STUNNING: impeccably maintained, executive home located 5 min from Rt 30, 2 min from Amtrack/Septa. Enter the home and the living room is on the left & dining on right. Ahead past the staircase is a formal powder bath and the large first floor flex room with a wet bar that can be a private study, game room, theater room, etc. Slider leads out to Trex deck, patio, & stone fire pit with this outdoor area accented w/ lighting & music from the whole house music system. To your right the staircase to the finished lower level. Continue & you will see the entrance to the heart of the home; the kitchen which shares the bright light from the adjacent breakfast room/conservatory & a sunken den all featuring Brazilian chestnut hardwood. Up you will find the luxurious Master bedroom: featuring Brazilian hardwoods, huge custom closet w/ granite topped island w/ custom shelving & drawers. 2 addl. custom closets flank either side of the dressing area that leads into master bath. 4 addl. beds up & laundry w. sink and cabinetry. Back staircase leads down to the kitchen. This Custom-built Benson home was fully remediated in 2016 using premium materials (James Hardi Board & real stone) & full replacement of both front porches & all exterior lighting. Remediation has a transferrable warranty. Sellers have added hardwoods, Mendota gas fireplace, carpeting, neutral paint, custom cabinetry in the bedroom closets, Trex deck & lighting, fence, and a recent kitchen remodel. Kitchen is VERY well-appointed featuring 2 Miele dishwashers, large 16-gauge stainless steel sink in huge center kitchen island, new granite island, subzero refrigerator/freezer, Miele steam oven, built in bar fridge with filtered icemaker, whole house water filtration system & more! Sellers have spent over * * 375K * * of upgrades to the interior & exterior. Home also includes an irrigation system, security, whole house music system, nightscape accentlighting, & features 4 full and 2 half baths. Beautiful flat lot fenced & professionally landscaped for ultimate privacy. This extraordinary 5-star home will be certain to impress the most discerning buyer. Educational opportunities include the highly acclaimed Downingtown School District, Bishop Shanahan & the award-winning STEM academy.
Only relocation takes these owners away from this fabulous 1 yr old home. Gorgeous Brazilian Cherry floors, gracious center hall entry, formal LR w/ FP & D/R large enough to accommodate your finest dinner parties. There's a 1st floor study w/ cherry wainscoting, currently used as a formal billiards room w/ wet bar. The designer kitchen of your dreams w/ granite, stainless & lg island opens to the sunfilled morning room & the 2 story family room each w/ windows galore. There's a butler's pantry, 2 powder rooms and a mudroom with the requisite "cubbies" also on the 1st floor. The master bedroom is spacious w/ a sitting room, coffered ceiling, 2 walk-in closets & large bath. There are an additional 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths & a laundry room on the 2nd floor. The huge basement has been partially finished w/ a wet bar, entertainment area & full bath leaving all the room you could want for storage. This lovely home sits on a commanding lot at the top of the neighborhood & has had ext landscaping incl. patio w/ fire pit.
Public Records
Jan 12, 2007
Sold
$1,270,000
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,244 (+2.6%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2025
$12,907 (+5.1%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2024
$12,281 (+3.0%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2023
$11,926 (+2.5%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2022
$11,631 (+1.7%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2021
$11,438 (+0.6%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2020
$11,373 (+1.6%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2019
$11,196
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2018
$11,196
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2017
$11,195 (+0.7%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2015
$11,122
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2014
$11,122
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2013
$11,122 (+2.1%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2012
$10,891 (−12.3%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2011
$12,422 (+0.4%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2010
$12,371
$86,920 + $333,280
$420,200
Tax history for 1517 Elk Run Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,244 (+2.6%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2025
$12,907 (+5.1%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2024
$12,281 (+3.0%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2023
$11,926 (+2.5%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2022
$11,631 (+1.7%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2021
$11,438 (+0.6%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2020
$11,373 (+1.6%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2019
$11,196
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2018
$11,196
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2017
$11,195 (+0.7%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2015
$11,122
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2014
$11,122
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2013
$11,122 (+2.1%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2012
$10,891 (−12.3%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2011
$12,422 (+0.4%)
$86,920 + $267,920
$354,840
2010
$12,371
$86,920 + $333,280
$420,200
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,195
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5001 00270100
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.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Marble, Stone, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $267,920
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Builder Name: BENSON
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
R-Factor Ext Walls: 19
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient
Exterior Information
Street Lights
Property Green Features
Energy Efficient: Appliances
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: .65
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $86,920
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,097
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,946
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $354,840
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $11,196
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
HOA Fee: $600
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: WEST BRADFORD
Middle Or Junior School: DOWNINGTON
High School: DOWNINGTOWN HIGH SCHOOL WEST CAMPUS
School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
Location Information
Cross Street: STOUFF
Directions: Going north on Romansville Rd. , go through intersection of W. Chester and Romansville, turns into Stouff Rd. , continue then take right on Elk Run.
Municipality: WEST BRADFORD TWP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,195
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 5001 00270100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
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Schools
West Bradford El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Downington Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
Downingtown High School West Campus
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
9/10
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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, 13 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Downingtown, PA • 19335
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.02M – $1.23M
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