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3 beds2,524 sqft$238/sqft
281 Lapp Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.3 acresLot Size
1760Year Built
$238/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Situated on 1.3 acres in the heart of Malvern, this Farmhouse is truly a special home. Originally built somewhere between 1730-1770, a Kitchen addition added in the 1930's and remodeled in the 1980's, a gable addition in the 1940's, and a Family Room in the 1990's make this home great for modern living. The original stone house features a walk-in fireplace with an iron crane, a built-in cherry cupboard, and a random-width hardwood floor. The Living Room area is complete with a fireplace with a 1700's...Situated on 1.3 acres in the heart of Malvern, this Farmhouse is truly a special home. Originally built somewhere between 1730-1770, a Kitchen addition added in the 1930's and remodeled in the 1980's, a gable addition in the 1940's, and a Family Room in the 1990's make this home great for modern living. The original stone house features a walk-in fireplace with an iron crane, a built-in cherry cupboard, and a random-width hardwood floor. The Living Room area is complete with a fireplace with a 1700's mantel and bookcase. The Kitchen boasts a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, 2 skylights and a brick floor. There is a Dining Area overlooking a Solarium with 3 walls of windows and 3 skylights. The Family Room off of the Kitchen has a vaulted ceiling and 4 skylights as well as a large coat closet/pantry. There is a sunken wine cellar in the Family Room that used to be the ice pit for the 1700's house. There is a main floor Laundry and Powder Room. The second floor Primary Bedroom showcases a stone wall, a walk-in closet and a Full Bath with shower and double sink vanity. A second set of stairs leads to 2 additional second floor Bedrooms and a Full Bath. With it's many windows and skylights, sunshine abounds throughout this wonderful home. Step outside where you will find a flat corner lot with beautiful landscaping. The in-ground 20k gallon pool/spa is set back nicely from the main home. There is a one-car standalone garage with an attached shed shop which could also be used to house a small horse, pony, or donkey. This home is conveniently located just minutes from shops, restaurants, the Chester Valley Trail and Paoli Train Station. This very special home and property are truly a gem!
  • Listed by: Lisa Getson 215.260.5839 lisa@lisagetsongroup.com • Keller Williams Main Line
Listing closed: 10/17/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PACT2032566

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$587,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Malvern, PA

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Property Information for 281 Lapp Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,700 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 42-04 -0011.0100
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
  • Cross Street: Wilburdale Rd
  • Municipality: EAST WHITELAND TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,524.00
  • 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
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1760
  • Lot Size: 1.30 AC / 56,628 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: GREAT VALLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397337
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: East Whiteland Twp (10342)
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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $244,920
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $1,115
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $165,260
  • City Town Tax: $109
  • Land Assessed Value: $79,660
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Zoning: R10 RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 0011.0100
  • School Tax: $5,476
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # 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
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,524.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 309377
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric, Wood
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 281 Lapp Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499668071

$600,000
Oct 17, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2032566

$600,000
Sep 20, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2032566

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499668071

$600,000
10/17/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2032566

$600,000
09/20/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2032566

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

Public Records for 281 Lapp Road

Taxable ValueLand$79,660Additions$165,260Total$244,920
Tax Record2026$7,661 ($638 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtStories2Lot Size56,628 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960ZoningR1CountyCHESTERAPN4204 00110100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 281 Lapp Road

This home is within Great Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kathryn D. Markley El School
PublicK to 4

Great Valley Middle School
Public7 to 8

Great Valley High School
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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