$339,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2025

279 Richards Ave Lansdowne, PA 19050

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,671 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$203 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

About This Home

As of May 2025

This home is located at 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 and is currently priced at $339,000, approximately $202 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 279 Richards Ave is a home located in Delaware County with nearby schools including Ardmore Avenue School, Penn Wood Middle School, and Penn Wood High School - Cypress Street Campus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Spain

(215) 729-5761 timothyspain@comcast.net Keller Williams Main Line License #RS280381 Listed on: 04/14/2025

Keller Williams Main Line

Last Buyer's Agent

Darlene Morton

(302) 373-6591 darlene.r.morton@gmail.com Maverick Realty, LLC License #BR200201570

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,447

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65.00 x 100.00
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,671 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Schools

  • Ardmore Avenue Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Patio

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 307-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-00-02791-03

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,447

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: FREEZER, REFRIDEGERATOR , BOTH IN GARAGE
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1671
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1671
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 212.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1671
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: 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
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: ARDMORE AVENUE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 65.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RESI

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 4727.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6447.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-00-02791-03
  • Tax Lot: 307-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILLIAM PENN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Blake Barbara Jean
Bought by
Pinkston Henry and Funches Pinkston Joanne
Seller's Agent
Tim Spain
Keller Williams Main Line
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Morton
Maverick Realty, LLC
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$339,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,000
-4.51%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$343,102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,102
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.99%
Original Mortgage
$339,000
Outstanding Balance
$337,773
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,329

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2015
Sold by
Prescott Harry P and Blake Barbara Jean
Bought by
Prescott Harry B and Blake Barbara Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2015
Sold by
Prescott Harry B
Bought by
Prescott Harry B and Blake Barbara Jean

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2014
Closed on
Sep 22, 2014
Sold by
Nair Sasidharan and Nair Radhamani
Bought by
Prescott Harry B
Seller's Agent
Susan Orloff
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
Buyer's Agent
Tim Spain
Keller Williams Main Line
List Price
$173,000
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.52%
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Weldon William A and Estate Of William D Weldon
Bought by
Nair Sasidharan and Nair Radhamani

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,600
Interest Rate
6.81%
Source: Public Records

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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 $339,000 Ts Executive Abstract
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $168,000 None Available
Deed $112,000 Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $339,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,000 VA
Previous Owner $89,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $339,000 -4.5% $203 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2025 04/14/25 For Sale $355,000 +111.3% $212 / Sq Ft
09/22/2014 09/22/14 Sold $168,000 -2.9% $101 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2014 07/07/14 For Sale $173,000 -- $104 / 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 $6,336 $153,880 $45,710 $108,170
2024 $6,336 $153,880 $45,710 $108,170
2023 $6,040 $153,880 $45,710 $108,170
2022 $5,922 $153,880 $45,710 $108,170
2021 $8,892 $153,880 $45,710 $108,170
2020 $6,165 $94,000 $33,390 $60,610
2019 $6,061 $94,000 $33,390 $60,610
2018 $5,957 $94,000 $0 $0
2017 $5,826 $94,000 $0 $0
2016 $516 $94,000 $0 $0
2015 $516 $94,000 $0 $0
2014 $526 $94,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2088136

Bright MLS

APN: 23-00-02791-03