200 East Biddle Street

West Chester, PA 19380

$1,250,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
6,253 Sq. Ft.
$200 / Sq. Ft.
6,253
Sq. Ft.
$200
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This impressive 1830's home offers a taste of Americana right in the heart of West Chester Borough. Overlooking Marshall Square Park, 200 E Biddle St features 2 porches and 2 balconies with ornate wrought iron work, a 7' "Flemish bond" brick privacy wall, and stunning gardens. The Federal architectural style not only creates a beautiful sense of arrival, but also means the living spaces are wide and open, and full of natural light, and there is access to the lawn and gardens from every single room...This impressive 1830's home offers a taste of Americana right in the heart of West Chester Borough. Overlooking Marshall Square Park, 200 E Biddle St features 2 porches and 2 balconies with ornate wrought iron work, a 7' "Flemish bond" brick privacy wall, and stunning gardens. The Federal architectural style not only creates a beautiful sense of arrival, but also means the living spaces are wide and open, and full of natural light, and there is access to the lawn and gardens from every single room on the first floor. The history and charm of this home have been tastefully preserved with most of the original pine wood flooring and 12-foot ceilings on the second and third floors. There is beautiful trim detailing throughout, built-in bookcases and cabinets, and three gas fireplaces (kitchen, living room and master bedroom). Exquisite design features include a vestibule entry; a large, open foyer; a back staircase; mud room; and a large master suite with a dressing room that expands along one entire side of the home. There is also a conveniently located 2nd floor laundry, a large storage space on the 4th floor, and there is an unfinished basement with a root cellar that offers a sense of history all on its own. The gardens were specifically designed to complement the notably understated exterior design elements of the home - all characteristic of the Federal architectural style. Enclosed behind the brick privacy wall, the formal gardens include ivy covered walls and trellises, a wall fountain and fish pond, and formally laid-out beds that attract birds and butterflies. Flora and fauna include twin cryptomeria, Crape Myrtle, Rose of Sharon, roses, Korean boxwood peonies, and irises. There is a stunning brick patio overlooking the gardens and an equally stunning back patio accessible through an ivy-covered archway. Other landscaping includes a beloved catalpa tree, rhododendron, azaleas, lily of the valley, hosta, and cypress. This enchanting home and gardens are situated in one of the most coveted locations in West Chester Borough, overlooking Marshall Square Park and within a quick stroll to shopping, dining and cultural attractions. In a Borough coup, there is also private parking that can accommodate up to 5 cars. 200 E Biddle St is a very special place, built in the 1830's by an astronomer and originally used as a Quaker boys' boarding school. History meets contemporary home design with a large kitchen, bathrooms and living spaces. This home deserves a personal visit. Inquire today!

Property Details for 200 East Biddle Street

Tax ID Number
01-05 -0185
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Federal
Levels/Stories
3+

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LISTING UPDATED: 06/11/2020 06:13 PM

Property Details for 200 East Biddle Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PACT490374
Days on Market7
Taxes$10,426 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1836
Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,097 SF
CountyChester County

Location

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Building Information for 200 East Biddle Street

Stories-Year Built1836Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,097 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,691 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,822

Property Taxes

$869

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 200 East Biddle Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397342
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: West Chester Boro (10301)
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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $316,030
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • County Tax: $1,381
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $248,420
  • City Town Tax: $2,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $67,610
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: NC2
  • Tax Lot: 0185
  • School Tax: $6,846
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $25,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 3
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Bonus Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 6,253.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 6,253.00
  • Total SQFT: 6,253.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Northwest
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Privacy, Masonry/Stone
  • Parcel ID: 220889
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 5
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas, Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: www.mikeciunci.com

Property History for 200 East Biddle Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 200 East Biddle Street

Taxable ValueLand$67,610Additions$266,030Total$333,640
Tax Record2024$11,703 ($975 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt6,253 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,253 SqFtStories3Lot Size19,097 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1836ZoningNC2CountyCHESTERAPN0105 01850000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 200 East Biddle Street

This home is within West Chester Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Fern Hill Elementary School
PublicK to 5

E N Peirce Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Chester Henderson High School
Public9 to 12

West Chester Friends School
PrivatePK to 5

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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