Welcome to your new home. This stunning HGTV worthy ranch home is ready for its new owners. This impeccably maintained and updated four bedroom, two and a half home has been lovingly transformed into a very special and unique property. Nestled in a private community on a truly magnificent 7 acre lot, you will be surrounded by nature and views that are hard to find elsewhere. From the moment you pull up to the meticulously manicured paver stone walkway/driveway and make your way to the grand foyer, you will notice the warm hardwood floors, recessed lighting and plenty of natural light flowing in through the multitude of windows and skylights. The first floor boasts the living/dining room that provides plenty of space for entertaining family and friends. Make your way to the oversized Anderson sliders that open to the expanded, composite two-story deck that runs the length of this home. Overlooking your own private oasis, complete with fully fenced in backyard and pastures, you will picture yourself, enjoying your favorite beverage at the end of a hard day at work. Next the kitchen with granite counters, tile backsplash and updated appliances opens to the great room with brick fireplace and similar views out the expansive windows. Just off this area, your laundry/mud room with granite workspace makes chores so much easier. Next up, the stunning master suite includes a fully updated master bath complete with a walk-in shower and magnificent soaking tub. A true spa like experience will make preparing for your day a dream. Three additional spacious bedrooms with ample closet space, full hall bath and powder room complete this level. Downstairs the magnificence continues. The newly finished living area opens to more deck space and views of that gorgeous yard. Plenty of options abound here including room for your own private gym space, movie room or complete the unfinished part for additional living space. Plenty of storage solutions here as well. The two car oversized garage completes this awesome home. And did we mention the upgrades? Newer heating and air conditioning (2014), basement remodel (2018), master bath upgrade (2019), landscape/hardscaping (2017), deck upgrade and remodel (2019), laundry room granite (2019) and fresh paint throughout many of the rooms. The property, located in the heart of Chadds Ford, in the award winning Unionville Chadds Ford School district is accessed by a private lane at the head of Atwater Road. You really shouldn't miss this gem on your tour. Public records shows the acreage as 4.8 which is not correct, survey available for review.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
6.37 acresLot Size
$329Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mr. Matthew Fetick• Keller Williams Realty - Kennett Square
•610-444-7171 (broker)
•klrw472@kw.com (broker)
Listed by Deneen Sweeney• Keller Williams Realty - Kennett Square
Sprawling ranch home with absolutely stunning views out onto 7 acres in Chadds Ford Township. Impeccably maintained and surrounded by nature in a private community, this home provides privacy without being far from life's daily luxuries. You will be impressed by the gleaming site-finished hardwood floors, recessed lights and generous use of windows and skylights throughout this light-filled home. New heating and air conditioning system installed in October 2014. The living and dining room provide an abundant and open entertaining area from which oversized Anderson sliders open to the expanded, composite two-story deck that runs the length of this home. Recently upgraded kitchen includes granite counters, tile back splash and new appliances. The kitchen, open to the family room, features plenty of cabinet and counter space, with a walk -in pantry and 1st floor laundry. The family room features a brick raised-hearth fireplace, vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams and double, side by side Anderson sliders with glass to ceiling opening to the deck and outdoor scenery. The sprawling master suite includes a master bath complete with walk-in shower and Jacuzzi tub. 3 additional large bedrooms on the main floor include generous closets and more than ample space along with a full hall bath and powder room. The lower level affords lovely views of the woods and has a finished office or recreation room along with more much more square footage to finish. The two-tiered deck connects the two levels. The property, located in the heart of Chadds Ford, is accessed by a private lane at the head of Atwater Road, leading to a circular driveway providing a grand entrance to your home and retreat. 2 car oversized garage. The property is serviced by the very highly ranked Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and provides ready access to the major employers in the West Chester - Wilmington corridor. Only minutes to Whole Foods and several upscale shopping centers with stores like Anthropologie, J. Crew, and Williams-Sonoma. There is also Costco and Target nearby. The Acela to New York City or DC is just minutes away at the Wilmington (DE) Amtrak station and the Philadelphia airport is a 40 minute drive.
BRIGHT MLS #1007837770
Nov 6, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 26, 2015
Listed
$494,900
$163/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007603766
Jan 1, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 7, 2014
Listed
$509,900
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 1999
Sold
$320,000
$106/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,193 (+27.6%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2025
$15,046 (+12.6%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2024
$13,367 (+4.7%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2023
$12,765 (+3.1%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2022
$12,383 (−35.7%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2021
$19,251 (+107.0%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2020
$9,299 (+1.8%)
$89,500 + $200,600
$290,100
2019
$9,136 (+4.6%)
$89,500 + $200,600
$290,100
2018
$8,735 (+0.2%)
2017
$8,715 (+4.7%)
2015
$8,320 (+1.7%)
2014
$8,179 (+1.5%)
2013
$8,057 (−0.3%)
2011
$8,084 (+4.6%)
2010
$7,726
Tax history for 96 Atwater Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,193 (+27.6%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2025
$15,046 (+12.6%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2024
$13,367 (+4.7%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2023
$12,765 (+3.1%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2022
$12,383 (−35.7%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2021
$19,251 (+107.0%)
$179,310 + $472,930
$652,240
2020
$9,299 (+1.8%)
$89,500 + $200,600
$290,100
2019
$9,136 (+4.6%)
$89,500 + $200,600
$290,100
2018
$8,735 (+0.2%)
2017
$8,715 (+4.7%)
2015
$8,320 (+1.7%)
2014
$8,179 (+1.5%)
2013
$8,057 (−0.3%)
2011
$8,084 (+4.6%)
2010
$7,726
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.84 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,030
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
04000000407
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1
Residence District
The purpose of the R-1 District is to preserve and maintain natural features, Open Space, and the rural character of significant portions of the Township by providing areas for low-density single-family residential Development. This district preserves existing environmental features such as Woodland, Green Areas, Open Space, streams and stream valleys, soils and agricultural uses, and mitigates the impact of Development upon the Township through minimizing Impervious Surface coverage and Development intensity.