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About this home
Discover the timeless elegance and remarkable history of 162 Sheehan Road, an extraordinary property nestled in a private setting near the Pennsylvania–Delaware border. Rich in architectural character and surrounded by a collection of historic outbuildings, this distinctive residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Chester County's heritage while enjoying the comforts of modern living. Dating back to the early-to-mid 19th century, the home beautifully preserves its original craftsmanship, showcasing soaring nine-foot ceilings, oversized sash windows with deep sills, intricate millwork, hardwood flooring, and a stunning central staircase accented by a decorative mural. Gracious formal living and dining rooms provide sophisticated spaces for entertaining, while an inviting enclosed porch offers a peaceful retreat complete with a convenient powder room. The thoughtfully appointed kitchen blends historic charm with everyday functionality, featuring custom cabinetry, rich soapstone countertops, a classic farmhouse sink, and updated appliances. Just beyond, a second enclosed porch serves as a comfortable family room, highlighted by a wood-burning stove that creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite is filled with natural light and complemented by a beautifully renovated marble bathroom featuring a clawfoot jetted soaking tub, separate shower, and radiant heated floors, along with a dedicated walk-in wardrobe with laundry. Two additional bedrooms on the upper level offer charming accommodations and generous storage tucked beneath the eaves. The property's outdoor spaces are equally captivating, with beautifully landscaped grounds, established privacy fencing, winding garden walkways, and two Williamsburg-inspired brick patios that provide picturesque settings for outdoor gatherings. Adding to the property's exceptional appeal is an impressive collection of historic structures, including a circa 1807 schoolhouse currently utilized as a private office, a century-old barn, a detached two-car garage, and several charming potting, utility, and woodsheds. Tucked away at the end of a quiet, no-through road, the setting offers a wonderful sense of seclusion while remaining conveniently located near the Delaware state line and surrounding Brandywine Valley destinations. Situated within New Garden Township's Unified Development zoning district and identified as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, this remarkable property offers architectural significance, versatility, and an unmistakable sense of place. A truly distinctive offering where historic character, refined living, and exceptional surroundings come together.
This charming home has many wonderful original features as well as some nice updates and looks very well maintained. The yard is large with multiple out buildings including an old school house which has been converted into a guest house or man/woman...
cave. The property backs up to a busy road and traffic noise is audible.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Welcome to 162 Sheehan Road, A one-of-a-kind home near Pennsylvania-Delaware border. The home boasts several outbuildings with special architectural features dating back to the early to mid 19th century. Inside, the house showcases exquisite architectural details from the era, featuring elegant proportions, nine-foot ceilings, large sash windows with deep window sills, stunning moldings, wood floors, and a central staircase with mural. The front entrance leads to a formal living room with two-toned parquet flooring, a formal dining room, and a charming enclosed porch sitting/exercise room with a powder room. The kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, soapstone counters, a farm-style deep sink and updated appliances, and leads to a second enclosed porch, which serves as a family room with a wood-burning stove. The home is perfect for modern family living, with generous formal and informal living spaces, including two Williamsburg-style brick patios with winding walkways. Upstairs, the staircase leads to a first-floor landing, offloading to the principal bedroom suite, which includes a window-drenched main bedroom and a fully-renovated marble bathroom with a claw-footed jetted tub, shower, and heated floors. There is also a separate walk-in wardrobe. Up a further level, there are two cozy bedrooms with spacious eave storage. The property is fenced and landscaped for privacy, and sits at the end of a dead-end road. Notably, it features the historic Circa 1807 Schoolhouse, currently serving as an on-site office, a 100+ year old barn, a two-car detached garage, and multiple potting, utility, and wood sheds. The property is located in the Unified Development zone of New Garden Twp. and is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. This home is in a perfect location. Schedule your showing today!
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2048162
Oct 3, 2023
Sold
$500,000
$250/sq ft
Aug 24, 2023
Pending
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Jul 21, 2023
Contingent
—
Jul 17, 2023
Listed
$450,000
$225/sq ft
Jul 13, 2023
Coming Soon
$450,000
$225/sq ft
+61
Looking for a one-of-a-kind home at a convenient location near the border of PA and DE? This classic and well-proportioned Georgian Colonial property features numerous outbuildings of special architectural importance dating from the early to mid 19th century. This brick beauty also presents the opportunity for home-based businesses. The exceptional house offers fine architectural examples of the era with elegant proportions throughout, nine foot ceilings, huge sash windows with deep window sills, fabulous moldings, wood floors, a beautiful central staircase with mural, all with wonderful symmetry and light. A brick terrace leads to the attractive porticoed front door, which opens into a front entrance hall, leading to the elegant formal living room with two-toned parquet flooring. The formal dining room and a charming enclosed porch sitting/exercise room and powder room are adjacent. In addition there is a generous kitchen with custom cabinetry, soapstone counters, farm-style deep sink and updated appliances. Beyond the kitchen there is a second enclosed porch which serves as the family room complete with a woodburning stove. From the dining room there is access to the cellar complete with a laundry area, pet wash, root cellar and outside access. The ground floor accommodation is ideally arranged for modern family living, both formal and informal through the use of the rooms and two Williamsburg-style brick patios with winding walkways. From the entrance hall the staircase leads up to a first floor landing, which offloads to the principal bedroom suite, consisting of a window-drenched main bedroom and a fully-renovated marble bathroom with a claw-footed jetted tub, shower and heated floors. There is a separate walk-in wardrobe on the far end of the landing. Up a further level you will find two more cozy bedrooms with spacious eave storage. This property is located near the end of a dead-end road and has been carefully fenced and landscaped to provide privacy on Newport Gap Pike. Highlighting the property is the historic Circa 1807 Schoolhouse, currently being used as an on-site office. The Schoolhouse measures approximately 20 x 19 and includes a wood stove, electric baseboard heat, built-ins and a newer 100 amp service and plenty of second floor storage. The grounds also include a two-car detached garage as well as multiple potting, utility and wood sheds. Beyond the office there is a 100+ year old barn offering tremendous storage and a new 100 amp service. These structures are ideal for woodworking, the hobby enthusiast or home office. Notable updates include a new septic 2022 and roof 2007. The property sits in the Unified Development zone of New Garden Twp. and is considered eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
BRIGHT MLS #1009069414
Oct 29, 2010
Listing Removed
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May 22, 2010
Listed
$379,900
$190/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008685514
Feb 5, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jan 21, 2009
Listed
$399,900
$200/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008503040
Jan 7, 2009
Listing Removed
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May 29, 2008
Listed
$425,000
$213/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT219072
Sep 6, 1996
Sold
$197,500
$99/sq ft
Jul 26, 1996
Listing Removed
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Apr 22, 1996
Listed
$197,500
$99/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006178378
Apr 22, 1996
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 1995
Listed
$239,900
$120/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006178354
Oct 16, 1995
Listing Removed
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Nov 4, 1994
Listed
$250,000
$125/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT379124
May 4, 1994
Listing Removed
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May 4, 1994
Listed
$250,000
$125/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1981
Sold
$53,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,423 (+3.2%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2025
$6,224 (+5.1%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2024
$5,923 (+3.5%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2023
$5,724 (+1.5%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2022
$5,641 (+1.0%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2021
$5,584 (+1.9%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2020
$5,478 (+1.4%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2019
$5,403 (+1.6%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2018
$5,319 (+2.1%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2017
$5,210 (+4.5%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2015
$4,987 (+1.5%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2014
$4,915 (+2.2%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2013
$4,808 (+6.8%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2012
$4,502 (+3.2%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2011
$4,362 (+2.9%)
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
2010
$4,240
$31,800 + $116,090
$147,890
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,000
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,000
Year built
1836
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6006 00180000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
UD
Unified Development District
The Unified Development Zone is established to provide an alternative to traditional single use, parcel-by-parcel development. In addition to the community development objectives established in Article I, the Unified Development Zone is designed to achieve the following purposes through the use of a master development plan: Provide for unified land planning which maintains the efficiency of the circulation system and limits the number of direct access points to arterial roads within the Township; Establish an access management program for the Route 7 (Limestone Road) and Pennsylvania Route 41 corridors; Conserve environmental resources which are sensitive to development; Encourage the retention of permanent open space within a master plan for development; Provide an opportunity to integrate design within and among development types; and Provide an opportunity for campus-type development which requires a tract size larger than what typically serves individual uses.
Sep 27, 2022 • Final
Hd - sewage permit - repair
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 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
Avondale, PA • 19311
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Avondale. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 162 Sheehan Rd
$567,243
$2,243 over list price of $565K
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