Compelling restoration opportunity in gorgeous northern Chester County location beckons its next steward!!! Enchanting stone cottage nestled on 2.24 acres with southern orientation, bordered by protected land on two sides, with stunning permanent views of Crow's Nest Preserve, French Creek State Park and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site lands that encircle this location. This historic home is currently configured in two halves - the original stone structure, circa 1780, includes an open main level with adjacent kitchen and living areas, open fireplace with wood stove, generous ceiling height with exposed beams and deep-silled windows on three sides that invite exquisite natural light throughout the day, and showcase the panoramic vista beyond. The winding stair leads to a single bedroom on the upper level, with separated water closet and shower room, exposed beams and open access to the attic / loft area. Without much effort, this half of the home could become completely and comfortably habitable. The second half of the home, featuring European style parging atop the original stone structure, is loaded with potential but requires extensive restoration. It is currently completely separated from the original structure, allowing for occupation of the original structure while renovation to this portion is undertaken. This side of the home features beautiful curved window sills designed to refract light, two amply sized main level rooms with exposed beams and generous ceiling height, with a second large loft / bedroom with three original windows above the main entry room. The rear room features a second fireplace, patinated woodwork that just can't be reproduced and a sidewinder staircase that accesses a lofted space with three windows. You don't have to be a purist to recognize the value, opportunity and magic of this property - equity can easily be built here, along with a priceless quality of life. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . This home is located in a registered historic district. For guidelines, please go to the Warwick Township Chester County website, Historical Commission, Documents Available - Guidelines. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. All agents and buyers will need to sign the liability waiver uploaded in documents and return it to listing agent prior to showing the property - thank you.
Single-familyProperty Type
1780Year Built
2.24 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Trish Keegan• Styer Real Estate
•610-469-9001 (broker)
•styerrealestate@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Dave Ashe• Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
Circa 1780 Historic Stone Farmhouse which was originally part of most of the land in the area of the Hopewell Furnace and French Creek located in Warwick Township. Situated on a 2.24 +/- acre lot with gorgeous views! Farmhouse contains the original open hearth fireplace for cooking and was lived in until last year. Bring your vision, the potential for this home is amazing. Pex plumbing and electric, including meter box were updated in 2010. The propane hot water heater and electric hot water tank were also updated in 2010, during the cold spell the heater didn't work and the water heater pipe froze, causing some water damage, it has been fixed and is running again. The home is a Class 1 Historic Building that is located in a registered Historic District. Please see agent remarks for the link to Chester County guidelines for Historic and Registered Historic Documents. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DO NOT ENTER IN THE BACK EMPTY ADDITION. .. IT IS NOT SAFE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
TREND #5779169
Nov 30, 2010
Sold
$106,000
$51/sq ft
Sep 24, 2010
Listed
$150,000
$72/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004967450
Nov 30, 2010
Sold
$106,000
$51/sq ft
Oct 29, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2010
Listed
$150,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,209 (+2.2%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2025
$3,140 (+4.0%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2024
$3,020 (+1.5%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2023
$2,974 (+1.7%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2022
$2,923 (+1.3%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2021
$2,885 (+2.8%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2020
$2,807 (+2.0%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2019
$2,752 (+2.1%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2018
$2,695 (+2.6%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2017
$2,627 (+4.8%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2015
$2,507 (+1.7%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2014
$2,465 (+1.5%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2013
$2,430 (+2.1%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2012
$2,379 (+2.2%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2011
$2,329 (+2.3%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2010
$2,277
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
Tax history for 260 Bethesda Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,209 (+2.2%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2025
$3,140 (+4.0%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2024
$3,020 (+1.5%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2023
$2,974 (+1.7%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2022
$2,923 (+1.3%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2021
$2,885 (+2.8%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2020
$2,807 (+2.0%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2019
$2,752 (+2.1%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2018
$2,695 (+2.6%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2017
$2,627 (+4.8%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2015
$2,507 (+1.7%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2014
$2,465 (+1.5%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2013
$2,430 (+2.1%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2012
$2,379 (+2.2%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2011
$2,329 (+2.3%)
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
2010
$2,277
$41,400 + $35,880
$77,280
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
97,531
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,088
Year built
1780
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
1902 00610000
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Feb 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Dirt Floor, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Historic
Improvement Assessed Value: $35,880
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Metal, Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $41,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,002
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $352
School Tax: $2,622
Tax Assessed Value: $77,280
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $2,974
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: FRENCH CREEK
Middle Or Junior School: OJ ROBERTS
High School: OJ ROBERTS
School District Name: OWEN J ROBERTS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Rt. 23, turn onto Trythall, then left of Harmonyville Rd, right onto Bethesda Rd.
Municipality: WARWICK TWP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,088
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 2.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1780
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 1902 00610000
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
French Creek El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 4.5mi
8/10
Owen J Roberts Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi
7/10
Owen J Roberts High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% 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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Elverson, PA • 19520
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$390,000 – $472,000
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