Welcome to 970 Providence Road, nestled in the heart of picturesque Newtown Square, Chester County. This exquisite 10-acre property, originally part of historic Kirkwood Farm, is now being listed on its own! The rolling hills remain the same as when the original part of the house was built in 1765 for John Yarnall and is surrounded by long spans of pastures, 90-acres of Willistown Conservation Trust and acres upon acres of beautiful farmland. The charming field stone house is steeped in history and modernized for comfortable 21st Century living with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths on the second floor, and a ½ bathroom, kitchen, formal dining room and living room on the first floor. There is also a 2-car garage at the end of the private drive and a flagstone patio perfect for al fresco dining and evenings by the fire pit under the stars. 970 Providence is waiting for its next owner to make it their own and enjoy the peaceful retreat like setting. The home and its 10-acre parcel boasts a prime location on Providence Road, is convenient to Philadelphia, the Main Line, Septa R5 commuter and Amtrak regional trains, PHL and Brandywine airports, Wilmington, West Chester, first-rate educational institutions and cultural activities all within 10 to 45 minutes’ drive.
Single-familyProperty Type
1812Year Built
10.08 acresLot Size
$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ellen Hass• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
•215-298-9415 (broker)
Listed by Nanci Fitzgerald• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
•215-298-9415 (broker)
Bought with Janet Rubino• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-225-7400 (broker)
•bethe@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Arthur Herling• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10.08 Acres
Year renovated
1957
Sq. Ft.
2,856
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5407 00440100
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
RU
Rural District
RU Rural Districts are intended to facilitate agricultural, conservation, recreation and other open space purposes; to protect and preserve prime agricultural land and the continued viability of agricultural security areas; to recognize the relationship and continuity of development with viable agricultural operations; to protect and preserve natural and historic resources; and to promote and provide for a rational pattern of Township growth. Accordingly, the districts contain use and area regulations which provide for farming and very low density dwellings; discourage premature and scattered, isolated higher density development which is difficult to service adequately, yet make provision for higher density development under given conditions; facilitate the conservation of agricultural, creek valley and woodland areas; and facilitate the conservation and proper utilization of groundwater supplies and control of surface water flooding
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Jun 28, 2024 • Final
Hd - sewage permit - repair
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Built In, Inside Access
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Basement, Attic
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2012
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: GENERAL WAYNE
Middle Or Junior School: GREAT VALLEY
High School: GREAT VALLEY
School District Name: GREAT VALLEY
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Take the Blue Route (476) to Route 3 and head west for 6 miles and take a right on to Providence Road. In . 8 miles take a left and property is 350 feet.
Municipality: WILLISTOWN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,856
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Chester County
APN: 5407 00440100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
General Wayne El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 3.6mi
10/10
Great Valley Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi
10/10
Great Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Historical weather
Newtown Square, PA • 19073
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.90M – $2.30M
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