217 Downing Road

Closed 6/18/24
Closed 6/18/24
Welcome Home to Your Own Private Resort
Stunning all Brick Estate Home on Private Lane
A WOW Family Rm with Beautiful Stone Fireplace
Soaring Beamed Ceiling with Skylights in Family Rm
Tucked away Wet Bar in Family Room
Fireside Dining Rm with sliders to Patio
Dining Room with Gleaming Hardwood Floors
Bright and Cheerful Cook's Delight Kitchen
Conveniently Located Powder Room
Amazing View from Hall Looking into Master Suite
Master Suite with a Wall of Windows
Master Bathroom
Upper Level Bedrm with Private Access to Bathroom
Beautiful Upper Level Hall Bathroom
3rd Upper Level Bedroom with Built-ins
Lower Level ... A World of Its Own
Fireside Lower Level has access to Enclosed Porch
Lower Level Kitchenette
Sunny Lower Level Bedroom with Built-ins
Another Sunlit Lower Level Bedroom with Built-ins
Lower Level Full Bath
Expansive Poolside Patio Area
Large Deck area surrounding the Pool
WOW
Tranquil View
Oversized 2 car Garage with side Pedestrian Door
Entertainment Building with Professional Kitchen
Stand-alone Entertainment Building
Pole Barn Tucked away for Big Boy or Big Girl Toys
Side of Property leading to Pole Barn
Beautiful never ending Brick and Stone
Private is an Understatement!
Nestled on 2.6 very Private Acres
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Last Sold Price
$750,000
5 beds4,366 sqft$172/sqft
217 Downing Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335

Description

Welcome Home to 217 Downing Road nestled on 2.6 private acres offering a majestic countryside view. As you approach via the private circular drive you will enjoy your first glimpse of this magnificent all brick estate home and all it has to offer. The main level of this home offers an expansive family room with high ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors, an impressive fireplace with beautiful floor to ceiling stone surround and a raised hearth, and hidden behind the beautiful rustic doors you will...Welcome Home to 217 Downing Road nestled on 2.6 private acres offering a majestic countryside view. As you approach via the private circular drive you will enjoy your first glimpse of this magnificent all brick estate home and all it has to offer. The main level of this home offers an expansive family room with high ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors, an impressive fireplace with beautiful floor to ceiling stone surround and a raised hearth, and hidden behind the beautiful rustic doors you will find a wet bar for entertaining and a laundry area. This room has a triple panel sliding door that opens to the front of this home with a beautiful private view and two skylights flooding this room with natural light. Just off the family room you will find the dining room offering a fireplace with floor to ceiling brick and raised hearth, gleaming hardwood floors and sliders leading out to the slate patio making the outdoor entertainment area an extension of this great home…not to mention the majestic countryside view. On this level you will also find the beautifully updated kitchen with miles of granite counters, newer appliances, an abundance of beautiful cabinetry, tile backsplash, ceramic tile floor and windows overlooking the in-ground pool and back yard. This level also has a powder room. Up a few steps you will find the spacious and private master suite which offers a wall of windows allowing lots of natural light creating a warm and airy feel and an amazing view of the property. The master suite also offers a spacious walk-in closet, gleaming hardwood floors and a master bathroom. This level also offers 2 nicely sized bedrooms, with newer carpet and wonderful built-ins with one bedroom offering private access to the beautifully updated hall bathroom. Just a few steps down you will find the terrific lower level, a world of its own, that offers another brick fireside family room, a wonderful kitchenette, 2 nicely sized bedrooms with extensive built-ins, a full bath and laundry with additional storage. This level opens to a bright sun room that provides access to the backyard. This lower level would make a wonderful in-law, au pair or “kids are back” suite, or just extra space for family or visiting friends. Moving outside you will feel like you are in an exclusive vacation resort. The fantastic in-ground pool offers an expansive deck area to relax and enjoy the tranquil view while the pool house offers a wet bar to enjoy an afternoon beverage and a convenient storage area. When your entertainment plans are more lavish you will enjoy the stand-alone entertainment building with a professional kitchen for ease of entertaining just awaiting your personal touches…….a true entertainer’s delight. The oversized detached 2-car garage provides plenty of space for cars and additional storage with convenient access to the house and pool area. Additionally, there is a pole barn on the property which is an ideal storage area for lawn equipment, motorcycles, boats or whatever storage is needed. This estate home is in the Award Winning Downington Area School District and the STEM Academy and is in a fantastic location, close to Bell Tavern Park, WAWA, Wegmans, Regal Movie Theater along with a variety of fine and casual restaurants and shopping. If Golf is your game you will find that the Whitford and Downingtown Country Clubs are only minutes away. For ease of travel Routes 30, 202, and the PA turnpike are nearby along with several major corporate centers. This home with all it has to offer won’t last long so schedule your visit today and make this home YOUR HOME tomorrow!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/18/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Leann Murphy • RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
    P: (610) 308-6625 leannm459@aol.com
  2. Listed by Matthew Murphy • RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
    P: (610) 462-5818 mmurphy004@gmail.com

Property Details for 217 Downing Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PACT2065326
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$1,748 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1957
Lot Size
2.60 AC / 113,256 SF
County
Chester County
Tax ID Number
40-02 -0066.6000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Split Level
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Views
Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
Municipality
EAST CALN TWP
Total Parking Spaces
8
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
4,366.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$840,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

101.5%

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Building Information for 217 Downing Road

Stories2Year Built1957Building Size-Lot Size2.60 AC / 113,256 SF

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Property Information for 217 Downing Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397436
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: East Caln Twp (10340)
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: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $301,270
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $1,371
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $232,280
  • City Town Tax: $377
  • Land Assessed Value: $68,990
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Tax Lot: 0066.6000
  • School Tax: $8,905
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
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: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,366.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,366.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,366.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8030/9213/0546/803092130546_512_384_WM_5EGrySWs7SxtZrGa.jpg
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, 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-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 300360
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Built-Ins, Carpet, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • 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: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 217 Downing Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2065326

$750,000—
May 27, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2065326

—
May 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT2065326

$800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2065326

$750,000
05/27/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2065326

—
05/24/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT2065326

$800,000

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

Public Records for 217 Downing Road

Taxable ValueLand$68,990Additions$232,280Total$301,270
Tax Record2026$11,546 ($962 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,366 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,366 SqFtStories2Lot Size113,256 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1957Year Renovated1980ZoningR1CountyCHESTERAPN4002 00666000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 217 Downing Road

This home is within Downingtown Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Uwchlan Hills El School
Public - K to 5
Lionville Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Downingtown High School East Campus
Public - 9 to 12
Downingtown STEM Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Uwchlan Hills El School
PublicK to 5

Lionville Middle School
Public7 to 8

Downingtown High School East 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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