Seller's Agent in 2023
Howard Smith
KW Main Line - Narberth
(610) 389-1914
1 in this area
189 Total Sales
881 Empress Rd West Chester, PA 19382
Estimated Value: $1,061,000 - $1,218,000
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
5,436
Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Dual Staircase
- Traditional Architecture
- Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School Rated A
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of August 2023BEAUTIFUL 2-story Colonial home in the Applegate subdivision, this home has it All. Tree-lined streets welcome you to this 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bathroom home with manicured front and back yards, and landscape. Recent renovations include full-house hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen, laundry room, bathrooms, and walkout basement. The grand entry leads to formal Living and Dining Rooms, Great Room with 2-story ceiling and cozy fireplace, and gorgeous eat-in Kitchen. The gourmet kitchen features granite-slab countertops with decorative tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances with double ovens and gas range, prep island, butler's pantry and walk-in pantry. Finishing off the main level is a Sunroom, private Study, Laundry Room, and Powder Room. Upstairs, you’ll find 4 Bedrooms, including the spacious Primary with tray ceiling, and private 5-piece bathroom with dual vanities with porcelain tile floors. The finished walkout basement has Owens Corning Basement Finishing System and French patio doors with built-in blinds—perfect for game day, movie nights, or young adults looking for some privacy. Relax and entertain on the expansive partial wraparound deck, overlooking the patio, big backyard and landscape! 3-car attached garage plus an extended driveway is more than enough to accommodate all your guests! Great school district and location, right off Rt 202, a few miles from downtown West Chester, grocery, pharmacy, and nearby shopping! Call now to schedule your private showing!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 389-1914 howard@houwzer.com KW Main Line - Narberth Listed on: 06/02/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,834
Year Built
- Built in 1999
Lot Details
- 0.46
HOA Fees
- $25 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- 6 Driveway Spaces
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Wet Bar
- Dual Staircase
- Bar
- Crown Molding
- 1 Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Library
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Breakfast Room
- Butlers Pantry
- Double Oven
- Gas Oven or Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Additional Features
- Playground
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- Shew Community Mgnt HOA
- Applegate Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 0395
- Assessor Parcel Number 52-05 -0395
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 2, 2023
Closed on
Aug 1, 2023
Sold by
Ma Zhongxin and Ma Karen
Bought by
Kuruvilla Denny and Kuruvilla Sheeba
Seller's Agent
Howard Smith
KW Main Line - Narberth
Buyer's Agent
Sara Blevins
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$965,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,000
8.81%
Views
206
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,907
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.68%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Outstanding Balance
$644,565
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$469,342
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 22, 2016
Closed on
Jun 9, 2016
Sold by
Nagurny Marion and Howard Esq Stephen M
Bought by
Ma Zhongxin and Duong Karen
Seller's Agent
Brian Kane
RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Toll
KW Empower
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$653,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
0.48%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuruvilla Denny | $1,050,000 | Title Services | |
| Ma Zhongxin | $653,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kuruvilla Denny | $660,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2023 08/03/23 | Sold | $1,050,000 | +8.8% | $193 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/07/2023 06/07/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/02/2023 06/02/23 | For Sale | $965,000 | +47.8% | $178 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/09/2016 06/09/16 | Sold | $653,000 | +0.5% | $120 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/13/2016 05/13/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/22/2016 04/22/16 | For Sale | $649,900 | -- | $120 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $9,834 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2024 | $9,834 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2023 | $9,834 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2022 | $9,706 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2021 | $9,571 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2020 | $9,510 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2019 | $9,377 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2018 | $9,178 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2017 | $8,979 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2016 | $9,292 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2015 | $9,292 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
| 2014 | $9,292 | $339,250 | $50,960 | $288,290 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Howard Smith
-
Sara Blevins
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Sara Blevins
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 334-0746
3 in this area
61 Total Sales
-
Brian Kane
Seller's Agent in 2016
Brian Kane
RE/MAX
(610) 639-4679
8 in this area
139 Total Sales
-
Kevin Toll
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Kevin Toll
KW Empower
(610) 609-1096
1 in this area
369 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PACT2046072
APN: 52-005-0395.0000
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