$232,500
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

242 Willard Dr Ridley Park, PA 19078

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,733 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$134 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

226 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Mud Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

MOTIVATED SELLER >Significant Price Drop ! Fix up value around $450k ! Buyer default brings this back to market. Brick Colonial on extra wide lot tucked away in a quiet corner of Ridley Twp. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, oversized 2 car Garage, large fenced yard. MAIN LEVEL Enter the enclosed front porch/sun room, Living Room with c/fan, spacious Dining Room with hardwood floor, Kitchen with c/tile floor, wall oven, gas range, Powder Room and Mud Room with door to outside. UPSTAIRS there are 3 Bedrooms, C/ Tile Hall Bath with tub/shower combo. BASEMENT is unfinished, there is a rough in for Bath, and steps up to rear enclosed Sun Porch with Bar & sliders to yard. BRAND NEW WATER HEATER (1/25). Many great features in this home. Indoor & Outdoor living spaces, great for entertaining. Overlook the contents and you can see how wonderful this home really is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John McFadden

RE/MAX Hometown Realtors License #RM420338 Listed on: 12/03/2024

RE/MAX Hometown Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

James Rice

Real of Pennsylvania License #RS308675

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75.00 x 110.00
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,733 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ridley Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 079-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38-06-01172-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Refrig in AS IS
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: MOTIVATED SELLER >Significant Price Drop ! Fix up value around $450k ! Buyer default brings this back to market. Brick Colonial on extra wide lot tucked away in a quiet corner of Ridley Twp. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, oversized 2 car Garage, large fenced yard. MAIN LEVEL Enter the enclosed front porch/sun room, Living Room with c/fan, spacious Dining Room with hardwood floor, Kitchen with c/tile floor, wall oven, gas range, Powder Room and Mud Room with door to outside. UPSTAIRS there are 3 Bedrooms, C/ Tile Hall Bath with tub/shower combo. BASEMENT is unfinished, there is a rough in for Bath, and steps up to rear enclosed Sun Porch with Bar & sliders to yard. BRAND NEW WATER HEATER (1/25). Many great features in this home. Indoor & Outdoor living spaces, great for entertaining. Overlook the contents and you can see how wonderful this home really is.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Mud Room, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1733
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1733
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1733
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 242

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: RIDLEY
  • School District Key: 300200397359
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 75.00 x 110.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.40
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 5066.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6756.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-06-01172-00
  • Tax Lot: 079-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1733
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 08/22/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RIDLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2024
Closed on
Aug 13, 2025
Sold by
Hinchey Joseph E
Bought by
Stonehaven Construction Llc
Seller's Agent
John McFadden
RE/MAX Hometown Realtors
Buyer's Agent
James Rice
Real of Pennsylvania
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$232,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,500
-15.45%
Views
729

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11220.51%
Original Mortgage
$286,000
Outstanding Balance
$286,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$8,521

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2013
Closed on
Jun 21, 2013
Sold by
Davis Alan and Davis Denise M
Bought by
Hinchey Joseph E
Seller's Agent
Tom Noden
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Talley
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$187,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.81%
Original Mortgage
$183,612
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2007
Sold by
Davis Denise M and Dewees Denise M
Bought by
Davis Alan and Davis Denise M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1997
Sold by
Sapp Timothy P and Sapp Joann
Bought by
Dewees Denise M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,258
Interest Rate
7.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $232,500 Global Title
Deed $187,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $105,000 T A Title Insurance Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $286,000 Construction
Previous Owner $183,612 FHA
Previous Owner $108,666 New Conventional
Previous Owner $125,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $10,670 Unknown
Previous Owner $91,258 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $232,500 -15.5% $134 / Sq Ft
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $275,000 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $275,000 -8.3% $159 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Price Changed $299,999 -11.8% $173 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Price Changed $340,000 -8.1% $196 / Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 For Sale $370,000 +97.9% $214 / Sq Ft
06/24/2013 06/24/13 Sold $187,000 -1.5% $116 / Sq Ft
03/03/2013 03/03/13 For Sale $189,900 -- $117 / 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 $6,285 $181,010 $50,880 $130,130
2024 $6,285 $181,010 $50,880 $130,130
2023 $6,012 $181,010 $50,880 $130,130
2022 $5,819 $181,010 $50,880 $130,130
2021 $9,007 $181,010 $50,880 $130,130
2020 $6,316 $111,810 $32,390 $79,420
2019 $6,201 $111,810 $32,390 $79,420
2018 $6,123 $111,810 $0 $0
2017 $6,123 $111,810 $0 $0
2016 $614 $111,810 $0 $0
2015 $614 $111,810 $0 $0
2014 $614 $111,810 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2079056

Bright MLS

APN: 38-06-01172-00