1442 Dorchester Rd
Description
Walking up to the home you’ll notice the welcoming raised open front porch, as well as, the private driveway with...House with APARTMENT! Welcome to 1442 Dorchester Road in Havertown. Whether you’re looking for a large single family home or a duplex (3 to 5 bedrooms depending on 2nd floor use) on a beautiful 60' x 150' level lot, this property presents a unique opportunity with its surprisingly large 2nd floor 1 or 2 bedroom apartment that could be offered for rent or as additionally living space.
Walking up to the home you’ll notice the welcoming raised open front porch, as well as, the private driveway with an oversized 2 car detached garage w/ loft at the back of the property. Entering the first floor, you’ll notice the beautiful hardwood floors and a great floor plan starting with a large living room that leads into a large formal dining room. Further you’ll find a modern kitchen with loads of white cabinetry for great storage, granite counter tops, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, breakfast bar and built in desk space. Off the back of the kitchen you’ll find a mudroom space that leads to the back deck that overlooks the level, deep lot (150' deep). Back inside, a hallway leads to two good sized bedrooms and a full hall bath with separate tub and stall shower with tile surround. A door off the kitchen leads down to a large full basement that has 2 finished rooms, a full bath with stall shower, a laundry area, and large unfinished storage space that includes all the utilities.
A door from the second back bedroom gives access to the stairway and separate exit. This allows for a private entrance for the second floor if desired. The 2nd floor was remodeled in 2019 and includes a 1 bedroom, living room & dining room space, small kitchen and full bath with shower. Additionally, the second floor has an all in one washer & dryer, as well as, a separate electrical service from the first floor, allowing the tenant to pay for electric and hot water. The home heats off of a common oil burner, however does have separate hot water tanks for both units. Other features include a new roof (2024), central air (split system) for the 1st floor, replacement windows throughout and 200 amp electric.
Keep in mind that the 2nd floor could be modified into as many as 3 bedrooms, should you plan to make it part of the primary home. The staircase to the 2nd floor is accessible by the first floor back bedroom if needed.
Located minutes from shops and restaurants at Manoa Shopping Center, schools (including Lynnewood Elementary School a couple blocks away), public parks (Paddock & Bailey Parks), the Pennsy Trail, Havertown YMCA and everything Havertown. Also, easy access to Rt 3 (West Chester Pike) and the Blue Route (rt 476). Don’t miss this great opportunity to own in Havertown!
Listing Agent
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tyler.wagner@compass.comP: (610)-639-5148
Property Details for 1442 Dorchester Road
Property Details for 1442 Dorchester Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PADE2091968 |
| Days on Market | 93 |
| Taxes | $8,815 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF |
| County | Delaware County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
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Building Information for 1442 Dorchester Road
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$3,477 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
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Property Information for 1442 Dorchester Road
- School District Name: HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP
- School District County ID: 300200397354
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: LYNNEWOOD (DELAWARE PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: HAVERFORD (DELAWARE PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: HAVERFORD SENIOR (DELAWARE PA)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: DELAWARE
- MLS Area: Haverford Twp (10422)
- 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: $322,750
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $1,250
- Improvement Assessed Value: $219,200
- City Town Tax: $1,466
- Land Assessed Value: $103,550
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: R-10
- Historic: No
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 495-000
- School Tax: $6,098
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Kitchen - Eat-in, Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Breakfast Bar
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,018.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,220.00
- Total SQFT: 3,718.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement Type: Fully Finished
- Basement Finished Percent: 60.00
- Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 150.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 473472
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
- Interior Features: Carpet, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: No
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Accessibility Features: None
- Window Features: Double Hung, Energy Efficient
- Laundry Type: Basement, Upper Floor
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.wagnerrealesatate.com
Property History for 1442 Dorchester Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | — | |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | $555,000 | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1921129661 | $555,000 | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | — | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | — | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | — | |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | — | |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | $569,500 | — |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | $569,500 | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | $599,000 | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | $599,000 | — |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | $640,000 | — |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | $640,000 | — |
| Jul 11, 2000 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE209512 | $174,500 | — |
| May 10, 2000 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE209512 | — | |
| May 6, 2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE209512 | $179,500 | — |
| Mar 31, 1995 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE271938 | $150,000 | — |
| Feb 6, 1995 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE271938 | — | |
| Dec 30, 1994 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE271938 | $167,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | — |
| 11/18/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | $555,000 |
| 11/12/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1921129661 | $555,000 |
| 09/11/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | — |
| 09/11/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | — |
| 09/11/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | — |
| 09/11/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | — |
| 09/04/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | $569,500 |
| 09/04/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | $569,500 |
| 07/16/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | $599,000 |
| 07/16/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | $599,000 |
| 06/12/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2091968 | $640,000 |
| 06/12/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2092566 | $640,000 |
| 07/11/2000 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE209512 | $174,500 |
| 05/10/2000 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE209512 | — |
| 05/06/2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE209512 | $179,500 |
| 03/31/1995 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE271938 | $150,000 |
| 02/06/1995 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE271938 | — |
| 12/30/1994 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE271938 | $167,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1442 Dorchester Road
Schools near 1442 Dorchester Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | 1 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lynnewood El School PublicK to 5 | ||
Haverford Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Haverford Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Child Guidance Elementary Ed Private1 to 8 |
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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