1261 Buck Lane, West Chester, PA 19382-8406 $724,900

Open House: Sun, Apr 27, 12:00PM-2:00PM
Beds/Baths: 5/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,962
Acreage: 1
Age:68 years
Style:
Split Level
MLS#: PACT2095236
Subdivision: Thornbury Estates
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 1261 Buck Lane--A lovingly maintained 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with a pool set on a beautiful 1 acre lot in the desirable Thornbury Estates neighborhood. The moment you enter the driveway, an instant calm washes over you at the sight of this lovely home nestled among mature trees and landscaping that serenely sits back off the road. You will have the sense of remote tranquility in your new home while being located only minutes away from Rt 202, Rt 1, Rt 3 and Rt 100, with easy access to major commuting routes for employment or day-tripping. Entering the home, you'll immediately notice the brilliance of natural light in the living room with its large picture windows and a fireplace surrounded by solid built-in bookcases and shelves. The perfect spot to curl up on the sofa with a good book, cup of tea, and a cozy fire in this "Room With A View". The living room opens into the dining room that is also surrounded in windows with views of Rhododendrons, gorgeous Japanese Maple trees and the lovely pool area out back. Also on the main level, you'll find the kitchen with recessed lighting, oak cabinetry, stainless steel/black appliances, and plank flooring. A few steps up from the main level are 4 nicely sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms that have recently been fully renovated. Plus--wonderfully accessible storage with a huge walk-up attic. A few steps down from the main level, you have a finished lower level with a 5th bedroom/Bonus room that would make a great media room, 2nd living area, or possible in-law space. The lower level also includes an updated bathroom and its own entrance onto the slate patio with additional easy access to large sub-floor/storage crawl space. Next to the laundry room on the lower level is an entrance to the 2-car garage that has built-in shelving with a stationary workbench. The backyard can be accessed from both the lower and main levels which makes this home ideal for guests and entertaining--especially with the fabulous pool in the private backyard! The pool area is surrounded by an artistic cut stone wall, lovely perennial flowers, and Rose of Sharon bushes with plenty of patio space for pool parties and backyard barbeques. Outdoor storage includes a Pool shed to store your pool equipment plus a separate Garden Shed. Other highlights include a quiet tree-lined neighborhood ideal for morning walks, visits with neighbors and the convenience of shopping centers, grocery stores, and dining all within a 3 mile radius. You'll also love how close you are to some of the region's favorite treasures like Longwood Gardens, Winterthur and Wyeth Museums, Brandywine Battlefield parks, as well as boutique shopping and dining only minutes away in Chadds Ford, Glen Mills and historic downtown West Chester. These are just a few of the reasons (along with the highly sought after West Chester school district ) that have brought West Chester and Chester County, national recognition as "one of the best places to live in America".  Don't miss out on this gem and book your showing today! OPEN HOUSE this SUNDAY APRIL 27th starting at 12 noon!

Taxes: $4,136
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Personal
School Dist: West Chester Area
Elem. School: Sarah W. Starkweather Mid. School: Stetson High School: West Chester Bayard Rustin

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Attic Fan, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, On Site Septic, 200+ Amp Service, Has Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Built In, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Attic, Attic/House Fan, Built-Ins, Carpet, Fully Finished Basement, Partial , Rear Entrance Basement, Walkout Level Basement, Brick Fireplace, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood Fireplace, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits, Accessibility - Level Entry - Main

Exterior
Crawl Space Foundation, Combination Exterior, Mixed Exterior, Stone Exterior, Wood Siding, Patio(s), Porch(es), Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, In Ground Pool

Lot
Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Poolside Lot, Garden/Lawn View

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Public Elementary (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 1.39 mi
Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 1.59 mi
Penn Wood Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 3.35 mi
Chester County Family Academy Charter School Chester County Family Academy Charter School K–2 West Chester 3.36 mi
Chadds Ford Elementary School Unionville-Chadds Ford School District K–5 Chadds Ford 3.39 mi
Pocopson Elementary School Unionville-Chadds Ford School District K–5 West Chester 3.46 mi
Glen Acres Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 3.59 mi
Hillsdale Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 3.76 mi
Concord Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–2 Glen Mills 4 mi
Fern Hill Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 4.22 mi
Garnet Valley Elementary School Garnet Valley School District 3–5 Glen Mills 4.25 mi

Public Middle (3 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Stetson Middle School West Chester Area School District 6–8 West Chester 1.42 mi
Garnet Valley Middle School Garnet Valley School District 6–8 Glen Mills 4.32 mi
J R Fugett Middle School West Chester Area School District 6–8 West Chester 4.41 mi

Public High (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School West Chester Area School District 9–12 West Chester 1.73 mi
West Chester Henderson High School West Chester Area School District 9–12 West Chester 3.96 mi
West Chester East High School West Chester Area School District 9–12 West Chester 4.37 mi
Garnet Valley High School Garnet Valley School District 9–12 Glen Mills 4.84 mi
21st Century Cyber Charter School 21st Century Cyber Charter School 6–12 West Chester 5 mi

Private (14 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K West Chester 0.44 mi
St Maximilian Kolbe Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 West Chester 1.23 mi
The Concept School Nonsectarian 8–12 West Chester 2.06 mi
Kindercare Learning Centers Nonsectarian Preschool–K Glen Mills 2.57 mi
Westtown School Friends Preschool–12 West Chester 2.7 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chadds Ford 3.03 mi
Aardvark Child Care & Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Glen Mills 3.52 mi
St Cornelius School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Chadds Ford 3.53 mi
St Agnes Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 West Chester 3.7 mi
Ymca Kindergarten Academy Nonsectarian K West Chester 3.76 mi
West Chester Friends School Friends Preschool–5 West Chester 3.98 mi
The Malvern School Nonsectarian K Glen Mills 4.04 mi
Ss Simon & Jude School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 West Chester 4.13 mi
Laurel Springs School Nonsectarian K–12 West Chester 4.42 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for West Chester (19382), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $76,823

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,174
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.57
  • Households w/ Children: 53%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 14,200 (67.2%)
  • Rented: 6,011 (28.5%)
  • Vacant: 916 (4.3%)
  • Total: 21,127

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 55,036
Households: 20,211
Median Age: 38.40

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.2%
  • Some High School: 2.0%
  • High School Graduate: 17.3%
  • Some College: 13.6%
  • Associate Degree: 5.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 34.4%
  • Graduate Degree: 25.7%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $100,207

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,044
  • One Bedroom: $1,224
  • Two Bedroom: $1,512
  • Three Bedroom: $1,899
  • Four Bedroom: $1,436

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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty , (610) 363-6006, shammond@cbpref.com

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1261 Buck Lane, West Chester, PA 19382-8406

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