970 Thornton Rd is a 1,551 square foot house on a 6,360 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Upper Chichester data, we estimate the home's value is $281,436.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,360 sq ftLot Size
$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$281,436
$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 8.8% lower than the average sale price ($309K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,765 (+11.2%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2025
$5,184 (+2.2%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2024
$5,073 (+3.3%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2023
$4,911 (+2.5%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2022
$4,791 (−32.9%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2021
$7,144 (+51.4%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2020
$4,720
$26,550 + $67,060
$93,610
2019
$4,720 (−0.3%)
$26,550 + $67,060
$93,610
2018
$4,733 (+0.8%)
2017
$4,695 (+0.8%)
2015
$4,659 (+0.8%)
2014
$4,623 (+1.1%)
2013
$4,573 (+0.2%)
2011
$4,565 (+7.1%)
2010
$4,262
Tax history for 970 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,765 (+11.2%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2025
$5,184 (+2.2%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2024
$5,073 (+3.3%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2023
$4,911 (+2.5%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2022
$4,791 (−32.9%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2021
$7,144 (+51.4%)
$38,880 + $113,820
$152,700
2020
$4,720
$26,550 + $67,060
$93,610
2019
$4,720 (−0.3%)
$26,550 + $67,060
$93,610
2018
$4,733 (+0.8%)
2017
$4,695 (+0.8%)
2015
$4,659 (+0.8%)
2014
$4,623 (+1.1%)
2013
$4,573 (+0.2%)
2011
$4,565 (+7.1%)
2010
$4,262
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BOOTHWYN HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,551
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 1 STY HSE 6 380SF LOT 5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: On and Off Street
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,360
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 92
Municipality Name: UPPER CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.146
Depth Footage: 123
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,551
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,360 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 09000338700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chichester Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
Chichester Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$268,000 – $324,000
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