Here is your opportunity to own a piece of history and build equity overnight. Built circa 1690, this property is being sold "as-is" due to fire damage suffered in 2017. House is in need of extensive renovations and within the 4600 square foot interior offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4 fireplaces, Great room, family room , carriage house garage and in-ground pool. Situated on a picturesque 1 acre lot, this property offers amazing and tranquil views. Houses in this immediate area of town have sold between 800K and 1.2 million. Bring your creativeness and desire to own a piece of history. NOTE: PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN "AS-IS" CONDITION AND BUYER/AGENT MUST SIGN A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARLESS FORM PRIOR TO SHOWING AND/OR ENTERING THE PROPERTY.
Historic Boxwood Farm is an original William Penn land grant. The oldest portion of this home dates to 1681 and includes charming architectural detail and beautiful original flooring. (This property can be purchased separately or together with the adjacent additional 3 subdivided lots (MLS#6666030). This is an opportunity to create an enclave of 3 newly constructed homes anchored by the historic original home on the site. ) A large flagstone terrace welcomes you to the front entrance and into the main entry hall with fireplace and turned staircase, coat closet and powder room off of front hall . Library/den with fireplace and a full wall of built in bookshelves and cabinetry. The spacious dining room has exposed beamed ceiling and original back staircase to the second floor, built in cabinets and wall sconces on all sides. The floor plan offers options for up to date lifestyle with 1st floor master living room/suite with fireplace, full bath and private outside entrance. The great room across the back of the house is a show stopper and can serve as the heart of the home with multi-functional space including family room/TV area, breakfast room & kitchen space. This room has vaulted ceiling, skylights, and spectacular views from floor to ceiling french doors and transom windows. It opens to an enormous deck overlooking green and tranquil views. Kitchen has a brick full wall fireplace and french doors to great room and an entrance to the dining room for a wonderful flow for everyday living or entertaining. The second floor master bedroom has a fireplace, plenty of room for a sitting area, large walk in closet with windows and a master bath with double vanities and a walk in shower. There are 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths on the second floor. A 3rd floor room could be used as a bedroom, home office or creative space as needed. The lower level rec room has a home theater with drop down movie screen, an above grade outside entrance flanked by 2 windows leading to the rear grounds with in ground pool and hot tub. Separate outbuilding could serve as studio or workshop. Recently public sewer lines were installed on Providence Road and are available to connect. Historic Boxwood farm offers the buyer a flexible living space to suit the up to the minute way we live today in a unique and lovely setting.
BRIGHT MLS #1008775022
Mar 15, 2011
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2009
Listed
$549,000
$119/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008379360
Sep 4, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2008
Listed
$675,000
$147/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE394284
Oct 17, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2007
Listed
$949,000
$206/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 1980
Sold
$155,000
$34/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,979 (+3.1%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2025
$8,707 (+6.0%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2024
$8,214 (+3.6%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2023
$7,926 (+3.0%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2022
$7,698 (−39.6%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2021
$12,748 (+19.5%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2020
$10,669 (+1.8%)
$70,860 + $225,880
$296,740
2019
$10,478 (+1.6%)
$70,860 + $225,880
$296,740
2018
$10,316 (+2.3%)
2017
$10,082 (+3.5%)
2015
$9,745 (+1.5%)
2014
$9,599 (+1.7%)
2013
$9,436 (+2.6%)
2011
$9,193 (+2.5%)
2010
$8,973
Tax history for 2650 N Providence Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,979 (+3.1%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2025
$8,707 (+6.0%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2024
$8,214 (+3.6%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2023
$7,926 (+3.0%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2022
$7,698 (−39.6%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2021
$12,748 (+19.5%)
$189,300 + $207,100
$396,400
2020
$10,669 (+1.8%)
$70,860 + $225,880
$296,740
2019
$10,478 (+1.6%)
$70,860 + $225,880
$296,740
2018
$10,316 (+2.3%)
2017
$10,082 (+3.5%)
2015
$9,745 (+1.5%)
2014
$9,599 (+1.7%)
2013
$9,436 (+2.6%)
2011
$9,193 (+2.5%)
2010
$8,973
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,602
Year built
1700
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
35000148500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1
Residence District
The R-1 Residence District is intended to promote the maintenance of existing low density neighborhoods while providing the opportunity for future infill development at similar intensities. Single-household detached cluster and planned residential development options are conditionally permitted in the interest of protecting existing environmental resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 3rd Upper Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 4
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $31,290
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 4600
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $70
County Tax: $94
School Tax: $443
Tax Assessed Value: $31,290
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $607
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: ROSE TREE MEDIA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: CHAPEL HILL
Directions: Use GPS
Municipality: UPPER PROVIDENCE TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,602
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1700
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 35000148500
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Rose Tree El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Springton Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Penncrest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.02M – $1.24M
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