Spectacular retreat-like setting for this impeccably maintained log home on 2.2 acres overlooking Elk Creek bordered by acres of conserved land. Owners have updated this home's traditional qualities of a log house while adding an elegant flair. Great room boasts a 2-story stacked stone FP with wall of glass overlooking lush landscaping, custom stone walls, two ponds & waterfall. Amazing kitchen incl. new granite, stainless steel appliances and tumbled marble backsplash. Kitchen & dining area are open to a 47' deck with a view that is a nature lover's dream. Many rooms recently drywalled providing a bright new look. All 3 full baths updated with new vanities and lighting. The 1600 sq. ft. finished basement is an entertaining delight with new flagstone bar, updated second kitchen and gorgeous stone FP. 2-car attached garage; plus det. 2-car garage with 2 newly finished rooms on second floor; Lower Level with over 1000 sq. ft. workshop with unending possibilities.
You access this fine home past two beautifully landscaped ponds fringed in perennials and abundant color. Upon entry, you are welcomed by a soaring stone fireplace in the formal Living Room with views of the front ponds. You will experience a wonderful flow to the Kitchen with solid cherry cabinets and the adjoining formal Dining Room. Onto the spacious deck that overlooks the native laurel and wildflower graced rear area that views a flowing stream and protected, non-developable farmland. On this level is the MBR suite and two additional BR's. There is also a sun porch where you'll find a hot tub. Upstairs is a spacious loft that could easily be converted into a 4th BR. The vast lower level with on-grade outside access, houses a full second kitchen, a large Family Room complete with a bar & gaming area. There is a second garage with upstairs office space and a lower level workshop. This wonderful property offers an exceptional value for the price.
BRIGHT MLS #PACT348262
Mar 27, 2007
Listing Removed
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Oct 6, 2005
Listed
$576,500
$141/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT327722
Oct 7, 2005
Listing Removed
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Mar 15, 2005
Listed
$785,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1989
Sold
$18,500
$5/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,183 (+3.5%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2025
$8,873 (+3.7%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2024
$8,556 (+3.6%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2023
$8,259 (+3.4%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2022
$7,990 (+3.7%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2021
$7,708 (+2.0%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2020
$7,555 (+0.9%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2019
$7,490
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2018
$7,490 (+1.0%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2017
$7,416 (+2.2%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2015
$7,254 (+0.5%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2014
$7,217
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2013
$7,217 (+2.1%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2012
$7,070
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2011
$7,070
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2010
$7,070
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
Tax history for 1173 Old Forge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,183 (+3.5%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2025
$8,873 (+3.7%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2024
$8,556 (+3.6%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2023
$8,259 (+3.4%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2022
$7,990 (+3.7%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2021
$7,708 (+2.0%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2020
$7,555 (+0.9%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2019
$7,490
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2018
$7,490 (+1.0%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2017
$7,416 (+2.2%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2015
$7,254 (+0.5%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2014
$7,217
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2013
$7,217 (+2.1%)
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2012
$7,070
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2011
$7,070
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
2010
$7,070
$33,190 + $176,170
$209,360
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,986
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
7002 00230200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
R-2
Agricultural Residential District
The R-2 Agricultural Residential District has been established to achieve the following purposes: To implement the Township Comprehensive Plan goal of preserving agricultural lands and the continued prosperity of the agriculture industry in the Township; To support the preservation of sensitive environmental features, such as streams, floodplains, wetlands, areas of steep slopes, and areas of soils conditional, for on-lot sewage disposal/systems and variable groundwater yields; To provide opportunities for housing types at a density and in a cluster configuration that preserve and protect the rural character of Elk Township and preserve permanent open space areas large enough to support continued agricultural use; To limit haphazard and strip development of agricultural lands by providing an opportunity for non-agricultural uses in a planning setting as would be compatible with the rural character of the Township; Provide farmers with a variety of agriculture related use opportunities to help supplement farm income.