Welcome to 473 Thornton Road, a charming 3-bedroom, 2 full and 2 half bathroom home nestled on a serene 3.8-acre lot in the highly sought-after West Chester Area School District. This beautifully maintained home offers a blend of character and modern comfort, with stunning wood beams throughout the first floor and a cozy living room featuring a fireplace perfect for chilly evenings. Just off the living room, the sunroom invites natural light, creating a peaceful space to relax. The eat-in kitchen, with its exposed brick walls, adds warmth and charm to the home, making it an ideal spot for gatherings with friends and family. Step outside to your private backyard oasis, complete with an inviting in-ground pool and lush landscaping, perfect for entertaining or unwinding in your own sanctuary. Additionally, there is convenient access to a half bathroom from the outside, enhancing the functionality of your outdoor space. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms, including a lovely primary suite that offers both comfort and privacy. The primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and two generous walk-in closets. The additional two bedrooms are well-sized and share a full bathroom. Downstairs, the basement offers ample storage space. Upgrades to the home include over $80,000 worth of landscaping work, a generator hookup, two-zone air conditioning (one for upstairs and one for downstairs), and a central vacuum system. This home truly is a private retreat, yet just minutes away from the conveniences of West Chester Borough, Glen Mills, and beyond. Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes away from a variety of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options. With its ideal location, this home perfectly balances tranquil living with modern conveniences.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
3.89 acresLot Size
$318Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Deneen Sweeney• Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
•610-399-5100 (broker)
•klrw472@kw.com (broker)
Listed by Andrew Parris• Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
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Sell
$131,380
Est. take-home
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Est. cash available
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Rent
$3,654/mo
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Market trends in 19342, PA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
100.6%
+0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$643K
$30K MoM
Avg. days on market
33d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
70
4 MoM
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Sale history for 473 Thornton Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2075750
Nov 14, 2024
Sold
$725,000
$313/sq ft
Oct 24, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 2, 2024
Contingent
—
Sep 19, 2024
Listed
$700,000
$302/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 28, 1978
Sold
$106,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,503 (+15.6%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2025
$6,488 (+5.5%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2024
$6,148 (+1.2%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2023
$6,074 (+3.3%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2022
$5,878 (−36.3%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2021
$9,234 (+59.1%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2020
$5,802 (+0.9%)
$84,980 + $182,150
$267,130
2019
$5,753 (+3.5%)
$84,980 + $182,150
$267,130
2018
$5,559 (+2.5%)
2017
$5,425 (+5.5%)
2015
$5,142 (+0.2%)
2014
$5,134
2013
$5,137 (−0.9%)
2011
$5,182 (+0.3%)
2010
$5,166
Tax history for 473 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,503 (+15.6%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2025
$6,488 (+5.5%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2024
$6,148 (+1.2%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2023
$6,074 (+3.3%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2022
$5,878 (−36.3%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2021
$9,234 (+59.1%)
$160,680 + $308,960
$469,640
2020
$5,802 (+0.9%)
$84,980 + $182,150
$267,130
2019
$5,753 (+3.5%)
$84,980 + $182,150
$267,130
2018
$5,559 (+2.5%)
2017
$5,425 (+5.5%)
2015
$5,142 (+0.2%)
2014
$5,134
2013
$5,137 (−0.9%)
2011
$5,182 (+0.3%)
2010
$5,166
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.89 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,316
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
44000035001
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
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access