Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate5 Lea Drive, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-8982 $800,000
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Interior Sq. Ft: 2,808
Acreage: 0.26
Age:26 years
Style:
Colonial, Traditional
Subdivision: Walnut Green
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Home is currently being professionally staged and photographed. 5 Lea Drive is nestled in the highly sought-after community of Walnut Green and located within the award-winning Garnet Valley School District, this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. From the moment you arrive, you'll be welcomed by a bright, light-filled foyer featuring newly refinished hardwood floors (2025). The adjoining formal living and elegant dining room sboast classic touches like and hardwood flooring—ideal for entertaining or relaxing in refined style. The heart of the home is the stunning eat-in kitchen, thoughtfully updated in 2017 with quartz countertops, undermount stainless steel sink, recessed lighting, and a spacious center island. High-end stainless steel appliances have been added and updated from 2017 through 2024, including a new dishwasher (2024), French door refrigerator with craft ice (2023), and microwave (2022). The kitchen opens seamlessly to the inviting family room featuring a natural gas fireplace with raised hearth and French doors that flood the space with natural light. The main level also includes a spacious laundry/mudroom, a convenient powder room, and a versatile office/den—perfect for remote work or a cozy reading nook. Upstairs, you’ll find four generously sized bedrooms, including the luxurious primary suite with a large walk-in lighted closet and a beautifully renovated en-suite bath (2019) showcasing a walk-in shower with frameless walls and door, double vanity, and TOTO toilet, new tile flooring and updated lighting. The three additional bedrooms offer ample closet space and share an updated full hall bath. All bathrooms are equipped with upgraded TOTO toilets for added comfort and quality. This home is loaded with recent upgrades, including: Newly refinished hardwood floors (2025) Newly sealcoated driveway (2025) Exterior professionally power washed and all windows cleaned (2025) New 2-zone HVAC system (2020) New roof (2018) New carpeting throughout (2017–2018) Smart home features: Ring doorbell (2023), backyard camera, full Ring Security System (2018), and dual-zone NEST thermostats (2017) with remote access The oversized 2-car garage features high ceilings and space for a workshop. The full basement offers endless potential for finishing or storage, and includes built-in shelving. Located just minutes from tax-free Delaware shopping, I-95, Route 202, Route 1, major train stations, easy commute to the Philadelphia airport, Delaware Beaches, fine dining, shopping, parks, and recreation — this home has it all! Just unpack and start enjoying the lifestyle you’ve been waiting for!
Dining Room: Main
Family Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Foyer: Main
Mud Room: Main
Office: Main
Home Assoc: $485/Annually
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Community
HOA: Yes;
Utilities
90% Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Main Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;
Interior
Breakfast Area, Carpet, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Basement Connecting Stairway, Full Basement, Interior Access Basement, Poured Concrete , Basement Shelving, Unfinished Basement, Carpet Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace
Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Asphalt Roof, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s)
Lot
Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level Lot, Rear Yard
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Public Elementary (13 schools)
Public Middle (3 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Valley Middle School | Garnet Valley School District | 6–8 | Glen Mills | 2 mi |
| Springer Middle School | Brandywine School District | 6–8 | Wilmington | 2.67 mi |
| Talley Middle School | Brandywine School District | 6–8 | Wilmington | 3.44 mi |
Public High (5 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord High School | Brandywine School District | 9–12 | Wilmington | 0.95 mi |
| Garnet Valley High School | Garnet Valley School District | 9–12 | Glen Mills | 2.23 mi |
| Brandywine High School | Brandywine School District | 9–12 | Wilmington | 3.02 mi |
| Chichester Senior High School | Chichester School District | 9–12 | Boothwyn | 4.91 mi |
| Delaware County Technical High School-As | Delaware County Technical High School | 9–12 | Aston | 4.94 mi |
Private (19 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Chadds Ford (19317), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 32
- Average salary of people in this community: $103,101
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 468
- Household Size (ppl): 2.67
- Households w/ Children: 58%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 2,926 (76.9%)
- Rented: 809 (21.3%)
- Vacant: 69 (1.8%)
- Total: 3,804
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.
Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 1.4%
- Some High School: 2.4%
- High School Graduate: 14.9%
- Some College: 10.3%
- Associate Degree: 6.6%
- Bachelor's Degree: 31.7%
- Graduate Degree: 32.7%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $125,938
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- One Bedroom: $1,438
- Two Bedroom: $1,694
- Three Bedroom: $2,045
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Listing Courtesy of: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. , (610) 225-7400
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