Two homes in one! Residing on almost three sprawling acres on the West branch of the Brandywine Creek, 247 Lafayette Road offers over 3,400 sq ft of custom living! This multi-generational five bedroom with three full bath home has a NEW roof and front porch with composite decking and railing. A sunlit two-story foyer with hardwood floors brings you to the newly updated kitchen centered by an oversized island with granite countertops, updated stainless steel appliances and sink, double oven with a pot-filler faucet, under-cabinet lighting and tiled backsplash. .. the heart of the home! Hardwood flooring continues throughout the kitchen, dining and family great room centered by a gas fireplace. A screened-in porch with composite decking adds another room with endless views to entertain and relax. The main bedroom has two large closets and a magnificent travertine tiled walk-in shower with dual shower heads. Granite countertops with dual vanities and tiled flooring with a linen closet for storage! Updated hall bathroom for two additional bedrooms to share. The lower level in-law suite offers site finished oak hardwood floors with radiant heating throughout kitchen, dining, family and main bedroom! Endless Goebel custom cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting and tiled backsplash with granite countertops and updated appliances. A gas fireplace surrounded by a custom stone hearth and vaulted ceiling with sky light and French doors in the family great room. Two more bedrooms and a center hall bathroom with a granite vanity and walk-in shower with handicap access. A mudroom/laundry room storage and countertops to organize the whole household! Two-car garage. A dock on the river's edge to launch a boat or watch the river pass. Along with a 75x40-foot enclosure that housed three Billy goats with a pen along with a large shed, small shed and whole house generator! Over $350k in updates over the years making this one of the most unique homes to bring everyone together under one brand new roof! Welcome home. ..
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
2.9 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Beth Cusack• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-363-6006 (broker)
•shammond@cbpref.com (broker)
Bought with Vicki Carey• Keller Williams Philadelphia
Multigenerational living at it's best in West Brandywine Township! Over $325k in updates, throughout! This traditional split level home. .. is not traditional at all! Residing on almost three sprawling acres of mature trees on the West branch of the Brandywine Creek, 247 Lafayette Road is everything you've been looking for and then some! From the moment you drive down the long private driveway and enter this property, this five bedroom home with three full baths has been finished with only the finest of finishes throughout…there’s even a full house generator! A newly installed front porch with composite decking and railing welcomes you into the two story sun lit foyer with hardwood floors. The second level of the home has a newly updated kitchen centered by an oversized island with granite countertops, updated stainless steel appliances and sink, double oven with pot filler faucet above the stove top, under cabinet lighting and tiled backsplash. .. the heart of the home! Hardwood flooring continues from the kitchen to the dining room and family great room centered by a gas burning fireplace. A newly added screened in porch with composite decking adds another room with endless views to entertain or just relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the property! There are three bedrooms on this level. The main bedroom has a custom headboard with built-in lighting, two large closets and a magnificent walk-in shower with two shower heads. Granite countertops with dual vanities and tiled flooring with a linen closet for storage this is a wonderful retreat to begin and end each day! There is an updated hall bathroom for the two other bedrooms to share to wrap up this level. The owners spent over $250k on the addition to the in law suite! This magnificent home has site finished oak hardwood floors with radiant heating throughout the kitchen, dining, family and main bedroom! Endless Goebel designed custom cabinetry with under cabinet lighting and custom tiled backsplash throughout the kitchen with granite countertops and updated appliances opens to the family great room! A gas fireplace surrounded by a custom stone hearth and vaulted ceiling with sky light and French doors that bring you to the stone covered gravel patio. There are two beautifully sized bedrooms and a center hall bathroom with granite covered vanity, walk-in shower with handicap access. A large mudroom/laundry room has plenty of storage and countertops to organize the whole family! There is a two car garage with front and back access. This sprawling property is covered with special gardens and places to gather and play. A dock on the rivers edge to launch a boat or watch the river pass. Along with a 75x40 ft. enclosure that housed three Billy goats with pen along with a large shed and a small shed. One of the most unique homes to bring family together under one roof! Welcome home. ..
BRIGHT MLS #1003511243
Oct 26, 2004
Sold
$305,500
$88/sq ft
Apr 29, 2004
Listed
$305,500
$88/sq ft
Show Your Most Finicky Buyer! This Meticulously-Maintained Large Bi-Level Is Rich With Features And Amenities. Park-Like Setting Along The Brandywine Features A Trout Stocked Stream- See The Deer In Your Backyard! Hardwood Floors Throughout. Huge Garage And Family Room Addition Could Be An In-Law Suite. Basement Features Superior Walls.
Public Records
May 27, 1992
Sold
$148,000
$43/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1988
Sold
$98,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,288 (+2.9%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2025
$9,999 (+3.3%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2024
$9,678 (+1.2%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2023
$9,562 (+3.2%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2022
$9,267 (+3.2%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2021
$8,979 (+0.4%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2020
$8,944 (+5.6%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2019
$8,471 (+5.4%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2018
$8,039 (+3.6%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2017
$7,757 (+7.8%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2015
$7,199 (+2.2%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2014
$7,042 (+10.0%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2013
$6,404 (+2.9%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2012
$6,223 (+3.0%)
$47,970 + $131,070
$179,040
2011
$6,044 (+3.7%)
$47,970 + $131,070
$179,040
2010
$5,827
$47,970 + $131,070
$179,040
Tax history for 247 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,288 (+2.9%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2025
$9,999 (+3.3%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2024
$9,678 (+1.2%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2023
$9,562 (+3.2%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2022
$9,267 (+3.2%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2021
$8,979 (+0.4%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2020
$8,944 (+5.6%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2019
$8,471 (+5.4%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2018
$8,039 (+3.6%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2017
$7,757 (+7.8%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2015
$7,199 (+2.2%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2014
$7,042 (+10.0%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2013
$6,404 (+2.9%)
$47,970 + $145,310
$193,280
2012
$6,223 (+3.0%)
$47,970 + $131,070
$179,040
2011
$6,044 (+3.7%)
$47,970 + $131,070
$179,040
2010
$5,827
$47,970 + $131,070
$179,040
*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
2.9 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
2,780
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
2903 00420300
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access