Situated with a commanding view of the rolling country-side, the property is located in a prime location. With extensive landscaping and plenty of acreage, this mini estate is set to be turned into a small farm. The reproduction colonial house was built to the standards of a long ago lost art of craftsmanship, while maintaining the modern features for today's lifestyle. The first floor foyer leads to the expansive living room with hardwoods , a fireplace, and deck access. The dining room has hardwood floors, moldings and kitchen access. The massive kitchen, with an expansive island, is ready for the largest family gatherings. Equipped with stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, wine fridge, island prep sink, dishwasher, built-in microwave, wall oven and cook top and a large pantry this kitchen is set to go. Off the kitchen is a cozy den with a second fireplace, as well as a custom built, timber frame family room with cathedral ceiling and cedar beams. Surrounding the entire room are large sliding doors with direct access to the rear yard and pastures. The second floor boasts a master bedroom with en-suite bath, a fireplace and a second floor deck. There are 3 additional bedrooms as well as a hall bath. The third floor has two additional bedrooms and a shared bath with a large soaking tub. The finished basement has two additional areas for storage and a workshop. This property is located in Unionville-Chadds Ford school district and is a stones throw from both the ChesLen Preserve and The Laurels Preserve. Conveniently located with easy access to Kennett Square and West Chester, this is a must see property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
7.1 acresLot Size
$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brett Jones• Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
At the top of the hill, this home is nestled among the most beautiful lush landscape and acreage. This expansive home sits on 7.1 acres where beauty abounds all around. The exterior of the home boasts beautiful stone pathways into the garden or take a walk over the tiny bridge to the gazebo which overlooks the pasture. This fenced property is ready for your horses! There is also a barn, currently a workshop but has the capability of being easily transitioned to hold horses. Hay loft included! Stepping into the foyer you are welcomed into the large living room with brick fireplace to the left or view the formal dining room to your right. Just imagine huge family gatherings in this formal room, with beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. The massive kitchen with its huge island is ready to handle all your cooking and preparation needs. Corian countertops, and generous cabinetry offers tons of storage. Equipped with stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, under counter wine fridge, island prep sink, dishwasher, new built-in microwave, wall oven, and electric cooktop that is being installed and a large pantry with custom shelving. The kitchen leads to a cozy den with another brick wood burning fireplace that also enters to one of the homes sunrooms, and opens up to the custom built large enclosed sunroom with high cathedral ceiling adorned with cedar wood beams. Sliding doors surround the room overlooking the breathtaking back yard views, leading you to an outdoor deck. Propane stove included for chilly evenings. Take the lovely hardwood stairs to the second level where there are four nice sized bedrooms and a hall bath. The master bedroom offers a wood burning brick surround fireplace, his and hers large closets and a bathroom with full size shower and double vanity. There is also a deck to step out and enjoy relaxation. The fourth bedroom was converted into a library with custom built-in bookcases. On the third level you will find the finished attic with two large additional bedrooms, served by a full bathroom with soaker tub/jets and separate stall shower. Note the finished basement with 2 large areas for your storage or workshop area. This property has been well loved over the years by the original owners who maintained this home with pride. Prime location in the award winning Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Only a short drive to neighboring ChesLen Preserve, Kennett Square dining, shopping, Rt. 1 and the renowned Longwood Gardens.
Public Records
Nov 1, 1986
Sold
$276,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1985
Sold
$38,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,555 (+3.3%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2025
$13,127 (+7.0%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2024
$12,264 (+3.4%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2023
$11,862 (+2.2%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2022
$11,609 (+2.6%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2021
$11,316 (+0.3%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2020
$11,285 (+6.4%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2019
$10,606 (+0.3%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2018
$10,574 (+2.2%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2017
$10,347 (+4.6%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2015
$9,888 (+2.3%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2014
$9,664 (+1.8%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2013
$9,491 (+2.9%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2012
$9,223 (+0.9%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2011
$9,138 (+2.4%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2010
$8,924
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
Tax history for 1520 Powell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,555 (+3.3%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2025
$13,127 (+7.0%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2024
$12,264 (+3.4%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2023
$11,862 (+2.2%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2022
$11,609 (+2.6%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2021
$11,316 (+0.3%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2020
$11,285 (+6.4%)
$109,310 + $219,910
$329,220
2019
$10,606 (+0.3%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2018
$10,574 (+2.2%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2017
$10,347 (+4.6%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2015
$9,888 (+2.3%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2014
$9,664 (+1.8%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2013
$9,491 (+2.9%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2012
$9,223 (+0.9%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2011
$9,138 (+2.4%)
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
2010
$8,924
$109,310 + $206,070
$315,380
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.