Agents READ AGENT REMARKS If you enjoy peaceful surroundings without all the hustle and bustle of city life, you don’t want to miss this charming Colonial! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home is situated on a 1-acre wooded lot in a quiet neighborhood of Downingtown. It has several unique features you won’t find in most homes, including a pottery room and outdoor kiln with gas hookups. This 2-story retreat has an attention-grabbing gas fireplace in the spacious family room, perfect for those frigid winter nights. The eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, a double oven, and honey-colored cabinets. You’ll also find the home has a roomy back deck – it makes entertaining friends a breeze! The basement is fully furnished with an exterior entry, and wood flooring is throughout the home. 1435 Poorhouse is near several small parks, adding to the neighborhood’s tranquility. This great home won’t last long – You’re going to love it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Leigh Heist• RE/MAX Patriots
•717-840-4848 (broker)
Bought with Karen Walsh• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Get away from it all while having quick access to the city. W Bradford Twp provides the setting for this classic styled 3 BR, 1/1 BA home on 1 acre only 1 mile from the train station, close to Rt30 bypass & turnpike. Inviting spaces throughout. A spacious Living Room w/ hw floor flows into the huge Great Room w/ fp & cathedral ceiling, the perfect spot to gather. Ceramic tile throughout the finished Lower Level w/ Recreation Room, Laundry Room, Powder Room & adjoining Workshop/Storage room. Upstairs features 3 BRs w/ hw floors, a full BA & walk-up attic. The enormous, secluded 2 level deck can be reached from the sliding French doors in the Great Room & from the Kitchen. Cook up something tasty in the updated ceramic tiled eat-in Kitchen which has 2 ovens & new granite countertops. Kick back with friends on the deck & enjoy the peaceful grounds, an open invitation to enjoy the outdoors. A headwaters stream flows along the edge of the property. Backs to 20 wooded acres. Kiln will be removed if buyer requests.
BRIGHT MLS #PACT160210
Aug 1, 2003
Sold
$194,900
$102/sq ft
Apr 18, 2003
Listing Removed
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Apr 14, 2003
Listed
$194,900
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 10, 2002
Sold
$158,000
$83/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT523566
Sep 1, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Sep 1, 2001
Listed
$158,000
$83/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT312476
Jun 30, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 3, 2001
Listed
$163,500
$86/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT386950
Oct 15, 1997
Listed
$142,900
$75/sq ft
Oct 15, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Oct 26, 1995
Sold
$138,000
$72/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT429222
Oct 10, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Sep 1, 1995
Listed
$138,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1990
Sold
$127,900
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1984
Sold
$73,500
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1981
Sold
$63,500
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,053 (+2.6%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2025
$4,925 (+5.1%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2024
$4,686 (+3.0%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2023
$4,550 (+2.5%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2022
$4,438 (+1.7%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2021
$4,364 (+0.6%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2020
$4,339 (+1.6%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2019
$4,272
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2018
$4,272
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2017
$4,271 (+0.7%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2015
$4,243
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2014
$4,244
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2013
$4,244 (+2.1%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2012
$4,156 (+1.7%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2011
$4,086 (+2.5%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2010
$3,986
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
Tax history for 1435 Poorhouse Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,053 (+2.6%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2025
$4,925 (+5.1%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2024
$4,686 (+3.0%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2023
$4,550 (+2.5%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2022
$4,438 (+1.7%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2021
$4,364 (+0.6%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2020
$4,339 (+1.6%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2019
$4,272
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2018
$4,272
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2017
$4,271 (+0.7%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2015
$4,243
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2014
$4,244
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2013
$4,244 (+2.1%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2012
$4,156 (+1.7%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2011
$4,086 (+2.5%)
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
2010
$3,986
$39,200 + $96,190
$135,390
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1997
Sq. Ft.
1,911
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5002N00130000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Residential District is to provide for low-density housing, open space and related activities in areas most likely to remain rural in character. To assure a healthful water supply and the safe disposal of sewage waste.