224 French Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073-2504 $850,000

Beds/Baths: 5/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,416
Acreage: 1.56
Age:50 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler, Contemporary
MLS#: PADE2102384
Subdivision: Greene Countrie
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Newtown Square, 224 French Road is a striking contemporary residence offering 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on beautifully landscaped 1.5+ acre grounds. Every room captures scenic views of the lush surroundings, creating a serene and private retreat. Enter through the classic “McElroy-style” transverse entrance hall with its signature open staircase and immediate sense of spaciousness. The vaulted Living Room has a floating stone fireplace and accommodates multiple seating areas. Light pours in through large windows and sliding glass doors that open to a low maintenance composite rear deck—perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. A cozy sunroom provides another inviting spot to enjoy the picturesque setting year-round. The separate Dining Room could easily serve as a main-floor Den or Office, thanks to the generous space for a dining area within the Living Room. The Kitchen features abundant cabinetry and counter space, ideal for everyday living or hosting gatherings. Updated with newer stainless appliances, this room also has an expansive breakfast bar, and a menu planning desk. Enjoy the ease of one-floor living with a main-level Primary Bedroom suite offering a wall of built-ins, closets, and an expansive Primary Bathroom with a deep tub and separate shower. The Laundry Room and attached 2-car Garage are conveniently located on this level as well. Downstairs, the walkout lower level features a spacious Family Room with stone fireplace. Four additional Bedrooms and another full Bathroom provide great space for guests, family, work, or hobbies. Located just minutes from shops, restaurants, parks, and activities in both Newtown Square and the charming town of Wayne, this home also offers convenient access to Center City, the Airport, major corporate and medical centers, and prestigious private schools and clubs. Don’t miss this rare combination of privacy, convenience, and distinctive architecture—ready to welcome its next owner. Showings begin Friday, September 24th—schedule your tour today!

Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Laundry: Main
Sun/Florida Room: Main
Half Bath: Main
Primary Bed: Main
Primary Bath: Main
Family Room: Lower 1
Utility Room: Lower 1
Bedroom 2: Lower 1
Bedroom 3: Lower 1
Bedroom 4: Lower 1
Office: Lower 1
Taxes: $9,371
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Marple Newtown
Elem. School: Culbertson Mid. School: Paxon Hollow High School: Marple Newtown

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Built-Ins, Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Wood Floors, Partial , Wood Flooring, Wood Fireplace

Exterior
Block Foundation, Shingle Roof, Frame Exterior, Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened Porch/Deck, Exterior Lighting

Lot
Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, Non-Tidal Wetland Lot, Suburban, Garden/Lawn View, Trees/Woods View

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Public Elementary (16 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Culbertson Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Newtown Square 0.86 mi
Ithan Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 1.51 mi
Worrall Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 2 mi
Wayne Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Wayne 2.12 mi
Beaumont Elementary School Tredyffrin-Easttown School District K–4 Devon 2.44 mi
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 2.73 mi
Devon Elementary School Tredyffrin-Easttown School District K–4 Devon 2.86 mi
Coopertown Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 3.31 mi
Radnor Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Radnor 3.37 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 3.65 mi
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.9 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 4.45 mi
New Eagle Elementary School Tredyffrin-Easttown School District K–4 Wayne 4.73 mi
Chestnutwold Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Ardmore 4.8 mi
Roberts Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 Wayne 4.85 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.89 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Radnor Middle School Radnor Township School District 6–8 Wayne 2.6 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 3.51 mi
Black Rock Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Villanova 4.06 mi
Tredyffrin-Easttown Middle School Tredyffrin-Easttown School District 5–8 Berwyn 4.28 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 4.42 mi
Haverford Middle School Haverford Township School District 6–8 Havertown 4.71 mi

Public High (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Delaware County Technical High School-Ma Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 1.62 mi
Marple Newtown Senior High School Marple Newtown School District 9–12 Newtown Square 1.68 mi
Radnor Senior High School Radnor Township School District 9–12 Radnor 2.94 mi
Conestoga Senior High School Tredyffrin-Easttown School District 9–12 Berwyn 4.5 mi
Harriton Senior High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Bryn Mawr 4.71 mi
Haverford Senior High School Haverford Township School District 9–12 Havertown 4.91 mi

Private (60 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Delaware County Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Newtown Square 0.47 mi
Stratford Friends School Friends K–9 Newtown Square 1.36 mi
St Anastasia School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newtown Square 1.39 mi
Academy-Notre Dame De Namur Roman Catholic 6–12 Villanova 1.41 mi
Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–10 Broomall 1.8 mi
St Davids Episcopal Day School Episcopal Preschool–K Wayne 1.81 mi
The Episcopal Academy Episcopal Preschool–12 Newtown Square 1.91 mi
Delaware County Christian School - Elementary Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Devon 1.92 mi
St David's Nursery School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Devon 1.98 mi
Hill Top Preparatory School Nonsectarian 5–12 Bryn Mawr 2.07 mi
Springton Lake Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 2.17 mi
Talk School Nonsectarian Ungraded Newtown Square 2.32 mi
The Village School Nonsectarian 7–12 Bryn Mawr 2.44 mi
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Nonsectarian K–9 Bryn Mawr 2.45 mi
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Roman Catholic K–12 Bryn Mawr 2.46 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 2.49 mi
St Katharine Of Siena School Roman Catholic K–8 Wayne 2.64 mi
The Agnes Irwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 2.69 mi
St Aloysius Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 2.74 mi
Sts Colman-John Neumann Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 2.78 mi
Garretts Way Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 2.89 mi
Melmark School Nonsectarian Ungraded Berwyn 2.98 mi
Assumption Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–K Strafford 3.02 mi
Tarleton School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Berwyn 3.22 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Strafford 3.27 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 3.3 mi
Valley Forge Military Academy Nonsectarian 7–12 Wayne 3.44 mi
Heritage School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–K Wayne 3.46 mi
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Jewish 6–12 Bryn Mawr 3.49 mi
Archbishop Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Malvern 3.49 mi
Archbishop John Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Radnor 3.49 mi
St Katherine Day School -Upper Roman Catholic K–12 Radnor 3.49 mi
The Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Radnor 3.49 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 3.6 mi
Beautiful Beginnings Christian (no specific denomination) K Devon 3.6 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 3.6 mi
Armenian Sisters Academy Other Preschool–8 Radnor 3.62 mi
Woodlynde School Nonsectarian K–12 Strafford 3.73 mi
Holy Child School At Rosemont Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.87 mi
Devon Preparatory School Roman Catholic 6–12 Devon 3.89 mi
Regina Luminis Academy Roman Catholic K–12 Berwyn 3.91 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 3.93 mi
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Bryn Mawr Nonsectarian 6–12 Bryn Mawr 4.02 mi
Berwyn Montessori Nonsectarian Preschool–K Berwyn 4.03 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 4.06 mi
Villanova Academy For Honor Studies Islamic Preschool–6 Villanova 4.13 mi
The Shipley School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 4.24 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 4.25 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 4.27 mi
The Timothy School Nonsectarian K–12 Berwyn 4.29 mi
Friends School Haverford Friends Preschool–5 Haverford 4.35 mi
The Baldwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 4.38 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 4.49 mi
Phebe Anna Thorne Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Haverford 4.53 mi
The Haverford School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Haverford 4.54 mi
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Havertown 4.64 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 4.7 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 4.75 mi
International Montessori Schools At Paoli Nonsectarian Preschool–1 Paoli 4.81 mi
St Norbert Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Paoli 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Newtown Square (19073), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
  • Average salary of people in this community: $107,254

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 937
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.44
  • Households w/ Children: 51%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 6,190 (71.5%)
  • Rented: 1,828 (21.1%)
  • Vacant: 643 (7.4%)
  • Total: 8,661

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.

Total: 19,763
Households: 8,018
Median Age: 48.90

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.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.2%
  • Some High School: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate: 16.0%
  • Some College: 13.5%
  • Associate Degree: 4.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.4%
  • Graduate Degree: 29.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $109,471

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).

  • Studio: $2,057
  • One Bedroom: $1,445
  • Two Bedroom: $1,278
  • Three Bedroom: $1,634
  • Four Bedroom: $2,267

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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon , (610) 651-2700

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224 French Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073-2504

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