Rarely does an extraordinary residence as this come along that blends refined historic elements & aesthetics with a modern layout & amenities. 538 Sugartown combines the advantages of both a classic gem & a new house, and has a wonderful story. The original wing was fully custom-built by a New York tycoon with top materials that are hardly used today. Distinctive features reflecting its traditional elegance are stone piers & walls, a front courtyard & garden, slate roof, high wood-beamed ceilings, and billiard room with antique oak doors, hardwood cabinets & gas fireplace. A total renovation of the house yielded a new wing as well, built in 2006 by a famous TV host. This addition provides all the contemporary conveniences today's family desires, such as an open family room with coffered ceilings & fireplace for relaxing nights, a spacious master suite with a large sitting room, his/her closets & a balcony for watching stunning sunrises, master spa bath with a jetted tub & shower, his & her studies with picturesque views & a hidden wine cellar, a generous deck & screen room for dining, reading & enjoying nature, and a sunny open finished walkout basement with a recreation/playroom, media room, wet bar & full bath. Current owners have made extensive updates since 2012 including a new driveway entrance with real stone piers & walls, new garden by an award-winning designer with a new patio, plants & drainage system, new golf putting range & Tee box for practicing your swing, new wine cellar for your favorite vintages, new high-efficiency boiler & a complete repainting of the interior/exterior. The expansiveness felt the moment you enter the gracious foyer is enhanced by tall airy ceilings & rich wood floors. Abundant oversized windows bring the outdoors in, show gorgeous views & invite in brilliant light throughout. Formal living & dining rooms, a sunroom overlooking scenic gardens, den with a stone wood-burning fireplace, custom wet bar & patio doors, and a seamless flow between the kitchen, family room, breakfast room & outdoor spaces provide a perfect backdrop for entertaining. This home is in a class of its own, made for large families with 5 well-sized bedrooms (including 2 master suites), 4.5 baths (2 with jetted tubs), laundry, 4-zone HVAC & more. Set far back on a large lot & hidden from the road for incredible tranquility & privacy, with a variety of plants, flowers, birds & wildlife; yet convenient to top schools & local amenities!
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
2.9 acresLot Size
$270Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robin Gordon• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
•610-649-4500 (broker)
•wendy.civitella@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Carol Thacher• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Fabulous blend of old and new ~~~ Classic 1912 Carriage house with stunning 3500sf addition on 2.9 beautifully landscaped acres in the heart of Devon. Gleaming hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with open view to sunny breakfast room, and family room with elegant fireplace and gorgeous built-ins. Back hall leads to half bath, office with built-ins, and an indoor spa! The older portion of the house has beautiful finishes that the discerning buyer will appreciate ~~~ beautiful inlay in foyer, brick floor in space perfect for sunroom, beamed living room with amazing solid oak sliding doors which open to library with bar and built-ins. Second floor offers expansive master suite with separate sitting room, sumptuous bath and walk-in closets. There are four additional bedrooms and a 2nd floor laundry. Open stairs take you to the finished lower level with walk-out, bar, full bath, and wine cellar. Great views of the expansive yard from every window! Close to great shopping, restaurants, and award winning schools.
BRIGHT MLS #1006840332
Jul 31, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2010
Listed
$1,399,000
$189/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 4, 2010
Sold
$1,290,000
$174/sq ft
TREND #5552324
Nov 20, 2009
Sold
$1,290,000
$174/sq ft
Jun 22, 2009
Listed
$1,290,000
$174/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003539211
Nov 20, 2009
Sold
$1,290,000
$174/sq ft
Jun 22, 2009
Listed
$1,290,000
$174/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT415368
Feb 21, 1998
Listed
$575,000
$78/sq ft
Feb 21, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jul 22, 1994
Sold
$515,000
$69/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT252466
Mar 11, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Mar 4, 1994
Listed
$515,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 16, 1993
Sold
$460,000
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT222174
Jul 3, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Apr 21, 1993
Listed
$460,000
$62/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1980
Sold
$105,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,582 (+2.0%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2025
$24,099 (+4.3%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2024
$23,107 (+7.0%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2023
$21,605 (+2.8%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2022
$21,015 (+2.2%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2021
$20,558 (+2.9%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2020
$19,987 (+2.9%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2019
$19,430 (+1.8%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2018
$19,094 (+2.3%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2017
$18,662 (+6.1%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2015
$17,590 (+2.3%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2014
$17,202 (−9.8%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2013
$19,069 (−1.1%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2012
$19,287 (+2.6%)
$117,750 + $609,210
$726,960
2011
$18,795 (+2.6%)
$117,750 + $609,210
$726,960
2010
$18,322
$117,750 + $609,210
$726,960
Tax history for 538 Sugartown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,582 (+2.0%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2025
$24,099 (+4.3%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2024
$23,107 (+7.0%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2023
$21,605 (+2.8%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2022
$21,015 (+2.2%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2021
$20,558 (+2.9%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2020
$19,987 (+2.9%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2019
$19,430 (+1.8%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2018
$19,094 (+2.3%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2017
$18,662 (+6.1%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2015
$17,590 (+2.3%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2014
$17,202 (−9.8%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2013
$19,069 (−1.1%)
$117,750 + $501,750
$619,500
2012
$19,287 (+2.6%)
$117,750 + $609,210
$726,960
2011
$18,795 (+2.6%)
$117,750 + $609,210
$726,960
2010
$18,322
$117,750 + $609,210
$726,960
*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
5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.9 Acres
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
7,417
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5502 02200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
AA
Residential District
The AA Residential District is intended to: Provide for farming, conservation, recreation and low-density single-family detached dwellings on lots of sufficient size for on-lot sewage disposal systems; Facilitate agriculture, conservation, recreation, low-density residential and open space uses that preserve the remaining natural resources within this area; Protect streams, valleys, vegetation and the natural contours and condition of the land; Facilitate the conservation and proper utilization of groundwater supplies and control of pollution, surface water flooding and erosion.