Welcome to 257 Orchard Road, a terrific four bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood in the TOP RANKED Tredyffrin-Easttown School District. A wonderful home in a great location offering beautiful views and privacy. A park-like setting yet just a short stroll to the Paoli Train Station. The formal entrance hall offers handsome slate flooring and a vaulted wood beamed ceiling. The spacious living room features a bay window and wood burning fireplace with brick surround flanked by custom bookshelves and cabinets. The formal dining room is the ideal place for holiday gatherings and features a box window, chair railing and sliding glass doors to the rear deck. The gourmet kitchen offers raised panel cabinets, ample counter space, tile flooring, a peninsula island, a stainless steel sink with a separate prep sink, a desk area and a dining area with skylight. The upper level is home to the master suite featuring tremendous custom closet space and an updated master bathroom. The stunning shower features tile flooring, marble walls and a built-in shower bench. Three additional generously sized bedrooms are serviced by an updated hall bathroom. The lower level family room offers a powder room and doorways to the large two car garage, the side driveway and the sunroom. The full sized laundry room with stainless steel utility sink provides great storage space. The magnificent sunroom is a wonderful place to relax and take in the fabulous views of the mature shade trees and plantings. A large unfinished basement with a doorway to the rear grounds offers great storage space and endless possibilities. The sprawling deck is the ideal setting for outdoor entertaining, grilling and dining al fresco. Fantastic views, gleaming hardwood floors, wrought iron railings, picture windows, built-in bookshelves, recessed lighting, tremendous closet and storage space combine to make 257 Orchard a wonderful place to call home. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of today's low interest rates. Located within walking distance to Friendship Park and the Paoli train station offering service to Philadelphia, NY and DC. Just minutes to the Chester Valley Trail and Valley Forge National Park, corporate centers, King of Prussia and Main Line shopping and dining. All this plus the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District and Conestoga High School, consistently amongst the highest ranked school district and high schools in Pennsylvania. . This is it. .. welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$347Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Collins• RE/MAX Main Line-Paoli
•610-640-9300 (broker)
•remaxagent@aol.com (broker)
Bought with Nick DeLuca• Keller Williams Philadelphia
This fantastic 4 Bedroom/ 2.5 Bath home delights from the moment you enter. The Entry Hall displays its charm with the wood planked ceiling and slate floor. The sun-lit Living Room with large bay window offers fireplace and built-in bookshelves. Directly adjacent, the Formal Dining Room with chair rail and bumped out window has sliders leading to an amazing double deck with gorgeous views of the woods. The Eat-in Kitchen with tiled floor boasts an abundance of cabinet space, built in desk, peninsula with large sink and a separate pub sink, stainless dishwasher and oven, bay window with window seat, skylight and recessed lighting. The 2nd level features the lovely Master Bedroom with 2 large closets, built-in bookshelf and spacious, handicap accessible Master Bathroom. There are 3 additional Bedrooms, all good sizes, with closets, a large hall Bathroom with vanity, a hall linen closet, and built-in bookshelf that complete this level. The Lower Level offers a spacious, carpeted Family Room with outside entry to driveway and lower deck, a Powder Room, and Laundry Room. The unfinished Basement houses the utilities, has sliders leading out back, and is perfect for storage. In addition, there is a 2 car attached Garage, C/A, wood floors throughout main and 2nd level. This character-filled home is as must see! Award winning Tredyffrin-Easttown schools! Close to major routes, train, shops, and restaurants!
BRIGHT MLS #1003523177
Apr 27, 2006
Sold
$415,257
$183/sq ft
Feb 6, 2006
Listed
$415,257
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,074 (+3.9%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2025
$7,770 (+6.9%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2024
$7,267 (+6.5%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2023
$6,826 (+2.6%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2022
$6,650 (+1.9%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2021
$6,524 (+2.8%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2020
$6,344 (+3.3%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2019
$6,143 (+9.6%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2018
$5,606 (+2.4%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2017
$5,472 (+6.5%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2015
$5,139 (+2.4%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2014
$5,019 (+1.9%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2013
$4,928 (+3.3%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2012
$4,771 (+2.8%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2011
$4,641 (+2.1%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2010
$4,545
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
Tax history for 257 Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,074 (+3.9%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2025
$7,770 (+6.9%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2024
$7,267 (+6.5%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2023
$6,826 (+2.6%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2022
$6,650 (+1.9%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2021
$6,524 (+2.8%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2020
$6,344 (+3.3%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2019
$6,143 (+9.6%)
$64,980 + $141,330
$206,310
2018
$5,606 (+2.4%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2017
$5,472 (+6.5%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2015
$5,139 (+2.4%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2014
$5,019 (+1.9%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2013
$4,928 (+3.3%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2012
$4,771 (+2.8%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2011
$4,641 (+2.1%)
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
2010
$4,545
$64,980 + $127,090
$192,070
*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
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,268
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
4309H00140000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R3
Residence District
R-3 Residence Districts are designed to provide opportunities for higher intensity development in the Route 30 corridor in light of the carrying capacity of the infrastructure in the form of roads, sewer and water facilities. The R-3 Districts comprise areas which were developed as neighborhoods primarily in close proximity to public transportation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Paved Driveway
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $141,330
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick Front
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $64,980
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,268
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $530
County Tax: $939
School Tax: $5,181
Tax Assessed Value: $206,310
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $6,650
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: HILLSIDE
Middle Or Junior School: VALLEY FORGE
High School: CONESTOGA
School District Name: TREDYFFRIN-EASTTOWN
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Rout 252 to E. Central Ave to Orchard Rd.
Municipality: TREDYFFRIN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,268
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 4309H00140000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillside El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Valley Forge Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
Conestoga Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Paoli, PA • 19301
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$747,000 – $905,000
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