228 French Road

Closed 7/31/14
Closed 7/31/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$628,000
4 beds3,500 sqft$179/sqft
228 French Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.62 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$179/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

228 French Road is one of Newtown Square's best dressed addresses. The perfect place to call home. From the moment you enter the formal entry you realize you're in a special place. This home has been lovingly maintained by the present owners. When built, not one detail was overlooked. Privately located and perfectly situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, a premium location. The first floor offers an inviting center hall entry, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, a gourmet "Cooks...228 French Road is one of Newtown Square's best dressed addresses. The perfect place to call home. From the moment you enter the formal entry you realize you're in a special place. This home has been lovingly maintained by the present owners. When built, not one detail was overlooked. Privately located and perfectly situated at the end of a cul-de-sac, a premium location. The first floor offers an inviting center hall entry, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, a gourmet "Cooks Kitchen," cozy fireside family room, powder room, office/den and laundry room. You'll also find access to an oversized two car garage with pull down stairs leading to a floored storage loft. The delightful kitchen offers wide width, pegged hardwood flooring, luscious granite counters, high end appliances, gas, four burner cook top, double oven, double sink, dishwasher, microwave, warm and abundant cherry cabinetry, and a convenient pantry. The second floor offers a master bedroom fitted with a cozy brick fireplace, three oversized closets, dressing area and a large master bath. The master bath offers an oversized stall shower, double vanity and laundry closet. You will also find three additional bedrooms, one with its own personal loft, hall bath, and linen closet on this level. Off the third bedroom is access to a floored attic. This home is not lacking closet or storage space and is truly move- in. Unpack and enjoy!
  • Listed by: Meg Shea 610.716.1607 megshearealtor@gmail.com • BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
Listing closed: 07/31/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002931742

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 228 French Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $9,789 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Delaware County
  • Tax ID Number: 30-00-01043-20
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: GREENE COUNTRIE
  • Subdivision: GREENE COUNTRIE (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: EARLES LANE
  • Municipality: NEWTOWN TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,500.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 0.62 AC / 27,135 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: MARPLE NEWTOWN
  • School District County ID: 300200397356
  • Elementary School: CULBERTSON (DELAWARE PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: PAXON HOLLOW (DELAWARE PA)
  • High School: MARPLE NEWTOWN (DELAWARE PA)
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Newtown Twp (10430)
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: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $375,330
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 192-000
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Attic
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Propane Cooking
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 9
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Floored
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: OFFICE
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,500.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 81X335
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 514031
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 228 French Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #483295545

$628,000—
Jul 31, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002931742

$628,000—
May 23, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002931742

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #483295545

$628,000
07/31/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002931742

$628,000
05/23/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002931742

—

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

Public Records for 228 French Road

Taxable ValueLand$218,430Additions$431,500Total$649,930
Tax Record2026$11,910 ($992 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,547 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,547 SqFtStories2Lot Size45,869 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975CountyDELAWAREAPN30-00-01043-20Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 228 French Road

This home is within Marple Newtown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Culbertson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Paxon Hollow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Marple Newtown Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Delaware County Christian School
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Culbertson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Paxon Hollow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Marple Newtown Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Delaware County Christian School
PrivatePK 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: 228 French Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
$628,000
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3,500
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