Steeped in history and rich with potential, this remarkable property was once the family residence of renowned civil rights attorney Louis L. Redding, a Delaware Bar member. Mr. Redding was a member of the distinguished legal team that successfully challenged school segregation before the U. S. Supreme Court in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, helping to shape the course of American history. Set on 9.13 picturesque acres, the historic residence enjoys serene views of a tranquil pond and charming spring house, offering a private and scenic setting rarely found today. Importantly, there are no known restrictions prohibiting subdivision of the parcel, presenting a variety of possibilities for future use and development. Located within the highly regarded West Chester Area School District, the property features a five-bedroom, three-bath home that is in need of comprehensive restoration. This offering presents a unique opportunity for preservation-minded buyers, historic home enthusiasts, investors, or those seeking to create an extraordinary estate while honoring its significant legacy. Prospective purchasers should contact the listing agent to discuss the scope of restoration required. Due to the condition of the home, initial showings will be followed by a second tour conducted with the listing agent for qualified buyers with serious interest in the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
9.13 acresLot Size
$326Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Holly Gross• BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
•610-431-1100 (broker)
•matt.didomenico@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Stewart Gross• BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
Glen Mills, located between Media and West Chester, is a suburban and semi-rural Philadelphia neighborhood with rolling Brandywine Valley landscapes and a patchwork of historic estates. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Baltimore Pike (US-1) corridor near the Granite Run Promenade, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a steady hum. Thornbury Farm anchors the area’s agrarian streak with seasonal farm-stand rhythms and open fields. Longwood Gardens and the Brandywine River Museum of Art shape weekend culture with horticulture, galleries, and river-country scenery. Housing reads as stone farmhouses, newer cul-de-sacs, and wooded-lot colonials, with trails and creeks threading between them.
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Market insights
158 Locksley Rd · $788,000
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.4%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$788,000
Median sale price in this area is $560,661. (29% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Full basement
Living area per assessor
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the first upper level
Two bedrooms on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms on upper levels (total)
One half bathroom on the main level
Three full bathrooms (total)
One half bathroom (total)
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Oil-fired heating
Exterior features
No tidal water
Home design
Detached structure
Parking
Driveway parking (6 spaces total)
Construction
Stucco exterior
Block and stone foundation
Utilities
Well water
On-site septic
Electricity and solar
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Residential Districts are intended to establish residence areas and requirements for low density use and to permit agricultural, conservation, recreation and other open space purposes, while at the same time recognizing problems involving steep slopes, shallow soils and minimal drainage typical of large areas of the Township. Accordingly, the R-1 District provides for: The establishment of single-family detached dwellings.; Recreation and other open space activities.; Farming, including tilling of the soil.; Conservation of creek valleys, steep slopes and woodland areas.; Conservation and proper utilization of ground water supplies and control of surface water flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
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 102° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Glen Mills, PA • 19342
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 158 Locksley Rd
$768,086
$20K under list price of $788K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $685K to $900K.