Don’t miss out on this bright, beautifully maintained, 3-bed, 2.5-bath traditional home built in the 1700's, sitting beside Birch Run stream, and set on 2 acres in the highly desirable community of Birchrunville. The home has been updated for modern and convenient living, while also highlighting it’s unique historic charm! Premium updated features were added throughout, including all new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, new roof with standing seam detailing, new Sierra Pacific wood windows, new solid core wood doors, new light fixtures, and much more! The home’s aesthetic of exposed stone, exposed/refinished timber beams and Douglas fir flooring, floating staircase, and rounded window jambs with glossy wood sills is truly remarkable. On the main floor, the great room has an airy, open, concept with French doors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and cathedral ceilings, bringing in natural light and outside beauty, every season. The French doors lead to a back patio with pergola, perfect for an outdoor dining space, and for connecting indoor and outdoor living. The great room features a living room with wood burning stove and a custom kitchen with Sweetwater Woodworks’ cabinets. The chef’s kitchen, with an expansive dining island, includes premium fixtures, such as Quartz countertops and Kitchen Aid appliances. Off the kitchen spaces include a half bath, closet, and dining room/den with fireplace and built-in antique bar. Designed with a flexible layout in mind, this space can be converted to a first-floor master bedroom and full bath. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a walk-in closet and en suite bath with a large marble shower. Two additional lovely bedrooms with exposed timber ceilings share access to a full bath with tub and cathedral ceiling. A convenient covered entry from driveway through side porch accesses a large lower floor mudroom, with built in laundry, utility closets, and plenty of space! A detached 2-car garage has a finished and heated loft, perfect for home office, play room, or yoga/art studio. Two acres boast many landscaped outdoor spaces for recreation and entertaining, a property hiking trail, a garden shed, fire pit area, and more. Living at 1417 Birch Run Road, you will feel nurtured by the private, quiet and serene environment. Yet, you are still close to many dining and shopping amenities, including Ludwigs Corner, Birchrunville Cafe & Butterscotch Cafe, Kimberton Whole Food, Wawa, Sly Fox, and Levante at The Stables. This home is 5 miles from Kimberton, 9 miles from Phoenixville, 10 miles from Exton, 16 miles from West Chester, 20 miles from King of Prussia, and 40 miles from Philadelphia. Don’t wait, make your appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$342Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris Johnson• Houwzer, LLC
•267-765-2080 (broker)
•mike@houwzer.com (broker)
Bought with Carol Gerlott• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Historic "Hill Creek House" 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Stone and Frame Farmhouse, circa 1760, in a lovely private and quiet setting just down the road from the charming village of Birchrunville in Chester Springs. Many early features remain intact including exposed-beam ceilings, deep window wells, period floors and a stone Fireplace in the Living Room. The home is in need of some updating but will be absolutely lovely when complete. The Sun room addition on back provides space for a beautiful, sunny eat-in Kitchen and there is a full Bath both on the Main Level and upstairs. The property also features a patio, 1 Car Attached Garage, 2 Car Detached Garage, as well as, good storage space in the attic and basement. In addition, the sound of the neighboring stream across the road can be enjoyed throughout the property. Schedule your private showing today and come and see all this property has to offer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,721 (+2.1%)
$45,300 + $154,650
$199,950
2025
$8,543 (+21.5%)
$45,300 + $154,650
$199,950
2024
$7,031 (+1.5%)
$45,300 + $125,510
$170,810
2023
$6,930 (+1.7%)
$45,300 + $125,510
$170,810
2022
$6,817 (+25.3%)
$45,300 + $125,510
$170,810
2021
$5,442 (+2.6%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2020
$5,302 (+1.9%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2019
$5,203 (+2.0%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2018
$5,102 (+2.4%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2017
$4,981 (+4.5%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2015
$4,767 (+1.6%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2014
$4,692 (+1.4%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2013
$4,628 (+2.0%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2012
$4,538 (+2.0%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2011
$4,448 (+1.4%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2010
$4,389
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
Tax history for 1417 Birchrun Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,721 (+2.1%)
$45,300 + $154,650
$199,950
2025
$8,543 (+21.5%)
$45,300 + $154,650
$199,950
2024
$7,031 (+1.5%)
$45,300 + $125,510
$170,810
2023
$6,930 (+1.7%)
$45,300 + $125,510
$170,810
2022
$6,817 (+25.3%)
$45,300 + $125,510
$170,810
2021
$5,442 (+2.6%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2020
$5,302 (+1.9%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2019
$5,203 (+2.0%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2018
$5,102 (+2.4%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2017
$4,981 (+4.5%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2015
$4,767 (+1.6%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2014
$4,692 (+1.4%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2013
$4,628 (+2.0%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2012
$4,538 (+2.0%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2011
$4,448 (+1.4%)
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
2010
$4,389
$45,300 + $92,730
$138,030
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.