Home for Sale: 360 Gavin Drive Coatesville PA 19320 Comments Off
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- 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath town home with open floor plan
- Backs to open space and one of largest lots in community
- Sunlit kitchen features crown molding, center island, and pendant lighting
- Large family room with gas fireplace
- Custom closet cabinetry in Master Bedroom
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Home for Sale: 2877 Westerham Road Coatesville PA 19320 Comments Off
View Home for Sale at 2877 Westerham Road, Coatesville, PA 19320
- Conveniently located near train station
- Formal living and dining rooms w/crown molding
- Kitchen features tile floor, birch cabinets, Corian countertops, and center island
- Gas fireplace in family room
- Home office on first floor
- Maintenance-free Trex deck
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Chester County Real Estate News: March 28, 2012 Comments Off
West Vincent Township to consider abandoned house ordinance
West Vincent Township Supervisors will consider an ordinance regulating the maintenance of abandoned and vacant properties during their March 28 meeting at 7:30 pm in the Township Building (729 Saint Matthews Road, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania 19425). The Suburban REALTORS Alliance staff has reviewed a copy of the draft ordinance and submitted commentary to the township.
Chester County tops state in growth
Chester County gained more residents over the past decade than any other Pennsylvania county, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures released last week. The county’s population now stands officially at 498,886, up 15.1 percent from 433,501 in 2000. Only Forest, Franklin, Monroe, and Pike counties had higher overall growth rates, and none of those counties has more than 170,000 residents. All but five of Chester County’s 73 municipalities grew in population, with Penn experiencing the highest rate of growth, 90.8 percent, from 2,812 residents in 2000 to 5,364 in 2010, and Upper Uwchlan having the largest number of new residents, up from 6,850 in 2000 to 11,227 in 2010. Tredyffrin, in the county’s eastern-most corner, remains the most populated municipality with 29,332 residents, while Modena, with only 535 residents, its smallest. West Chester, the county seat, remains the largest borough, with 18,461 residents (an increase of 600 from 2000); Coatesville, the county’s only city, grew from 10,838 residents in 2000 to 13,100 in 2010.
Source: Daily Times; 3/15/2011
Phoenixville School board eyes hiking per capita tax
The Phoenixville Area School Board recently discussed ways to offset a potential loss in 2011-12 revenue that may occur if Phoenixville Borough begins taking a share of the per-capita tax. The school district stands to lose approximately $43,000 if Borough Council implements a proposed $5 per capita tax during its April meeting. The entire $10 per capita tax is currently being collected by the school district, but municipalities can decide whether or not to take a share of the tax revenue under state law. School board member Joshua Gould said the loss of revenue could potentially be offset by an increase in the occupational assessment tax, making everyone who is employed pay the tax. The occupational assessment tax is based on a resident’s job classification, not on the amount of income, but it presumes to tax an occupation according to what a person in that job would earn. A more detailed discussion on the occupational tax will take place during the March 31 budget hearing.
Source: Daily Local; 3/24/2011
Downingtown School District faces ‘severe’ budget blow
If Gov. Corbett’s proposed budget is approved, the Downingtown Area School District will receive $3.6 million less in state aid than last year. The potential loss, coupled with the $4.6 million deficit the district is already facing due to the struggling economy, would be a severe blow to the district according to Superintendent Larry Mussoline. To view Mussoline’s recent budget statement click here.
West Chester School District announces budget shortfall
West Chester School District is facing the loss of nearly $3.4 million in state funding if Gov. Corbett’s budget is approved. Click here to see the impact of the proposed reductions. A special community meeting will be held on Monday, April 4, 2011, 7 p.m. at Henderson High School, 400 Montgomery Ave, West Chester, PA, to discuss the potential reductions and their impact on programs for next year. The meeting will include a review of the findings from the Community Budget Task Force, as well as other ideas to reduce the budget discussed at the meeting.
Chester County Real Estate News: March 21, 2011 Comments Off
Developer pitches stadium in Phoenixville
Phoenixville Borough could house a minor league baseball stadium as soon as 2014 if a newly formed steering committee determines bringing the sport and a stadium to the borough is economically viable. Developer Manny DeMutis, president of The DeMutis Group, said a Phoenixville baseball team has been in the works for several years, dating back to when the borough competed against West Chester to be the home for the sport in Chester County. West Chester Borough Council’s recent rejection of the proposal to build a stadium within the borough have once again renewed hopes of bringing a team into Phoenixville. A steering committee comprised of 20 Phoenixville and Chester County residents, community leaders and business owners, will look at addressing issues including stadium size and design, league classification, funding options, costs, location and more.
Source: Daily Local; 3/14/2011
Easttown Planning Commission: Is it time for a Berwyn makeover?
The Easttown Township Planning Commission is currently considering how best to redefine the Village of Berwyn. A draft proposal to enhance the Village through zoning regulations was considered. A proposal by a study group to address the challenge of a Berwyn makeover, while preserving the historical character of the community, will cost $30,860. The second theme in the proposal would be to move toward more useful parking ordinances. The current ordinances need updating, and this would allow a professional planner to consider the community holistically.
Source: Main Line Suburban Life; 3/2/2011
Unionville Regional Comprehensive Plan hearing set for April 6
A public hearing for the Unionville Regional Comprehensive Plan is set for April 6, at 7 p.m. at the Unionville Middle School auditorium. The hearing continues a process begun in 2009 when East Marlborough, West Marlborough and Newlin Townships applied to Chester County for a grant to prepare a regional comprehensive plan to guide future land use decisions in the region. Combining the three under a single plan which would encompass 45 square miles should help preserve more open space and better manage future development and associated traffic.
Source: Chester County Press; 3/9/2011
Home for Sale: 458 Indian Run Rd. Glenmoore PA 19343 Comments Off
View Home for Sale at 458 Indian Run Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343
- In-ground swimming pool
- 3 acres with mature landscaping on a level lot
- Upgraded bathrooms
- Kitchen with double wall oven, tile floors, and center island
- Large Sunroom with heat and electric
- Additional detached 3-car garage with heat and storage space
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Chester County Real Estate News: March 14, 2011 Comments Off
West Bradford introduces new manager
The West Bradford Board of Supervisors announced the hiring of a new manager, Thomas Ryan. Manager Jack Hines Jr. who has been in that role in the township for 34 years is retiring. Ryan comes to the township with multiple years of experience in municipal government, and currently serves as the manager of Hatboro Borough in Montgomery County. A resident of West Bradford, he is familiar with the area.
Source: Daily Local; 3/10/2011
Developer pitches phased construction for Big Elk subdivison
The Big Elk subdivision might come to life under new ownership, but only if the potential buyers of the property can convince township supervisors to allow them to build the project in phases and make contributions to the township based on the number of building permits purchased. The first phase being proposed includes 36 homes out of a total of 204 in the project. The cost of infrastructure development on the entire plan could be $7 million. While Township Solicitor Sam McMicheal did not see a problem with the concept of phasing, ensuring that there is security for the completion of all the improvements on the plan was a different matter. Rather than continue the debate at the meeting, the supervisors authorized further discussion between the solicitor and the developer.
Source: Daily Local; 3/7/2011
Phoenixville shifts its gears on parking rate, advertises per capita tax
Just a month after voting to lower parking rates in the borough’s five lots, Borough Council has rescinded the new fee schedule and reinstating a $1 per hour fee. During February’s Borough Council meeting, council acted on the parking committee’s recommendation to decrease parking fees to 25 cents per half hour instead of $1 an hour in hopes it would increase the use of Phoenixville’s five paid parking lots. The reversal came after Borough Manager E. Jean Krack informed council that the lot’s parking meters and street signs had not yet been changed to reflect the new rate because the work would cost $2,350. In other council news, council members voted 5-1 to advertise a 2011 $5 per capita tax. The tax is expected to bring $65,000 in revenue to the borough. Council plans to vote on the tax during its April 12 meeting.
Source: Daily Local; 3/11/2011
Home Buyer Advice: How much are closing costs? Comments Off
Chris LaGarde, the Home Buyer Specialist for Chester County, helps you understand how much closing costs will be and how much money to expect to need when you purchase a home
