Combine historical charm, 7 acres of ground, close proximity to the trails of Fair Hill and a barn and fencing and you will be captivated by this farmette that awaits your horses, chickens, cows or goats! Perks include solar panels for economy, an automatic generator to keep you going in times of storms, a newer heater with a propane manifold system and lots of updated plumbing and electric and you can complete the interior decorating to your taste! Eat in kitchen, with granite counters and stainless appliances, features numerous repurposed barnwood cabinets with ample counter space. Main floor laundry and butler’s pantry open off the kitchen to aid in your chores. Charming dining room, with original wood floors, combines with a fireplace and historic built-ins for mealtime ambience. Living room, with newly finished wood floors, also features a fireplace. Generous sized newly finished family room and office have their own front entrance with a beautiful brick topped front porch. Full bathroom, with easy access from the yard and barn, completes the first floor. Climb the stairs to the second floor—just consider how many footfalls have been on these stairs over the years! Sellers preferred the natural look and left them for the buyers’ future preference. Primary bedroom is a study in charm and history with the original exposed brick wall, an original 1800’s pegged beam and the lighted original stained-glass window from the Burpee estate. Second bedroom was recently remodeled and repainted with a charming decorative historic fireplace, wood floors and historic cupboard and clothes pegs from days of old. Third bedroom also has a fireplace, crown molding and wood floors. Note that all 4 fireplaces add to the charm of the rooms but are currently non- functional. Hall bath was remodeled a few years ago with a stall shower and vessel sink. Stackable washer and dryer area provide the ease of a second floor laundry. Floored walk-up attic, allows for excellent storage, History buffs will be impressed by the pegs and roman numerals on the beams. The basement features a newer propane heat system, tankless hot water with an electric hot water heater to preheat and a lot of updated electric. Outside you will find a newer horse barn which has 3 large horse stalls, feed closet and a frost-free spigot. 2 smaller stalls are also perfect for tack, feed and various farm supplies while the attached equipment shed is perfect for your mower or tractors. Adorable historic red barn has a lower level to house your chickens and an upper loft area for hay, workshop and storage. Red barn is being conveyed "as is". Add 2 fenced pastures, with water and electric, run in sheds and black berries and fruit trees such as peach, plum, apple, paw paw and pears and your dream to have your own little farmette is complete.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
7 acresLot Size
$233Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Erika Chase• Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Avondale
•610-869-8711 (broker)
•avondale@beiler-campbell.com (broker)
Bought with Joel Brown• Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Avondale
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Market trends in 19363, PA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
103.3%
1.1% MoM
Median sale price
$475K
$30K MoM
Avg. days on market
21d
9 days MoM
Recently sold homes
56
7 MoM
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Sale and tax history for 990 Chesterville Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2110202
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$550,000
$233/sq ft
Jan 28, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 7, 2026
Price Changed
$583,000
$247/sq ft
Nov 24, 2025
Relisted
—
Oct 28, 2025
Relisted
—
Oct 28, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 26, 2025
Listed
$600,000
$255/sq ft
Sep 25, 2025
Coming Soon
$600,000
$255/sq ft
TREND #6061690
Jan 4, 2013
Sold
$320,000
$136/sq ft
Nov 16, 2012
Pending
—
May 29, 2012
Listed
$385,000
$163/sq ft
+12
BRIGHT MLS #1003980998
Jan 4, 2013
Sold
$320,000
$136/sq ft
Oct 16, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2012
Listed
$385,000
$163/sq ft
+12
Wonderful farmette at an awesome price!!! This property has it all. .. solar panels, 7 acres, two barns, pasture, adorable farm house with a lovely deck off the back for your Summer evenings. Lovely, well maintained gardens and energy efficient aspects, yet a taste of history as well. Very close to Fairhill, easy access to wherever you need to go.
TREND #5464793
Mar 12, 2009
Sold
$515,000
$219/sq ft
Jan 2, 2009
Listed
$589,900
$250/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003536803
Mar 12, 2009
Sold
$515,000
$219/sq ft
Jan 2, 2009
Listed
$589,900
$250/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT357058
Nov 6, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2007
Listed
$645,000
$274/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT359912
Nov 6, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 2007
Listed
$645,000
$274/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 2003
Sold
$335,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,542 (+3.5%)
$48,500 + $123,460
$171,960
2025
$7,288 (+3.7%)
$48,500 + $123,460
$171,960
2024
$7,028 (+3.6%)
$48,500 + $123,460
$171,960
2023
$6,783 (+3.4%)
$48,500 + $123,460
$171,960
2022
$6,562 (+3.7%)
$48,500 + $123,460
$171,960
2021
$6,331 (+2.0%)
$48,500 + $123,460
$171,960
2020
$6,205 (+0.9%)
$48,500 + $123,460
$171,960
2019
$6,152
$48,500 + $123,460
$171,960
2018
$6,152 (+8.0%)
$48,500 + $123,460
$171,960
2017
$5,697 (+2.2%)
$48,500 + $112,340
$160,840
2015
$5,573 (+0.5%)
$48,500 + $112,340
$160,840
2014
$5,544
$48,500 + $112,340
$160,840
2013
$5,544 (+2.1%)
$48,500 + $112,340
$160,840
2012
$5,432 (+5.6%)
$48,500 + $112,340
$160,840
2011
$5,144 (+0.8%)
$48,500 + $112,340
$160,840
2010
$5,103
$48,500 + $102,600
$151,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
2,180
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
7005 00020000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
It is the intent of the R-1 District, as outlined by the Elk Township Comprehensive Plan: To provide for low to moderate density residential development in areas of the Township which are not generally characterized by steep slopes or floodplains, and which contain soils conditional for on-lot sewage disposal systems and variable groundwater yields; To encourage continued agricultural, open space, and conservation uses while also permitting low to moderate density residential development compatible with established use patterns.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Educational/school
Recreation
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Stone Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Water Heater - Tankless