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3 beds1,979 sqft

480 Font Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425

Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1860Year Built
$210/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to 480 Font Rd where character and charm abound in the bucolic setting of Dowingtown Pennsylvania. While effortlessly exuding timelessness, this warm and inviting home also provides modern convenience and has been lovingly updated throughout. Combining prime location, sought after schools, exquisite detailing and thoughtfully designed spaces, this residence offers an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity. Originally, this home served as the school house for the village of Font and has been...Welcome home to 480 Font Rd where character and charm abound in the bucolic setting of Dowingtown Pennsylvania. While effortlessly exuding timelessness, this warm and inviting home also provides modern convenience and has been lovingly updated throughout. Combining prime location, sought after schools, exquisite detailing and thoughtfully designed spaces, this residence offers an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity. Originally, this home served as the school house for the village of Font and has been lovingly converted so history is at your fingertips, yet all you have to do is simply move in and enjoy. And if location is everything, then you have found a winner here. You are only minutes from all the area has to offer including multiple picturesque parks, cultural events, coffee shops, charming boutiques and culinary experiences. Additionally, from this location you have quick and easy access to numerous major commuting routes, such as Route 100 and the PA Turnpike, and peaceful retreats like Marsh Creek state park. While the setting of this property is sure to captivate you, the home itself offers equally incredible living. Step inside to discover a seamless fusion of classic design and modern convenience. The interior boasts spacious rooms, stunning hardwood flooring, and detailed moldings that reflect the craftsmanship you will find throughout this single family, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath home. You cannot help but feel a sense of openness, peace, and tranquility as you explore this entire living space, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing with friends and family. The heart of this home is the eat in kitchen country kitchen with a woodburning stove, center island and plenty of cabinet space for all your cooking needs. Truly an entertainer's delight, the kitchen is centrally located within the home and welcomes friends and family for year-round gatherings. To top it all off, right off the kitchen is a beautiful set of French doors inviting you outside to serene setting that looks out over the entire 1 acre corner lot. Whether you are looking for a great space for al fresco dining or simply unwinding, this area is the perfect setting for enjoying those crisp fall evenings around the fire pit as the leaves begin to change. While outside you will enjoy this entire property with plenty of green space for gardening and both kids, and pets, to run and play. And to further highlight the outdoors, the front yard provides well-manicured additional room to run along with a charming front porch for enjoying morning cups of coffee or unwinding after a long day and simply watching the world go by. Back inside, the first floor features and spacious living room, a creative home office or reading nook, first floor laundry and 2 well sized bedrooms. The first-floor master bedroom area is highlighted by ample closet space, a rare and welcome addition in a home with this much character. Upstairs in the finished loft area you will find a huge second master suite with an en suite full bathroom and additional walk in closet or storage space. Additionally, upstairs you will also find a very unique home office loft area that could easily also be used as a reading room, crafting area, gaming space or numerous other creative options. But it doesn’t stop there, back downstairs and right off the kitchen, you will find the steps to the finished basement that offers so much flexibility and additional living space with direct access to the driveway. Throughout this home you will see the love and care that has been put into the home by its current owners. Come and see for yourself, this is the home you have been dreaming of and you simply cannot ask for a better place to call home. Welcome and enjoy!
  • Listed by: David D Rivell 484.467.3806 dave@swaynerealestate.com • Swayne Real Estate Group, LLC
Listing closed: 12/15/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PACT2053790
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 480 Font Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,916 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 32-01 -0028
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Converted Dwelling
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
  • Municipality: UPPER UWCHLAN TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 10
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,979.00
  • 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: 1860
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397436
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: SPRINGTON MANOR (CHESTER PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: LIONVILLE (CHESTER PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: DOWNINGTOWN HS EAST CAMPUS (CHESTER PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $85,410
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $389
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $42,290
  • City Town Tax: $88
  • Land Assessed Value: $43,120
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 0028
  • School Tax: $2,439
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,979.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,979.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,979.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched, Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Heated, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Partial, Partially Finished, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 80.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 40.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # 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
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Not In Development, Open, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Sloping
  • Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
  • Parcel ID: 278602
  • Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Private

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • 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 480 Font Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2053790

$415,000—
Dec 11, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1524738178

$415,000—
Oct 9, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2053790

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2053790

$415,000
12/11/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1524738178

$415,000
10/09/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2053790

—

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

Public Records for 480 Font Road

Taxable Value

Land

$43,120

Additions

$44,000
Total$87,120

Tax Record

2026

$3,320 ($277 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

2,975 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,975 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

43,560 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1860

Zoning

R2

County

CHESTER

APN

3201 00280000

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 480 Font 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
Springton Manor 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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This home: 480 Font Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425
$415,000
3
1,979
43,560
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1
1,430
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$299,000
4
2,148
52,272
$300,000
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