$422,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2019

970 Kennett Way West Chester, PA 19380

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,170 Sq Ft
$573/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$194 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Senior Living
  • Private Lot
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Gated Community
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2024

Thoughts like charming and inviting will come to your mind as you walk up this level and private front entry way and will echo through out this darling and spacious end unit Marlborough. The generous foyer features hardwood floors and a large closet. Peek into the kitchen and treat your eyes to where you ll want to enjoy every meal forever! So tastefully and thoughtfully remodeled with granite counter tops, updated appliances, stunning island with built in wine cabinet, hardwood floors, an appliance nook, and plus pantry. Envision yourself having coffee in the breakfast area with sunlight filtering thru the shutters. Beautiful built in cabinets directly under the window provide lots of extra storage. The other window is flanked with built in shelving. Continue into the dining room with plenty of room for every piece of furniture you can imagine. Next the showpiece living room features a gas fireplace, shutters, crown molding and an entire wall of built ins to display all your prize possessions. Out the sliding doors where you will enjoy a private and wooded view adjacent to the golf course on the 5th hole. The living room and dining room have newly installed hardwood flooring. This patio will provide hours of enjoyment most of the year when you re not enjoying the many amenities at Hershey s Mill. Back to the foyer and down the hallway both featuring hardwood floors is the hall bath with an updated vanity, a skylight that floods the room with sunlight and a washer/dryer. Continue to the office also with hardwood floors, built ins, ceiling fan and shutters. This room would also be perfect as a TV room. The second bedroom has a large closet and adequate space for twin beds, etc. The master bedroom provides space for a chaise, king bed, and side tables. It has plantation shutters, two walk-in closets and upgraded designer carpeting. The double sink vanity directly outside the updated bathroom featuring a walk-in glass shower with a river rock tile floor is wheel chair accessible. The soaking tub situated under two skylights is the perfect place to forget the world. One more amazing feature of this magnificent home is behind a door in the kitchen walk up the stairs to a bonus room! So many options for this space featuring a window for natural light! Yoga retreat, craft studio or simply an attic for storage. So lovingly cared for and exquisitely decorated you ll want to make this gem your own. Looking for no work needed this is it! One floor living at its very best in an ACTIVE Adult Community with 24 hour gated security and much more. Showings start at open on Sunday 4/7 1-3

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lillian Franklin

Compass RE License #RS157082A Listed on: 04/06/2019

Compass RE

Co-Listed By

Lynne Carter

Wagner Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Nagle

EXP Realty, LLC

EXP Realty, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,148

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1,952 Sq Ft Lot
  • On Golf Course
  • East Facing Home
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $573 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Golf Course
  • Woods

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,170 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Security Gate
  • Attic

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Lowered Light Switches
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Community Sewer or Septic
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0171
  • Assessor Parcel Number 53-01R-0171

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Living
  • $2,000 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, insurance, snow removal, sewer, trash, management, lawn maintenance, water, standard phone service, cable TV
  • Senior Community | Residents must be 55 or older
  • Kennett Village HOA
  • Built by Wooldridge
  • Hersheys Mill Subdivision, Marlborough Floorplan
  • Marlborough Community
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Community Center
  • Community Library

Recreation

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

Security

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Gated Community
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,148

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$573 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Switches/Outlets, 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Washer/dryer/refrigerator as is
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Remarks Public: Thoughts like charming and inviting will come to your mind as you walk up this level and private front entry way and will echo through out this darling and spacious end unit Marlborough. The generous foyer features hardwood floors and a large closet. Peek into the kitchen and treat your eyes to where you ll want to enjoy every meal forever! So tastefully and thoughtfully remodeled with granite counter tops, updated appliances, stunning island with built in wine cabinet, hardwood floors, an appliance nook, and plus pantry. Envision yourself having coffee in the breakfast area with sunlight filtering thru the shutters. Beautiful built in cabinets directly under the window provide lots of extra storage. The other window is flanked with built in shelving. Continue into the dining room with plenty of room for every piece of furniture you can imagine. Next the showpiece living room features a gas fireplace, shutters, crown molding and an entire wall of built ins to display all your prize possessions. Out the sliding doors where you will enjoy a private and wooded view adjacent to the golf course on the 5th hole. The living room and dining room have newly installed hardwood flooring. This patio will provide hours of enjoyment most of the year when you re not enjoying the many amenities at Hershey s Mill. Back to the foyer and down the hallway both featuring hardwood floors is the hall bath with an updated vanity, a skylight that floods the room with sunlight and a washer/dryer. Continue to the office also with hardwood floors, built ins, ceiling fan and shutters. This room would also be perfect as a TV room. The second bedroom has a large closet and adequate space for twin beds, etc. The master bedroom provides space for a chaise, king bed, and side tables. It has plantation shutters, two walk-in closets and upgraded designer carpeting. The double sink vanity directly outside the updated bathroom featuring a walk-in glass shower with a river rock tile floor is wheel chair accessible. The soaking tub situated under two skylights is the perfect place to forget the world. One more amazing feature of this magnificent home is behind a door in the kitchen walk up the stairs to a bonus room! So many options for this space featuring a window for natural light! Yoga retreat, craft studio or simply an attic for storage. So lovingly cared for and exquisitely decorated you ll want to make this gem your own. Looking for no work needed this is it! One floor living at its very best in an ACTIVE Adult Community with 24 hour gated security and much more. Showings start at open on Sunday 4/7 1-3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Attic, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Floors In Unit Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Office, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2170
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2170
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 202.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2170
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 970

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Trees/Woods, Golf Course
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Fire Detection System, 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock, Security Gate, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Community Septic Tank, Private Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1720.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Gated Community, Golf Course Membership Available, Jog/Walk Path, Library, Pool - Outdoor, Security, Tennis Courts, Community Center
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Insurance, Snow Removal, Sewer, Trash, Management, Lawn Maintenance, Water, Standard Phone Service, Cable Tv
  • HOA Name: KENNETT VILLAGE
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community Age Requirement: 55
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Recreation Fee: No
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground, Heated, Fenced

Fee Information

  • Capital Contribution Fee: 2000.00

Schools

  • School District: WEST CHESTER AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397342
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 66580.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 124850.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Level, Private, Secluded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: footprint
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1952.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Wooldridge

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 344994
  • School Tax: 4072.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5148.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 53-01R-0171
  • Tax Lot: 0171
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 07/15/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2024
Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Schwartz Nathan G and Schwartz Edda
Bought by
Vanorman Nancy L and Jones Frederick E
Seller's Agent
Trish Doran
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Barbera & Team
RE/MAX Preferred - Malvern
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$651,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,100
8.52%
Total Days on Market
50
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$649,207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,793
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.36%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2019
Closed on
Jul 5, 2019
Sold by
Markle John and The Estate Of Mary Mclean Mark
Bought by
Schwartz Nathan G and Schwartz Edda
Seller's Agent
Lillian Franklin
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Ann Nagle
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$422,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-3.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.80%
Original Mortgage
$125,100
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1992
Bought by
Markle Mary M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $651,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $422,000 Trident Land Transfer Co Lp
Deed $229,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $645,000 FHA
Previous Owner $125,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/03/2024 09/03/24 Sold $651,000 +8.5% $300 / Sq Ft
07/17/2024 07/17/24 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2024 07/15/24 For Sale $599,900 +42.2% $276 / Sq Ft
07/15/2019 07/15/19 Sold $422,000 -3.9% $194 / Sq Ft
05/26/2019 05/26/19 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2019 04/06/19 For Sale $439,000 -- $202 / 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 $5,501 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2023 $5,501 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2022 $5,334 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2021 $5,257 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2020 $5,222 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2019 $5,148 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2018 $5,035 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2017 $4,923 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2016 $4,374 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2015 $4,374 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
2014 $4,374 $191,430 $124,850 $66,580
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT415092

Bright MLS

APN: 53-01R-0171.0000