Desirable ranch style home located on a beautiful oversized lot. This home is move in ready and features 2 good sized bedrooms, 1 bath and a 1 car detached garage and has the potential to expand to a 3-4 bedroom home. The walk up second floor is heated, newly wired, and ready to be finished! Large living room with a brick wood burning fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors in both the LR and DR, an updated kitchen with new countertops and flooring, large pantry area and an outside exit to the side/rear yard. Two large bedrooms and an updated hall bathroom. The basement spans the footprint of the entire house, has a French drain and sump pump, laundry area and walkout to the rear yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,237 sq ftLot Size
$386Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Kathy Molloy• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-853-2700 (broker)
•frantruax@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Michael A. Becker• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
Location and Quality. This wonderful home is located on a beautiful street in Haverford Township. It has been lovingly maintained and offers enormous potential. 2 Bedroom 1 Bath 1 car garage. Professionally landscaped, brick exterior, flag stone front porch and walk way. This home offers newer replacement windows thru-out and exterior storm doors. Hot water heater ( 2013 ) updated kitchen (2012), resealed driveway ( 2013 )and original hardwood floors under carpeting. The living room has a beautiful brick fireplace, rarely used, extra-long windows with a deep sills and an abundance of natural sunlight. The dining room is beside the updated kitchen which offers newer counter tops, cabinets and flooring. Pantry/mudroom offers an exit to the side yard and drive way. The two nice size bedrooms on the main level have newer carpet and large closets. The Main bathroom has a new vanity, fixtures and recently painted. The bonus room located on the upper level is partially finished offers a walk-in closet, windows, and radiators. This space has the potential for added bedrooms/bath or office. The walk out basement is large and clean. The back and side yard are surrounded by beautiful shrubs, azalea's and rose bushes. One car garage w/ garage door opener. You will not be disappointed. Close to shopping, restaurants, Haverford Ymca, 476, Rt. 3 Please allow 2-3 days for a response to any offers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,327 (+6.0%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2025
$6,912 (+6.2%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2024
$6,507 (+2.9%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2023
$6,322 (+2.4%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2022
$6,174 (−38.6%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2021
$10,058 (+62.4%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2020
$6,192 (+1.9%)
$58,560 + $74,670
$133,230
2019
$6,078 (+1.7%)
$58,560 + $74,670
$133,230
2018
$5,974 (+2.2%)
2017
$5,847 (+5.0%)
2015
$5,570 (+2.9%)
2014
$5,411 (+3.7%)
2013
$5,219 (+4.3%)
2011
$5,004 (+8.4%)
2010
$4,615
Tax history for 1523 Dorchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,327 (+6.0%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2025
$6,912 (+6.2%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2024
$6,507 (+2.9%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2023
$6,322 (+2.4%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2022
$6,174 (−38.6%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2021
$10,058 (+62.4%)
$105,920 + $147,130
$253,050
2020
$6,192 (+1.9%)
$58,560 + $74,670
$133,230
2019
$6,078 (+1.7%)
$58,560 + $74,670
$133,230
2018
$5,974 (+2.2%)
2017
$5,847 (+5.0%)
2015
$5,570 (+2.9%)
2014
$5,411 (+3.7%)
2013
$5,219 (+4.3%)
2011
$5,004 (+8.4%)
2010
$4,615
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
10,237 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,154
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
22010028000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-4
Low- to Medium-Density Residential District
It is the purpose of this section to permit continued development in appropriate areas of the Township on lots that will yield a density of approximately seven dwelling units per acre. In addition, accessory professional uses would be allowed in this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 4
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick, Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $74,670
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: No
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 60.00 x 150.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $58,560
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,154
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,114
County Tax: $728
School Tax: $4,237
Tax Assessed Value: $133,230
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $6,078
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: HAVERFORD
High School: HAVERFORD
School District Name: HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: WCP to Stanton to right on Dorchester
Municipality: HAVERFORD TWP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,154
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,237 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 22010028000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Lynnewood El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Haverford Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Haverford Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Havertown, PA • 19083
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Estimated sale price
$425,000 – $515,000
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