Live your dream in this stone farmhouse circa 1850 set on 8 acres with conservation easement. Restored farmhouse with covered front porches overlook a natural koi pond and picturesque stone Spring house, fenced pastures, two run-in sheds and beautiful stone bank barn with living space above and finished work space plus 2 car garage. Bring your horses / ponies to their perfect oasis. Create your hobby farm for sheep, goats, gardens or mini-vineyard. Envision four seasons of Chester County scenic beauty for your tranquil work-at-home, school-at-home and play-at-home sanctuary. House includes four fireplaces with three floors of living space. First level: Step back in time into the original living room featuring wide plank floors. The den features a large fireplace and built in bookshelves. Updated kitchen and family room with wood stove. Eating area wrapped in windows with built in seating provides a scenic view of the pond. Extra-large mud room with washer/dryer and powder room featuring Mercer tile. Enjoy dinner on the stone patio and bake a fresh pizza in the outdoor wood oven. Second level features spacious primary bedroom with updated master bath , walk in closet, covered porch, and fireplace, plus 3 bedrooms/office and 2 more full baths. Third level-5th bedroom possible- is used as an art studio. Zoned heating plus central a/c Stone Bank Barn with 1 bedroom apartment and 2 full baths has great rental potential. The living room in the Bank barn is 40 x 20 with 40 foot ceilings, wide plank floors and soaring stone walls. Imagine what you could do here! Barn lower level work space has 400 amp electric service, HVAC and hot/cold water. Choose your hobby- Woodworking, Wine cellar, Ceramics, or? Property features solar panels, standby generator and extensive perennial gardens with native species for butterflies and pollinators. Lots of room to grow plants, veggies, and even wine grapes on the existing trellis system. Enjoy lower property taxes under Act 319- agricultural use. . For the past 20 years, this property has been the home of Yellow Springs Farm Native Plant Nursery and Artisanal Goat Cheese Dairy. Now you can imagine the next chapter! Dairy business and equipment offered separately.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
8 acresLot Size
$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Linda Burgwin• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-225-7400 (broker)
•bethe@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Denise Harrison• BHHS Keystone Properties
Lovingly Restored 18Th C Pa Stone Farmhouse On 8 Acres Overlooking Pond & Springhouse. Stone Barn With 1 Bedroom Apartment, 1.7 Acre Separately Deeded Lot Included. Charm & Character Maintained. 4 Fireplaces. Finished 3Rd Floor Could Be 5Th Bedroom. New Roof, Furnace, Electrical, Etc. ,Etc.
Public Records
May 12, 1998
Sold
$520,000
$111/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT279796
Jan 19, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 4, 1997
Listed
$520,000
$111/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT296398
Dec 30, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Mar 16, 1994
Listed
$550,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1977
Sold
$142,500
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,798 (+3.2%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2025
$7,556 (+7.2%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2024
$7,048 (+2.9%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2023
$6,846 (+2.5%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2022
$6,678 (+1.7%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2021
$6,568 (+0.6%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2020
$6,532
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2019
$6,532
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2018
$6,532
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2017
$6,531 (+1.6%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2015
$6,429
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2014
$6,430
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2013
$6,430 (+2.1%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2012
$6,298 (+1.7%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2011
$6,194 (+2.5%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2010
$6,045
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
Tax history for 1165 Yellow Springs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,798 (+3.2%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2025
$7,556 (+7.2%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2024
$7,048 (+2.9%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2023
$6,846 (+2.5%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2022
$6,678 (+1.7%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2021
$6,568 (+0.6%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2020
$6,532
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2019
$6,532
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2018
$6,532
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2017
$6,531 (+1.6%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2015
$6,429
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2014
$6,430
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2013
$6,430 (+2.1%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2012
$6,298 (+1.7%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2011
$6,194 (+2.5%)
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
2010
$6,045
$1,500 + $200,400
$201,900
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,804
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
3405 00250100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
RC
Residential and Conservation District
In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of Purpose, Section 102, and Community Development Objectives, Section 103, the purpose of the RC-Residential and Conservation District is to: Protect open space resources and reduce development pressure on those portions of the Township that are environmentally sensitive.; Support and protect the agricultural industry by directing residential development to identified growth areas e.g., RD-Residential Development District.; Provide for water resource protection by reducing demand on the potable water supply, limiting soil erosion and stormwater runoff, and reducing contamination and runoff into the Pickering and Pine Creeks through appropriate growth management techniques.