Charming Brick Colonial that has been renovated and expanded to perfection! A long drive leads you to a Belgium Block circular drive with a centered specimen cypress tree and this lovely 4 Bedroom home. Recipient of a New Garden Preservation Award, "Kennett Schools" this home is a mix of Colonial architecture and 21st Century design and amenities. One can admire original hardwood floors, deep sill windows with original glass adding to the feel of luxurious old world charm. A Center entrance hall is flanked with a living room with a fireplace and the formal dining room has an abundance of natural light. Continue to an amazing Waterbury Gourmet kitchen with a large island, Soapstone countertops, Farmhouse Sink, Subzero refrigerator, Viking range, window seat and Kitchen desk, recessed lighting and 2 Zone Speaker Bluetooth System for music enjoyment. The kitchen has an open concept adjoining the family room with fireplace and wood beams, a sun-filled breakfast room and Butler’s Pantry with a copper sink and built-in cabinets. Enjoy morning coffee or evening cocktails on the covered back porch with access from the breakfast room. AMAZING sunsets are enjoyed off of the porch on this 6.9 acre property. The second floor has a primary bedroom with a large en-suite bath with marble countertop, whirlpool jacuzzi tub, double sink and large tiled shower. Also on the second floor are 2 additional bedrooms, laundry and a hall bath. The third floor has another large en-suite bedroom and bath, perfect for guests. There are two additional generous sized rooms for an additional living room and office/study or a potential 5th bedroom. The lower level has two separate entrances and two additional rooms with a radiant heat brick floor and a root cellar. HVAC and electric panels are also on this level. Great for an office and TV/game room. The property has a 4 stall barn and plenty of space for pasture. There are 9+ acres of designated open space behind the property. Also included on this property are 40 specimen trees and a circular patio for outside entertainment. An attractive stone wall surrounds a Palonia garden complete with hosta and more. New Roof in 2021, Public Water & Natural Gas ! This Wonderful Property is Immaculate and waiting for its next Owner to Enjoy!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1855Year Built
6.9 acresLot Size
$310Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Karen Nader• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
•302-654-6500 (broker)
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Listed by George Hobbs• Monument Sotheby's International Realty
•302-654-6500 (broker)
•admin@bfpsir.com (broker)
Bought with Debbie Hepler• Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
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Market trends in 19374, PA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
101.3%
1.7% MoM
Median sale price
$516K
$27K MoM
Avg. days on market
33d
14 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 947 Newark Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2010950
Dec 23, 2021
Sold
$959,500
$272/sq ft
Dec 21, 2021
Pending
—
Nov 24, 2021
Contingent
—
Nov 12, 2021
Listed
$1,050,000
$298/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT380208
Oct 31, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Oct 31, 1996
Listed
$239,000
$68/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT288282
Oct 31, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Mar 5, 1996
Listed
$259,900
$74/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT288294
Oct 31, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Mar 5, 1996
Listed
$259,900
$74/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT373676
Mar 6, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Mar 6, 1995
Listed
$299,000
$85/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT379942
Feb 27, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Feb 27, 1995
Listed
$299,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1989
Sold
$290,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1987
Sold
$222,000
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1978
Sold
$90,500
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,087 (+3.2%)
$95,150 + $206,190
$301,340
2025
$12,682 (+5.1%)
$95,150 + $206,190
$301,340
2024
$12,068 (+18.9%)
$95,150 + $206,190
$301,340
2023
$10,150 (+1.5%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2022
$10,002 (+1.0%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2021
$9,901 (+1.9%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2020
$9,713 (+1.4%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2019
$9,581 (+1.6%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2018
$9,432 (+2.1%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2017
$9,238 (+4.5%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2015
$8,843 (+1.5%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2014
$8,716 (+2.2%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2013
$8,526 (+6.8%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2012
$7,984 (+3.2%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2011
$7,734 (+2.9%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2010
$7,518
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
Tax history for 947 Newark Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,087 (+3.2%)
$95,150 + $206,190
$301,340
2025
$12,682 (+5.1%)
$95,150 + $206,190
$301,340
2024
$12,068 (+18.9%)
$95,150 + $206,190
$301,340
2023
$10,150 (+1.5%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2022
$10,002 (+1.0%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2021
$9,901 (+1.9%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2020
$9,713 (+1.4%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2019
$9,581 (+1.6%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2018
$9,432 (+2.1%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2017
$9,238 (+4.5%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2015
$8,843 (+1.5%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2014
$8,716 (+2.2%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2013
$8,526 (+6.8%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2012
$7,984 (+3.2%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2011
$7,734 (+2.9%)
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
2010
$7,518
$95,150 + $167,090
$262,240
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.9 Acres
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
3,528
Year built
1855
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6003 00720000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1
Low Density Residential District
In addition to the general goals listed in the statement of purpose and community development objectives in Article I, the R-1 Low Density Residential District is intended to: Provide for residential development at a density that maintains a rural, open character and continues to rely upon on-site facilities; Allow opportunities for flexibility in design through the use of lot averaging and clustering provisions; Provide for adequate housing opportunities by allowing a variety of housing choices; Provide sufficient light, air and privacy through the adequate regulation of building density and placement and size; and Encourage the preservation of agricultural land and open space through clustering and other design options.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Circular Driveway, Stone Driveway, Private, Paved Driveway