NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Retford Ln West Chester, PA 19380

Estimated Value: $601,000 - $629,212

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,499 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2021

Last sale price $435,000 $174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,691/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Pond
  • Mary C Howse Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • Traditional Floor Plan

About This Home

As of September 2021

West Chester single colonial gem. Charming as all get out with all the right features and amenities. The 4 bedroom house on a cul-de-sac tucked away in a neighborhood of homes close to train, borough of West Chester, King of Prussia, great for commuting. The backyard has an ornamental pond with waterfall and beautiful perennial gardens and privacy you'll love. The home has already been professionally inspected. therefor, the Seller happy to entertain "AS IS "offers. There is a front porch, wonderful tiled foyer, beautiful big hardwood floor living room, formal dining room with built in shelving, a kitchen breakfast room next to the fireside family room. The laundry area and powder room right near the garage entrance.
The family room also exits to great outdoor, giant outdoor living space, a double decker deck with beautiful stone walkway to the private and serene back yard.
Upstairs a main bedroom with it's own bath, a hall bath and three other bedrooms. The lower level is all finished, the perfect playroom or media center or work out area.
Compact and bountiful! There is nothing more needed for great living at 231 Retford Lane.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arleen Pecone

RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester License #RS193029L Listed on: 07/22/2021

RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester

Last Buyer's Agent

Jon Steel

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,255

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 0.83 Acre Lot
  • Backs To Open Common Area
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Planted Vegetation
  • Private Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Chair Railings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Electric Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Flood Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Water Fountains
  • Shed

Schools

  • Henderson High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 60 Gallon+ Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Whiteland Glen Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0066
  • Assessor Parcel Number 41-08C-0066

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,255

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2021-07-24
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: West Chester single colonial gem. Charming as all get out with all the right features and amenities. The 4 bedroom house on a cul-de-sac tucked away in a neighborhood of homes close to train, borough of West Chester, King of Prussia, great for commuting. The backyard has an ornamental pond with waterfall and beautiful perennial gardens and privacy you'll love. The home has already been professionally inspected. therefor, the Seller happy to entertain "AS IS "offers. There is a front porch, wonderful tiled foyer, beautiful big hardwood floor living room, formal dining room with built in shelving, a kitchen breakfast room next to the fireside family room. The laundry area and powder room right near the garage entrance. The family room also exits to great outdoor, giant outdoor living space, a double decker deck with beautiful stone walkway to the private and serene back yard. Upstairs a main bedroom with it's own bath, a hall bath and three other bedrooms. The lower level is all finished, the perfect playroom or media center or work out area. Compact and bountiful! There is nothing more needed for great living at 231 Retford Lane.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Dual Flush Toilets, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Chair Railings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Pane, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Other
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated, Sliding Glass
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 2499
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2499
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 229.28
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1875
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 624
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 624
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 231

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Water Fountains
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Unassigned
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Under Ground
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable, Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 118240.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 39790.00
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Lot Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Pond, Private, Vegetation Planting
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.83
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 36156.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 307638
  • School Tax: 3423.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4255.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 41-08C-0066
  • Tax Lot: 0066
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1875
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/08/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Fletcher Douglas and Fletcher Laura Haggerty
Bought by
Reigner Kevin and Reigner Renae
Seller's Agent
Arleen Pecone
RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester
Buyer's Agent
Jon Steel
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.19%
Current Estimated Value
$612,053

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$177,053
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Outstanding Balance
$318,392
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$293,661

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2000
Sold by
Beiter James and Beiter Cathy Ann
Bought by
Haggerty Fletcher Douglas and Haggerty Fletcher Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
7.71%
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
Reigner Kevin $435,000 None Available
Haggerty Fletcher Douglas $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reigner Kevin $348,000
Closed Reigner Kevin $413,250
Previous Owner Fletcher Douglas $105,300
Previous Owner Haggerty Fletcher Douglas $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2021 09/08/21 Sold $435,000 +1.2% $174 / Sq Ft
07/30/2021 07/30/21 For Sale $429,900 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 For Sale $429,900 -- $172 / 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
2025 $4,581 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2024 $4,581 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2023 $4,378 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2022 $4,318 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2021 $4,255 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2020 $4,227 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2019 $4,166 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2018 $4,073 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2017 $3,980 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2016 $3,389 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2015 $3,389 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
2014 $3,389 $158,030 $39,790 $118,240
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT2002398

Bright MLS

APN: 41-08C-0066.0000