$500,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2023

535 Franklin Way West Chester, PA 19380

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,358 Sq Ft
$600/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Gated Community
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Senior Living
  • Deck
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 535 Franklin Way, a lovingly updated Thornbury Model. Enter into the expanded light-filled Foyer with an open staircase to the Lower Level. To the left is the Kitchen with Granite counters, all newer Stainless Steel appliances, Skylight, and a charming Window seat in the Breakfast area. Forward from the Foyer is the large Living Room with a Vaulted Ceiling and Wood Burning Fireplace. The formal Dining Room has a coffered ceiling and sliders opening to the large deck with synthetic wood and an Awning. The deck runs the width of the Home. The two main level Baths have been upgraded. The 2nd bedroom is used as a Den that is bright, cheery and spacious with a newer Skylight. A generously sized Primary Bedroom features ample closets and an ensuite Bathroom. The lower level is expansive and comfortable with a Family room, Multiuse room, Bath, Cedar Closet, large Laundry room and Workshop, in addition to the unfinished storage and utility areas. Beautiful landscaping, a Garage, and separate parking by your walkway in addition to your own Village swimming pool, make this Franklin Village home very special. The Kitchen appliances, HVAC, Water Heater, and Washer & Dryer have all been replaced in the last few years. Take advantage of all Hershey’s Mill has to offer like private walking trails, a library, pool, golf course (membership required), workshop, bocce and tennis courts (don’t forget pickleball). Free one-year social membership is also available. Conveniently located near Malvern and West Chester with great shopping, restaurants, and major roadways. Please use the main security gate. There is a one time capital improvement fee $3460 payable to Franklin Village and a $2394 one time capital improvement fee payable to Hershey's mill.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lillian Franklin

Compass RE License #RS157082A Listed on: 06/05/2023

Compass RE

Co-Listed By

Patricia coleman

Compass RE License #RS339013

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Dorsey

BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont

BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,578

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1,358 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $600 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unassigned Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Window Treatments
  • Casement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Garden Views
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Electric Front Loading Dryer
  • Front Loading Washer

Home Security

Schools

  • East Goshen Elementary School
  • J.R. Fugett Middle School
  • West Chester East High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Community Sewer or Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0535
  • Assessor Parcel Number 53-02 -0535

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Living
  • $3,460 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include alarm system, common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, insurance, lawn maintenance, management, reserve funds, road maintenance, security gate, sewer, snow removal, standard phone service, water
  • Senior Community | Residents must be 55 or older
  • Csk Management Co HOA
  • Built by Wooldridge
  • Hersheys Mill Subdivision, Thornbury Floorplan
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Community Center
  • Community Library

Recreation

  • Golf Course Membership Available
  • Tennis Courts
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Dog Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,578

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$600 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler, Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer/dryer/refrigerator as is
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Casement
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block, Slab
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 3, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Improved, Partially Finished
  • Basement Finished Percent: 75.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2358
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2358
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 386.60
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1358
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 535

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unassigned, Paved Parking
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Fire Detection System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Community Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1800.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Cable, Community Center, Common Grounds, Dog Park, Gated Community, Golf Course Membership Available, Jog/Walk Path, Library, Pool - Outdoor, Retirement Community, Security, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Alarm System, Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Security Gate, Sewer, Snow Removal, Standard Phone Service, Water
  • HOA Name: CSK MANAGEMENT CO
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community Age Requirement: 55
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Recreation Fee: No
  • Community Pool Features: Heated, In Ground

Fee Information

  • Capital Contribution Fee: 3460.00

Schools

  • School District: WEST CHESTER AREA
  • Elementary School: EAST GOSHEN
  • Middle School: J.R. FUGETT
  • High School: WEST CHESTER EAST
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397342
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: EAST GOSHEN
  • High School: WEST CHESTER EAST
  • Middle Or Junior School: J.R. FUGETT

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: R55
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1358.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Wooldridge

Rental Info

  • Pets: Number Limit
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3574.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4578.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 53-02 -0535
  • Tax Lot: 0535
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1358
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 08/25/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2023
Closed on
Aug 24, 2023
Sold by
Carolyn C Gibboni Family Trust
Bought by
Ciancia Constance
Seller's Agent
Lillian Franklin
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Dorsey
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.76%
Total Days on Market
32
Views
153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2015
Sold by
Gibboni Carolyn C
Bought by
Gibboni Roger D and Carolyn C Gibboni Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1993
Bought by
Gibboni Roger A and Gibboni Carolyn C
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 $500,000 Trident Land Transfer
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $165,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Sold $590,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $590,000 0.0% $250 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Off Market $590,000 -- --
04/12/2025 04/12/25 Price Changed $590,000 -0.8% $250 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Price Changed $595,000 -0.8% $252 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $600,000 -3.2% $254 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $620,000 +24.0% $263 / Sq Ft
08/25/2023 08/25/23 Sold $500,000 -4.8% $212 / Sq Ft
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2023 06/05/23 For Sale $525,000 -- $223 / 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 $4,578 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2023 $4,578 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2022 $4,438 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2021 $4,375 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2020 $4,346 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2019 $4,284 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2018 $4,190 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2017 $4,097 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2016 $3,616 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2015 $3,616 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
2014 $3,616 $159,300 $65,180 $94,120
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT2045948

Bright MLS

APN: 53-002-0535.0000