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Chester Heights 19063
2 FORGE HILL WAY
$939,000
House - Off Market

2 FORGE HILL WAY

CHESTER HEIGHTS, PA 19063
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths
square feet
4253 Sqft
$1,386,348
RealtyHop Estimate
42.19%
Since May 1, 2020
National-US
Primary Model

About This Property

This stone Farmhouse, nestled in the side of a hill on nearly 4 scenic acres, sits adj to 500 acres of woods owned by Natural Lands Trust & Middletown Twp Open Space, offers spac rms, wide plank hrdwd flrs, & lrg wndws w/deep sills. The org house was built circa 1785 & purchased  by Joseph Thatcher, who owned a tilt mill by Chester Crk & lived in the home w/his family. In 1901 George Wood, the founder of Wawa Dairy purchased the home as part of hundreds of acres. Upon his death in 1926, the home was given to his youngest daughter, Dorothea, who restored/"modernized" the org house, adding a lg addtn which incl more BRs, BAs, a Kit & a 2-car Gar w/10 parking spaces. Forge Hill was renovated by architects & master craftsmen to retain the history so the addition is seamless unlike some 18th century homes where the addts do not work together. From 2008 to present those improvements incl: 40 yr thick cedar roof (cost $100,000), copper gutters, flashing & rm installed in 2008. All chimneys re-pointed & capped w/slate-energy conservation, 33 Pella Architectural; divided light high-perfrmnc wndws w/invisible screens, 3 Pella Glass Strm Drs, 4 BAs renovated w/prem historically sensitive period esthetics w/modern water conservation fxtrs, 2018 New Geothermal ht pump w/high efficiency boiler hybrid system (cost $100,000); New air handling units incl high velocity syst, Skylights on Prch rf to incr natural daylight in LR & DR, Vermont green slate flrs in kit, 1 BR & Foyer. All flrs refin 2017 incl orgin random width planked pine in several rms. All plmb renov done w/copper/cast iron. Well wtr w/wtr conditioning, filtration & UV trt.  Rev osmosis drinking wtr syst, LED lighting t/o incl recessed lighting, 2017 Tigerwood Maple prch flr, DEP certified oil tank closure/concrete filled. Matching boxlock hrdwr on org drs, 5 frpls w/gas frpl in LR; MBR w/sitting/dressing rm & MBR newly renovated w/marble twin vanity & curbless shwr.  Closet systems in MBR/BA closets, 3 add'l BRs all newly painted & flrs refinished.  All BRs newly insulated, 4 full BAs-all newly renovated 1 w/refinished claw ft tub, Lrg lndry rm w/vintage lndry tub, ample storage cabinets, butcher blk cnters & wonderful morning light. Game Rm w/brk flr & stucco walls w/open beam ceiling perfect for pool.  A bar w/ sink & refrig in the crnr opening into the Flower Rm where Dorothea raised her prized orchids; wndws w/deep sills. Forge Hill offers priv wooded living in close proximity to local amenities and GVSD
Unit Size
4,253Ft²
Days on Market
69 days
Land Size
3.77 acres
Price per sqft
$229
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$901
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1800
Last updated: 10 months ago (Bright MLS #PADE509146)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
May 11, 2020 Sold to Natalie J Shafer, Scott L S... $939,000
Sold to Natalie J Shafer, Scott L S...
Feb 20, 2020 Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Media $975,000
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Property Highlights

Parking Available
Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1800
  • Effective Year Built: 1800
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Building Quality: B
  • Building Style: Conventional
  • Exterior Walls Type: Combination
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Type: Full basement
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Parking Space Count: 2

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 164,352
  • Total Building Area: 3,869
  • Gross Building Area: 3,869
  • Building Area: 3,869
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Central heating
  • Heated Square Feet: 3,869
  • Heating Fuel Type: Oil

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Septic
  • Water Service: Well

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: DOROTHEA WOOD
  • Land Acres: 3.773
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: 2 1/2 STY HSE 2C GAR 3.89 ACRES

Ownership

  • Current Owner : SHAFER SCOTT L
  • Current Owner 2: SHAFER NATALIE J
  • Previous Owner : FINK GERALD W
  • Previous Owner 2: FINK KIM S
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: FASKO EDWARD A
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Garnet Valley School District
  • School Tax School District: GARNET VALLEY
  • Census Tract: 407000

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 06-05
  • Account Number: 0605008000
  • District: 06
  • Parcel: 06-00-00001-02
  • Municipality: CHESTER HEIGHTS BOROUGH
  • Latitude: 39.9009
  • Longitude: -75.463

    Address

  • Full Address: 2 Forge Hill Way
  • Address - House Number: 2
  • Address - Street Name: Forge Hill
  • Address - Suffix Type: Way
  • State: PA
  • City Name: Media
  • Carrier Code: C052
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1379
  • Zip Code: 19063

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $11,705

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1879
  • Valuation Date: Feb 21, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 75
  • Final Value: 1,241,881
  • High Value: 1,475,317
  • Low Value: 1,008,445

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 2
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $800,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: May 11, 2020
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $650,000
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: May 01, 2050
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Lender: HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Jan 25, 2022
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $150,000
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Position: 2
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: Credit Line (Revolving)
  • Second Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Dec 31, 2051

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $528,060
  • Market Land Value: $161,580
  • Market Improvement Value: $366,480

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $528,060
  • Assessed Land Value: $161,580
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $366,480

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 15, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 11, 2020
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11786796562
  • Current Sale Price: $939,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2020023580
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Dec 06, 2004
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Nov 30, 2004
  • Previous Sale Amount: $525,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: May 11, 2020
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $650,000
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: May 01, 2050

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: FIRST CORNERSTONE BANK
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Dec 06, 2004
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $350,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: Purchase Money Mortgage



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
Townhouse
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,138 ft²
$369/ft²
$789,000 May 31, 2023
-
$273/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 2 Forge Hill Way built and last sold?
The property at 2 Forge Hill Way was built in 1800 and last sold on Apr 15, 2020 for $939,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 2 Forge Hill Way is $993,899.
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