NOT LISTED FOR SALE

597 Franklin Way West Chester, PA 19380

Estimated Value: $574,000 - $635,820

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,829 Sq Ft
$329/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2013

Last sale price $290,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 107% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,300/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Senior Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Attic
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of July 2013

Enjoy the Hershey's Mill lifestyle in this highly desired 2 Bedrooms plus Den, 2 Bath Bradford Model home in Franklin Village. The Foyer opens to the DR & LR. The Living Room features a vaulted ceiling w/2 skylights, wood burning fireplace & opens to a Sunroom. The Four Season Sunroom offers a vaulted ceiling with 2 skylights, ceiling fan, 2 triple windows w/window seat, radiant heat floors & slider to a patio. The Dining room has a double window & adjoins the LR & kitchen. The Eat-in Kitchen offers cherry cabinets, corian countertops, Island w/quartz top, pantry & updated appliances. The Main Bedroom has a triple window & dressing area w/adjoining Bath. The Third Bedroom is converted to a Den w/double pocket doors to the LR. The Hall Bath has a tub w/tile surround & floor. The unfinished basement has storage & a workshop. Detached 1 car garage. Franklin Village offers vinyl siding & has a private pool in addition to the community pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JOHN MCGOLDRICK

Wagner Real Estate License #TREND:139593 Listed on: 05/18/2013

Co-Listed By

Pat Meehan

Springer Realty Group License #RS221483L

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Heim

BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,470

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1,598 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $432 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,829 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Community Sewer or Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0597
  • Assessor Parcel Number 53-02 -0597

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Association fees include pool(s), common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, lawn maintenance, snow removal, trash, water, sewer, insurance, all ground fee, management, alarm system
  • $1,295 Other One-Time Fees
  • Built by WOOLDRIDGE
  • Hersheys Mill Subdivision, Bradford Floorplan

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,470

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$432 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Remarks Public: Enjoy the Hershey's Mill lifestyle in this highly desired 2 Bedrooms plus Den, 2 Bath Bradford Model home in Franklin Village. The Foyer opens to the DR & LR. The Living Room features a vaulted ceiling w/2 skylights, wood burning fireplace & opens to a Sunroom. The Four Season Sunroom offers a vaulted ceiling with 2 skylights, ceiling fan, 2 triple windows w/window seat, radiant heat floors & slider to a patio. The Dining room has a double window & adjoins the LR & kitchen. The Eat-in Kitchen offers cherry cabinets, corian countertops, Island w/quartz top, pantry & updated appliances. The Main Bedroom has a triple window & dressing area w/adjoining Bath. The Third Bedroom is converted to a Den w/double pocket doors to the LR. The Hall Bath has a tub w/tile surround & floor. The unfinished basement has storage & a workshop. Detached 1 car garage. Franklin Village offers vinyl siding & has a private pool in addition to the community pool.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1829
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1829
  • Net Sq Ft: 1829.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1829
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 597

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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: Shared Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Electric, Heat Pump - Electric Backup, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 432.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Additional Association Fees: Golf, Club
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Pool(s), Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Water, Sewer, Insurance, All Ground Fee, Management, Alarm System
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 1295.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 150450.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 76700.00
  • Land Use Code: R55
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1598.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Building Info

  • Builder Name: WOOLDRIDGE

Rental Info

  • Pets: Case By Case Basis
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 345547
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5470.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 53-02 -0597
  • Tax Lot: 0597
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Close Date: 07/01/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2013
Closed on
Jul 1, 2013
Sold by
Forslund Eleanor S
Bought by
Fussell Howard B and Fussell Anne M
Seller's Agent
JOHN MCGOLDRICK
Wagner Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Heim
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Current Estimated Value
$601,705

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$311,705
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2012
Sold by
Forslund Charles F and Forslund Eleanor S
Bought by
Forslund Charles F and Forslund Eleanor S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1995
Sold by
Forslund Charles F and Forslund Eleanor S
Bought by
Forslund Charles F and Forslund Eleanor S
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
Fussell Howard B $290,000 None Available
Forslund Charles F -- None Available
Forslund Charles F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Forslund Charles F $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2013 07/01/13 Sold $290,000 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
05/31/2013 05/31/13 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2013 05/18/13 For Sale $290,000 -- $159 / 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 $6,528 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2023 $6,528 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2022 $6,329 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2021 $6,238 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2020 $6,197 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2019 $6,108 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2018 $5,975 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2017 $5,842 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2016 $5,216 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2015 $5,216 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
2014 $5,216 $227,150 $76,700 $150,450
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    JOHN MCGOLDRICK

    Wagner Real Estate

  • Pat Meehan

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Pat Meehan

    Springer Realty Group

    (610) 574-2465

    11 Total Sales

    Pat Meehan
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Matthew Heim

    BHHS Fox & Roach

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003558419

Bright MLS

APN: 53-002-0597.0000

Pennsylvania Chester County West Chester 19380

597 Franklin Way, West Chester, PA

This home is located at 597 Franklin Way, West Chester, PA 19380 since 18 May 2013 and is currently estimated at $601,705, approximately $328 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 597 Franklin Way is a home located in Chester County with nearby schools including East Goshen Elementary School, J.R. Fugett Middle School, and East High School.

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