NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 Birch Dr Lafayette Hill, PA 19444

Estimated Value: $442,000 - $446,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,514 Sq Ft
$293/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 08, 2023

Last sale price $410,000 $271 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,645/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Ridge Park Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Kline Park

About This Home

As of June 2023

Welcome to 254 Birch Drive, a charming, well-maintained, end-unit townhome with no HOA fees! Located in the heart of Lafayette Hill, this cozy home features a floor plan that is great for both everyday life and entertaining and possesses all of the comforts and conveniences that make a house a home. Stepping inside you will feel immediately at ease in the warm and inviting living room that boasts an abundance of natural light afforded by the large bay window. The tasteful, spacious, kitchen features a stylish brick wall, and is fully equipped with all the essentials, including great appliances, beautiful granite countertops, timeless wood cabinetry, an island that is perfect for prep work or casual dining, and plenty of space for a kitchen table. Sliding glass doors open onto a private deck that is ideal for gathering with friends and family, dining outdoors, or just relaxing during the warm months. Completing the main floor is the coveted kitchen pantry and a conveniently located updated half bath. Moving upstairs, the main bedroom is quite spacious and features an abundance of natural light, a very large closet, plenty of room for several pieces of furniture, and access to the upstairs full bathroom. Two additional sizable bedrooms, both with ample closet space, conveniently located second floor laundry, and a linen closet complete this floor. Moving downstairs to the lower level, you will be pleased to find a very welcoming finished basement that offers additional living space for a family room, home office, or fitness area. The walkout basement also has an exterior door that leads to a driveway for off-street parking as well as the perfect spot for storing daily essentials (such as coats, shoes, and backpacks) and provides access to the garage. Located in the top-rated Colonial District, this must-see home is convenient to a plethora of shopping, dining, and entertainment, as well as public transportation and easy access to many major roadways. Don’t miss the opportunity to call 254 Birch Drive your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dino D'Orazio

(610) 724-8866 dino@dsteam.com Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell Listed on: 05/05/2023

Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Gallagher

(267) 243-3367 jengallagherrealtor@gmail.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell License #RS317384

Last Buyer's Agent

Rima Kapel

(484) 645-3656 rima@rimakapel.com Vanguard Realty Associates License #AB068526

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,686

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 4,623 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,514 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Schools

  • Plymouth Whitemarsh High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lafayette Green Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 86
  • Assessor Parcel Number 65-00-00890-242

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,686

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 3, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-05-05
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1514
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1514
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 247.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1514
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 30.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4623.00
  • Zoning: APTHR

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 858419
  • School Tax: 2911.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3686.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 65-00-00890-242
  • Tax Lot: 86
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2023
Closed on
May 24, 2023
Sold by
Ruales John and Ruales Amanda
Bought by
Hiller Julia and Reilly Brendan M
Seller's Agent
Dino D'Orazio
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
Buyer's Agent
Rima Kapel
Vanguard Realty Associates
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
9.33%
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$444,333

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,333
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.42%
Original Mortgage
$397,700
Outstanding Balance
$386,722
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$57,611

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2018
Closed on
May 15, 2018
Sold by
Brien Andrew J O and Brien Stephanie L O
Bought by
Ruales John and Ruales Amanda
Seller's Agent
Joshua Hersz
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Gallagher
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$321,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.97%
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2013
Sold by
Obrien Andrew J and Obrien Stephanie L
Bought by
Obrien Andrew J and Obrien Stephanie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,357
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2009
Sold by
Singer Anthony M
Bought by
Obrien Andrew J and Melchiore Stephanie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,163
Interest Rate
5.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1998
Sold by
Foster Robert A and Foster Georgeann M
Bought by
Singer Anthony M
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
Hiller Julia $410,000 Germantown Title
Ruales John $321,000 --
Obrien Andrew J -- None Available
Obrien Andrew J $267,000 None Available
Singer Anthony M $132,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hiller Julia $397,700
Previous Owner Ruales John $256,000
Previous Owner Obrien Andrew J $253,357
Previous Owner Obrien Andrew J $262,163
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/08/2023 06/08/23 Sold $410,000 +9.3% $271 / Sq Ft
05/08/2023 05/08/23 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2023 05/05/23 For Sale $375,000 +16.8% $248 / Sq Ft
05/22/2018 05/22/18 Sold $321,000 -1.2% $212 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/16/2018 04/16/18 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2018 04/12/18 For Sale $325,000 -- $215 / 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 $3,825 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2024 $3,825 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2023 $3,687 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2022 $3,603 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2021 $3,494 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2020 $3,366 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2019 $3,266 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2018 $956 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2017 $3,154 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2016 $3,107 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2015 $2,971 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
2014 $2,971 $117,460 $28,740 $88,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC2070918

Bright MLS

APN: 65-00-00890-242