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What an idyllic oasis! 126 Dilworthtown Rd is a spectacular home nestled in a stunning, private and wooded backdrop. This 2.8-acre property boasts a lavish outdoor living space with an in-ground heated pool and hot tub, a covered back deck with an outdoor TV, and a covered patio which also boasts an outdoor TV as well as a ceiling fan and a gas fireplace. Wonderful spaces to relax, dine, or entertain – all overlooking a beautifully landscaped backyard with a pond, a bridge over the creek, and plenty of space for outdoor recreation. Inside, this home is equally enticing, offering 1-floor living plus a wow-factor finished basement. The main floor offers a spacious living room with a gas fireplace bookended by glass doors that step onto the covered deck. A truly stunning focal point and a warm welcome into the home. An extra wide entry into the dining room adds to the bright, open feel where you’ll be greeted by a delightful window seat (more natural light!) and an open concept kitchen and dining. All 4 bedrooms are located down the side hallway, along with a full hall bathroom, and the primary suite at the end of the hall offers its own private en suite bathroom. Downstairs, the finished walkout basement will quickly become your indoor entertainment destination. This versatile space offers a built-in entertainment bar, a large gas fireplace with built-in TV, a walk-in storage closet, full bathroom, utility room, and there’s walkout access to the covered patio. 126 Dilworthtown Rd is a well-maintained home that enjoys low taxes in the West Chester Area School District. Updates include a new roof; upgraded water filtration system; an extended driveway; exterior rear grading to create a nice, flat, usable backyard; motorized, camera-equipped garage doors; and so much more. All this with such a special, tucked away feel, and you’ll still enjoy convenient proximity to Rte 202 and Rte 1. Thornbury Park is right around the corner with ballfields, tennis, and walking trails, and you can be in Delaware in minutes, and to the Philly International Airport within a half hour. What a special home in a special location! Request a personal tour today!
AA home with a dramatic flair, where all the work is done for you, the buyer. An impeccable four-bedroom, three full-bath Raised Ranch home on a 2.8160 private tranquil acre lot offers you, the buyers, an excellent place for your family. You enter the foyer with a tile floor and coat closet. As you look toward the back of the home, you notice the spacious Great room with hardwood, recess lighting, raised hearth fireplace with black insert, and heater-later; on either side of the fireplace are two sliding doors overlooking the back cover deck. From the sliding doors directly off the Great room is the upper-level deck where one takes in the picturesque private parklike vista of the backyard. The deck comprises composite decking, a glass railing, two skylights, two ceiling fans, recess lighting, a TV mount, and a walkway to the lower level. Moving into the Great Room, you noticed the dining/kitchen area with hardwood floors, recess lighting, light fixture, beautiful cherry built-in on either side of the window seat with storage, 42-inch cherry cabinets galore, Corian countertops, decorative tile backsplash, a dishwasher, a Built-in wall oven and microwave, a double stainless-steel sink, a peninsula with more cabinets, Corian countertop, an electric glass flat cooktop with downdraft, plus a bar area for 3 additional stools, and skylight over the sink bring in the natural light. Lastly, it offers a desk area for the computer center. Off the Great Room and down the hall is the Main bedroom, which offers laminate floors, a ceiling fan, a walk-in closet with pull-down stairs to access the attic, and an ensuite bathroom with tile flooring, a cherry vanity, a shower, and a jacuzzi tub. Three additional bedrooms feature laminate flooring, recess lighting, and ceiling fans. The hall bath has tile flooring, a large cherry vanity, decorative tile walls, a mirror, a linen closet, and a tub/shower. You will find the stairs to the lower-level Family room right off this hallway. The Family room is not only open, but it is also significant. At the bottom of the steps is a tile floor and French doors to the lower deck area. The tile circles back to an upgraded, newer, full bathroom with tile flooring, a decorative shower, a sink, a mirror, and a toilet. A second French door in the Media area also leads out to the back lower deck area. The media area has laminated flooring, recess lighting galore, a built-in modern gas fireplace, and a TV on a stone wall. To the right of the Media, you will find tile floors and a cherry bar. This area has also been plumbed out for a second kitchen, and a front-load washer and dryer are in a closet. The storage is on the opposite side, where you will find the oil tank, heater, and septic equipment. On this level is an exit into the 2-car attached garage with a high ceiling. It doesn’t stop here; the second-tiered deck is just off the Family room. The lower deck offers a dramatic raised hearth stone gas fireplace, recess lighting, two ceiling fans throughout the gathering area, and access to the in-ground pool and hot tub. The pool area has a stone retaining wall, pavers, and cement walkways surrounding the heated pool. The entire area is fenced in with split rail fencing. There is a swing set just outside the fencing. On the side yard is a large shed (in as-is condition). You are within 5 miles of the Wawa Train Station and about 25 minutes of Philadelphia International Airport. You are just south of the quaint college town of West Chester, with plenty of shopping and restaurants, and it is the County seat. Within 1 -5 miles, you have five large shopping centers with five grocery stores. The home is located in Thornbury Township and offers many different events to the residents throughout the year. All This and Low Taxes Too!
BRIGHT MLS #PADE214954
Oct 27, 2000
Sold
$235,000
$83/sq ft
Oct 11, 2000
Listed
$235,000
$83/sq ft
Secluded Rural & Wooded Location In Ground Pool & Running Brook On Property Only 9 Yr. Old Raised Ranch Style Home. Hugh Family Room On Lower Level. 2 Car Built-In Garage. Large Rear Deck. Real Fireplace In Living Room. Over 3 Acres Of Ground. Sliders From Living Room To Rear Deck. Stockade Fencing In Front Of Property. Does Need Some Cosmetic Repairs. Fast Settlement.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,984 (+15.6%)
$143,260 + $231,270
$374,530
2025
$5,174 (+5.5%)
$143,260 + $231,270
$374,530
2024
$4,903 (+1.2%)
$143,260 + $231,270
$374,530
2023
$4,844 (+3.3%)
$143,260 + $231,270
$374,530
2022
$4,687 (−36.3%)
$143,260 + $231,270
$374,530
2021
$7,364 (+59.7%)
$143,260 + $231,270
$374,530
2020
$4,611 (+0.9%)
$75,760 + $136,540
$212,300
2019
$4,572 (+3.5%)
$75,760 + $136,540
$212,300
2018
$4,418 (+2.5%)
2017
$4,312 (+5.5%)
2015
$4,086 (+0.1%)
2014
$4,080
2013
$4,083 (−0.9%)
2011
$4,119 (+0.3%)
2010
$4,106
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
506 ft.
Lot depth
817 ft.
Lot size
2.82 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,680
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
44000040302
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
Residential Districts are intended to establish residence areas and requirements for low density use and to permit agricultural, conservation, recreation and other open space purposes, while at the same time recognizing problems involving steep slopes, shallow soils and minimal drainage typical of large areas of the Township. Accordingly, the R-1 District provides for: The establishment of single-family detached dwellings.; Recreation and other open space activities.; Farming, including tilling of the soil.; Conservation of creek valleys, steep slopes and woodland areas.; Conservation and proper utilization of ground water supplies and control of surface water flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
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 102° 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, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Thornton, PA • 19373
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 126 Dilworthtown Rd
$956,215
$6,715 over list price of $950K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $850K to $975K.