NOT LISTED FOR SALE

342 Reading Furnace Rd Elverson, PA 19520

Warwick Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,194,000 - $1,640,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,256 Sq Ft
$263/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 03, 2012

Last sale price $1,100,000 $209 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,010/month

139 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Commercial Range
  • 10.4 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • French Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2012

Amazing historic property, minutes from Stonewall Golf Club. 10+ Lush acres w/rolling views of the conserved Reading Furnace Farm, French Creek running through lower portion of the property, and a scenic pond. The original 200+ yr old Historic Chrisman Farmhouse, carefully restored to pristine condition while keeping all of the old world charm included door hardware, orig. windows, rounded plaster walls, extensive wood trim & original hardwood flooring. A lg. 3 story addition completes this property & brings all of the conveniences of modern living. High end gourmet kitchen w/large eat in area, gracious Master BR suite w/laundry rm & well equipped master bath. Finished w/o lower level w/"InLaw" BR & Full Bath. Addt'l features incl 6 Fireplaces, wine cellar rm in bsmt, stone wall, 50 yr roof, new septic tank & drain lines, new well pump, well deepened, 2 cov mahogony porches, 4 car det gar/storage above. See attached document for all features & specs. No detail left untouched. This is a showpiece renovation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Coates

Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne License #RM422891 Listed on: 05/25/2011

Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Rhode

Century 21 Gold License #TREND:227832

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,453

Year Built

  • Built in 1802

Lot Details

  • 10.4 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,256 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Commercial Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Schools

  • Owen J Roberts Middle School
  • Owen J Roberts High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0014
  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-08 -0014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,453

Year Built

Built in 1802

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1802
  • Remarks Public: Amazing historic property, minutes from Stonewall Golf Club. 10+ Lush acres w/rolling views of the conserved Reading Furnace Farm, French Creek running through lower portion of the property, and a scenic pond. The original 200+ yr old Historic Chrisman Farmhouse, carefully restored to pristine condition while keeping all of the old world charm included door hardware, orig. windows, rounded plaster walls, extensive wood trim & original hardwood flooring. A lg. 3 story addition completes this property & brings all of the conveniences of modern living. High end gourmet kitchen w/large eat in area, gracious Master BR suite w/laundry rm & well equipped master bath. Finished w/o lower level w/"InLaw" BR & Full Bath. Addt'l features incl 6 Fireplaces, wine cellar rm in bsmt, stone wall, 50 yr roof, new septic tank & drain lines, new well pump, well deepened, 2 cov mahogony porches, 4 car det gar/storage above. See attached document for all features & specs. No detail left untouched. This is a showpiece renovation.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 13
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 5256
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5256
  • Net Sq Ft: 5256.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 228.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5256
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 342

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: OWEN J ROBERTS
  • Middle School: OWEN J ROBERTS
  • High School: OWEN J ROBERTS
  • School District Key: 300200397338
  • High School: OWEN J ROBERTS
  • Middle Or Junior School: OWEN J ROBERTS

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 378120.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 1950.00
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.40
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 453024.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RA

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 252723
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11453.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 19-08 -0014
  • Tax Lot: 0014
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 01/03/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: OWEN J ROBERTS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2011
Closed on
Jan 3, 2012
Sold by
Florence Raymond E and Florence Daphne J
Bought by
Smith John H and Smith Megan J
Seller's Agent
Alex Coates
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Rhode
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-8.33%
Total Days on Market
139
Current Estimated Value
$1,384,457

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$284,457
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.17%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2007
Sold by
Leonard Eileen M
Bought by
Florence Raymond E and Florence Daphne J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$536,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith John H $1,100,000 None Available
Florence Raymond E $670,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith John H $410,000
Closed Smith John H $417,000
Previous Owner Florence Daphne J $200,000
Previous Owner Florence Daphne J $999,950
Previous Owner Florence Raymond $150,000
Previous Owner Florence Raymond E $536,000
Previous Owner Florence Raymond E $67,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/03/2012 01/03/12 Sold $1,100,000 -8.3% $209 / Sq Ft
10/11/2011 10/11/11 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2011 05/25/11 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $228 / 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
2024 $14,851 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2023 $14,625 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2022 $14,375 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2021 $14,191 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2020 $13,806 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2019 $13,533 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2018 $13,254 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2017 $12,922 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2016 $11,542 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2015 $11,542 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
2014 $11,542 $452,760 $74,640 $378,120
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alex Coates

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Alex Coates

    Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne

    (610) 585-8866

    83 Total Sales

    Alex Coates
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Kathleen Rhode

    Century 21 Gold

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004404824

Bright MLS

APN: 19-008-0014.0000

Pennsylvania Chester County Elverson 19520 Warwick

342 Reading Furnace Rd, Elverson, PA

This home is located at 342 Reading Furnace Rd, Elverson, PA 19520 since 25 May 2011 and is currently estimated at $1,384,457, approximately $263 per square foot. This property was built in 1802. 342 Reading Furnace Rd is a home located in Chester County with nearby schools including French Creek Elementary School, Owen J Roberts Middle School, and Owen J Roberts High School.

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