors In Unit Count: 3
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2024
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2024
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 259.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1736
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 288
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 288
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1257

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Mixed, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Fenced, Filtered
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Cable Tv Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: WEST CHESTER AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397342
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 135050.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 36420.00
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.00
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 43560.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: A3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 378965
  • School Tax: 3714.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4634.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-01R-0044
  • Tax Lot: 0044
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2024
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 03/16/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2019
Closed on
Mar 16, 2020
Sold by
Murach Chester F and Murach Elizabeth L
Bought by
Livezey Thomas Bruce
Seller's Agent
Wendy Burghart
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Drew Heasley
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.44%
Current Estimated Value
$628,939

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$198,939
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.05%
Original Mortgage
$408,500
Outstanding Balance
$365,647
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$255,972

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1995
Sold by
Browne Joseph P and Baldwin Karen L
Bought by
Murach Chester F and Murach Elizabeth L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
7.6%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Livezey Thomas Bruce $430,000 First Land Transfer Llc
Murach Chester F $161,900 T A Title Insurance Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Livezey Thomas Bruce $408,500
Previous Owner Murach Chester F $82,000
Previous Owner Murach Chester F $17,000
Previous Owner Murach Chester F $10,000
Previous Owner Murach Chester F $124,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2020 03/16/20 Sold $430,000 -4.4% $212 / Sq Ft
01/21/2020 01/21/20 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2019 12/04/19 For Sale $450,000 -- $222 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,798 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2023 $4,798 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2022 $4,734 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2021 $4,665 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2020 $4,634 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2019 $5,859 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2018 $4,466 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2017 $4,366 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2016 $3,667 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2015 $3,667 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
2014 $3,667 $171,470 $36,420 $135,050
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Wendy Burghart

    Springer Realty Group

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  • Michael Pugliese

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Michael Pugliese

    Springer Realty Group

    (610) 764-3819

    20 Total Sales

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  • Drew Heasley

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Drew Heasley

    Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton

    (610) 761-1602

    32 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT494798

Bright MLS

APN: 66-01R-0044.0000

Pennsylvania Chester County West Chester 19382 Thornbury

1257 Buck Ln, West Chester, PA

This home is located at 1257 Buck Ln, West Chester, PA 19382 since 04 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $635,828, approximately $314 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 1257 Buck Ln is a home located in Chester County with nearby schools including Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School, Stetson Middle School, and Bayard Rustin High School.

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