Iron Gate Hill - On the Route 52 corridor, this Federal Style home, circa 1840, has roots back to William Penn. Very private on 8 acres with very old specimen trees, a pool house, in ground swimming pool and a greenhouse. The beautifully updated residence has much to offer to the history lover. This home has been featured on Chester County Day, Bayard Taylor Memorial Library and Chadds Ford Historical Candlelight Tour. The house and outbuildings combined are considered an important historic resource and mentioned as a possible stop on the Underground Railroad.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
8 acresLot Size
$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Ashle Wilson Bailey• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Listed by Carol Wilson• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Harrison Todd• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
4,034
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6204 01970100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Residential District is to conserve environmentally sensitive lands and those lands which are served by the rural road network while accommodating a variety of uses at low densities with a minimal amount of ground disturbance. The district is intended to facilitate agricultural, conservation and low-density residential uses as part of a rational pattern for Township development. In addition, it is the intent of the R-1 Residential District to achieve the applicable purposes and community development objectives as stated in Article I of this chapter.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $217,570
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Pool Information
Personal Pool
Access To Pool
In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $97,750
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,034
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $315,320
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $10,661
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Bus Service
School Information
School District Name: KENNETT CONSOLIDATED
Location Information
Cross Street: MEADOWBROOK
Municipality: KENNETT TWP
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,034
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Chester County
APN: 6204 01970100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Greenwood El School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Kennett Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
8/10
Kennett High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.67M
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