540 Gum Tree Rd is a 3,009 square foot house on a 17.6 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 12, 2021 for $1,250,000. Based on Redfin's Cochranville data, we estimate the home's value is $1,085,480.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
17.6 acresLot Size
$361Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,085,480
$165K since sold in February 2021$10K since August
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This home's estimate is 106.1% higher than the average sale price ($527K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A
Agricultural Preservation District
In promoting the policies of the Highland Township Comprehensive Plan, the purpose of this district is to: Encourage the continued agricultural use on soils classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture within agricultural capability Class I, Class II, and Class III, as listed in Appendix 5-2 of this Ordinance; Accommodate the residential needs of those employed in agriculture at a density compatible with agricultural use; Accommodate commercial activities which arc carried out on farm properties and involve principally the sale of farm products; Preserve open space and the rural character of the Township; Protect prime agricultural soils and existing farmland and reduce development pressure that negatively impact agriculture; Provide development options so that properties may be subdivided for development as to protect the viability of the remaining land for agricultural production; and Limit the type and amount of non-agricultural uses within the district in order to lessen conflicts between agricultural and non-agricultural uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas Public/Piped
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NUMBERED 426600 FINAL PLAN
Living Sq. Ft: 3,009
Building Sq. Ft: 3,009
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SS OF GUM TREE RD 17.6 AC DWG & GAR LOT 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,120
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 766,656
Legal Lot Number: 3
School Tax District: OCTORARA
Municipality Name: HIGHLAND TWP
Acres: 17.6
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY/CABIN
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: HIGHLAND TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,009
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 17.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Chester County
APN: 4506 00570000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Octorara El School
Public 3-4 • Assigned • 3.3mi
4/10
Octorara Area Junior-Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cochranville, PA • 19330
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.03M – $1.25M
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