553 St Matthews Road

Closed 8/12/22

Last Sold Price

$1,199,900

4 beds5 baths5,317 sqft$226/sqft

553 St Matthews Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425

Description

Welcome to this beautiful home with spectacular views of the rolling Chester County countryside. This custom home is your own private oasis and is sure to impress! As you walk along the brick path to the front door you are greeted with professionally landscaped gardens and a very charming covered front porch. Sit and relax and enjoy the peaceful views and bird watching in your very spacious front yard. Are you ready to head inside this wonderful home?! Entering the home, you are greeted with gorgeous...Welcome to this beautiful home with spectacular views of the rolling Chester County countryside. This custom home is your own private oasis and is sure to impress! As you walk along the brick path to the front door you are greeted with professionally landscaped gardens and a very charming covered front porch. Sit and relax and enjoy the peaceful views and bird watching in your very spacious front yard. Are you ready to head inside this wonderful home?! Entering the home, you are greeted with gorgeous hardwood floors that lead you into the formal living room. Adjacent to the foyer is a spacious dining room, big enough to accommodate large gatherings. Let’s head down the hall to the custom cook’s kitchen. The kitchen features a large breakfast area, an oversized island with plenty of counter space, lots of custom cabinetry and a built-in desk that's perfect for office or schoolwork. The light filled kitchen features a large window that overlooks the front gardens. There is also a large pantry for additional storage. The kitchen also has access to a large mudroom and laundry room that lead out to the three-car garage. You will really notice the special touches when you enter the family room. There's a coffered ceiling and a beautiful built-in bookcase along the back wall. A gas fireplace brings added charm and warmth to the room. We’re not done with the first floor yet! Heading over to the other side of the home you will find an amazing office complete with a coffered ceiling with more built-in bookcases. It’s the perfect space for someone who is looking for a designated place to work from home. The master bedroom suite can also be found on the main level. The bedroom is very spacious and large enough to comfortably accommodate a lot of furniture. There are two walk-in closets and a beautifully updated master bathroom featuring two large vanities, a soaking tub, and a glass enclosed shower. Finishing out the the first floor is a powder room. Heading upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Each bathroom has been wonderfully updated. There is also a huge walk-in attic area that could easily be finished for additional living space. Want to see more? Then head down to the finished lower level. This is a fantastic space for entertaining and enjoying additional living space. The custom wood bar is a perfect spot for lots of fun gatherings. Enjoy relaxing in the spacious living area in front of the gas fireplace. There is a room that can be used as a gym, playroom or additional bedroom and another large room that currently houses a sauna. For convenience there is a full bathroom with a tub/shower. Looking for additional fun?! Calling all golf enthusiasts! Don’t miss the golf simulator room for those golfers looking to work on their game. The walk-out lower level features a brick patio for even more outdoor living space and there is an additional staircase with access to the garage. This home is in pristine condition and you will find top quality workmanship throughout. There is a whole house generator and an enhanced security system which includes a driveway alert monitor, glass and motion detectors and motion activated exterior lights. But the most spectacular feature of this home are the views! You can relax on the maintenance-free deck, the screened-in back porch, the front porch or the patio and take in the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. Once you see this home you won’t want to leave this special private haven. Come visit and fall in love! It’s move in ready and just minutes from shopping, schools, and access to major roads. Sellers Disclosure is being updated.

LISTING CLOSED: 08/12/2022 12:00 AM

Listed by Debbie Hepler • Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
P: (610) 420-6500 debbie@debbiehepler.com

Property Details for 553 St Matthews Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

PACT2003282

Days on Market

Taxes

$18,655 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

2000

Lot Size

2.90 AC / 126,324 SF

County

Chester County

Tax ID Number

25-07 -0089.0300

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Expected On Market Date

04-14-2022

Subdivision

COTSWOLD ESTATES

Subdivision

COTSWOLD ESTATES (CHESTER PA)

Cross Street

WYNDEMERE LAKE

Municipality

WEST VINCENT TWP

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

3,817.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

1,500.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

1,500.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Excellent

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,075,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

96.4%

1/23

$1,300,000

Sold 10/28/24

4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,260
Square Feet: 5.3
Acres

36 Wyndemere Lake Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425

1/38

$1,055,000

Sold 03/31/25

4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,542
Square Feet: 0.34
Acres

3716 Winthrop Way, Chester Springs, PA 19425

1/39

$1,285,000

Sold 12/13/24

4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,829
Square Feet: 0.43
Acres

2201 Kingsley Court, Chester Springs, PA 19425

1/54

$1,031,000

Sold 11/08/24

4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,501
Square Feet: 0.29
Acres

145 Palsgrove Way, Chester Springs, PA 19425

1/2

$1,025,000

Sold 06/17/26

4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,594
Square Feet: 0.41
Acres

301 Prescott Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425

1/53

$1,100,000

Sold 10/02/25

4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,458
Square Feet: 5.2
Acres

338 Black Horse Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

1/40

$1,075,000

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4
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,374
Square Feet: 0.39
Acres

2114 Ferncroft Lane, Chester Springs, PA 19425

1/52

$1,125,000

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4
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5,278
Square Feet: 0.34
Acres

3912 Powell Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

1/66

$1,050,000

Sold 10/04/24

5
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,163
Square Feet: 0.36
Acres

4122 Crescent Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425

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Building Information for 553 St Matthews Road

Stories2Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size2.90 AC / 126,324 SF

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Property Information for 553 St Matthews Road

Location

School District Name: OWEN J ROBERTS
School District County ID: 300200397338

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: WEST VINCENT (CHESTER PA)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: OWEN J ROBERTS (CHESTER PA)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: OWEN J ROBERTS (CHESTER PA)
County: CHESTER
MLS Area: West Vincent Twp (10325)

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: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $467,410

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $2,127
Improvement Assessed Value: $385,390
City Town Tax: $977
Land Assessed Value: $82,020
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R10
Zoning: R3
Tax Lot: 0089.0300
School Tax: $15,551
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full 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

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Office
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 5,317.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,317.00
Total SQFT: 5,317.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8014/7043/5628/801470435628_512_384_WM_q2V6g5kJkK6UZ54X.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Walkout Level
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 4
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Parcel ID: 261572

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3

Total Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Dining Area, Bar, Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Stone, Gas/Propane
Appliances: Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: 553 St Matthews Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425 Zillow.mp4

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Propane
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 553 St Matthews Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 12, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495842397	$1,199,900	+3.8% / yr
Aug 12, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #PACT2003282	$1,199,900	—
Jun 9, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2003282		—
Jun 9, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PACT2003282		—
May 29, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2003282		—
May 27, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2003282		—
Apr 14, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2003282		—
Apr 14, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2003282	$1,199,900	—
Nov 22, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #375173633	$867,500	—
Nov 22, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003320020	$867,500	—
Oct 25, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003320020		—
Feb 1, 2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003320020	$950,000	—
Nov 19, 2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009495610	$995,000	—
Apr 17, 2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009352918	$1,095,000	—
Apr 17, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009495610	$1,095,000	—
Sep 5, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009352918	$998,000	—
Aug 15, 2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009246398	$998,000	—
Apr 3, 2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009246398	$1,195,000	—
Sep 3, 2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009083452	$1,285,000	—
Jun 7, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009083452	$1,285,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/12/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495842397	$1,199,900 +3.8% / yr
08/12/2022	Closed BRIGHT #PACT2003282	$1,199,900
06/09/2022	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2003282	—
06/09/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PACT2003282	—
05/29/2022	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2003282	—
05/27/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2003282	—
04/14/2022	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2003282	—
04/14/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2003282	$1,199,900
11/22/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #375173633	$867,500
11/22/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1003320020	$867,500
10/25/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1003320020	—
02/01/2013	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003320020	$950,000
11/19/2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009495610	$995,000
04/17/2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009352918	$1,095,000
04/17/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009495610	$1,095,000
09/05/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009352918	$998,000
08/15/2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009246398	$998,000
04/03/2011	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009246398	$1,195,000
09/03/2010	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009083452	$1,285,000
06/07/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009083452	$1,285,000

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

Public Records for 553 St Matthews Road

Taxable ValueLand$82,020Additions$415,790Total$497,810

Tax Record2026$21,711 ($1,809 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,317 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,317 SqFtStories2Lot Size126,324 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000ZoningR3CountyCHESTERAPN2507 00890300Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 553 St Matthews Road

This home is within Owen J Roberts School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	West Vincent El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.5 mi
7/10	Owen J Roberts Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	5.5 mi
8/10	Owen J Roberts High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	West Vincent El School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.5 mi
7/10	Owen J Roberts Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	5.5 mi
8/10	Owen J Roberts High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.5 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: 553 St Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$1,199,900	4	5	5,317	126,324
557 St Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425	–	3	1	1,492	95,832
2543 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$743,675	4	4	4,027	28,898
537 St Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$1,075,000	4	3	2,863	217,800
2544 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	–	5	7	7,008	30,718
2545 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$760,000	4	4	4,346	35,081
2546 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$1,922,901	5	7	6,415	34,613
2550 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$762,767	4	4	–	35,000
573 St Matthews Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$500,000	4	2	2,189	265,716
2552 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$672,784	4	4	–	27,641
2554 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$645,560	4	4	4,027	38,847
2549 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$875,000	4	4	4,133	38,847
2556 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$670,737	4	5	3,849	32,670
2560 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$614,995	4	4	4,088	32,670
2551 Veronica Drive, Chester Springs, PA 19425	$728,869	5	4	–	26,136
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