On Brookside Avenue sits a storybook Cape Cod home familiar to many admirers of the wisteria covered arbor that lines the perimeter of this early 20th century South Wayne property. The enchanting gardens have the original stone pathways bordered with many specimen plantings, the original stone lighthouse which overlooks what used to be the front of the property, and the peaceful sound from the babbling brook. Commissioned by Lewis K. Brooke in 1908, architect George U. Rehfuss designed the home as an exact replica of Brooke's brother's neighboring home. Some of the original features include French doors with leaded glass transoms, soft coved ceilings, original hardwood floors, and a glass enclosed veranda with an open rough stone wood-burning fireplace. The home's old world charm was recently enhanced with a complete exterior restoration. The home received an additional front dormer, a new 30-year shingle roof and a metal roof over the front porch, a front walkway with landscaping and lighting, a new entryway with portico trimmed in brownstone from the original kitchen fireplace, and a fresh earth-tone paint finish. The interior received a custom renovation with a beautiful new foyer and open staircase, a new powder room and completely updated full bathroom, new and refinished hardwood floors, all new electrical and lighting, new Anderson windows, a luxurious well-appointed Craftsman style kitchen, and a breakfast room with slider to the new deck. Walk to Wayne, the Radnor Trail and Encke Park. Radnor Schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
$615Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Debbie Particelli• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
•610-651-2700 (broker)
Bought with Dana Hospodar• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Sweetly fragrant Wisteria adorns the covered arbor in front of this early 20th century South Wayne home. Welcome to "Hollybrook", a cape-style home built by Lewis K. Brooke in 1908 as an exact replica of his brother's adjoining home. Designed by George U. Rehfuss, this unique property radiates history and character set within 1.82 acres of gorgeous gardens. This home features 5 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, a den off the living room, an upstairs family room (playroom or studio), a full basement for storage and a 4-car garage with carport. The large dining room and living room have the original leaded glass French doors leading to the veranda and patio. An open rough-stone fireplace provides an architectural statement piece within the glass enclosed veranda. Original oak hardwood floors, some with framed hardwood and diagonal inserts, and soft coved ceilings highlight the home. Walk to Wayne, the Radnor Trail and Encke Park. Radnor Schools.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,002 (+10.1%)
$285,010 + $753,320
$1,038,330
2025
$21,796 (+26.2%)
$285,010 + $753,320
$1,038,330
2024
$17,264 (+4.1%)
$285,010 + $753,320
$1,038,330
2023
$16,580 (+1.1%)
$285,010 + $568,890
$853,900
2022
$16,399 (−37.7%)
$285,010 + $568,890
$853,900
2021
$26,342 (+125.1%)
$285,010 + $568,890
$853,900
2020
$11,702 (+2.9%)
$138,900 + $197,480
$336,380
2019
$11,372 (+2.0%)
$138,900 + $197,480
$336,380
2018
$11,149
Tax history for 515 Brookside Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,002 (+10.1%)
$285,010 + $753,320
$1,038,330
2025
$21,796 (+26.2%)
$285,010 + $753,320
$1,038,330
2024
$17,264 (+4.1%)
$285,010 + $753,320
$1,038,330
2023
$16,580 (+1.1%)
$285,010 + $568,890
$853,900
2022
$16,399 (−37.7%)
$285,010 + $568,890
$853,900
2021
$26,342 (+125.1%)
$285,010 + $568,890
$853,900
2020
$11,702 (+2.9%)
$138,900 + $197,480
$336,380
2019
$11,372 (+2.0%)
$138,900 + $197,480
$336,380
2018
$11,149
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.