Welcome to this specular opportunity for this Two Story Home located in Cheyney section of Thornbury Twp Chester County. Property is a great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer. Nice 4 bedroom home with man cave workshop in the basement! Sits on a large lot. Touch up a few things and make it your own! Schedule a showing for this perfect opportunity for new Buyers to make it what they want, all while being in the West Chester School District, low taxes on a large lot. This desirable, quiet area is close to major roadways to West Chester, King of Prussia, Wilmington and Philadelphia. Convenient to Airport and train lines. Minutes to major shopping and dining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Greene• Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
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Market trends in 19319, PA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
105.1%
4.6% MoM
Median sale price
$900K
$300K MoM
Avg. days on market
52d
4 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 449 Thornton Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2041252
Mar 17, 2023
Sold
$430,000
$208/sq ft
Feb 14, 2023
Contingent
—
Feb 13, 2023
Listed
$420,000
$203/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2039884
Jan 29, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Jan 24, 2023
Price Changed
$439,900
$212/sq ft
Jan 18, 2023
Price Changed
$470,000
$227/sq ft
Jan 14, 2023
Listed
$499,000
$241/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,350 (+15.6%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2025
$4,626 (+5.5%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2024
$4,384 (+1.2%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2023
$4,331 (+3.3%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2022
$4,191 (−36.3%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2021
$6,584 (+76.2%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2020
$3,736 (+0.9%)
$65,200 + $106,800
$172,000
2019
$3,704 (+3.5%)
$65,200 + $106,800
$172,000
2018
$3,579 (+2.5%)
2017
$3,493 (+5.5%)
2015
$3,311 (+0.2%)
2014
$3,306
2013
$3,308 (−0.9%)
2011
$3,337 (+0.3%)
2010
$3,326
Tax history for 449 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,350 (+15.6%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2025
$4,626 (+5.5%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2024
$4,384 (+1.2%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2023
$4,331 (+3.3%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2022
$4,191 (−36.3%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2021
$6,584 (+76.2%)
$122,560 + $212,300
$334,860
2020
$3,736 (+0.9%)
$65,200 + $106,800
$172,000
2019
$3,704 (+3.5%)
$65,200 + $106,800
$172,000
2018
$3,579 (+2.5%)
2017
$3,493 (+5.5%)
2015
$3,311 (+0.2%)
2014
$3,306
2013
$3,308 (−0.9%)
2011
$3,337 (+0.3%)
2010
$3,326
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.71 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,072
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
44000035500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
Residential Districts are intended to establish residence areas and requirements for low density use and to permit agricultural, conservation, recreation and other open space purposes, while at the same time recognizing problems involving steep slopes, shallow soils and minimal drainage typical of large areas of the Township. Accordingly, the R-1 District provides for: The establishment of single-family detached dwellings.; Recreation and other open space activities.; Farming, including tilling of the soil.; Conservation of creek valleys, steep slopes and woodland areas.; Conservation and proper utilization of ground water supplies and control of surface water flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $212,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $122,560
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,072
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $1,004
School Tax: $3,186
Tax Assessed Value: $334,860
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $4,190
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Other
Other
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Old Forge Road, make a left on Forge Road to a right turn on Stoney Bank Road, next make a left turn on Glen Mills Road, then right turn on Thornton Road
Municipality: THORNBURY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,072
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 44000035500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westtown-Thornbury El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Stetson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$518,000 – $627,000
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