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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,624 sqft
1531 Dowlin Forge Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335
Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1840Year Built
$171/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 1531 Dowlin Forge Road, a lovingly maintained and updated home by one owner for the last 35 years! If you are an old home buff, do not miss this opportunity to own across from the Struble Trail and Shamona Creek. Enjoy the flagstone front porch which leads to the main entrance into the living room, next to the living room is the den/office/study with adjacent full bath, back to the dining room with the original stone fireplace. There is an adjacent family room/sun room addition with tile...Welcome to 1531 Dowlin Forge Road, a lovingly maintained and updated home by one owner for the last 35 years! If you are an old home buff, do not miss this opportunity to own across from the Struble Trail and Shamona Creek. Enjoy the flagstone front porch which leads to the main entrance into the living room, next to the living room is the den/office/study with adjacent full bath, back to the dining room with the original stone fireplace. There is an adjacent family room/sun room addition with tile floor, gas stove and ceiling fans. The updated eat-in kitchen features oak cabinets and stainless appliances. Mud Room/Laundry Room with outside entrance. Upstairs is a truly special master suite with French doors to the Juliet balcony, gas stove, large walk-in closet, en-suite bath with skylight, Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms served by the hall bath. Walk-up to floored, insulated attic perfect for storage. The basement has perimeter drain system for dry storage. All the mechanicals are updated including the oil hot water boiler with three zones, electric hot water heater, and two separate central air systems. Detached, oversized two car garage with electronic door openers and steps leading to the second floor storage. All the charm and appeal of an older home with all the updates you would want including a whole house generator! Two building lots also available for sale (See MLS #6690070 and #6690076).
  • Listed by: William M McGarrigle 610.640.9315 bill@billsells.com • RE/MAX Main Line-Paoli
Listing closed: 03/18/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002756908

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Property Information for 1531 Dowlin Forge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,767 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 33-03 -0025
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
  • Cross Street: SHELMIRE
  • Municipality: UWCHLAN TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,624.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397436
  • Elementary School: BEAVER CREEK (CHESTER PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: DOWNINGTON (CHESTER PA)
  • High School: DOWNINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS (CHESTER PA)
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: Uwchlan Twp (10333)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $215,070
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $167,150
  • Land Assessed Value: $47,920
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Zoning: RA
  • Tax Lot: 0025
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $10,000
  • Concession Remarks: seller assist
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,624.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total SQFT: 2,624.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Metal
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Drainage System
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 281712
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Wood Stove, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 1531 Dowlin Forge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002756908

$450,000
Feb 22, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #568119570

$450,000
Jan 13, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002756908

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002756908

$450,000
02/22/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #568119570

$450,000
01/13/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002756908

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1531 Dowlin Forge Road

Taxable ValueLand$47,920Additions$167,150Total$215,070
Tax Record2026$8,194 ($683 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,624 SqFtStories2Lot Size87,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840Year Renovated1970ZoningRACountyCHESTERAPN3303 00250000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1531 Dowlin Forge 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 - 6
Rating
School
Distance
East Ward El School
PublicK to 5

Downington Middle School
Public7 to 8

Downingtown High School West Campus
Public9 to 12

Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Public6

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