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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,721 sqft

1253 Merrill Rd, West Chester, PA 19382

Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1982Year Built
$184/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Bucolic Chester County views out every window! This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 3 beautiful acres is your own private oasis! Great level yard with a playset, above ground pool and tennis court- you never need to leave home. Inside the large Living Room and Dining Room with triple windows that bring the outdoors in. A spacious eat-in kitchen with pantry, island and screened porch access is open to the oversize Great Room with wood burning fireplace and walls of windows. French door sliders...Bucolic Chester County views out every window! This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 3 beautiful acres is your own private oasis! Great level yard with a playset, above ground pool and tennis court- you never need to leave home. Inside the large Living Room and Dining Room with triple windows that bring the outdoors in. A spacious eat-in kitchen with pantry, island and screened porch access is open to the oversize Great Room with wood burning fireplace and walls of windows. French door sliders to the deck overlooking the backyard, tennis court and pool. Not a Wimbledon player? - can be a basketball court, roller hockey rink and more. The Laundry/Mudroom is generous size, next to the powder room and hall with Garage entry. Upstairs the huge master bedroom with ensuite bath features a fireplace, dressing area, vanity with sink, his/hers closets and private balcony. Three large bedrooms, all with views and a center hall full bath. The lower level provides plenty of clean, dry storage space. This home is located on a small cul-de-sac street and an easy stroll to the quaint village of Marshallton where you can stop and enjoy a wonderful meal at The Four Dog Tavern. Merrill Drive is a best kept secret, tucked away but close to everything including award winning Downingtown Area Schools!
  • Listed by: Gail Rader 484.883.7285 gail.rader@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
Listing closed: 09/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PACT512480
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Median sold price

$610,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Exton

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Property Information for 1253 Merrill Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $9,255 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 50-09 -0042.0200
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Scenic Vista
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 08-09-2020
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
  • Cross Street: Cann
  • Municipality: WEST BRADFORD TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,721.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • 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: Average

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397436
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: West Bradford Twp (10350)

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $293,340
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $1,282
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $198,280
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $95,060
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 0042.0200
  • School Tax: $7,974
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $10,000

Rooms

Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,721.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 333866

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment, Tennis Court(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Balcony, Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Confidential Data

Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 1253 Merrill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT512480

$500,500—
Sep 29, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #679510555

$5,005

-31.4% / yr

Aug 13, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT512480

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT512480

$500,500
09/29/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #679510555

$5,005

-31.4% / yr

08/13/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT512480

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Public Records for 1253 Merrill Road

Taxable Value

Land

$95,060

Additions

$130,170
Total$225,230

Tax Record

2026

$8,406 ($701 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,721 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,721 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

130,680 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1982

Zoning

R1

County

CHESTER

APN

5009 00420200

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 1253 Merrill Road

This home is within Downingtown Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bradford Hgts El School
PublicK to 5

Downington Middle School
Public7 to 8

Downingtown High School West Campus
Public9 to 12

Downingtown STEM Academy
Public9 to 12

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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This home: 1253 Merrill Road, West Chester, PA 19382
$500,500
4
2,721
130,680
$240,000
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74,139
$530,000
5
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