Enter this adorable cape from your welcoming front porch- the perfect place to relax with a good book, a morning cup of coffee, or your evening wine!! Enter through the updated, tasteful front door with glass storm door into the living room with hardwood flooring, a fan/light & built in bookshelves. The open concept leads you to the eat in kitchen with laminate flooring, oak cabinets, a pantry cabinet, deep double sink with detachable faucet and a side door that leads you to your relaxing back yard. Linen closet found conveniently in the hallway nestled by the full bathroom with tile flooring, a medicine cabinet, & pretty tub surround with a tiled look! 2 spacious bedrooms with hardwood flooring, overhead lighting & deep closets. Upstairs is a large 3rd bedroom with lots of storage!! Updated railing & new carpet. Downstairs you will find a mostly finished area with lots of potential!! Create the perfect hang out with minimal updates. Laundry & storage area in the back of the basement with a 2nd toilet- easy to finish to make another bathroom!! Out back you will find a great sized deck that was just freshly painted, an oversized garage shed with roll up garage door, and another shed!! Beautiful trees make this backyard even more enjoyable!! Updated HVAC & main sewer line
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$257Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Brooke May-Lynch• Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
•610-565-1995 (broker)
•klrw709@kw.com (broker)
Listed by Phyllis Lynch• Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
•610-565-1995 (broker)
•klrw709@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Joymarie DeFruscio• Keller Williams Realty Group
•610-792-5900 (broker)
•teresekw@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Katie Alvarez• Keller Williams Realty Group
Est. $1,435 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 962 Thornton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2114544
Jul 15, 2026
Sold
$290,000
$257/sq ft
Jul 7, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 1, 2026
Price Changed
$289,900
$257/sq ft
May 20, 2026
Price Changed
$299,900
$266/sq ft
May 10, 2026
Listed
$309,900
$275/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 2021
Sold
$210,000
$186/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE546830
Jun 29, 2021
Sold
$210,000
$186/sq ft
May 23, 2021
Pending
—
May 21, 2021
Listed
$200,000
$177/sq ft
A wonderful cape cod awaits you at 962 Thornton Road in the Boothwyn neighborhood of Willowbrook. Conveniently located near shopping with easy access to I-95, this brick home features a remodeled kitchen, remodeled bathroom, gleaming hardwoods, a newer roof and gutters, new driveway, replacement windows, newer water heater, newer HVAC, and includes the appliances. You'll love having a place to park with room for two vehicles in the driveway (even though yes, it's a shared driveway. .. it fans out in the back), plus parking inside the oversized 1-car garage. The covered porch was added to the front of the house and affords you with shade on those hot summer days when you just want to relax outside. You say you want choices? Then choices you have! There's a great deck out back! Just wander around the wrap-around porch and voila! There's your spacious back yard with the newly painted deck. There's even a shed in addition to the garage. And all of this for $200,000? What a great home this will be for you. Call and make an appointment today!
BRIGHT MLS #PADE510562
Jun 13, 2008
Sold
$197,500
$175/sq ft
Apr 25, 2008
Listed
$205,000
$182/sq ft
+2
Wow, look at all you get for this great value! Newer: Kitchen, windows, bath, carpeting, electric service, doors and deck. Freshly painted thru out, hardwood floors refinished throughout. Basement has newly carpeted family room, work area, partial powder room, and laundry. Back yard backs up to High School property, no future building behind you. Well maintained neighborhood within walking distance to park, shopping, and transportation. Minutes to I-95. Just pack your bags and move on in. For inspection call Debbie Monaco
BRIGHT MLS #PADE373186
Apr 24, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Nov 10, 2007
Listed
$205,000
$182/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 5, 2005
Sold
$154,500
$137/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE147588
Nov 24, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 2004
Listed
$154,500
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,746 (+11.2%)
$38,770 + $113,410
$152,180
2025
$5,166 (+2.2%)
$38,770 + $113,410
$152,180
2024
$5,056 (+3.3%)
$38,770 + $113,410
$152,180
2023
$4,894 (+2.5%)
$38,770 + $113,410
$152,180
2022
$4,775 (−32.9%)
$38,770 + $113,410
$152,180
2021
$7,120 (+69.0%)
$38,770 + $113,410
$152,180
2020
$4,212
$26,540 + $57,000
$83,540
2019
$4,212 (+5.4%)
$26,540 + $57,000
$83,540
2018
$3,997 (+0.8%)
2017
$3,965 (+0.8%)
2015
$3,934 (+0.8%)
2014
$3,904 (+1.1%)
2013
$3,862 (+0.2%)
2011
$3,855 (+6.9%)
2010
$3,608
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
123 ft.
Lot size
6,316 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,128
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
09000338500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
R-3
High Density Residential District
The purposes of this district are to provide for continued high-density, single-family residential development; to preserve existing single-family development; and to provide for and regulate certain uses permitted by special exception.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Shared Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $113,410
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 123.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $38,770
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,128
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $461
County Tax: $701
School Tax: $3,856
Tax Assessed Value: $152,180
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $5,019
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
School District Name: CHICHESTER
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: I95 to Chichester Ave exit, north on Chichester Ave, right on Thornton Rd, to house on left
Municipality: UPPER CHICHESTER TWP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,128
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,316 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 09000338500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chichester Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Chichester Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
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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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Upper Chichester, PA • 19061
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Upper Chichester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$281,000 – $340,000
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