Welcome to 147 S Alford Rd in the heart of Springfield Township located on a stunning corner lot. Looking for a great home with curb appeal and wonderful outdoor space? This must-see brick colonial on a scenic tree lined street with three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms is ready for you to make your own. As you enter the front door you are greeted with luxury laminate floors in the foyer that flow into the large eat-in kitchen filled with plenty of cabinetry, full size appliances and lots of counter space and a beautiful farmhouse kitchen sink. The large formal living room boasts lots of light and a pellet stove fireplace for those chilly nights. Beyond the kitchen there is a three season room which is perfect for happy hour or your morning coffee. The second floor boasts a primary bedroom with double closets and two additional bedrooms with a windowed full bathroom that has been updated. . Also featured are pull down steps that provide a partially floored attic for all of your holiday decorations and more. The lower level of this home has a finished basement with new carpets and more storage space. There is a separate laundry room and half bath on this level also. Next to the laundry room is additional space that can be used as a workshop area or made into office space. Outside, the backyard oasis has an in-ground pool perfect for summer barbecues and family get-togethers. Picture your family swimming in the pool, toasting marshmallows around the fire pit or just relaxing on the paver patio. The backyard is fenced in and offers privacy which includes a private driveway that can hold up to 3+ cars. There is also a large 12x12 custom built shed, perfect for all your gardening tools and additional storage needs. From this fantastic Springfield location, you are just steps away from the center of town, the trolley line, Powell Road Park, tennis courts, the library, municipal buildings and the new state of the art Springfield High School. All of this with a one year home warranty for your piece of mind.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$351Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Mary Beale• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
•610-566-3000 (broker)
Bought with Joanne Bidwell• Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
Absolutely gorgeous & spacious Colonial single in ultra-desirable Springfield. This very special home features beautiful designed kitchen with blonde oak cabinets, breakfast bar & entrance to mud room with outside entrance to convenient private driveway that holds 4+ cars. Further amenities include ceramic tile entry area, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with chairrail & outside exit to pristine rear yard with built-in pool. Charming patio & fencing with the utmost in privacy. The 2nd floor boasts impressive master bedroom with double closets & 2 additional bedrooms. Sparkling renovated full hall bath with new sink & new tub. Also featured pull down stairs with partially floored attic. Full finished basement, laundry room with newer sink & powder room. Pool has newer ceramic tile & coping. Newer wall to wall & replacement windows. All this with a home warranty for your piece of mind. Walk to stores, library, tennis, courts, trolley & post office. Don't miss seeing this very special home!
BRIGHT MLS #1006612864
Nov 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jul 21, 2009
Listed
$289,900
$201/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 30, 1993
Sold
$134,000
$93/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE454784
Jan 20, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 1992
Listed
$134,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 1986
Sold
$90,000
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1983
Sold
$70,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,555 (+5.8%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2025
$8,086 (+4.4%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2024
$7,747 (+3.9%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2023
$7,460 (+2.2%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2022
$7,298 (−35.4%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2021
$11,303 (+81.4%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2020
$6,229 (+2.4%)
$47,500 + $89,970
$137,470
2019
$6,083 (+1.5%)
$47,500 + $89,970
$137,470
2018
$5,996 (+2.4%)
2017
$5,857 (+3.6%)
2015
$5,656 (+1.6%)
2014
$5,566 (+2.5%)
2013
$5,430 (+7.2%)
2011
$5,065 (+4.6%)
2010
$4,841
Tax history for 147 S Alford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,555 (+5.8%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2025
$8,086 (+4.4%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2024
$7,747 (+3.9%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2023
$7,460 (+2.2%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2022
$7,298 (−35.4%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2021
$11,303 (+81.4%)
$98,800 + $176,830
$275,630
2020
$6,229 (+2.4%)
$47,500 + $89,970
$137,470
2019
$6,083 (+1.5%)
$47,500 + $89,970
$137,470
2018
$5,996 (+2.4%)
2017
$5,857 (+3.6%)
2015
$5,656 (+1.6%)
2014
$5,566 (+2.5%)
2013
$5,430 (+7.2%)
2011
$5,065 (+4.6%)
2010
$4,841
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
112 ft.
Lot depth
89 ft.
Lot size
9,583
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
42000001700
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Pool
Last updated by owner on Mar 21, 2023.
B
Residence District
The B Residence District is designed to provide opportunities for medium-density residential development which is compatible with the existing residences and neighborhoods of the district. The B Residence District is also designed to permit various uses related to residential development and to establish regulations to maintain and/or improve the character of the district.