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339 N FRANKLIN ST West Chester, PA 19380
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Key Details
Sold Price $552,500
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,576 sqft
Price per Sqft $214
Subdivision West Chester
MLS Listing ID 1000485728
Sold Date 11/01/18
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,576
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1859
Annual Tax Amount $7,051
Tax Year 2018
Lot Size 7,038 Sqft
Acres 0.16
Property Description
"THE FRANKLIN HOUSE",set in the Northeast Quadrant of the Borough & overlooking Marshall Square Park is a painted brick 1859 Federal Home one of a few in the Borough. Impressive 10' ceilings, dentil moldings,Fireplaces in the Living Room, Library, Dining Room & Main Bedroom are some of the many features. Enter the open foyer to the bright Living Room with Fireplace & large shuttered windows, Fabulous built-ins grace the rear wall of the Library with Fireplace. Enjoy entertaining in the spacious Dining Room with bow window & Fireplace highlighted by original woodwork. The Eatin Kitchen, just off the Dining room has painted white cabinets & red corian counters, double s/s sink, wall ovens, gas cooktop & built-ins cabinets. Enjoy summer breezes from the large elevated Screened Porch or the Flagstone Patio. Just off the kitchen is a small deck for grilling & steps to the Patio. The Second Level contains 3 Bedrooms:the Main Bedroom with private bath also adjoining a large dressing area (or BR). On the opposite side of the Hall is a charming Bedroom with private bath. The Third Floor is comprised of 2 Bedrooms with dormers, built in cabinetry & window seats. There is a 3rd Bathroom servicing the 2 3rd floor bathrooms. Some renovations will most likely be desired by new owners. Home is priced accordingly.The current homeowner purchased this home in 1967,after raising her family,she operated a very elegant B&B on a periodic basis over the years. This gracious home has been much loved by the current owner over the past 50 years. The time has come for a new owner to continue the stewardship of this historic property, Franklin House. There is some work to be done, but there are many recent updates including the Roof,HVAC & Screen porch.
Location
State PA
County Chester
Area West Chester Boro (10301)
Zoning NC2
Direction West
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
Basement Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Fireplaces Type Brick, Gas/Propane
Equipment Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
Fireplace N
Window Features Bay/Bow
Appliance Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 1.0
Fence Other
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Porch(es)
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Corner, Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3+
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools B. Reed Henderson
School District West Chester Area
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 01-05-0202
Ownership Fee Simple
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