Stunning custom built 12 year old home ideally situated on 2.7 acres at the top of rolling hills in picturesque Chadds Ford! Commonly referred to as "The house on the hill", this 5 bdrm, 4.1 bth home offers a 3-car garage & custom architectural details thru-out. The stately front entrance features custom in-laid key stones that flank the front entrance w/ matching details above the door & on both chimneys. As soon as you enter the home, the impressive front-to-back foyer extends to French doors providing a view of the stunning rear patio, pool & grounds. An office w/ custom built-in's is situated in the front of the home along with a conveniently placed powder room. Beautiful archways frame the open living and dining rooms with gleaming, maple hardwood floors. The custom kitchen offers an abundance of custom cabinets, a large island w/ gas range, 2 wall ovens, built-in dishwasher & an oversized, built-in refrig. A walk-in pantry and desk area add to the addt'l functionality of this space. The eat-in area of the kitchen is surrounded by windows offering multiple views of the stunning rear patio & yard. Adjacent to the kitchen is a cozy family room with a wood burning fireplace and French doors that lead to a 2nd front entrance. The main flr master bdrm suite is a true owner's retreat offering a private study w/ a 2nd woodburning FP, a large laundry room plus separate his & her bthrms and walk-in closets. The 2nd flr houses 4 generous sized bedrooms plus 2 full bths. An expansive Rec room & unfinished attic space complete the 3rd floor. The full walk-out bsmt, has multiple areas for woodworking, exercise space, storage and even an unfinished Rec area. The exterior of this home is as equally impressive as the interior with beautiful views & rolling hills in both the front & back. The rear patio and grounds double as a private retreat or the perfect entertaining spot with a custom patio & heated, in-ground, salt-water infinity pool that was thoughtfully built with privacy in mind. Addt'l notable features of this home include: 6 zone HVAC system for maximum energy efficiency, Anderson windows, lightning rod system, custom plantation shutters, entire interior was just custom painted utilizing an updated color palette, new high-end carpets installed, new pool pump & robot cleaner, freshly paved driveway. Conveniently located right off Rt. 52, 5 minutes to Longwood Gardens & only 10 minutes to Greenville, DE! Only available due to a job transfer
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
2.76 acresLot Size
$261Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Cathleen Wilder• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with John Sloniewski• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This magnificent home is sensitively tucked into the top of a dramatic hill. Set on 2.7 acres, this beautiful cape offers stunning views and artful craftsmanship. From the thoughtful landscaping to the unique architectural details, this home was designed to bring the outdoors inside. As you enter the home you immediately feel the large open floor plan. Gleaming maple floors flow throughout much of the house. The long, wide entry hall continues to the back of the home and a set of French doors to the outside patio and pool. A row of large arched doorways access the living room and dining room. A private office with built-in cabinetry sits to the right with the formal living room to the left. Follow through to the open dining room. Across the entry hall find the large chef"s eat-in kitchen with custom built Goebel cabinetry, an oversized island, granite countertops, granite backsplash, double wall ovens, and large pantry. Continue through to the comfortable family room with fireplace and built-in custom cabinetry and French doors leading to a patio. On the other side of the house, a hall leads to a large office with large windows and down to the private master suite. Separate his and hers bathrooms and walk-in closets offer ease and comfort. Upstairs find 4 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The third floor offers a large bonus room/gym as well as unfinished attic space. Outside, a large brick patio with heated infinity pool is perfect for entertaining. Additional features include Andersen windows, 3 car attached garage, 6 zone HVAC system, generator, lightening rod system, and outdoor sound system. Conveniently located close to Kennett Square, Wilmington and Philadelphia airport.
BRIGHT MLS #1008275840
Apr 22, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2016
Listed
$1,150,000
$223/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007814082
Dec 14, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 24, 2015
Listed
$1,150,000
$223/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009007494
Sep 24, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Mar 15, 2010
Listed
$999,900
$194/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008790886
Mar 15, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jun 9, 2009
Listed
$1,385,000
$269/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 2004
Sold
$337,500
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1995
Sold
$857,500
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1983
Sold
$330,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,386 (+3.4%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2025
$19,714 (+4.0%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2024
$18,954 (+2.0%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2023
$18,586 (+2.7%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2022
$18,091 (+1.5%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2021
$17,819 (+1.9%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2020
$17,486 (+1.4%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2019
$17,252 (+2.1%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2018
$16,895 (−6.7%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2017
$18,109 (+4.7%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2015
$17,303 (+1.5%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2014
$17,041 (+2.3%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2013
$16,655 (+2.6%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2012
$16,227 (−13.1%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2011
$18,663 (+0.7%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2010
$18,535
$96,320 + $558,190
$654,510
Tax history for 616 E Hillendale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,386 (+3.4%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2025
$19,714 (+4.0%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2024
$18,954 (+2.0%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2023
$18,586 (+2.7%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2022
$18,091 (+1.5%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2021
$17,819 (+1.9%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2020
$17,486 (+1.4%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2019
$17,252 (+2.1%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2018
$16,895 (−6.7%)
$96,320 + $368,490
$464,810
2017
$18,109 (+4.7%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2015
$17,303 (+1.5%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2014
$17,041 (+2.3%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2013
$16,655 (+2.6%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2012
$16,227 (−13.1%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2011
$18,663 (+0.7%)
$96,320 + $439,320
$535,640
2010
$18,535
$96,320 + $558,190
$654,510
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,152
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6204 01970200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Residential District is to conserve environmentally sensitive lands and those lands which are served by the rural road network while accommodating a variety of uses at low densities with a minimal amount of ground disturbance. The district is intended to facilitate agricultural, conservation and low-density residential uses as part of a rational pattern for Township development. In addition, it is the intent of the R-1 Residential District to achieve the applicable purposes and community development objectives as stated in Article I of this chapter.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Marble
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $368,490
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Brick
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Wood
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Energy Efficient
Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Features: Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0*0
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $96,320
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,152
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $464,810
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $17,159
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: KENNETT CONSOLIDATED
Location Information
Cross Street: KENNETT PIKE
Directions: Rt. 52 North; left on Hillendale Rd. ; house is on the left. Enter the shared driveway until the driveway splits. #616 is driveway to the right.
Municipality: KENNETT TWP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,152
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 6204 01970200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
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Schools
Places
Transit
Greenwood El School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Kennett Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi
8/10
Kennett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
6/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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