Fully Renovated Private Retreat on Spectacular Lot! A rare find! So many upgrades and renovations to a home in a quiet park like setting with mature ornamental trees and an abundance of forest wildlife passing by your windows. This home is bigger than it appears from the street with three floors of finished area including the new basement finish. Kitchen is fully equipped with new cabinets with soft close drawers, granite and stainless appliances. The original GORGEOUS wood floors are restored to expose their natural richness. The bathrooms are new from floor to ceiling including all tiling and the brand new fixtures. The property will be carefree with New HVAC , New Pex manifold plumbing system, New septic, and the big barn in the backyard is restored by a local Amish carpenter and is ready to store your toys! The basement finish is new and looks out on your brand new patio area. The home boasts 4 bedrooms. Two on the main floor and 2 upstairs (along with a full bath). This could also be a perfect work from home office area looking out on your personal nature preserve. Quality! Quality! Quality!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bud Hannum Jr• Springer Realty Group
•484-498-4000 (broker)
Bought with Denise Aster• Keller Williams Realty - Cherry Hill
DOWNINGTOWN schools!!! This home sits on an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 1.4 ACRE LOT. There are four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The roof is from 2018. This home is in need of some TLC and updating. CASH BUYERS ONLY. This home is sold strictly “as is”. Offers with financing or offers with contingencies will not be considered.
Public Records
Feb 11, 2021
Sold
$120,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 2001
Sold
$142,000
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,347 (+3.3%)
$53,840 + $63,420
$117,260
2025
$4,207 (+5.2%)
$53,840 + $63,420
$117,260
2024
$4,000 (+3.0%)
$53,840 + $63,420
$117,260
2023
$3,882 (+56.5%)
$53,840 + $63,420
$117,260
2022
$2,481 (+1.7%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2021
$2,439 (+0.6%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2020
$2,425
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2019
$2,425
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2018
$2,425
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2017
$2,425 (+0.7%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2015
$2,409
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2014
$2,409
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2013
$2,409 (+2.1%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2012
$2,359 (+1.7%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2011
$2,319 (+2.5%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2010
$2,263
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
Tax history for 261 Barneston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,347 (+3.3%)
$53,840 + $63,420
$117,260
2025
$4,207 (+5.2%)
$53,840 + $63,420
$117,260
2024
$4,000 (+3.0%)
$53,840 + $63,420
$117,260
2023
$3,882 (+56.5%)
$53,840 + $63,420
$117,260
2022
$2,481 (+1.7%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2021
$2,439 (+0.6%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2020
$2,425
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2019
$2,425
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2018
$2,425
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2017
$2,425 (+0.7%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2015
$2,409
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2014
$2,409
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2013
$2,409 (+2.1%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2012
$2,359 (+1.7%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2011
$2,319 (+2.5%)
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
2010
$2,263
$53,840 + $23,020
$76,860
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.4 Acres
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
1,719
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
3103 00110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater