438 Newark Rd is a 1,344 square foot house on a 1 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 12, 2019 for $252,800. Based on Redfin's Landenberg data, we estimate the home's value is $352,516.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Marzena Moryc• Patterson-Schwartz-Lancaster
Bought with Kevin Odle• Long & Foster - Greenville
Great opportunity to own one acre lot with the small ranch house and big garage (workshop). 2 bedroom house is located in non-development area in New Garden Township, Chester County. The surrounding properties are much bigger. This property has a great potential. House is being sold in as is condition. It has a new furnace (2013), new gas line installed( 2008), newer appliances- gas stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer; new well pump (2010), House is under warranty ( transferable to a new owner) with Pest Control Company ( treatment done in 2013). Walk-up atic. New Roof on the lower garage. Septic System was tested by Pierson Environmental Services prior to listing and new septic system has to be installed. Seller is willing to pay for installation of a new Standard Gravity System or credit buyer at closing in the form of settlemnt help. Satisfactory percolation test was obtained by Pierson and appropriate septic system is designed for this property. Estimate for installation is attached to Seller's Disclosure ($10000). House has a great potential. It is vacant, very clean and very easy to show. No FHA.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1978
Sold
$40,000
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,224 (+3.2%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2025
$4,093 (+5.1%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2024
$3,895 (+3.5%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2023
$3,765 (+1.5%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2022
$3,710 (+1.0%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2021
$3,672 (+1.9%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2020
$3,602 (+1.4%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2019
$3,554 (+20.3%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2018
$2,955 (−24.7%)
$37,460 + $44,690
$82,150
2017
$3,924 (+4.4%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2015
$3,757 (+1.5%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2014
$3,703 (+2.2%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2013
$3,622 (+6.8%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2012
$3,392 (+3.2%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2011
$3,286 (+2.9%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2010
$3,194
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
Tax history for 438 Newark Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,224 (+3.2%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2025
$4,093 (+5.1%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2024
$3,895 (+3.5%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2023
$3,765 (+1.5%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2022
$3,710 (+1.0%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2021
$3,672 (+1.9%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2020
$3,602 (+1.4%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2019
$3,554 (+20.3%)
$37,460 + $59,800
$97,260
2018
$2,955 (−24.7%)
$37,460 + $44,690
$82,150
2017
$3,924 (+4.4%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2015
$3,757 (+1.5%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2014
$3,703 (+2.2%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2013
$3,622 (+6.8%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2012
$3,392 (+3.2%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2011
$3,286 (+2.9%)
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
2010
$3,194
$37,460 + $73,950
$111,410
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Low Density Residential District
In addition to the general goals listed in the statement of purpose and community development objectives in Article I, the R-1 Low Density Residential District is intended to: Provide for residential development at a density that maintains a rural, open character and continues to rely upon on-site facilities; Allow opportunities for flexibility in design through the use of lot averaging and clustering provisions; Provide for adequate housing opportunities by allowing a variety of housing choices; Provide sufficient light, air and privacy through the adequate regulation of building density and placement and size; and Encourage the preservation of agricultural land and open space through clustering and other design options.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,344
Building Sq. Ft: 1,344
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: ES NEWARK RD 1 AC DWG & GAR
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 816
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
School Tax District: KENNETT SQUARE
Municipality Name: NEW GARDEN TWP
Acres: 1
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY/CABIN
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: NEW GARDEN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Chester County
APN: 6005 00980000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
New Garden El School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Kennett Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Kennett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$335,000 – $406,000
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