Location Location Location! This beautiful home is convenient to Everything! Seemingly endless shopping and dining options, commute to Wilmington or Philadelphia. This home is situated on a large, private lot with an expansive driveway. Welcome guests inside this sparkling contemporary and entertain in the combination living/dining room. Pour a cocktail and enjoy the massive deck out back. Two main floor bedrooms, one with direct access to the deck, share a full bath. A third bedroom with attached bath and private balcony access is located on the second floor. A finished walkout basement includes a bathroom and access to the patio outback. Open house Sunday Oct 3, 1-3PM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
1.54 acresLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Nicole Ilg• BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
•610-444-9090 (broker)
•jerry.strusowski@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Jeff Roland• BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
•610-444-9090 (broker)
•jerry.strusowski@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Nicole Skinner• Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester
Premiere Brinton Lake location. This home sits on a fabulous Corner Lot with over an acre and a half of Land and Open Space. The first floor main living space is an Open Floor Plan with high Vaulted Ceilings, Large Windows and Private Views. Enjoy the over-sized wood burning fireplace with a gorgeous Stone Facade. The Eat-In Kitchen is flooded with lots of Natural Light and features a Breakfast Bar, Corian Countertops, Tile Backsplash, and Under-Counter Lighting. The kitchen has slider doors to the Oversized Deck with Private Views and plenty of room to Entertain. Two bedrooms, a full bath and laundry room complete the first floor. The second floor features a Master Suite with his and her closets, a Full Bathroom and Private Balcony with Scenic Views. The lower level is Fully Finished with a Walkout to the back yard, a large Family/Rec Room, Wet Bar, Half Bath, Office, Cedar Closet, Wood Burning Stove and a separate work space with Extra Storage and built-in work bench. Oversized one and a half car garage and large driveway with ample parking and extra paved surface area. This Corner Lot has plenty of Privacy, Beautiful Landscaping and a Flat Yard with space to play or add a pool. Superb Location! Close to restaurants, shopping, Rt 1, Rt 202, Rt 322 and Rt 95. Easy access to the West Chester Borough, Wilmington, Philadelphia and the Airport. Low Taxes and Award Winning West Chester School District.
BRIGHT MLS #1008501574
Oct 6, 2008
Listing Removed
—
May 27, 2008
Listed
$448,000
$153/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1988
Sold
$199,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,046 (+15.6%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2025
$5,228 (+5.5%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2024
$4,954 (+1.2%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2023
$4,894 (+3.3%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2022
$4,736 (−36.3%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2021
$7,440 (+56.4%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2020
$4,757 (+0.9%)
$68,090 + $150,910
$219,000
2019
$4,717 (+3.5%)
$68,090 + $150,910
$219,000
2018
$4,557 (+2.5%)
2017
$4,448 (+5.5%)
2015
$4,215 (+0.1%)
2014
$4,209
2013
$4,211 (−0.9%)
2011
$4,249 (+0.3%)
2010
$4,235
Tax history for 27 Carter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,046 (+15.6%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2025
$5,228 (+5.5%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2024
$4,954 (+1.2%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2023
$4,894 (+3.3%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2022
$4,736 (−36.3%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2021
$7,440 (+56.4%)
$128,330 + $250,090
$378,420
2020
$4,757 (+0.9%)
$68,090 + $150,910
$219,000
2019
$4,717 (+3.5%)
$68,090 + $150,910
$219,000
2018
$4,557 (+2.5%)
2017
$4,448 (+5.5%)
2015
$4,215 (+0.1%)
2014
$4,209
2013
$4,211 (−0.9%)
2011
$4,249 (+0.3%)
2010
$4,235
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,691
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
44000001860
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-2
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-2 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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Private, Paved Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Wood Stove, CeilngFan(s), Cedar Closet(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 800
Improvement Assessed Value: $150,910
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Balcony
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Open, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Level
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $68,090
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,131
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 800
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $1,196
School Tax: $3,521
Tax Assessed Value: $219,000
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $4,717
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Heat Pump(s), Forced Air, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $350
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: SARAH W. STARKWEATHER
Middle Or Junior School: STETSON
High School: WEST CHESTER BAYARD RUSTIN
School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Route 1 N, Left on Brinton Lake Road, go 0.8 miles, turn left on Carter, house is 0.3 miles on the right.
Municipality: THORNBURY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,691
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 44000001860
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sarah W Starkweather El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
9/10
Stetson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
6/10
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
8/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° 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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Thornton, PA • 19373
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$690,000 – $836,000
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