Wow, wow and wow! If you love history, old farmhouses with all the modern amenities, and beautiful Southern Chester County, you have found your next home. Located in the Village of Ercildoun, which is listed on the national register of historic places and with ties to the Underground Railroad, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on almost 2 acres will not disappoint. As you enter into the mudroom off the wrap around porch, you will immediately fall in love. From there you walk into the beautifully renovated and custom gourmet eat-in kitchen complete with café smart appliances, herringbone tile backsplash, a farmhouse sink and granite counters. The first floor includes a dining room with built in shelves on either side of the fireplace, a spacious and connected living and family room with a gas fireplace, a full and newly renovated bathroom and a sun porch which screams of morning coffee. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms, including the primary bedroom with plantation shutters, a walk up attic (for storage) and a full bath with a claw foot tub. Outside you will find a lovely patio, a detached 2 car garage, vegetable garden, and 1.9 beautiful acres. Additional features of this already amazing home include newer windows, a generator, water softener system, and multi zone heating and cooling. Schedule your tour today before someone else claims this beauty as theirs.
Single-familyProperty Type
1835Year Built
1.93 acresLot Size
$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elin Green• Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Avondale
Own a part of History in this lovely, circa 1835 Historic Colonial Home loaded with old world charm and updated to suit modern day living conveniences. Known as the "John Butler House", this home has historical links to the "underground railroad". This home features 4 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. First floor has a Living Room with a gas fireplace & hardwood floors; Dining Room with gas fireplace & H/W floors; an enclosed porch with double sliders. The updated Eat-in Kitchen with newer cabinets also has H/W floors; a full Bath with stall shower and tile flooring and a newer mudroom with built-in cabinetry and tile flooring. The second floor features a newer master bedroom (currently being used as an office); three additional bedrooms and a shared Hall Bath with classic claw foot soaking tub. Many upgrades and additions including replacement of some of the windows. A detached & oversized two Car Garage that has plenty of room for a workshop, car enthusiast, etc.
Public Records
Sep 19, 2000
Sold
$175,000
$74/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT172544
Apr 24, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 19, 2000
Listed
$175,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,374 (+2.9%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2025
$7,166 (+3.3%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2024
$6,937 (+2.8%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2023
$6,750 (+3.2%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2022
$6,538 (+3.3%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2021
$6,332 (+12.8%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2020
$5,614 (+3.3%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2019
$5,435 (+4.4%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2018
$5,209 (+8.2%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2017
$4,814 (+8.1%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2015
$4,455 (+2.3%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2014
$4,355 (+3.2%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2013
$4,222 (+2.4%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2012
$4,121 (+3.1%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2011
$3,998 (+3.1%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2010
$3,876
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
Tax history for 840 Doe Run Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,374 (+2.9%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2025
$7,166 (+3.3%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2024
$6,937 (+2.8%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2023
$6,750 (+3.2%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2022
$6,538 (+3.3%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2021
$6,332 (+12.8%)
$53,200 + $85,200
$138,400
2020
$5,614 (+3.3%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2019
$5,435 (+4.4%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2018
$5,209 (+8.2%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2017
$4,814 (+8.1%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2015
$4,455 (+2.3%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2014
$4,355 (+3.2%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2013
$4,222 (+2.4%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2012
$4,121 (+3.1%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2011
$3,998 (+3.1%)
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
2010
$3,876
$53,200 + $69,990
$123,190
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.93 Acres
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,377
Year built
1835
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
4707 01410000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-2
Medium Density Residential District
The R-2 Medium Density Residential District is designed to provide a density of development consistent with existing residential development found within the Suburban Growth Area, as shown on the Future Land Use Map of the East Fallowfield Township Comprehensive Plan 1999. Design flexibility is provided through the use of lot averaging. Medium density development will be located in areas that are easily accessible and in close proximity to commercial areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $85,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $53,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,377
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $415
County Tax: $630
School Tax: $5,287
Tax Assessed Value: $138,400
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $6,332
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Bottled Gas
Hot Water, Radiator, Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Propane
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: COATESVILLE AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Buck Run Rd
Directions: From Business 30 W, Turn Left on 82 S (Strode Ave), Home is on the right after crossing over Buck Run Rd.
Municipality: EAST FALLOWFIELD TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,377
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1835
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Chester County
APN: 4707 01410000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Fallowfield Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Scott Middle School
Public 6-7 • Assigned • 3.1mi
5/10
Coatesville Area Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Coatesville, PA • 19320
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$524,000 – $635,000
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