157 Forest Dr, Kennett Square, PA 19348
OFF MARKET

157 Forest Dr
Kennett Square, PA 19348

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 5,277 sqft (on 0.45 acres)

$1,029,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,269/mo*

$1,029,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,269/mo*
4 Beds
4 Baths
5,277 sqft
(on 0.45 acres)

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Description

Price Reduced!! BEST VALUE IN BAYARD ESTATES!!! Beautifully maintained and move-in ready home with a FIRST FLOOR MASTER SUITE located in the desirable community of Bayard Estates at Longwood in Kennett Square. Situated on a quiet cul de sac with views of open space and meadows this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3 car garage home with an open floor plan is sure to please your entire family! Cast your eyes on the grand 2 story foyer, which is flanked by an elegant living room with French doors and dining room with gorgeous archways, double crown molding and chair rail. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout most of the 1st floor. Just off the dining room is the adjacent butler's pantry with bar sink, granite countertop, wine rack and a beverage cooler, perfect for hosting celebrations. The heart of the home has an enormous gourmet eat-in kitchen with a large breakfast island, 42 cabinets, new granite countertops & backsplash, built-in double wall ovens, under cabinet lighting and huge walk-in pantry. Off the Kitchen is a bright Sun Room with views of the meadows, a vaulted ceiling, skylights and tinted windows. French doors lead to the newly renovated deck and private yard backing to open space. The family room is set up perfect for entertaining with a wall-mounted TV above the gas fireplace and Bose surround sound speakers wired to the rest of the main living space and the new speakers on the backyard deck. From the family room, enter into a spacious Master Suite with large walk-in closet, tray ceiling with double crown molding, sitting area, gas fireplace and access to the deck. Master Bath has upgraded tile, jetted soaking tub, double sinks, huge tiled shower and separate water closet. A good size study makes for a perfect home office. Lastly, the mud room and laundry room complete the first floor with a side entrance and a 3-car garage with a Floorguard epoxy floor. The second floor has 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths and its own HVAC controls. The princess/prince suite includes a large closet and its own full bathroom with a linen closet. The two additional bedrooms also have tons of closet space. An updated hall bath and another linen closet complete the second floor. The walkout basement is a 100% foot print with Custom ProVia Ercolite sliding patio door (August 2017) and rough plumbed for a full bath providing you endless possibilities for designing to your own tastes and needs. This beautiful home has been lovingly maintained. Freshly painted, updated kitchen & bathrooms, new front walk, new deck...the list goes on. Stucco has been inspected and minor issues were remediated. This house is truly Move-in Ready and AVAILABLE FOR QUICK SETTLEMENT! Perfect location, close to downtown Kennett Square, easy access to Wilmington, Philly Airport and the Rt. 1 & 202 shopping corridor. 2020-02-13
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Home Details for 157 Forest Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Other, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Sun Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposal
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2004
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.45 acres

Price History for 157 Forest Dr

DatePriceEventSource
03/04/2020$560,000Sold
N/A
01/17/2020$597,500PendingAgent Provided
01/06/2020$597,500PriceChange
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11/22/2019$614,900PriceChange
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10/11/2019$618,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/09/2019$618,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/26/2019$618,900PriceChange
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02/08/2019$634,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/29/2015$630,000Sold
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01/25/2015$655,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/01/2014$655,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/16/2004$737,461Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$13,486
Assessment$317,960
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 157 Forest Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.40
Single-Family Home
$790,000
08/27/25
4
3.5
3,939
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
01/30/26
4
4.5
5,886
0.55
Single-Family Home
$935,000
04/23/26
4
4
4,220
0.49
Single-Family Home
$911,000
01/28/26
5
3.5
4,071
0.28
Single-Family Home
$990,000
02/18/26
5
4.5
5,952
0.47
Single-Family Home
$810,000
05/15/26
4
2.5
3,218
0.59
Single-Family Home
$950,000
12/30/25
4
4
4,947
0.88
Single-Family Home
$825,000
04/17/26
5
3.5
3,703
0.90
Single-Family Home
$825,000
04/20/26
4
5
3,703
0.86
Single-Family Home
$730,000
07/03/25
4
3
3,033

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Kennett Square

At least 144 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say there are community events

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Tanayshareed
    "Beautiful quiet area that I work in historically landmarks multi-cultural community reminds me of Media Pennsylvania "
  • Carlos Ortiz
    "Lots of developments and town is growing with businesses and new homes. Kennett is multicultural and modern. "
  • Bryan Kropnick
    "Great schools and great place to live. You won’t be upset making the decision to move your family here. "
  • Glenna Hendren
    "The only issue is those who don’t properly train their dogs or clean up after them. Overall it is a lovely place to live"
  • Alex L.
    "I have visited this area and have friends who like it. There are several places to eat and meet your friends. Perfect for those who live double lives. "
  • Cindy.liebermsn
    "Local Unionville Community Fair every Fall. Steeple Chase every year and downtown garden market. Beer garden and pop up events!"
  • Colleen G.
    "It’s a small community and events occur regularly. Too many to list. Super low crime, wonderful schools, great restaurants and nature abounds."
  • Maul23e
    "People walk their dogs all over this area. The only negative is there are no sidewalks. Otherwise it is fine if you do not mind walking in the grass."
  • James E.
    "There are many local festivals and parades. We celebrate 1st Friday, and in the summer we also have 3rd Thursdays where State street is closed to traffic and restaurants put out sweating in the street, lots of music, it’s a great family time."
  • Seztwo
    "We are a fantastic 55+ Community with a mix of Villas and single family homes. We have a Community Center and pool with many activities throughout the year. A rare, wonderful and interesting neighborhood."
  • James E.
    "Walkable to borough shops, restaurants and bars. Feels like a connected community. Short drive to West Chester or Wilmington."
  • James E.
    "1st Fridays, 3rd Thursdays, Mushroom Fest, Victory Block Party, Halloween, Christmas and Mem. Day Parades. New Years Eve Mushroom Drop!"
  • Lnwinchester
    "It’s about a 45-minute to an hour drive to Philly in good traffic and about a 30-minute drive to Wilmington."
  • Rdelorraine
    "Love it. I have loved here for 5 years and it’s a great neighborhood. Lots of Hispanics in this area but the diversity is greatly welcomed "
  • Cashion
    "Nice quiet neighborhood with dogs. Everyone takes good care of their dogs and do not let them run loose"
  • Bky89
    "All different types of people. Everyone is really friendly. Nice local places to go and enjoy. Tourists are good people too. Love the restaurants and coffee shops. "
  • Bky89
    "I’ve lived here for a few years and love it. Hope to buy a home in the boro sometime this year. Everyone is friendly. "
  • Cindy.liebermsn
    "Love this area!!! Private, secure and beautiful with deer, fox and tons of birds! Wonderful schools and fabulous neighbors..."
  • Dan O.
    "Festivals and art strolls- lots of community events and a diverse community where everyone generally gets along "
  • Dan O.
    "Nice place to live and raise a family. Nice people and a safe community where cultural diversity thrives and collaborates to thrive!"
  • Tpn4407
    "Dog owners are welcome here. People keep their dogs on leashes or behind underground electric fences. "
  • Linda H.
    "We have first Friday where all our stores are open later than usual, mushroom festival in September, alt if outdoor dining, holiday parades and a lot more"
  • RKMACNEILL
    "Great small town with lots to do. Good schools and friendly people. Not too far from Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. "
  • Denisekinney58
    "No one is bothered by barking, everyone has a dog. People don’t appreciate them running loose, need to be kept in your yard or walked on a leash"
  • M
    "Not a lot of space to run in the borough due to the limited housing options although there are dog parks "
  • Maul23e
    "There are no sidewalks to walk on in the township. It is a very nice place to live though. The neighborhoods are safe. However, there is a good amount of wealth in this community and many of the people feel like they are entitled or better than other people due to their wealth."
  • jfleming8809
    "Block parties, lots of events in town- festivals, carnivals, community days, dine under stars, parades, holiday specials"
  • Maul23e
    "Yes but it is hard to walk them due to not having sidewalks. If you live in a big neighborhood it is much easier to walk the dogs"
  • Floydhjr
    "The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful and well-maintained. Neighbors are generally friendly and not overbearing. "
  • Aman
    "Friendly people, great schools, lot of natural scenic beauty, peaceful suburban community. Awesome place to raise kids."
  • Maul23e
    "Yes, there is a lot of land and open spaces to walk dogs. You can also walk dogs in most neighborhoods but there are no sidewalks."
  • Magdalena C.
    "beautiful area with friendly neighbors and the store grocery I’m walking to visit 😊 There are different activities throughout the year in the community! I love how relatively close are all the establishments of the place"

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157 Forest Dr, Kennett Square, PA 19348 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 5,277 sqft single-family home built in 2004. This property is not currently available for sale. 157 Forest Dr was last sold on Mar 4, 2020 for $560,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 157 Forest Dr is $1,029,000.