NOT LISTED FOR SALE

490 Byers Rd Chester Springs, PA 19425

Estimated Value: $2,212,945

5 Beds
7 Baths
8,200 Sq Ft
$270/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2018

Last sale price $1,325,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,389/month

244 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • 11.3 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Pickering Valley Elementary Rated A
  • Deck
  • Barn or Farm Building

About This Home

As of May 2018

Set on an 11 acre hist. homestead, this once simple farmhouse constructed in 1745 boasts elegance beyond its beginnings. An architecturally compatible addition, designed by Archer & Buchanan & constructed by John Diament, blends 4 levels of elegant & smart living space with the fully restored original structure. The main flr offers an elegant LR & DR, an open plan Kitchen/Keeping Room & FR.The upstairs spaces incorporate a Master Retreat, 3 add. BRs & 2BA on the 2nd floor & a 3rd floor suite of rooms & intimate BA & can be accessed by the elevator. The garden level features entertaining space w/wet bar, an Office/Study & a Billiard Room.All levels are connected by a dramatic & sweeping helical staircase.Indoors & outdoors flow effortlessly into each other creating an perfect setting for festive occasions.The grounds include an expansive lawn & gardens, outdoor fireplace, a renovated stone bank barn, complete with INDOOR BASKETBALL COURT with maple floors, stables, floating tree house, & a fully stocked pond. Evoking a feeling of well being & permanence, this home is crafted to reflect its history!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Stein

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton License #RS275145 Listed on: 06/30/2017

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Stein

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Stein

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton License #RS275145 Listed on: 06/30/2017

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,773

Year Built

  • Built in 1750 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

  • 11.3 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R-R

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 8,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Game Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 6 Parking Spaces

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Property is near a pond
  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Play Equipment

Schools

  • Pickering Valley Elementary School
  • Lionville Middle School
  • Downingtown High School East Campus

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building

Utilities

  • Air Filtration System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by JOHN DIAMENT
  • Harmony Farm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0020
  • Assessor Parcel Number 33-01 -0020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,773

Year Built

Built in 1750 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Agent
  • Inclusions: See Agent
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1750
  • Year Renovated: 2005
  • Remarks Public: Set on an 11 acre hist. homestead, this once simple farmhouse constructed in 1745 boasts elegance beyond its beginnings. An architecturally compatible addition, designed by Archer & Buchanan & constructed by John Diament, blends 4 levels of elegant & smart living space with the fully restored original structure. The main flr offers an elegant LR & DR, an open plan Kitchen/Keeping Room & FR.The upstairs spaces incorporate a Master Retreat, 3 add. BRs & 2BA on the 2nd floor & a 3rd floor suite of rooms & intimate BA & can be accessed by the elevator. The garden level features entertaining space w/wet bar, an Office/Study & a Billiard Room.All levels are connected by a dramatic & sweeping helical staircase.Indoors & outdoors flow effortlessly into each other creating an perfect setting for festive occasions.The grounds include an expansive lawn & gardens, outdoor fireplace, a renovated stone bank barn, complete with INDOOR BASKETBALL COURT with maple floors, stables, floating tree house, & a fully stocked pond. Evoking a feeling of well being & permanence, this home is crafted to reflect its history!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stove - Wood, Air Filter System, Water Treat System, Elevator, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Study, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 8200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 8200
  • Net Sq Ft: 8200.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 164.63
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 8200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 490

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed, Barn/Farm Building
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Heating Type: Radiant, Zoned, Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
  • Elementary School: PICKERING VALLEY
  • Middle School: LIONVILLE
  • High School: DOWNINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST CAMPUS
  • School District Key: 300200397436
  • Elementary School: PICKERING VALLEY
  • High School: DOWNINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL EAST CAMPUS
  • Middle Or Junior School: LIONVILLE

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 462050.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 4390.00
  • Land Use Code: F20
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.30
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 492184.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R-R

Building Info

  • Builder Name: JOHN DIAMENT

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 280987
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14773.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 33-01 -0020
  • Tax Lot: 0020
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 05/15/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2022
Sold by
Smith Roger D and Smith Karen
Bought by
Roger And Karen Smith Joint Revocable Deed Of
Current Estimated Value
$2,212,945

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2017
Closed on
May 15, 2018
Sold by
Mcfadden David C and Mcfadden Donna W
Bought by
Smith Roger D and Smith Karen
Seller's Agent
Beth Stein
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
Buyer's Agent
Beth Stein
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-11.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2010
Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
Mcfadden David C and Mcfadden Donna W
Bought by
Harper Teddy
Seller's Agent
Beth Stein
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
Buyer's Agent
Tameka Goldsborough
RE/MAX Town & Country
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-41.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
41.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1998
Sold by
Taylor Barbara A
Bought by
General Residential Properties Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Roger And Karen Smith Joint Revocable Deed Of -- --
Smith Roger D $1,325,000 Entitle Insurance Company
Harper Teddy $175,000 None Available
General Residential Properties Inc $230,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Roger D $525,000
Previous Owner Musunuri Shankar $200,000
Previous Owner Famous Brandon L $1,593,600
Previous Owner Masunuri Shankar $100,000
Previous Owner Mcfadden David C $1,000,000
Previous Owner Mcfadden David C $600,000
Previous Owner Mcfadden David C $1,533,000
Previous Owner Musunuri Shankar $1,411,900
Previous Owner Mcfadden David C $650,000
Previous Owner General Residential Properties Inc $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2018 05/15/18 Sold $1,325,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
03/01/2018 03/01/18 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2018 02/28/18 Off Market $1,325,000 -- --
10/03/2017 10/03/17 Price Changed $1,350,000 -3.6% $165 / Sq Ft
09/16/2017 09/16/17 Price Changed $1,400,000 -3.4% $171 / Sq Ft
09/06/2017 09/06/17 Price Changed $1,450,000 -3.3% $177 / Sq Ft
06/30/2017 06/30/17 For Sale $1,500,000 +757.1% $183 / Sq Ft
07/20/2012 07/20/12 Sold $175,000 -41.7% $21 / Sq Ft
04/18/2012 04/18/12 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2010 03/31/10 For Sale $300,000 -- $37 / 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 $15,966 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2023 $15,499 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2022 $15,111 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2021 $14,858 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2020 $14,773 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2019 $14,773 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2018 $14,773 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2017 $14,773 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2016 $14,113 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2015 $14,113 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
2014 $14,113 $557,980 $95,930 $462,050
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000290377

Bright MLS

APN: 33-001-0020.0000