Last Sold Price
5 beds3,562 sqft$84/sqft
161 Byers Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425

Description

The Butler Homestead, an Historic Manor House with fabulous charm. First floor has 10' ceilings and an opulent pass thru center hall. A lg arched doorway w/pocket doors seperate the front parlor (w/marble frpl) from back parlor (w/frpl & builtins). Entertaining would be a pleasure in this gracious formal DR (w/frpl & builtins) next to a country kitchen w/ huge brick frpl. Second floor has 9' ceilings, 4 good sized bedrooms(3 w/frpl), hall bath and a small BR w/frpl and bath for an au pair or office....The Butler Homestead, an Historic Manor House with fabulous charm. First floor has 10' ceilings and an opulent pass thru center hall. A lg arched doorway w/pocket doors seperate the front parlor (w/marble frpl) from back parlor (w/frpl & builtins). Entertaining would be a pleasure in this gracious formal DR (w/frpl & builtins) next to a country kitchen w/ huge brick frpl. Second floor has 9' ceilings, 4 good sized bedrooms(3 w/frpl), hall bath and a small BR w/frpl and bath for an au pair or office. Walk up attic for extra storage or could be finished. Extra wide mouldings, plank floors, wood 5-panel doors, brass & iron hardware, curved walls, 12" deep window sills and front & back staircases are just some of the amenities that will inspire you to bring this charmer back to it's original beauty. Kitchen & baths need updating along with plumbing & heating. House being sold "AS IS". Long drive, a right of way to parcel, provides privacy to lg landscaped front yard. Small rear yard w/privacy fence.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/17/2009 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kathleen DiPeso • Century 21 Alliance-Exton*
    P: (610) 283-2526 kdipeso@verizon.net

Property Details for 161 Byers Road

Status
MLS #
1005850388
Days on Market
228
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1908
Lot Size
0.78 AC / 33,977 SF
Tax ID Number
32-004-0496.00 (PART OF)
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
BYERS STATION
Subdivision
BYERS STATION (CHESTER PA)
Cross Street
POTTSTOWN PIKE
Municipality
UPPER UWCHLAN TWP
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
9
Above Grade Finished SQFT
3,562.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
Yes
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Fixer

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$875,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Chester Springs, PA

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Building Information for 161 Byers Road

Stories2Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.78 AC / 33,977 SF

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Property Information for 161 Byers Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397436
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: Upper Uwchlan Twp (10332)
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: 2008
  • Tax Assessed Value: $0
  • Zoning: RES
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,562.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 3,562.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • RFactor Ext Walls: 0
  • RFactor Ceilings: 0
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Flag, Level, Sloping
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 4689076
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Marble, Non-Functioning
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 161 Byers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005850388

$300,000
Oct 14, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #281379726

$300,000
Feb 27, 2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005850388

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005850388

$300,000
10/14/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #281379726

$300,000
02/27/2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005850388

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

Public Records for 161 Byers Road

Taxable ValueLand$54,990Additions$160,330Total$215,320
Tax Record2026$8,205 ($684 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,954 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,954 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,875 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1830Year Renovated1970ZoningR4CountyCHESTERAPN3204 04960000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 161 Byers 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
Pickering Valley El School
PublicK to 5

Lionville Middle School
Public7 to 8

Downingtown High School East Campus
Public9 to 12

Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Public6

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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