Stunning 4 bedroom/2 full & 2 half-bath home on a 1+ acre park-like lot in an incredible location in Newtown Square! With 50+ incredible upgrades and renovations since the current sellers purchased it, this property has been completed transformed from its former state. Recent renovations include: wood floors refinished, upgraded main electrical service to 200AMP, entire exterior scraped & painted, new shutters for all exterior windows, all new replacement windows, entirely new kitchen (including new cabinets, tile floor, slate backsplash, recessed lighting, exterior door, sink, faucet, stove, built-in microwave, double sink, garbage disposal, dishwasher and the addition of a full pantry). More renovations include: resealed driveway, new beautiful powder room off of the kitchen with all new toilet, sink, faucets, flooring; completely renovated master bath; completely renovated 2nd floor bath; new front storm door; new chimney top; new liner for oil flue; removal of dead trees and stumps; new high-efficiency heat pump and air conditioner (with emergency oil back-up heat); new hot water heater; new front stone sidewalk; entire basement painted; approximately 70% of interior repainted; new carpet for basement; new flooring in basement bathroom; new roof; new garage door; new garage entry door; new attic fan; new lighting fixtures throughout interior of house; new ceiling fans in all bedrooms & living room. This home has it all!! Gorgeous lot, beautiful solid home with a great flow and huge kitchen open to a very large dining room; expansive living room with bay window and cozy wood=burning fireplace; nice bright first floor master suite with access to lovely full bath; each bedroom has walk-in closets; full basement that is about 85% finished with a separate office area, TV/Movie room, pool table and bar area with a 1/2 bath; additional finished area for a playroom and very large laundry room. A separate built-in workbench offers handy owners a place to store their tools. Mature trees, perennial plants offer beautiful views year round and a large driveway provides off-street guest parking. A large rear private patio is a great spot for entertaining. One-year home warranty to buyers at settlement. Approximately 5 minutes to Rte 476; 7 minutes to Aronimink Golf Club; close to private schools and many other local attractions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Teresa Pointer• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-892-8300 (broker)
•mediaoffice@longandfoster.com (broker)
Bought with Erica Deuschle• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH located in one of Newtown Square's most sought after neighborhoods. This center hall home with a gracious foyer has a very picturesque 1++ acre irregular lot, hardwood floors on main and upper level ( not baths), central air conditioning, some replacement windows, newer heater and dishwasher. Please note: Seller believe the lot acreage is approximately 1.9 acres. 297 Horton is a spacious home with a finished basement that offers a family room area, den area, recreation/wet bar area, office are and powder room. The second powder room is on the main level. The laundry room has a laundry chute and laundry tub. The brick patio and attached main level 2 car garage arelocated off of the kitchen. This home is looking for a buyer that understands the outstanding opportunity offered - a buyer who has the ability to make this home into the showplace it is crying out to become. This home is being sold in AS IS CONDITION (buyer may inspect).
Public Records
Jun 22, 1981
Sold
$122,500
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,009 (+7.5%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2025
$8,382 (+7.6%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2024
$7,789 (+3.3%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2023
$7,543 (+2.2%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2022
$7,378 (−34.6%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2021
$11,279 (+90.3%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2020
$5,929 (+1.6%)
$81,050 + $135,080
$216,130
2019
$5,835 (+1.1%)
$81,050 + $135,080
$216,130
2018
$5,771 (+0.3%)
2017
$5,751 (+1.7%)
2015
$5,655 (+0.3%)
2014
$5,636 (+2.4%)
2013
$5,504 (+2.2%)
2011
$5,382 (+10.1%)
2010
$4,888
Tax history for 297 Horton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,009 (+7.5%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2025
$8,382 (+7.6%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2024
$7,789 (+3.3%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2023
$7,543 (+2.2%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2022
$7,378 (−34.6%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2021
$11,279 (+90.3%)
$160,280 + $307,740
$468,020
2020
$5,929 (+1.6%)
$81,050 + $135,080
$216,130
2019
$5,835 (+1.1%)
$81,050 + $135,080
$216,130
2018
$5,771 (+0.3%)
2017
$5,751 (+1.7%)
2015
$5,655 (+0.3%)
2014
$5,636 (+2.4%)
2013
$5,504 (+2.2%)
2011
$5,382 (+10.1%)
2010
$4,888
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.