Welcome to 870 Providence Road, available to show beginning Friday, April 16. This is a drop dead gorgeous home, professionally decorated, designed and precisely maintained, showing like a large Society Hill townhome nestled in the rolling Hills of Chester County’s Radnor Hunt country. Breathtaking views from every room of green expanses of Conservancy land. This circa 1798 home’s first addition was completed by the highly respected and nationally acclaimed R. Brognard Oakie and his son, Charles (AIA) in the early part of the last century. The second major renovation was guided by local award-winning architect, Warren Claytor (AIA) and constructed by esteemed period builder Mark Slouf. Details include: A complete renovation / restoration of the main home was finished in 2013. Three bedroom suites with updated bathrooms, beamed ceiling, 2 working fireplaces, vintage spiral staircase, random width hardwood floors, custom millwork throughout, wet bar, great storage and closet space. There is an all-white chef’s kitchen with stainless steel Thermador appliances, including a 6 burner range and double oven. A sparkling white marble backsplash looks over beautiful natural green soapstone on the perimeter countertops. The island is covered in white marble and introduces the cozy keeping area with a wood burning fireplace and seating area. A recently completed COVID project includes an exquisite 2nd floor gallery and office (converted bedroom which can easily be converted back) with updated millwork and custom built-ins and a full bath, with access to a spiral staircase leading to the living room below and the 3rd floor bedroom suite. This space especially, affords exceptional views of preserved land. There are outside exits accessing outdoor patio seating and dining overlooking professionally maintained and designed gardens where you can effortlessly entertain or simply relax and enjoy the view. A walking path leads to a detached guest quarters with a 4th bedroom, full bath, built in bookcases, a second wet bar and wine refrigerator. A bead board ceiling completes this 2016 update. You’ll never want to leave this living piece of History. Minutes to shopping and dining at Ellis Lifestyle Preserve. Local and Amtrak service (Paoli Station) is a 7 minute drive with convenient service to New York (under 2 hours), New Jersey, Baltimore/Washington. 30 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport and Wilmington Delaware in just under 30 minutes, too.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kari Keane• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
•610-651-2700 (broker)
Listed by Nan Turanski• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
•610-651-2700 (broker)
Bought with Maureen Stewart• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
National Historic Registry! Love antiquities and horses? Indulge both passions with this Charles Okie (FAIA) authentic and meticulous 1790 restoration. Drop dead gorgeous home, professionally decorated and lovingly maintained. Shows like a large Society Hill townhome nestled in the rolling hills of Chester County's hunt country. Breathtaking views from every room of green expanses of Conservancy land. Details include: beamed ceiling, working fireplace, spiral staircase, random width hardwood floors, custom millwork throughout, wet bar, great storage and excellent closet space. . A 2 story addition provides a master suite and updated Eat in Kitchen with outside exit to a covered patio overlooking a manicured lawn where you'll host parties or stroll the gardens. A detached guest quarters w/ bath provides an additional 450 sq ft +/- of living space. Inside or out you'll never want to leave this living piece of Americana, just mins to shopping, train & Radnor Hunt.
BRIGHT MLS #PACT362952
Jul 8, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Apr 26, 2007
Listed
$769,000
$233/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT339828
May 1, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 14, 2006
Listed
$850,000
$257/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 7, 1995
Sold
$260,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1991
Sold
$321,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,138 (+2.9%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2025
$10,829 (+4.6%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2024
$10,349 (+2.7%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2023
$10,080 (+2.1%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2022
$9,877 (+2.1%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2021
$9,677 (+1.7%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2020
$9,516 (+1.0%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2019
$9,424 (+1.9%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2018
$9,244
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2017
$9,243 (+4.1%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2015
$8,878 (+1.7%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2014
$8,730 (+69.6%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2013
$5,146 (+3.3%)
$73,400 + $140,730
$214,130
2012
$4,984 (+2.3%)
$73,400 + $140,730
$214,130
2011
$4,870 (+1.2%)
$73,400 + $140,730
$214,130
2010
$4,810
$73,400 + $140,730
$214,130
Tax history for 870 Providence Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,138 (+2.9%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2025
$10,829 (+4.6%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2024
$10,349 (+2.7%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2023
$10,080 (+2.1%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2022
$9,877 (+2.1%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2021
$9,677 (+1.7%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2020
$9,516 (+1.0%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2019
$9,424 (+1.9%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2018
$9,244
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2017
$9,243 (+4.1%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2015
$8,878 (+1.7%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2014
$8,730 (+69.6%)
$73,400 + $289,830
$363,230
2013
$5,146 (+3.3%)
$73,400 + $140,730
$214,130
2012
$4,984 (+2.3%)
$73,400 + $140,730
$214,130
2011
$4,870 (+1.2%)
$73,400 + $140,730
$214,130
2010
$4,810
$73,400 + $140,730
$214,130
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
3,302
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5407 001303A0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Jun 15, 2021 • Final
Hd - sewage permit - repair
Plumbing
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