Located on 4 acres The Log House is an 18th Century Pennsylvania German log Home. Originally located in Chambersburg, PA, the house was relocated to Greenville in 1966 by renowned preservation Architect Robert Raley as his personal residence. Interior details are all period & include hand planed Mortise & Tenon doors with Moravian box locks. Features include beamed ceilings, gracious entry hall which opens to the living & dining rooms. Library with floor to ceiling built-ins. 2nd floor provides the master bedroom with full bath & walk-in closet plus 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath & intimate sitting area with fireplace. Large architect's studio on the 3rd floor with full bath & skylights. Lower level eat-in kitchen with commercial grade 6 burner stainless range opens to the rear decks & brick patio. Property also includes a very rare 17th Century Swedish Log Cabin, & a post & beam Carriage House. The Cabin, currently in use as a guest house, was moved to the site in 1966, & is original to the area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1746Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$141Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Chris Patterson• Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
•302-429-4500 (broker)
•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)
Listed by Victoria Dickinson• Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
•302-429-4500 (broker)
•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)
Bought with Evan Thomas• RE/MAX By The Sea
•302-541-5000 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004436742
Redfin Estimate
$1,142,658
$57K since sold in December 2022
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Located on 4 acres The Log House is an 18th Century Pennsylvania German log Home. Originally located in Chambersburg, PA, the house was relocated to Greenville in 1966 by renowned preservation Architect Robert Raley as his personal residence. Interior details are all period & include hand planed Mortise & Tenon doors with Moravian box locks. Features include beamed ceilings, gracious entry hall which opens to the living & dining rooms. Library with floor to ceiling built-ins. 2nd floor provides the master bedroom with full bath & walk-in closet plus 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath & intimate sitting area with fireplace. Large architect's studio on the 3rd floor with full bath & skylights. Lower level eat-in kitchen with commercial grade 6 burner stainless range opens to the rear decks & brick patio. Property also includes a very rare 17th Century Swedish Log Cabin, & a post & beam Carriage House. The Cabin, currently in use as a guest house, was moved to the site in 1966, & is original to the area.
BRIGHT MLS #DENC315716
Nov 20, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Oct 30, 1997
Listed
$410,000
$51/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC383988
Oct 30, 1997
Listing Removed
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Jul 1, 1997
Listed
$450,000
$56/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006177316
Jan 14, 1997
Listing Removed
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Nov 3, 1995
Listed
$550,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,385 (−13.1%)
$474,000 + $367,600
$841,600
2024
$8,498 (+13.4%)
$474,000 + $367,600
$841,600
2023
$7,497 (−1.2%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2022
$7,586
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2021
$7,585 (+6,410.5%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2020
$117 (−98.5%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2019
$7,599 (+2.0%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2018
$7,447 (+1.2%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2017
$7,356 (+4.7%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2016
$7,025 (+6.7%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2015
$6,582 (+8.1%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2014
$6,091 (+1.3%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2013
$6,012 (+4.3%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2012
$5,766
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
Tax history for 800 Center Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,385 (−13.1%)
$474,000 + $367,600
$841,600
2024
$8,498 (+13.4%)
$474,000 + $367,600
$841,600
2023
$7,497 (−1.2%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2022
$7,586
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2021
$7,585 (+6,410.5%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2020
$117 (−98.5%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2019
$7,599 (+2.0%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2018
$7,447 (+1.2%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2017
$7,356 (+4.7%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2016
$7,025 (+6.7%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2015
$6,582 (+8.1%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2014
$6,091 (+1.3%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2013
$6,012 (+4.3%)
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
2012
$5,766
$70,000 + $160,000
$230,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
SE
Suburban Estate District
This district is not serviced by sewer, and is not planned for sewer service in the future. Some areas may have public water available. The development pattern is planned for full buildout.; The character of the area is intended to preserve a character that has long been established in northern New Castle County for single-family homes on large lots.; Landscaping and design are intended to enhance or preserve the character of the area and preserve the views of the landscape. Both single-family and open space subdivisions are provided to insure that difficult sites can be utilized.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RALEY SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 308
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 308
Building Sq. Ft: 308
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 174,240
Legal Lot Number: 1A
School Tax District: RED CLAY
Municipality Name: CHRISTIANA HUNDRED
Acres: 4
Depth Footage: 705.2
Front Footage: 766.6
Zoning Code: SE
County Use Description: RES ANCILLARY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CHRISTIANA HUNDRED
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,100
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1746
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 0701000087
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 24, 2018
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Springs School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
5/10
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wilmington, DE • 19807
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.39M – $1.68M
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