NOT LISTED FOR SALE

495 Thornton Rd Cheyney, PA 19319

Estimated Value: $822,548 - $1,055,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,433 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2021

Last sale price $650,000 $189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,555/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Penn Wood Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2.64 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2021

Welcome to 495 Thornton Rd! Have you ever dreamed of owning a piece history? Well, here is your chance. Located in the most desirable West Chester School District. This updated, stately stone colonial, boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large family room, master suite, 2 car garage, on 2.67 beautiful acres. This property has graceful rooms, abundant light and layout conducive to entertaining with the best of the old and new. Enter the home through the welcoming double sized front door from the expanded circular driveway..flanking the center hall are open views of the formal living and dining rooms, each enhanced with reclaimed hardwood floors and millwork. In the living room you will find floor to ceiling windows, a fireplace with a wood burning insert, double French glass doors leading to the peaceful screened porch and openings to the kitchen. The dining room is great for entertaining and opens to the kitchen for serving. Enter the large kitchen, with white cabinetry, glass doors, granite countertops, stainless appliances, French door refrigerator and room for a large breakfast room table. The kitchen then opens to a bricked floored mud room with exposed stone walls and entrance to the enormous custom brick patio, great space for casual seating and large table, perfect for al fresco dining. The patio overlooks the expansive yard, with growth trees and stack stone wall, room to run and explore. Upstairs has a beautiful master suite, complete with sitting/TV room, vaulted ceiling bedroom, ensuite bath with double sinks, private water closet, glass shower and walk-in closet. Three additional spacious bedrooms with generously sized closets, and a large marble hall bath. The lower level has finished entertaining space with room for a pool table, gaming and built in tv, gym space and laundry room. Other features include an enlarged detached 2 car garage, rear shed, original spring house (circa 1700s), expanded triple wide driveway, zoned HVAC and more. This gracious and elegant home has had only three owners and been loving maintained and renovated. The low property taxes offer the ultimate in affordable living while living in luxury. Convenient access to Routes 1, 202, 322, PHL, great restaurants, shopping and minutes from the Boro of West Chester. It is said that the original owner (1940) of the home bought much of the finishings from a well known Philadelphia mansion that was being torn down and incorporated the best features into this beautiful home

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mariellen Weaver

(610) 329-2269 me@weavergroup.net Compass RE License #L1970067 Listed on: 06/10/2021

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Novak

(610) 316-7372 steve.novak820@gmail.com RE/MAX Town & Country License #rs353326

RE/MAX Town & Country

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,254

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 2.64 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Secluded Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned R-10

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Stone Siding
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 3,433 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Views of Woods
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Spring House
  • Run-In Shed

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 001-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 44-00-00350-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,254

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: kitchen chandelier
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2021-06-10
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Attic, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 3433
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3433
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 196.62
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3433
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

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
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Run-in Shed, Spring House
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 9
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Green Remarks: Brand New Septic System 2020 New ROOF 2015

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 338640.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 140400.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Secluded, Sideyard(s), Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.64
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 114955.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Zoning: R-10

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 568354
  • School Tax: 4817.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6254.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 44-00-00350-00
  • Tax Lot: 001-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2021
Closed on
Aug 20, 2021
Sold by
Campbell William Scott and Campbell Lisa S
Bought by
Hapeman Carolyn and Hapeman Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Mariellen Weaver
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Steve Novak
RE/MAX Town & Country
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-3.7%
Current Estimated Value
$956,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$306,637
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.43%
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Outstanding Balance
$497,019
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$459,618
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hapeman Carolyn $650,000 Whitford Land Transfer
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hapeman Carolyn $548,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Sold $650,000 -3.7% $189 / Sq Ft
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2021 06/10/21 For Sale $675,000 -- $197 / 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 $6,271 $479,040 $140,400 $338,640
2024 $6,271 $479,040 $140,400 $338,640
2023 $6,196 $479,040 $140,400 $338,640
2022 $5,995 $479,040 $140,400 $338,640
2021 $9,419 $479,040 $140,400 $338,640
2020 $6,435 $296,250 $74,250 $222,000
2019 $6,380 $296,250 $74,250 $222,000
2018 $6,165 $296,250 $0 $0
2017 $6,017 $296,250 $0 $0
2016 $1,626 $296,250 $0 $0
2015 $1,626 $296,250 $0 $0
2014 $1,626 $296,250 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE548410

Bright MLS

APN: 44-00-00350-00