Virtual Tour: https://tours. danwilliamsphotography.com/tours/di8RlU1Pr This lovely well-maintained colonial is situated in a great location, walking distance to the heart of Springfield and has the potential to expand if desired (inquire directly to the township). As you enter the home from the walkway and thru the portico, notice the flower beds and gorgeous stone front. Hardwood flooring covers the large dining room to your left and living room to the right, in addition to the stairs and upper-level. The bright living room features a brick fireplace, ceiling fan, crown molding and a large double window with deep sill looking out to the front yard. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining and those extra special events and gatherings with a doorway leading to the kitchen. The updated kitchen features newer cabinets, SS refrigerator & dishwasher, gas stove and a door leading to the back of the house where you will find a garage, carport and large, level fenced-in backyard. A powder room is also included on the main floor for your convenience. Head upstairs to the main bedroom with huge closet space. There are two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath. The basement is full with a laundry areas and outside entrance. There is plenty of space to be used as an office area, gaming room, or just additional space to utilize as needed. This home is filled with well-designed spaces that can accommodate a relaxed atmosphere as easily as an active family lifestyle and is in the friendly community and highly desired Springfield School District. The convenient location offers easy access to trains, schools, major roads, shopping, restaurants and so much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1944Year Built
7,797 sq ftLot Size
$344Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Dougherty• BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
•610-431-1100 (broker)
•matt.didomenico@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Steve Jefferis• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
great house in great neighborhood, walk to stores, parks, trolly and library, large private rear yard, stone colonial with a traditional floorplan, living room with larger gas fireplace, dining room, updated eat in kitchen with exit to rear yard, first floor powder room, 3 bedrooms and a ceramic tile bath, full semi finished basement, nice level back yard, beautifull hardwood floors on first floor, central air, deep windowsills for collectables, 1 car attached garage with additional carport, pride of home ownership shows throughout. just a few min's to blue route (and I-95)and a short distance to center city.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,493 (+5.8%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2025
$7,083 (+4.4%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2024
$6,786 (+3.9%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2023
$6,534 (+2.2%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2022
$6,393 (−35.4%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2021
$9,900 (+51.3%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2020
$6,542 (+2.4%)
$45,850 + $98,510
$144,360
2019
$6,388 (+1.5%)
$45,850 + $98,510
$144,360
2018
$6,297 (+2.4%)
2017
$6,150 (+3.6%)
2015
$5,939 (+1.6%)
2014
$5,845 (+2.5%)
2013
$5,702 (+3.6%)
2011
$5,505 (+4.6%)
2010
$5,262
Tax history for 256 Franklin Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,493 (+5.8%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2025
$7,083 (+4.4%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2024
$6,786 (+3.9%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2023
$6,534 (+2.2%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2022
$6,393 (−35.4%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2021
$9,900 (+51.3%)
$95,380 + $146,050
$241,430
2020
$6,542 (+2.4%)
$45,850 + $98,510
$144,360
2019
$6,388 (+1.5%)
$45,850 + $98,510
$144,360
2018
$6,297 (+2.4%)
2017
$6,150 (+3.6%)
2015
$5,939 (+1.6%)
2014
$5,845 (+2.5%)
2013
$5,702 (+3.6%)
2011
$5,505 (+4.6%)
2010
$5,262
*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
60 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
7,797 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,380
Year built
1944
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
42000193400
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Attached Carport Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Paved Driveway, Shared Driveway
Driveway, Attached Garage, On Street, Attached Carport