NOT LISTED FOR SALE

278 Valley View Rd Malvern, PA 19355

Estimated Value: $270,000 - $342,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
702 Sq Ft
$437/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2014

Last sale price $135,000 $192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 125% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,781/month

62 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • General Wayne Elementary School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to John & Marion Herzak Memorial Park

About This Home

As of October 2014

This cozy 3 bedroom 2 bath twin home will be available 01/01/26. Overall sq footage is approx 1050 sq ft including the finished basement. It has a quiet and quaint backyard. It also has an area for patio furniture and a grill. The driveway can fit 2-3 cars as welll as on available on street parking. The property has fantastic tranquil and scenic views of the valley below. It is in the top rated Great Valley School district. The property layout is 1 story with a walk out basement. On the main floor is the kitchen, living room, full bath, as well as two bedrooms on the smaller side but each has it's own closet and windows. Lower level has 1 bedroom with separate walkout, office/entertainment room, full bath, washer/dryer, utility and storage room.
The entire home was just painted, professionally cleaned and had a new roof installed. Don't think of this home as a rental, think of it as an oasis you can come home to everyday. The home has high efficiency windows appliances, gas hvac, and LED light fixtures all of which help with reasonable utility bills. Everything has been thoroughly thought out for this home. Each room has been pre-wired for cable and or high speed internet as well as hardwired smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. The kitchen drawers have slow closing sliders. There is a side vented kitchen exhaust for all you top chefs. Floors are bamboo, porcelain tile or vinyl tile. Basement has a dry sump pump basin with a backup. Refrigerator, washer and dryer are all included.
Located near the corner of East Whiteland, Malvern, Willistown and Tredyffrin townships, the home is close to major roads, shopping, restaurants and corporate offices. It is a 5-minute walk to Malvern borough and its boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. 10-minute walk to the Septa Paoli-Thorndale R5 regional rail (40 minute train ride to 30th Street Station). 5 minutes to Wegmans, Target, Route 202 and Paoli Hospital. 10 minutes to the new PA turnpike exit or the Paoli Train Station, 15 minutes to King of Prussia or West Chester, 20 minutes to Phoenixville, 35 minutes to Philadelphia or the PHL airport, and 40 minutes to Wilmington. Close to many offices including Vanguard, Lockheed Martin, Janseen(J&J), Amerisource Bergen, Centocor, Ikon, Comcast, Microsoft, IBM, Siemens, Endo, Shire, Unisys, QVC, West Chester University, Immaculata College, Villa Maria High School.

$2350/Month for 1 yr lease. Tenants cover Water, Electric, Cable/Internet, snow removal and flower bed and leaf cleanup. As well as maintaining a clean and safe home. Grass mowing every 10 days between April and November is covered by owner. First month, last month and one month security deposit are due upon signing of lease. There is a non-refundable $40 application fee/person through a third party. All tenants will require a comprehensive background check including criminal, credit, employment, reference and must be on the lease. No smoking. Pets up to 50lbs are negotiable depending on breed, size and behavior. There is an additional non refundable pet deposit of $800 and $50/month per pet. Max of two pets allowed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Mazzochetti

(610) 828-9558 paulmazz@cbpref.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #AB067797 Listed on: 07/02/2014

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

MICHELLE CROSS SMITH

michellecrosssmith@gmail.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,092

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 4,864 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 702 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Schools

  • Great Valley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0015
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-01 -0015

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,092

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

4,864 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 702
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 702
  • Net Sq Ft: 702.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 206.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 702
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: GREAT VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 45510.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 27670.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4864.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 224283
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2092.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-01 -0015
  • Tax Lot: 0015
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GREAT VALLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2014
Closed on
Aug 26, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Chen Jeff
Seller's Agent
Paul Mazzochetti
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
MICHELLE CROSS SMITH
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
List Price
$153,825
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,825
-12.24%
Current Estimated Value
$303,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$168,637
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.43%
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2007
Sold by
Pelke Mark
Bought by
Dixey Robert

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2005
Sold by
Bovell Carolyn A
Bought by
Pelke Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,500
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Jeff $135,000 Land Title Services
Dixey Robert $190,000 None Available
Pelke Mark $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chen Jeff $108,000
Previous Owner Dixey Robert $171,000
Previous Owner Pelke Mark $96,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/26/2026 01/26/26 Off Market $2,350 -- --
12/24/2025 12/24/25 For Rent $2,350 0.0% --
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Sold $135,000 -6.8% $192 / Sq Ft
09/02/2014 09/02/14 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2014 08/05/14 Price Changed $144,900 -5.8% $206 / Sq Ft
07/02/2014 07/02/14 For Sale $153,825 -- $219 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $2,406 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2024 $2,406 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2023 $2,352 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2022 $2,311 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2021 $2,271 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2020 $2,239 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2019 $2,954 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2018 $2,184 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2017 $2,165 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2016 $1,560 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2015 $1,560 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
2014 $1,560 $73,180 $27,670 $45,510
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002993478

Bright MLS

APN: 02-001-0015.0000

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