NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Upper Gulph Rd Strafford, PA 19087

Estimated Value: $1,146,000 - $1,276,153

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,063 Sq Ft
$402/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,100,000 $359 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,369/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • Mud Room
  • Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School Rated A+
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2022

Welcome to 281 Upper Gulph Road. This stunning Walter Off colonial offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full and one-half bathrooms, a finished lower level, one-car garage, rear parking area for multiple cars, incredible flagstone patio spanning the entire width of the home, low property taxes, and a .69 acre meticulously landscaped yard with mature specimen plantings and a gate providing direct access to the Shand Tract neighborhood. First floor features include: spacious living room with built-in bench seating flanking a gas fireplace with custom surround and elegant moldings; sunken mudroom with direct access to the garage, ample closets, rear door to flagstone patio, powder room, and a large picture window overlooking the scenic environs; gourmet kitchen with custom inset cabinetry, GE Monogram fridge and 4 burner gas cooktop, Sharp undermount microwave, Shaws farm sink, Bosch dishwasher, tile backsplash, vaulted ceiling with skylights, and center island; dining area adjacent to kitchen with maple hutch and pantry; family room with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, and a triple French door providing additional access to the flagstone patio and rear yard. Second floor features include: primary bedroom suite with three closets, large bedroom area, and spa like bathroom with custom vanity and shower with floor to ceiling tile and frameless glass enclosure; three secondary bedrooms and a full hall bathroom complete the second floor. The finished lower level has a recreation room and laundry area with tons of cabinets, countertop, and a sink. Noteworthy features and recent improvements include: hardwood floors throughout most of the first floor, Tesla charger in garage, new roof and flashings (2020), chimneys cleaned and main chimney repaired (2019), new vanity and carpet in primary bedroom (2019), new gas fireplace and millwork in living room (2019), new basement cabinetry, sink and countertops (2019), basement and crawl space trenched and tied into new sump pump with battery back-up (2019), portable generator hook-up with separate electrical panel, plantation shutters in all bedrooms, California closets in primary bedroom closets, outdoor sound system, irrigation system in front and rear yard, newer windows and doors wired for security system along with motion detectors, and an expanded driveway/parking area lined with Belgium block. This property is conveniently located close to all major commuter routes, shopping, dining, downtown Wayne, the Strafford Library, Whole Foods, the Devon Horse Show, Septa Regional Rail, and is part of the Shand Tract which hosts many social functions including a progressive dinner and cocktail parties. The current owners have also been invited to all Dunn Hill neighborhood activities which is located directly across the street. Award winning TE school district and desirable Devon Elementary School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brendan Reilly

Crescent Real Estate License #RM422357 Listed on: 06/01/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Butera

OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia License #RS171400L

OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,837

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Water Proofing System
  • Crawl Space

Schools

  • Devon Elementary School
  • Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School
  • Conestoga High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shand Tract Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0017
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-11F-0017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,837

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Garage Refrigerator, and PlaySet.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 281 Upper Gulph Road. This stunning Walter Off colonial offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full and one-half bathrooms, a finished lower level, one-car garage, rear parking area for multiple cars, incredible flagstone patio spanning the entire width of the home, low property taxes, and a .69 acre meticulously landscaped yard with mature specimen plantings and a gate providing direct access to the Shand Tract neighborhood. First floor features include: spacious living room with built-in bench seating flanking a gas fireplace with custom surround and elegant moldings; sunken mudroom with direct access to the garage, ample closets, rear door to flagstone patio, powder room, and a large picture window overlooking the scenic environs; gourmet kitchen with custom inset cabinetry, GE Monogram fridge and 4 burner gas cooktop, Sharp undermount microwave, Shaws farm sink, Bosch dishwasher, tile backsplash, vaulted ceiling with skylights, and center island; dining area adjacent to kitchen with maple hutch and pantry; family room with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, and a triple French door providing additional access to the flagstone patio and rear yard. Second floor features include: primary bedroom suite with three closets, large bedroom area, and spa like bathroom with custom vanity and shower with floor to ceiling tile and frameless glass enclosure; three secondary bedrooms and a full hall bathroom complete the second floor. The finished lower level has a recreation room and laundry area with tons of cabinets, countertop, and a sink. Noteworthy features and recent improvements include: hardwood floors throughout most of the first floor, Tesla charger in garage, new roof and flashings (2020), chimneys cleaned and main chimney repaired (2019), new vanity and carpet in primary bedroom (2019), new gas fireplace and millwork in living room (2019), new basement cabinetry, sink and countertops (2019), basement and crawl space trenched and tied into new sump pump with battery back-up (2019), portable generator hook-up with separate electrical panel, plantation shutters in all bedrooms, California closets in primary bedroom closets, outdoor sound system, irrigation system in front and rear yard, newer windows and doors wired for security system along with motion detectors, and an expanded driveway/parking area lined with Belgium block. This property is conveniently located close to all major commuter routes, shopping, dining, downtown Wayne, the Strafford Library, Whole Foods, the Devon Horse Show, Septa Regional Rail, and is part of the Shand Tract which hosts many social functions including a progressive dinner and cocktail parties. The current owners have also been invited to all Dunn Hill neighborhood activities which is located directly across the street. Award winning TE school district and desirable Devon Elementary School.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished, Partial, Water Proofing System
  • Total Sq Ft: 3063
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3063
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 388.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2563
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 500
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 281

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
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • 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 - Front Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • 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

  • School District: TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN
  • Elementary School: DEVON
  • Middle School: TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN
  • High School: CONESTOGA
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396605
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: DEVON
  • High School: CONESTOGA
  • Middle Or Junior School: TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 140500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 102650.00
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 30057.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 322932
  • School Tax: 6106.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7837.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-11F-0017
  • Tax Lot: 0017
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2563
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 08/15/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2022
Closed on
Jul 27, 2022
Sold by
Meyers John A
Bought by
Gomez Christopher and Michels Melissa
Seller's Agent
Brendan Reilly
Crescent Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Butera
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
10.55%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,230,788

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,788
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%
Original Mortgage
$647,200
Outstanding Balance
$619,590
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$611,198

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2015
Closed on
Aug 26, 2015
Sold by
Flick Peter O and Flick Jacquelyn V
Bought by
Meyers John A and Iacovelll Nicole M
Seller's Agent
Karen Strid
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Buyer's Agent
Brendan Reilly
Crescent Real Estate
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.68%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2008
Sold by
Billingsley Sharon and Estate Of Lois D Haff
Bought by
Flick Peter O and Flick Jacquelyn V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Gomez Christopher -- None Listed On Document
Meyers John A $800,000 None Available
Flick Peter O $490,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gomez Christopher $647,200
Previous Owner Meyers John A $620,000
Previous Owner Flick Peter O $36,250
Previous Owner Flick Peter O $580,000
Previous Owner Flick Peter O $160,000
Previous Owner Flick Peter O $413,750
Previous Owner Flick Peter O $402,000
Previous Owner Flick Peter O $116,000
Previous Owner Flick Peter O $49,000
Previous Owner Flick Peter O $392,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Sold $1,100,000 +10.6% $359 / Sq Ft
06/01/2022 06/01/22 For Sale $995,000 +24.4% $325 / Sq Ft
09/02/2015 09/02/15 Sold $800,000 -3.0% $312 / Sq Ft
08/05/2015 08/05/15 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2015 07/14/15 Price Changed $825,000 -2.9% $322 / Sq Ft
07/09/2015 07/09/15 For Sale $850,000 -- $332 / 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 $8,565 $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2024 $8,565 $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2023 $8,045 $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2022 $7,837 $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2021 $7,688 $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2020 $7,477 $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2019 $7,240 $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2018 $7,097 $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2017 $6,928 $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2016 -- $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2015 -- $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
2014 -- $243,150 $102,650 $140,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT2025900

Bright MLS

APN: 43-11F-0017.0000