1252 Northgate Road
Description
Nestled in a quiet, sought-after residential neighborhood in Thornbury Township, this beautifully maintained Colonial home offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comfort. Situated on nearly two private acres, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home provides an exceptional lifestyle in the award-winning West Chester Area School District. Step inside to discover a warm and welcoming layout featuring a large sunny...Elegant Colonial Retreat in Thornbury Township – West Chester Area School District
Nestled in a quiet, sought-after residential neighborhood in Thornbury Township, this beautifully maintained Colonial home offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comfort. Situated on nearly two private acres, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home provides an exceptional lifestyle in the award-winning West Chester Area School District. Step inside to discover a warm and welcoming layout featuring a large sunny living room, a spacious great room with a cozy fireplace, wood beamed ceiling and direct access to a screened-in porch, perfect for relaxing or entertaining year-round. The sun-drenched solarium brings the outdoors in, offering a peaceful space to unwind with your morning coffee or evening book. The heart of the home includes a dedicated home office, ideal for remote work or study, a first-floor laundry room for convenience, and a large eat-in kitchen ready for your personal touch. Access to the garage and mud room driveway entrance can also be found here. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with an en-suite bath and a sunny hall bathroom shared by the additional bedrooms. Outside, the expansive yard is a private oasis featuring an in-ground pool with spa and cascading waterfall, mature landscaping, and plenty of space for recreation or gardening—all tucked away in a tranquil setting with plenty of room to roam. This rare find combines space, privacy, and location—just minutes from downtown West Chester, local parks, and major commuting routes.
- Listed by: Vincent May 610.656.6049 vince@vincemayteam.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$850,000
Avg days on market
7
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
West Chester, PA
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- 3,196
- Square Feet
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Location
Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
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1Property Information for 1252 Northgate Road
- Taxes: $8,314 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Chester County
- Tax ID Number: 66-02 -0006.2200
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 08-08-2025
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
- Municipality: THORNBURY TWP
- Total Parking Spaces: 6
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,078.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1974
- Lot Size: 1.90 AC / 82,764 SF
- School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
- School District County ID: 300200397342
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- High School: RUSTIN (CHESTER PA)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: CHESTER
- MLS Area: Thornbury Twp (10366)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $287,790
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $1,486
- Improvement Assessed Value: $198,870
- City Town Tax: $286
- Land Assessed Value: $88,920
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: R10
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 0006.2200
- School Tax: $6,542
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,078.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 3,078.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement Type: Unfinished, Daylight, Partial, Walkout Level
- Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 379096
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Replacement
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Oil
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
Property History for 1252 Northgate Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PACT2104074 | $835,000 | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1916579338 | $835,000 | +3.5% / yr |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PACT2104074 | — | |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2104074 | $864,900 | — |
| Oct 8, 2001 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #79993831 | $365,000 | — |
| Sep 21, 2001 | Closed BRIGHT #1003489375 | $365,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2001 | Pending BRIGHT #1003489375 | — | |
| Apr 18, 2001 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003489375 | $399,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PACT2104074 | $835,000 |
| 10/08/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1916579338 | $835,000 +3.5% / yr |
| 08/26/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PACT2104074 | — |
| 08/08/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2104074 | $864,900 |
| 10/08/2001 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #79993831 | $365,000 |
| 09/21/2001 | Closed BRIGHT #1003489375 | $365,000 |
| 08/06/2001 | Pending BRIGHT #1003489375 | — |
| 04/18/2001 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003489375 | $399,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1252 Northgate Road
Schools near 1252 Northgate Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westtown-Thornbury El School PublicK to 5 | ||
Stetson Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Greystone Elementary School PublicK to 5 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 1252 Northgate Road, West Chester, PA 19382 | $835,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,078 | 82,764 |
$425,000 | 4 | 3 | – | 174,240 | |
$305,000 | 4 | 3 | – | 82,764 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 4,225 | 82,764 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 3,308 | 82,764 | |
$335,000 | 4 | 3 | – | 82,764 | |
$945,100 | 5 | 5 | 5,367 | 87,120 | |
$715,000 | 4 | 5 | 6,367 | 78,408 | |
$165,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,150 | 87,120 | |
$848,000 | 5 | 5 | 5,367 | 87,120 | |
$942,500 | 4 | 6 | 3,564 | 91,476 | |
$1,218,750 | 5 | 6 | 6,006 | 87,120 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 4,116 | 95,832 | |
$758,000 | 5 | 5 | 6,579 | 82,764 | |
$758,000 | 4 | 5 | – | 82,764 | |
$850,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,694 | 87,120 |
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