Charming New England Cape Cod nestled into 2.5 cozy wooded acres located next to polo grounds in Avondale. This lovely home boasts of 4, possibly 5 bedrooms, a sparkling sunroom, 2 1/2 baths, a first floor Master bedroom, a welcoming living room w/ stone fireplace and gracious dining room w/ bay window overlooking gorgeous grounds. The cozy kitchen w/ Rutt cherry custom cabinets adjoins the Avondale stone walled and floored family room and overlooks the inviting in-ground pool and gazebo. All this and more with easy proximity to Baltimore, Philadelphia, PA Turnpike, and downtown Wilmington, DE. Priced to sell, this one won't last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$214Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ethel Ann Murphy• BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
•610-444-9090 (broker)
•jerry.strusowski@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with • BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
•610-444-9090 (broker)
•jerry.strusowski@foxroach.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003520039
Redfin Estimate
$574,724
$225K since sold in May 2021$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 5% lower than the average sale price ($605K) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming New England Cape Cod nestled into 2.5 cozy wooded acres located next to polo grounds in Avondale. This lovely home boasts of 4, possibly 5 bedrooms, a sparkling sunroom, 2 1/2 baths, a first floor Master bedroom, a welcoming living room w/ stone fireplace and gracious dining room w/ bay window overlooking gorgeous grounds. The cozy kitchen w/ Rutt cherry custom cabinets adjoins the Avondale stone walled and floored family room and overlooks the inviting in-ground pool and gazebo. All this and more with easy proximity to Baltimore, Philadelphia, PA Turnpike, and downtown Wilmington, DE. Priced to sell, this one won't last long!
BRIGHT MLS #PACT335540
Aug 31, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2005
Listed
$489,900
$182/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,169 (+3.2%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2025
$6,947 (+5.1%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2024
$6,611 (+3.5%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2023
$6,389 (+1.5%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2022
$6,296 (+1.0%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2021
$6,232 (+1.9%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2020
$6,114 (+1.4%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2019
$6,031 (+1.6%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2018
$5,937 (+2.1%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2017
$5,815 (+4.5%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2015
$5,566 (+1.5%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2014
$5,486 (+2.2%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2013
$5,367 (+6.8%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2012
$5,025 (+3.2%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2011
$4,868 (+2.9%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2010
$4,732
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
Tax history for 140 Polo Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,169 (+3.2%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2025
$6,947 (+5.1%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2024
$6,611 (+3.5%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2023
$6,389 (+1.5%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2022
$6,296 (+1.0%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2021
$6,232 (+1.9%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2020
$6,114 (+1.4%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2019
$6,031 (+1.6%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2018
$5,937 (+2.1%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2017
$5,815 (+4.5%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2015
$5,566 (+1.5%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2014
$5,486 (+2.2%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2013
$5,367 (+6.8%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2012
$5,025 (+3.2%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2011
$4,868 (+2.9%)
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
2010
$4,732
$51,410 + $113,660
$165,070
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Low Density Residential District
In addition to the general goals listed in the statement of purpose and community development objectives in Article I, the R-1 Low Density Residential District is intended to: Provide for residential development at a density that maintains a rural, open character and continues to rely upon on-site facilities; Allow opportunities for flexibility in design through the use of lot averaging and clustering provisions; Provide for adequate housing opportunities by allowing a variety of housing choices; Provide sufficient light, air and privacy through the adequate regulation of building density and placement and size; and Encourage the preservation of agricultural land and open space through clustering and other design options.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Pool Information
Pool Type: Concrete
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NEW GARDENS TOWNSHIP
Living Sq. Ft: 2,685
Building Sq. Ft: 2,685
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: SS OF POLO RD 2.5 AC DWG POOL & DET GAR
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 768
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 108,900
School Tax District: KENNETT SQUARE
Municipality Name: NEW GARDEN TWP
Acres: 2.5
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY/CABIN
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: NEW GARDEN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,685
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 6001 00210200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bancroft El School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Kennett Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
Kennett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$546,000 – $661,000
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