Welcome to 495 Thornton Rd! Have you ever dreamed of owning a piece history? Well, here is your chance. Located in the most desirable West Chester School District. This updated, stately stone colonial, boasts 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large family room, master suite, 2 car garage, on 2.67 beautiful acres. This property has graceful rooms, abundant light and layout conducive to entertaining with the best of the old and new. Enter the home through the welcoming double sized front door from the expanded circular driveway. .flanking the center hall are open views of the formal living and dining rooms, each enhanced with reclaimed hardwood floors and millwork. In the living room you will find floor to ceiling windows, a fireplace with a wood burning insert, double French glass doors leading to the peaceful screened porch and openings to the kitchen. The dining room is great for entertaining and opens to the kitchen for serving. Enter the large kitchen, with white cabinetry, glass doors, granite countertops, stainless appliances, French door refrigerator and room for a large breakfast room table. The kitchen then opens to a bricked floored mud room with exposed stone walls and entrance to the enormous custom brick patio, great space for casual seating and large table, perfect for al fresco dining. The patio overlooks the expansive yard, with growth trees and stack stone wall, room to run and explore. Upstairs has a beautiful master suite, complete with sitting/TV room, vaulted ceiling bedroom, ensuite bath with double sinks, private water closet, glass shower and walk-in closet. Three additional spacious bedrooms with generously sized closets, and a large marble hall bath. The lower level has finished entertaining space with room for a pool table, gaming and built in tv, gym space and laundry room. Other features include an enlarged detached 2 car garage, rear shed, original spring house (circa 1700s), expanded triple wide driveway, zoned HVAC and more. This gracious and elegant home has had only three owners and been loving maintained and renovated. The low property taxes offer the ultimate in affordable living while living in luxury. Convenient access to Routes 1, 202, 322, PHL, great restaurants, shopping and minutes from the Boro of West Chester. It is said that the original owner (1940) of the home bought much of the finishings from a well known Philadelphia mansion that was being torn down and incorporated the best features into this beautiful home
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$344,882
Est. take-home
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Est. cash available
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$3,357/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 495 Thornton Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE548410
Aug 23, 2021
Sold
$650,000
$189/sq ft
Jul 9, 2021
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2021
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2021
Listed
$675,000
$197/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1001882596
Jun 11, 2019
Listing Removed
—
May 28, 2019
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 2018
Listed
$619,000
$180/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 2006
Sold
$644,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 4, 1992
Sold
$212,500
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,654 (+15.6%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2025
$6,618 (+5.5%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2024
$6,271 (+1.2%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2023
$6,196 (+3.3%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2022
$5,995 (−36.3%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2021
$9,419 (+46.4%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2020
$6,435 (+0.9%)
$74,250 + $222,000
$296,250
2019
$6,380 (+3.5%)
$74,250 + $222,000
$296,250
2018
$6,165 (+2.5%)
2017
$6,017 (+5.5%)
2015
$5,702 (+0.1%)
2014
$5,694
2013
$5,697 (−0.9%)
2011
$5,747 (+0.3%)
2010
$5,729
Tax history for 495 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,654 (+15.6%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2025
$6,618 (+5.5%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2024
$6,271 (+1.2%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2023
$6,196 (+3.3%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2022
$5,995 (−36.3%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2021
$9,419 (+46.4%)
$140,400 + $338,640
$479,040
2020
$6,435 (+0.9%)
$74,250 + $222,000
$296,250
2019
$6,380 (+3.5%)
$74,250 + $222,000
$296,250
2018
$6,165 (+2.5%)
2017
$6,017 (+5.5%)
2015
$5,702 (+0.1%)
2014
$5,694
2013
$5,697 (−0.9%)
2011
$5,747 (+0.3%)
2010
$5,729
*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
114,955
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
3,433
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
44000035000
Parking Spaces
9
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2025.
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 Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized