1256 Merrill Rd is a 3,942 square foot house on a 1.2 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 18, 1996 for $207,000. Based on Redfin's West Chester data, we estimate the home's value is $894,552.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
1.2 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$894,552
$688K since sold in June 1996$50K since August
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This home's estimate is 1.4% higher than the average sale price ($883K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Residential District is to provide for low-density housing, open space and related activities in areas most likely to remain rural in character. To assure a healthful water supply and the safe disposal of sewage waste.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,942
Building Sq. Ft: 4,614
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: NS MERRILL DR CUL DE SAC 1.2 AC DWG & GAR LOT 7
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,248
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 52,272
Legal Lot Number: 7
School Tax District: DOWNINGTOWN
Municipality Name: WEST BRADFORD TWP
Acres: 1.2
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY/CABIN
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: WEST BRADFORD TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,942
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 5009 00420700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bradford Hgts El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
Downington Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
Downingtown High School West Campus
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
9/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Chester, PA • 19382
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$850,000 – $1.03M
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