Come see this beautiful piece of property! Cut through the side yard to Thornbury Park . So much character and craftmanship. The possibilities are limitless on this picturesque 2.36 acres in Thornbury Delaware County, West Chester Schools. Gorgeous Views from newly renovated front porch with established fruit bearing trees and berry bushes and the back porch overlooks the FLAT backyard The home showcases a very large kitchen with newer dishwasher and refrigerator , family room with wood burning stove, large loft , lots of shelving , 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths ( possible to enclose loft for additional bedroom). Can't forget about the basement with a 2 car garage and additional storage space and laundry hookups if prefer laundry in basement . Plans for larger 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home have been designed by architect and are available. Make your appointment today. .. Just come and dream and enjoy the peace and quiet!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
2.36 acresLot Size
$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Beverly Tatios• Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
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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 451 Thornton Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2008020
Oct 27, 2021
Sold
$515,000
$341/sq ft
Oct 13, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 28, 2021
Contingent
—
Sep 23, 2021
Listed
$500,000
$331/sq ft
TREND #7132476
Mar 29, 2018
Sold
$390,000
$258/sq ft
Mar 2, 2018
Contingent
—
Feb 22, 2018
Listed
$395,000
$261/sq ft
+17
BRIGHT MLS #1000191992
Mar 29, 2018
Sold
$390,000
$258/sq ft
Mar 24, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 2, 2018
Contingent
—
Feb 22, 2018
Listed
$395,000
$261/sq ft
+17
This beautiful piece of property is calling your name! Renovate, add on, or simply live in this picturesque home with land on all 4 sides, backing up to a large farm. Sitting in Thornbury Twp with taxes of just $2844 for 2.36 acres, how can you beat that! This home was handcrafted with all wood, vaulted ceilings, 2 nice size bedrooms, beautiful wood show beams etc. Enjoy your surroundings sitting on the front or back deck soaking all the natural sounds. This home offers a very large eat in kitchen which is open to the living room which houses a wood burning fireplace that can warm up the entire home. This home was perfectly designed to heat the home with the beautiful open loft that sits in line with the beautiful beams. Make this an office or library! The 2 bedrooms are split, 1 up, 1 down. Cant forget about the basement which houses the 2 car garage as well as laundry and great storage space! Bring in your dream, your creativity and scoop up this perfect home on a gorgeous flat piece of property with mature trees in West Chester schools! Plans for a larger 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home have already been designed by an architect and paid for by the seller! You won't find anything like this in Thornbury with LOW taxes at this price! Welcome Home!
TREND #6991760
Jul 21, 2017
Sold
$345,000
$228/sq ft
Jul 5, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2017
Contingent
—
May 27, 2017
Listed
$359,000
$237/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000085644
Jul 24, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2017
Sold
$345,000
$228/sq ft
May 27, 2017
Listed
$359,000
$237/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 1983
Sold
$27,750
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,295 (+15.6%)
$135,920 + $320,690
$456,610
2025
$6,308 (+5.5%)
$135,920 + $320,690
$456,610
2024
$5,978 (+27.8%)
$135,920 + $320,690
$456,610
2023
$4,677 (+3.3%)
$135,920 + $320,690
$456,610
2022
$4,526 (−36.3%)
$135,920 + $225,710
$361,630
2021
$7,110 (+133.8%)
$135,920 + $225,710
$361,630
2020
$3,041 (+0.9%)
$71,880 + $68,120
$140,000
2019
$3,015 (+3.5%)
$71,880 + $68,120
$140,000
2018
$2,913 (+2.5%)
2017
$2,843 (+5.5%)
2015
$2,695 (+0.2%)
2014
$2,691
2013
$2,692 (−0.9%)
2011
$2,716 (+0.3%)
2010
$2,708
Tax history for 451 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,295 (+15.6%)
$135,920 + $320,690
$456,610
2025
$6,308 (+5.5%)
$135,920 + $320,690
$456,610
2024
$5,978 (+27.8%)
$135,920 + $320,690
$456,610
2023
$4,677 (+3.3%)
$135,920 + $320,690
$456,610
2022
$4,526 (−36.3%)
$135,920 + $225,710
$361,630
2021
$7,110 (+133.8%)
$135,920 + $225,710
$361,630
2020
$3,041 (+0.9%)
$71,880 + $68,120
$140,000
2019
$3,015 (+3.5%)
$71,880 + $68,120
$140,000
2018
$2,913 (+2.5%)
2017
$2,843 (+5.5%)
2015
$2,695 (+0.2%)
2014
$2,691
2013
$2,692 (−0.9%)
2011
$2,716 (+0.3%)
2010
$2,708
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
200 ft.
Lot depth
435 ft.
Lot size
2.36 Acres
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
2,312
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
44000035301
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Garage Access
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $225,710
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Log
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Exterior Information
Fencing: Electric
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Secluded
Lot Size Dimensions: 200.00 x 435.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $135,920
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,512
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $1,085
School Tax: $3,441
Tax Assessed Value: $361,630
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $4,526
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WESTTOWN THORNBURY
Middle Or Junior School: STETSON
High School: RUSTIN
School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Glen Mills Rd
Directions: From 352 and 926 Go west on 926 to left on Cheyney Rd to right on to Thornton Rd. driveway will be on the left (look for sale sign, sorry but mailbox is on right across the street from driveway). Long private driveway Cannot see house from street as it sits to the right of the grey/bluish house
Municipality: THORNBURY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,312
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Delaware County
APN: 44000035301
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Westtown-Thornbury El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Stetson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 13 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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Estimated sale price
$611,000 – $740,000
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