This is a unique opportunity to acquire a Farmhouse built in 1847, surrounded by 40 Acres of land that was acquired by Chester Heights Borough as preserved open space. ( See copy of plan in documents that shows the 2 acres nestled into the large tract of 40 acres surrounding it). This has a nice floor plan of 4 bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom and 2 Half Bathrooms, along with a very nice sunroom with heated floor, side brick patio for sitting out and enjoying the beauty of mother nature. Absolutely beautiful private setting located in great area, Garnet Valley School District and good access to all major roads of Route 1, 322, 322, 476, etc, This also has an approx. 4,000 SF Barn built in 1847 on the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1847Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jim Kutys• Media Real Estate
•610-565-9000 (broker)
•info@mediarealestate.com (broker)
Bought with Unrepresented Unrepresented• Unrepresented
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Market trends in 19342, PA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
100.6%
+0.3% MoM
Median sale price
$643K
$30K MoM
Avg. days on market
33d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
70
4 MoM
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Sale history for 229 Valleybrook Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2091368
Aug 29, 2025
Sold
$645,000
$258/sq ft
Jul 11, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 26, 2025
Price Changed
$749,000
$300/sq ft
Jun 6, 2025
Price Changed
$799,000
$320/sq ft
Jun 5, 2025
Price Changed
$849,000
$340/sq ft
May 27, 2025
Listed
$899,000
$360/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 2025
Sold
$3,400,000
$1,360/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,919 (+143.0%)
$156,050
2025
$1,613 (+4.7%)
$156,050
2024
$1,540 (+2.4%)
$57,452 + $10,370
$67,822
2023
$1,503 (+1.6%)
$57,452 + $10,370
$67,822
2022
$1,480 (−40.7%)
$57,452 + $10,370
$67,822
2021
$2,495 (−49.6%)
$57,452 + $10,370
$67,822
2020
$4,950 (+1.4%)
$125,683
2019
$4,880 (+1.3%)
$125,683
2018
$4,817 (+2.0%)
2017
$4,723 (+6.2%)
2015
$4,449 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,381 (+1.9%)
2013
$4,301 (+2.4%)
2011
$4,201 (+4.1%)
2010
$4,034
Tax history for 229 Valleybrook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,919 (+143.0%)
$156,050
2025
$1,613 (+4.7%)
$156,050
2024
$1,540 (+2.4%)
$57,452 + $10,370
$67,822
2023
$1,503 (+1.6%)
$57,452 + $10,370
$67,822
2022
$1,480 (−40.7%)
$57,452 + $10,370
$67,822
2021
$2,495 (−49.6%)
$57,452 + $10,370
$67,822
2020
$4,950 (+1.4%)
$125,683
2019
$4,880 (+1.3%)
$125,683
2018
$4,817 (+2.0%)
2017
$4,723 (+6.2%)
2015
$4,449 (+1.5%)
2014
$4,381 (+1.9%)
2013
$4,301 (+2.4%)
2011
$4,201 (+4.1%)
2010
$4,034
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
43 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Delaware County
APN
06000010200
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 32"+ wide Doors
Improvement Assessed Value: $10,370
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Dogs OK, Cats OK
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $57,452
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $32
County Tax: $262
School Tax: $1,264
Tax Assessed Value: $67,822
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,559
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Available
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: CONCORD
Middle Or Junior School: GARNET VALLEY
High School: GARNET VALLEY HIGH
School District Name: GARNET VALLEY
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From the intersection of Smithbridge Road and Valleybrook Road, follow Valleybrook Road South past LLewelyn Road down hill to private driveway on Right hand side, You will see former white Springhouse , follow driveway all the way up and park between the Farmhouse and the Barn.
Municipality: CHESTER HEIGHTS BORO
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 43 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 06000010200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Garnet Valley El School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
Garnet Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
10/10
Garnet Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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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 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$632,000 – $765,000
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