Welcome to 277 Chestnut Tree Road, a beautiful two-acre property as picturesque and timeless as you can imagine, regardless of the season. This late-18th century farmhouse holds all the charm of a historic home with all the modern amenities and maintenance for which you could ask. The quaint and well-kept brick pathway guides you around the house to the front door. The deep entryway welcomes you into the ground floor and into the easy flow of the living space in which beauty, charm, history, and utility combine! The living room boasts beautiful parqueted hardwood floors, not to mention the endless possibilities presented by the built-in shelving on the walls. These charming bookshelves are enough to satisfy any bookworm or aspiring decorator! The new pellet stove heats the entire first floor and most of the second, perfect for a fireside chat with friends after a hearty meal. Move on into the spacious and well-appointed kitchen which boasts updated appliances, brand-new butcher block countertops, subway-tile backsplash, farmhouse sink, and a plenty of sectioned, frosted-glass cabinets (newly painted) which allow you to showcase your favorite pieces while enjoying a kitchen design with personality! Entertain in the spacious dining room with more beautiful built-in shelving that frames the window. Head upstairs via the intimate curved staircase which leads you to the upper floors where you can enjoy 4 bedrooms, 2.5 modern baths, tons of historic detail, and an extra room en route to the master suite currently used as a nursery. Noteworthy here is the Master Bedroom/Bathroom common so rare in homes of this character and age. The same brick walkway that welcomes you through the front door also guides you around the property to the two-car garage, 2 storage sheds, spacious backyard, and a beautiful view of your own personal raised bed gardens and pond! Many new features to boast as well: New H2O Heater, Well was new in 2015, newly painted metal roof (with 10 yr warranty), new chimney liners, new furnace in 2017 and all newer replacement windows. Check out this gorgeous historic home before it's gone! Schedule a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Stephanie Newcomb• Providence Realty Services Inc
18th Century structure with 2-large additions: Living room w/ fireplace & dining room. There are 3 floors with 2 bedrooms & full bath on the second floor. Two usuable rooms make up the 3rd floor. There is a detached 2-c garage, as well as 1-car detached garage. This home is located on a flat 2-acre lot, which contains a pond, as well as a fenced yard. All windows have been replaced. (GL 543)
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,274 (−1.5%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2025
$5,355 (+3.2%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2024
$5,190 (+2.4%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2023
$5,069 (+1.1%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2022
$5,013 (+3.1%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2021
$4,864 (+0.5%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2020
$4,839 (+2.0%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2019
$4,743 (−5.4%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2018
$5,016 (+2.5%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2017
$4,896 (+6.0%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2015
$4,617 (+4.7%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2014
$4,409 (+4.0%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2013
$4,241 (+4.7%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2012
$4,052 (+2.6%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2011
$3,950 (+4.6%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2010
$3,775
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
Tax history for 277 Chestnut Tree Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,274 (−1.5%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2025
$5,355 (+3.2%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2024
$5,190 (+2.4%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2023
$5,069 (+1.1%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2022
$5,013 (+3.1%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2021
$4,864 (+0.5%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2020
$4,839 (+2.0%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2019
$4,743 (−5.4%)
$30,410 + $107,130
$137,540
2018
$5,016 (+2.5%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2017
$4,896 (+6.0%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2015
$4,617 (+4.7%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2014
$4,409 (+4.0%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2013
$4,241 (+4.7%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2012
$4,052 (+2.6%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2011
$3,950 (+4.6%)
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
2010
$3,775
$38,330 + $107,130
$145,460
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.99 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,358
Year built
1790
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
2302 00480000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1
Agricultural Preservation Zoning District
The R-1 Zoning District generally contains areas with existing agricultural, woodlands, stream valleys and residential uses. The presence of active and productive agricultural lands is a significant land resource within West Nantmeal Township. The purpose of the R-1 Zoning District is as follows: To accommodate the continuation of agriculture as a land use within West Nantmeal Township; To accommodate agricultural development and other development of a type and density that will have the least possible conflict with existing and potential agricultural areas; To encourage the appropriate utilization of lands characterized by prime agricultural soils, recognizing that such soils are a precious, irreplaceable natural resource; To provide for residential uses in a rural setting