256 Hilldale Road

Closed 7/25/24

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Last Sold Price

$1,750,000

6 beds4 baths3,336 sqft

256 Hilldale Rd, Villanova, PA 19085

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.03 acresLot Size

1940Year Built

$525/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 256 Hilldale Road, Villanova. Beautiful, classic stone colonial home situated on a picturesque tree lined street in the heart of Villanova, Radnor Township. This special home has been updated and meticulously maintained! Pull up to the stone wall front entrance and you will take note of the mature landscaping and specimen trees on this large level lot. Character abounds as you open the front door. Gleaming hardwood floors, center hallway, deep windowsills, crown mouldings and all the little...Welcome to 256 Hilldale Road, Villanova. Beautiful, classic stone colonial home situated on a picturesque tree lined street in the heart of Villanova, Radnor Township. This special home has been updated and meticulously maintained! Pull up to the stone wall front entrance and you will take note of the mature landscaping and specimen trees on this large level lot. Character abounds as you open the front door. Gleaming hardwood floors, center hallway, deep windowsills, crown mouldings and all the little details throughout tell you this is a house of stature and quality, a pre-war beauty. Off the center hall sits a large formal living room with classic built ins, beautiful mantle and wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room has 3 windows and plenty of room for hosting intimate dinner parties. Off the dining room and center hall is the updated kitchen. White cabinets, quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, wall ovens, and a double window looking onto the backyard complete the kitchen. Side step the kitchen to a step down family room and backsteps. The hardwood floors continue into the family room with a large bay window and built in shelves and cabinetry. The kitchen also has a large pantry and is open to the breakfast room. With pendant lighting, this room hosts a large table and has French doors out to the expansive backyard. An additional bedroom with double closets and large full bath with double sink completes the first floor. This bedroom could also be used as an in-law suite, au pair suite or separate office. The second floor boasts 5 bedrooms and 3 updated full bathrooms. The hardwood floors, the mouldings, deep windowsills and character continues upstairs. The primary bedroom has 3 closets and access to the primary bath and bedroom #2, which is currently used as an office. Bedroom #3 and #4 share a jack n jill bath. Step down to bedroom #5 which is off the backstairs as well and has private access to bathroom #3. In addition is large cedar closet for storage. The basement is large and unfinished with lots of potential plus a fireplace. The two car, oversized detached garage has covered side area for grilling and seating. The backyard opens to the lush and expansive flat lot, this is truly one of a kind in Radnor Township! Walking distance to all that Villanova has to offer, the University, Villanova Train Station, restaurants, shops, gym and yoga studios. As well as quick and easy access to major highways to head to the city, the airport, the shore or where ever you might head. Top rated Radnor School District, and close proximity to many private school options. Make your appointment today!

Listed by: Catherine G Lowry 484.431.5821 catherine.lowry@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon

Listing closed: 07/25/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PADE2066846

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Property Information for 256 Hilldale Road

Property Details

Taxes: $16,228 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Delaware County
Tax ID Number: 36-02-01121-00
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: ASHWOOD MANOR
Subdivision: ASHWOOD MANOR (DELAWARE PA)
Cross Street: Spring Mill Road
Municipality: RADNOR TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Room Count: 11
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,336.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
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
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1940
Lot Size: 1.03 AC / 44,866 SF

Location

School District Name: RADNOR TOWNSHIP
School District County ID: 300200397358

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: RADNOR M (DELAWARE PA)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: RADNOR H (DELAWARE PA)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: DELAWARE
MLS Area: Radnor Twp (10436)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $817,150

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $2,450
Improvement Assessed Value: $586,910
City Town Tax: $1,950
Land Assessed Value: $230,240
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: R-10
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 053-000
School Tax: $11,828
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Breakfast Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Additional Bedroom
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry

Room 2

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Built-Ins, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 4

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins

Room 5

Room Type: Breakfast Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Engineered Wood, Lighting - Pendants

Room 6

Room Type: Additional Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Double Sink, Flooring - Tile/Brick

Room 8

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 9

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Jack and Jill Bathroom

Room 10

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 11

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 12

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Jack and Jill Bathroom

Room 13

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 14

Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 15

Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 16

Room Type: Basement
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Basement - Unfinished

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 3,336.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,336.00
Total SQFT: 3,336.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone, Brick
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8030/4669/7094/803046697094_512_384_WM_yufhnYJRuAmcC-Ql.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
# Bathrooms Full: 4

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 150.00 x 381.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Level, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard
Parcel ID: 532165

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Stone Retaining Walls
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 256 Hilldale Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 25, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #PADE2066846	$1,750,000	—
Jul 15, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1537850794	$1,750,000	+114.9% / yr
May 8, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PADE2066846		—
May 8, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2066846		—
May 6, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2066846	$1,689,000	—
Sep 29, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #169331191	$1	-100.0% / yr
Jun 17, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #PADE149762	$990,000	—
Jun 15, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #162888861	$990,000	—
Feb 20, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #PADE149762		—
Oct 6, 2004	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PADE397204	$1,175,000	—
Oct 1, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE149762	$1,175,000	—
Jun 18, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE397204	$1,250,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/25/2024	Closed BRIGHT #PADE2066846	$1,750,000
07/15/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1537850794	$1,750,000 +114.9% / yr
05/08/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PADE2066846	—
05/08/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2066846	—
05/06/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2066846	$1,689,000
09/29/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #169331191	$1 -100.0% / yr
06/17/2005	Closed BRIGHT #PADE149762	$990,000
06/15/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #162888861	$990,000
02/20/2005	Pending BRIGHT #PADE149762	—
10/06/2004	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PADE397204	$1,175,000
10/01/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE149762	$1,175,000
06/18/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE397204	$1,250,000

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

Public Records for 256 Hilldale Road

Taxable ValueLand$230,240Additions$586,910Total$817,150

Tax Record2026$18,104 ($1,509 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,336 SqFtStories2Lot Size44,605 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyDELAWAREAPN36-02-01121-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 256 Hilldale Road

This home is within Radnor Township School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Radnor El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.8 mi
9/10	Radnor Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.0 mi
10/10	Radnor Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	St Katherine Day School -Upper	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.5 mi
NR	The Agnes Irwin School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Villanova Academy For Honor Studies	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Radnor El School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
9/10	Radnor Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.0 mi
10/10	Radnor Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.6 mi
NR	St Katherine Day School -Upper PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	The Agnes Irwin School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Villanova Academy For Honor Studies PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 256 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,750,000	6	4	3,336	44,866
260 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$975,000	4	5	3,615	21,039
264 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$990,000	5	4	4,755	27,868
269 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	–	4	4	3,560	27,573
259 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,625,000	5	7	6,300	32,670
283 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	–	3	3	3,342	28,750
201 Ashwood Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$890,000	4	3	4,528	70,785
266 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$400,000	4	5	4,991	17,772
249 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,064,280	6	4	6,136	60,984
240 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$280,000	5	3	–	0
303 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$975,000	4	5	3,600	14,374
307 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,220,000	4	4	–	22,692
274 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,150,000	4	4	5,856	20,822
245 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,187,500	5	5	3,837	0
225 Ashwood Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$289,800	6	5	2,484	33,768
236 Hilldale Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$425,000	6	4	–	30,492

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