1St Flr:E/Ikit, Dr, Lr, Fr 2Nd:2Brs, Bth 3Rd:Br Bsmt:Sectioned Bsmt Unique 2Sty Farmhouse, Main House Dates Back To The Mid 1700'S. 3+Acres W/ Potential For Horses. Outbuilding For Storage, Hobbies, Or At Home Business, This Home Has Many Special Features.
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Market trends in 19373, PA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
103.8%
3.3% MoM
Median sale price
$1.1M
$69K MoM
Avg. days on market
35d
20 days MoM
Recently sold homes
12
3 MoM
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Sale history for 496 Thornton Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE293448
Jun 16, 1997
Sold
$175,000
Nov 10, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 1996
Listed
$175,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,141 (+15.6%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2025
$3,581 (+5.5%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2024
$3,393 (+1.2%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2023
$3,352 (+3.3%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2022
$3,244 (−36.3%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2021
$5,096 (+23.1%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2020
$4,138 (+0.9%)
$76,640 + $113,890
$190,530
2019
$4,103 (+3.5%)
$76,640 + $113,890
$190,530
2018
$3,965 (+2.5%)
2017
$3,869 (+5.5%)
2015
$3,667 (+0.1%)
2014
$3,662
2013
$3,664 (−0.9%)
2011
$3,696 (+0.3%)
2010
$3,685
Tax history for 496 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,141 (+15.6%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2025
$3,581 (+5.5%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2024
$3,393 (+1.2%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2023
$3,352 (+3.3%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2022
$3,244 (−36.3%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2021
$5,096 (+23.1%)
$144,920 + $114,290
$259,210
2020
$4,138 (+0.9%)
$76,640 + $113,890
$190,530
2019
$4,103 (+3.5%)
$76,640 + $113,890
$190,530
2018
$3,965 (+2.5%)
2017
$3,869 (+5.5%)
2015
$3,667 (+0.1%)
2014
$3,662
2013
$3,664 (−0.9%)
2011
$3,696 (+0.3%)
2010
$3,685
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,736
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
44000036200
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 Detached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 3.5
Tidal Water: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $3,100
Tax Year: 1995
Tax Annual Amount: $1,412
Utilities
Utilities Information
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: S/W Changeover
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Cross Street: GLEN MILLS
Directions: Rt 1;N On Cheyney; L-Glen Mills; R-Thornton
Municipality: THORNBURY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,736
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 44000036200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westtown-Thornbury El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Stetson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
6/10
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 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
Cheyney, PA • 19319
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$473,000 – $573,000
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