Welcome to 122 Bancroft Road. This home is like living in a fairytale! Sitting on 1.6 picturesque acres, this 120 year old farmhouse exudes rustic charm, while offering all the modern amenities and rich detail you crave. And all of this, amidst a one-of-a-kind setting complete with the sounds of a nearby creek and a white picket fence. Highlights include original hardwood floors throughout, a renovated kitchen and baths, arched doorways and rich wood moldings, soothing natural light, a detached garage with loft, and an outdoor setting like no other. Enjoy every second on the covered front porch with mahogany plank wood and ceiling fans and watch the world go by with the scenic view of preserved land across. Step inside to the gorgeous hardwood floors which lead to the living room with wood-burning stove and dining room through graceful arched doorways. Flow into the renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pantry with barn door, and butcher block island with seating. Even the laundry room is delightful with a view outdoors and the perfect spot for your plants and herbs. And completing the first level, an update powder room. Step outside to the beautiful outdoor living space with the perfect setting for grilling, dining, relaxing, entertaining, and back yard games with family and friends. Extend your fun and memories into your gorgeous back yard, full of possibilities! Just in time for summer! Hardwood floors extend upstairs and throughout all 3 bedrooms including the master with sitting area. The en-suite master bath and hall bath have both been beautifully renovated as well. The third floor hosts the 4th bedroom, or ideal office space if your needs require it. Unique to this home is the detached garage with renovated and heated loft upstairs for the perfect guest suite, gym, office, art studio, or however you feel most inspired. Also unique to this home is the stone patio and remnants of an antique stone barn foundation…the perfect spot to relax. Bonus features of this home include an electric dog fence and a shed for storage. Backing to Bancroft Woods and across from preserved land, close to everything this area has to offer, including parks, schools, and major routes for commuting. The location is ideal! Be sure to view the floorplans, virtual tour, and schedule a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1.6 acresLot Size
$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael McKee• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Listed by Liz Mckee• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
PUBLIC WATER & PUBLIC SEWER! This charming home set off from Bancroft Road, on 1.6 acres of privacy - with quiet views. Just a skip and a jump to the new Bancroft Elementary! Your extensive back yard backs up to Bancroft Woods not part of the community, yet you have access to it if you chose the best of both worlds! From your updated front porch you have a tranquil view of land that will not be developed. Backyard is full of fun opportunities for gardening (raised beds in place and ready for your fruit & vege plants!). The stone patio area is built into the remnants of an antique stone barn foundation with fire pit in place - great for entertaining, parties or a quiet evening dinner. Inside this vintage home you will find original hardwood flooring, updated kitchen with solid surface counter tops, newer * high end * "Buderus" boiler, newly planked Mahogany front porch, new front door, updated master bedroom. Three bedrooms & two full baths up and a powder on the main off the kitchen, loft on third floor serves as fourth bedroom (complete with walk in closet). Newly renovated detached garage with full loft upstairs & a shed for your garden & lawn equipment. Gorgeous acreage, privacy, views, there is even an adorable tree house, what more could you want! FYI: public records has not been updated on bedrooms & public utilities.
BRIGHT MLS #PACT292888
Jul 31, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Feb 4, 1996
Listed
$149,900
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 1994
Sold
$177,000
$85/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 7, 1992
Sold
$146,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1982
Sold
$59,900
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,176 (+3.2%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2025
$5,985 (+5.1%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2024
$5,696 (+3.5%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2023
$5,505 (+1.5%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2022
$5,425 (+1.0%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2021
$5,370 (+1.9%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2020
$5,268 (+1.4%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2019
$5,196 (+1.6%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2018
$5,115 (+2.1%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2017
$5,010 (+4.5%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2015
$4,796 (+1.5%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2014
$4,727 (+2.2%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2013
$4,624 (+6.8%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2012
$4,330 (+3.2%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2011
$4,195 (+6.0%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2010
$3,958
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
Tax history for 122 Bancroft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,176 (+3.2%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2025
$5,985 (+5.1%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2024
$5,696 (+3.5%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2023
$5,505 (+1.5%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2022
$5,425 (+1.0%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2021
$5,370 (+1.9%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2020
$5,268 (+1.4%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2019
$5,196 (+1.6%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2018
$5,115 (+2.1%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2017
$5,010 (+4.5%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2015
$4,796 (+1.5%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2014
$4,727 (+2.2%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2013
$4,624 (+6.8%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2012
$4,330 (+3.2%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2011
$4,195 (+6.0%)
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
2010
$3,958
$60,760 + $81,460
$142,220
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,087
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6001 00910000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-2
High Density Residential District
In addition to the general goals listed in the statement of purpose and community development objectives in Article I, the R-2 High Density Residential District is intended to: Provide for higher densities and a variety of housing types to meet the current and projected housing needs of the Township; Ensure that high density development is compatible with existing residential development; Direct high density residential uses to locations with direct access to major highways and commercial areas; and Encourage the preservation of open space through the use of a residential cluster development option
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized