NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,246,929 - $1,385,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
5,455 Sq Ft
$242/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2015

Last sale price $725,000 $133 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,012/month

172 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Lionville Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of December 2015

Welcome to this elegant custom-built Cape Cod on 5 acres down a private lane & set in an enclave of 3 homes in the true heart of Chester Springs. Pulling into the drive you know you are in for a treat! Discerning buyers will appreciate the quality & design aspects that are part every room in this home from the location to the gorgeous gardens & back yard. If you are looking for the perfect home to retreat to after a hard days look no further ? enjoy cold winters curled up in front of one of the 4 fireplaces; in the Summer the hardest decision of the evening will be to relax in the screened-in porch, on the deck, or hot tub on the patio by the babbling fountain enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Custom moldings, chair rail, wainscoting, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, art lights, laundry chute, on-site finished hand waxed wide planked pine floors, gourmet kitchen, 3 propane fireplaces ? LR, DR & Game Room; 1 wood burning 2-story stone in FR, vaulted ceilings, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, security system, lots of closet space, cedar closet & a walk-out finished basement are some of the features that you will see. This home is elegance personified from the moment you walk in. Come up the path through the white picket gate notice the lovely garden & stone front. The Main Foyer is open & vaulted w/2 coat closets & opens up to provide access to the living areas. Double pocket doors grace the entrance to the DR & into the LR both w/wainscoting, deep crown molding & chair rail. The chef friendly EIK is bathed in sunlight w/a Brkfst Nook surrounded by windows & a vaulted ceiling w/skylights. Step down into the FR you'll be amazed by the light filling this room from the palladium windows & 3 French doors to the porch, deck & patio. Soaring ceilings, Juliette balcony & 2-story stone fireplace are impressive. The 1st flr Master Suite provides great views of the patio & gardens through French doors & windows, large walk-in closet & an en-suite Bath w/custom designed walk-in shower & custom built cabinetry complete this comfortable adult retreat. 2nd:3 large Bedrooms w/great closet space & ceiling fans - 1 walk in closet to a cedar closet. A Hall Bath & storage closet are also found here. Bsmt:Huge Entertainment Game Room w/fireplace, a large Laundry Room w/cabinetry & counter space, Wine Storage, Powder Room, Office & Play/Craft Room along w/a Storage Room w/built-in shelving. Award wining Downingtown School district pulling to Downingtown East High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nikki Grogan

RE/MAX Professional Realty License #RS178180L Listed on: 05/12/2015

RE/MAX Professional Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Stluka

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS301222

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,421

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned CR

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,455 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Pickering Valley Elementary School
  • Lionville Middle School
  • Downingtown High School East Campus

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0087.0700
  • Assessor Parcel Number 34-01 -0087.0700

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,421

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Heron Sculpture, Bsmt Refrig, Neg = Wash, Dryer
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator/Drapes/Bsmt Freezer,/Bsmt Ent Ctr/Tv, Fountain, Hot Tub.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this elegant custom-built Cape Cod on 5 acres down a private lane & set in an enclave of 3 homes in the true heart of Chester Springs. Pulling into the drive you know you are in for a treat! Discerning buyers will appreciate the quality & design aspects that are part every room in this home from the location to the gorgeous gardens & back yard. If you are looking for the perfect home to retreat to after a hard days look no further ? enjoy cold winters curled up in front of one of the 4 fireplaces; in the Summer the hardest decision of the evening will be to relax in the screened-in porch, on the deck, or hot tub on the patio by the babbling fountain enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Custom moldings, chair rail, wainscoting, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, art lights, laundry chute, on-site finished hand waxed wide planked pine floors, gourmet kitchen, 3 propane fireplaces ? LR, DR & Game Room; 1 wood burning 2-story stone in FR, vaulted ceilings, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, security system, lots of closet space, cedar closet & a walk-out finished basement are some of the features that you will see. This home is elegance personified from the moment you walk in. Come up the path through the white picket gate notice the lovely garden & stone front. The Main Foyer is open & vaulted w/2 coat closets & opens up to provide access to the living areas. Double pocket doors grace the entrance to the DR & into the LR both w/wainscoting, deep crown molding & chair rail. The chef friendly EIK is bathed in sunlight w/a Brkfst Nook surrounded by windows & a vaulted ceiling w/skylights. Step down into the FR you'll be amazed by the light filling this room from the palladium windows & 3 French doors to the porch, deck & patio. Soaring ceilings, Juliette balcony & 2-story stone fireplace are impressive. The 1st flr Master Suite provides great views of the patio & gardens through French doors & windows, large walk-in closet & an en-suite Bath w/custom designed walk-in shower & custom built cabinetry complete this comfortable adult retreat. 2nd:3 large Bedrooms w/great closet space & ceiling fans - 1 walk in closet to a cedar closet. A Hall Bath & storage closet are also found here. Bsmt:Huge Entertainment Game Room w/fireplace, a large Laundry Room w/cabinetry & counter space, Wine Storage, Powder Room, Office & Play/Craft Room along w/a Storage Room w/built-in shelving. Award wining Downingtown School district pulling to Downingtown East High School.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Water Treat System, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 13
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 5455
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5455
  • Net Sq Ft: 5455.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 145.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5455
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1538

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
  • Elementary School: PICKERING VALLEY
  • Middle School: LIONVILLE
  • High School: DOWNINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST CAMPUS
  • School District Key: 300200397436
  • Elementary School: PICKERING VALLEY
  • High School: DOWNINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST CAMPUS
  • Middle Or Junior School: LIONVILLE

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 198040.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 126140.00
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 217800.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: CR

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 287430
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10421.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 34-01 -0087.0700
  • Tax Lot: 0087.0700
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 12/11/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2015
Closed on
Dec 9, 2015
Sold by
Teitelman Steven R and Teitelman Susan M
Bought by
Kern Jeffrey A and Kem Bethany B
Seller's Agent
Nikki Grogan
RE/MAX Professional Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Stluka
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-25.64%
Current Estimated Value
$1,314,880

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$589,880
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kern Jeffrey A $725,000 Title Services
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2015 12/11/15 Sold $725,000 -8.8% $133 / Sq Ft
10/31/2015 10/31/15 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2015 09/05/15 Price Changed $795,000 -6.5% $146 / Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Price Changed $850,000 -2.9% $156 / Sq Ft
07/09/2015 07/09/15 Price Changed $875,000 -2.2% $160 / Sq Ft
06/09/2015 06/09/15 Price Changed $895,000 -8.2% $164 / Sq Ft
05/12/2015 05/12/15 For Sale $975,000 -- $179 / 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 $12,411 $355,510 $126,140 $229,370
2023 $12,055 $355,510 $126,140 $229,370
2022 $11,759 $355,510 $126,140 $229,370
2021 $11,566 $355,510 $126,140 $229,370
2020 $11,501 $355,510 $126,140 $229,370
2019 $11,501 $355,510 $126,140 $229,370
2018 $11,071 $342,230 $126,140 $216,090
2017 $10,488 $342,230 $126,140 $216,090
2016 $9,746 $324,180 $126,140 $198,040
2015 $9,746 $324,180 $126,140 $198,040
2014 $9,746 $324,180 $126,140 $198,040
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002604216

Bright MLS

APN: 34-001-0087.0700