This gorgeous home located in West Brandywine Twp. is not to be missed! Beautifully well done & thoughtful renovation of this home in 2006 is enhanced by the picturesque & private location. See the 3D flr. plan of 1st & 2nd floors. It makes one feel like their living at a yr. round retreat. Actually, the previous owner used the former home as a retreat. The home is in a bucolic setting but easily accessible to major rds. , shopping, parks, trails & lakes. From every window of this home are spectacular views of the outdoors & the farm that this home backs up to. This home is ideal for working at home and enjoying the outdoors. As you drive up the driveway you will enjoy the lush expansive front lawn & beautiful landscaping. Step on to the welcoming & charming porch. Enjoy your morning beverage as the day begins. Enter into the soaring freshly painted center hallway & you will appreciate the openness of the flr plan & take in the views of the outdoors from every naturally lit room that features gleaming H/W flrs. The formal LR features H/W flooring, crown molding & French Doors to allow for privacy. This can easily double as an in-home Office. The spacious comfortably elegant formal DR overlooks the rear yard & the farm. The room is accented with wainscoting, crown molding & French Doors that lead you out to the rear patio. Leading from the DR at the rear of the home is an updated PR with pedestal sink, another door to access the rear yd, utility room with zoned HVAC, & leads you into the wonderfully laid out Kitchen. The kitchen & dining area that also is accessible from the center hallway. A warm feeling exudes from the Kit & family great room combo making this truly the heart of this home. The custom Kit is well laid out to make meal prep a joy & entertaining a breeze. An abundance of rich toned cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops & S/S appliances make this Kit a dream. The 5 burner propane gas cooktop, dbl. ovens, built-in microwave, dbl. bowl S/S sink, large French Door S/S refrig & granite accent island all add to the pleasure of working in this Kitchen. Enjoy meals either at the granite breakfast bar or the eating area overlooking the front porch & lawn. The spacious & cozy Family Great Room flows from the Kit. The FR features views surrounding the home front, back & side overlooking the patio & pool area. The family room is highlighted by a wood burning Farm Brick fpl & custom built-in window bench seats with storage & bookcase storage. The French Doors lead you out to the pool & surrounding patio area. Enjoy the outdoor beauty & relax around the nicely landscaped in-ground pool with spa. Truly a treat! From the light filled center hall the 2nd floor hosts a landing area that leads to a large naturally light filled MBR suite complete with ensuite private Bath & room sized W/ I closet with attic access using Bessler stairs. Enjoy waking up every day to breathtaking scenery. The MBR features a tray ceiling with C/fan & recessed lighting. The updated & generous sized MBath is a luxurious retreat offering a tiled over-sized shower. Enjoy the views of the farmland from the jetted soaking tub. There are also 2 spac, newly painted & carpeted BRs with C/fans & plenty of closet space. Both also affording beautiful views & natural light. The 2nd flr is completed by a roomy tiled hall Bath with tub/shower. Conv. location on the 2nd flr is the Lndry center featuring full sized W/ D, sink, cabinets with countertop folding area. Saunter upstairs to the 3rd floor BR retreat. This room is accented with dormers & the layout lends itself to many uses. There also is a C/fan & good closet space. The surrounding outdoors to this home features a level rear yard that is great to enjoy nature & entertaining on the rear patio or pool side. The oversized 2 car garage is presently used as a workshop. There is attic space here & plenty of storage. One must see to appreciate all the Beauty. Now is the time to make this your home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
2.8 acresLot Size
$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris Mikus• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
•610-566-3000 (broker)
Bought with Vicki Bilko• C21 Pierce & Bair-Kennett
Opportunity Knocks! Perfect For The Builder Or Handy Person. Currently A 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Contemporary Cedar Home On 2.8 Beautiful Acres Near Hibernia Park. The Main Floor Boasts Cathedral Beamed Ceilings, An Eat-In Kitchen, And A Newer Gas Wood Stove In The Family Room. Additional First Floor Addition That Has Been Framed And Has New Anderson Windows And Two Sets Of French Doors Leading To The Inground Pool And Spa. This Home Has A Second Floor Addition That Has Been Framed Out For A Large Master Bedroom, Office, And Bath Waiting To Be Finished. Don't Miss The Oversized Detached 2+ Car Garage And Workshop With Cabinets, Shelves And Counterspace. The Views Are Breathtaking From This Retreat That Is Overflowing With Potential. Don't Miss It!
Public Records
Oct 14, 1999
Sold
$168,900
$44/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT211322
Aug 22, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 1999
Listed
$168,900
$44/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1982
Sold
$58,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,170 (+2.9%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2025
$9,883 (+3.3%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2024
$9,566 (+1.2%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2023
$9,452 (+3.2%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2022
$9,160 (+3.2%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2021
$8,875 (+0.4%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2020
$8,841 (+5.6%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2019
$8,373 (+5.4%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2018
$7,946 (+3.6%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2017
$7,668 (+7.8%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2015
$7,116 (+2.2%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2014
$6,961 (+3.1%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2013
$6,754 (+1.7%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2012
$6,640 (+3.0%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2011
$6,449 (+3.7%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2010
$6,218
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
Tax history for 155 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,170 (+2.9%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2025
$9,883 (+3.3%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2024
$9,566 (+1.2%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2023
$9,452 (+3.2%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2022
$9,160 (+3.2%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2021
$8,875 (+0.4%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2020
$8,841 (+5.6%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2019
$8,373 (+5.4%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2018
$7,946 (+3.6%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2017
$7,668 (+7.8%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2015
$7,116 (+2.2%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2014
$6,961 (+3.1%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2013
$6,754 (+1.7%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2012
$6,640 (+3.0%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2011
$6,449 (+3.7%)
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
2010
$6,218
$47,380 + $143,670
$191,050
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
1988
Sq. Ft.
2,716
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
2904 009612A0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-2
Rural Residential District
The R-2 Rural Residential District is designed to provide for residential uses at a density which can support individual sewer and water systems or where public sewer and water is available, development at a higher density to provide for and incentivize the development or well-planned age-restricted housing, where appropriate, for the Township's aging population.