947 Newark Road

Closed 12/23/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$959,500

4 beds4 baths3,528 sqft

947 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon, PA 19374

Single FamilyProperty Type

6.9 acresLot Size

1855Year Built

$272/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Brick Colonial that has been renovated and expanded to perfection! A long drive leads you to a Belgium Block circular drive with a centered specimen cypress tree and this lovely 4 Bedroom home. Recipient of a New Garden Preservation Award, "Kennett Schools" this home is a mix of Colonial architecture and 21st Century design and amenities. One can admire original hardwood floors, deep sill windows with original glass adding to the feel of luxurious old world charm. A Center entrance hall...Charming Brick Colonial that has been renovated and expanded to perfection! A long drive leads you to a Belgium Block circular drive with a centered specimen cypress tree and this lovely 4 Bedroom home. Recipient of a New Garden Preservation Award, "Kennett Schools" this home is a mix of Colonial architecture and 21st Century design and amenities. One can admire original hardwood floors, deep sill windows with original glass adding to the feel of luxurious old world charm. A Center entrance hall is flanked with a living room with a fireplace and the formal dining room has an abundance of natural light. Continue to an amazing Waterbury Gourmet kitchen with a large island, Soapstone countertops, Farmhouse Sink, Subzero refrigerator, Viking range, window seat and Kitchen desk, recessed lighting and 2 Zone Speaker Bluetooth System for music enjoyment. The kitchen has an open concept adjoining the family room with fireplace and wood beams, a sun-filled breakfast room and Butler’s Pantry with a copper sink and built-in cabinets. Enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails on the covered back porch with access from the breakfast room. AMAZING sunsets are enjoyed off of the porch on this 6.9 acre property. The second floor has a primary bedroom with a large en-suite bath with marble countertop, whirlpool jacuzzi tub, double sink and large tiled shower. Also on the second floor are 2 additional bedrooms, laundry and a hall bath. The third floor has another large en-suite bedroom and bath, perfect for guests. There are two additional generous sized rooms for an additional living room and office/study or a potential 5th bedroom. The lower level has two separate entrances and two additional rooms with a radiant heat brick floor and a root cellar. HVAC and electric panels are also on this level. Great for an office and TV/game room. The property has a 4 stall barn and plenty of space for pasture. There are 9+ acres of designated open space behind the property. Also included on this property are 40 specimen trees and a circular patio for outside entertainment. An attractive stone wall surrounds a Palonia garden complete with hosta and more. New Roof in 2021, Public Water & Natural Gas ! This Wonderful Property is Immaculate and waiting for its next Owner to Enjoy!

Listed by: Karen Nader 484.888.5597 knader@bfpsir.com • Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby's International
Listed by: George W Hobbs 302.545.5263 ghobbs@bfpsir.com • Brandywine Fine Properties Sotheby's International

Listing closed: 12/23/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PACT2010950

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Property Information for 947 Newark Road

Property Details

Taxes: $10,002 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Chester County
Tax ID Number: 60-03 -0072
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Views: Pasture, Trees/Woods, Scenic Vista
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
Cross Street: Hillendale
Municipality: NEW GARDEN TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,528.00
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 Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1855
Lot Size: 6.90 AC / 300,564 SF

Location

School District Name: KENNETT CONSOLIDATED
School District County ID: 300200397335

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: CHESTER
MLS Area: New Garden Twp (10360)

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: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $262,240

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $1,193
Improvement Assessed Value: $167,090
City Town Tax: $451
Land Assessed Value: $95,150
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R10
Historic: No
Zoning: R10 RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 0072
School Tax: $8,358
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Other, Office, Recreation Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2000
Total Finished SQFT: 3,528.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,528.00
Total SQFT: 3,528.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Metal, Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8011/8191/6978/801181916978_512_384_WM_C_B4Wx_j8rsawa1u.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Full, Front Entrance, Heated, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Walkout Level, Windows, Interior Access
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Fencing: Other
Parcel ID: 366763
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Stone Driveway, Private, Paved Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Double/Dual Staircase, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Wine Storage
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 4
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://bcove.video/3c2OK1u

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool
Horse: Yes
Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Stable(s)
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Radiant, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 947 Newark Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 23, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1480451828	$959,500	—
Dec 23, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #PACT2010950	$959,500	—
Dec 21, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2010950		—
Nov 24, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PACT2010950		—
Nov 20, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2010950		—
Nov 20, 2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PACT2010950		—
Nov 12, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2010950	$1,050,000	—
Oct 31, 1996	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PACT380208	$239,000	—
Oct 31, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT380208	$259,900	—
Oct 31, 1996	Expired BRIGHT #PACT288282	$259,900	—
Oct 31, 1996	Expired BRIGHT #PACT288294	$259,900	—
Mar 5, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT288282	$299,000	—
Mar 5, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT288294	$299,000	—
Mar 6, 1995	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PACT373676	$299,000	—
Mar 6, 1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT373676	$324,400	—
Feb 27, 1995	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PACT379942	$299,000	—
Feb 27, 1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT379942	$324,400	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/23/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1480451828	$959,500
12/23/2021	Closed BRIGHT #PACT2010950	$959,500
12/21/2021	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2010950	—
11/24/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PACT2010950	—
11/20/2021	Pending BRIGHT #PACT2010950	—
11/20/2021	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PACT2010950	—
11/12/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT2010950	$1,050,000
10/31/1996	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PACT380208	$239,000
10/31/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT380208	$259,900
10/31/1996	Expired BRIGHT #PACT288282	$259,900
10/31/1996	Expired BRIGHT #PACT288294	$259,900
03/05/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT288282	$299,000
03/05/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT288294	$299,000
03/06/1995	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PACT373676	$299,000
03/06/1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT373676	$324,400
02/27/1995	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PACT379942	$299,000
02/27/1995	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PACT379942	$324,400

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

Public Records for 947 Newark Road

Taxable ValueLand$95,150Additions$206,190Total$301,340

Tax Record2026$1,309 ($109 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,528 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,528 SqFtStories2Lot Size300,564 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1855Year Renovated2001ZoningR1CountyCHESTERAPN6003 00720000

Schools near 947 Newark Road

This home is within Kennett Consolidated School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	New Garden El School	Public - Nearby school	1 to 5	0.9 mi
8/10	Kennett Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.8 mi
6/10	Kennett High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.7 mi
6/10	Bancroft El School	Public - Nearby school	1 to 5	1.8 mi
7/10	Greenwood El School	Public - Nearby school	1 to 5	5.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	New Garden El School Public1 to 5 Nearby school	0.9 mi
8/10	Kennett Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.8 mi
6/10	Kennett High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.7 mi
6/10	Bancroft El School Public1 to 5 Nearby school	1.8 mi
7/10	Greenwood El School Public1 to 5 Nearby school	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: 947 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	$959,500	4	4	3,528	300,564
953 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	$209,000	3	1	1,040	43,560
943 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	$171,000	3	1	1,262	43,560
951 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	$331,152	4	1	2,120	38,478
939 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	$184,473	3	3	2,171	41,338
941 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	$516,274	3	3	1,900	35,284
984 Newark Road, Avondale, PA 19311	$245,000	6	1	3,280	87,120
982 Newark Road, Avondale, PA 19311	$245,000	3	1	3,280	87,120
962 Newark Road, Avondale, PA 19311	–	3	1.5	2,239	23,398
957 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	–	3	1	1,452	50,050
977 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	–	–	–	–	32,700
975 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	$280,000	–	–	–	99,317
979 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, PA 19374	–	–	–	–	32,811
994 Newark Road, Avondale, PA 19311	$160,000	3	3	2,212	71,003
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