NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 W Boot Rd West Chester, PA 19380

Estimated Value: $431,567 - $467,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,028 Sq Ft
$439/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2012

Last sale price $215,000 $209 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,725/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Mary C Howse Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Butlers Pantry

About This Home

As of August 2012

Super affordable, clean, and maintaned Single Family Ranch in West Chester! This is a car lover's dream home with 3 beds and 3 bays! The oversize garage is ready for a tinkerer, contractor or motorhead. If this describes you, here it is! The house is pretty nice too! Hardwood floors, full basement, central air, tankless hot water heater, fresh paint, and designer lighting throughout. Don't miss this opportunity to own a single instead of a condo. Come see this great home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kirk Simmon

RE/MAX Professional Realty Listed on: 06/28/2012

RE/MAX Professional Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Kuhn

Clifton & Kuhn Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,150

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,028 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0063
  • Assessor Parcel Number 41-08 -0063

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,150

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Remarks Public: Super affordable, clean, and maintaned Single Family Ranch in West Chester! This is a car lover's dream home with 3 beds and 3 bays! The oversize garage is ready for a tinkerer, contractor or motorhead. If this describes you, here it is! The house is pretty nice too! Hardwood floors, full basement, central air, tankless hot water heater, fresh paint, and designer lighting throughout. Don't miss this opportunity to own a single instead of a condo. Come see this great home today!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1028
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1028
  • Net Sq Ft: 1028.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 218.87
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1028
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 553

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Shingle Siding, Block
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WEST CHESTER AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397342

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 91820.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 45600.00
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Dimensions: UNKNOWN
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15655.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R1

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: Tankless on demand water heater!

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 307039
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3150.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 41-08 -0063
  • Tax Lot: 0063
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 08/15/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2012
Closed on
Jul 13, 2012
Sold by
Plough Christopher W
Bought by
Thornton Jason M
Seller's Agent
Kirk Simmon
RE/MAX Professional Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brian Kuhn
Clifton & Kuhn Real Estate
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.44%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$450,892

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$235,892
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$204,250
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2003
Sold by
Oneal Victor W and Oneal Carolyn M
Bought by
Plough Christopher W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,600
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Thornton Jason M $215,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thornton Jason M $171,800
Closed Thornton Jason M $204,250
Previous Owner Plough Christopher W $74,000
Previous Owner Plough Christopher W $165,600
Closed Plough Christopher W $41,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2012 08/15/12 Sold $215,000 -4.4% $209 / Sq Ft
07/03/2012 07/03/12 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2012 06/28/12 For Sale $225,000 -- $219 / 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 $3,983 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2023 $3,807 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2022 $3,755 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2021 $3,700 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2020 $3,675 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2019 $3,622 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2018 $3,542 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2017 $3,461 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2016 $2,929 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2015 $2,929 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
2014 $2,929 $137,420 $45,600 $91,820
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kirk Simmon

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kirk Simmon

    RE/MAX

    (484) 880-2388

    77 Total Sales

    Kirk Simmon
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Brian Kuhn

    Clifton & Kuhn Real Estate

    (484) 995-5211

    10 Total Sales

    Brian Kuhn
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004016296

Bright MLS

APN: 41-008-0063.0000

Pennsylvania Chester County West Chester 19341

553 W Boot Rd, West Chester, PA

This home is located at 553 W Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380 since 28 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $450,892, approximately $438 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 553 W Boot Rd is a home located in Chester County with nearby schools including Mary C Howse Elementary School, E.N. Peirce Middle School, and West Chester Henderson High School.

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