Welcome home to your “Country Retreat'' This updated stately brick 2-story colonial home sits on almost 3 acres and has an abundance of indoor and outdoor space for everyone. Have a horse? Want a horse? Whether you have one or not, and if you have always wanted to own one, then you are in luck to make your dream come true in the New Year! Let's start inside. .. Enter through the front door and be greeted by the grand oversized foyer with an abundance of natural light. Off to the right, you will find the cozy home office/den with built-in bookshelves. Off to the left, you will find a large living room and dining room perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features a large pantry, stainless steel appliances, and an eat-in breakfast nook that is adjacent to the large family room with a wood-burning stove that sits on a pretty raised brick hearth. The family room also features sliding glass doors to the rear deck, the perfect spot for your morning coffee or evening cocktail. There is also a convenient laundry room and a brand new full with a shower on the first floor. Up to the second floor we go. .. if you need a lot of bedrooms for your family, you are in luck once again! Upstairs features 5 bedrooms and 2 brand new full bathrooms. The primary bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with a ceiling fan, 2 huge walk-in closets, and a gorgeous new bathroom with dual vanities, a walk-in double shower, and a vaulted ceiling with a skylight. The other 4 bedrooms are generously sized and share a brand-new bathroom. The home also features a walk-out basement with bilco doors and floored attic space with pulldown stairs for added storage space. Let's go outside to the beautiful ground this home sits on, with plenty of yard space to entertain those outdoor summer games, plant gardens and make fun memories. The property comes with a shed and a beautiful barn with 3 stalls and a tack area for your horse, or alter to make it suit your own needs! The home also features an exterior rear deck that hosts the most beautiful sunsets in Southern Chester County! The owners have done a lot of work to the home, please see the list of improvements loaded in the document section. It's hard to find a home of this size, on a lot of this size that offers the opportunity to own a horse so do not miss your chance to call this beautiful property HOME!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
2.51 acresLot Size
$194Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rosina Woolston• RE/MAX Excellence - Kennett Square
•610-347-1100 (broker)
•remaxexcellencesells@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with PJ Billetta• Realty One Group Advocates
Large 2-story colonial home featuring (5) bedrooms, (3) baths, (2) car attached garage, Horse Barn with 4 stalls, fenced pasture, storage shed, spacious yards and mature shade tress and shrubs. Property does need a lot of cosmetic TLC, so bring your design/decoration ideas! This property is going to auction 8 /17/ 23 at 6:00pm and is being sold with reserve. LISTED PRICE IS ONLY A SUGGESTED OPENING BID, AND IS NOT INDICATIVE OF THE FINAL SALES PRICE WHICH WILL BE BY SELLER CONFIRMATION DAY OF AUCTION. Terms: Down payment of $35,000 required day of auction. Settlement on or before October 31st, 2023. Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated.
BRIGHT MLS #1004591627
Apr 3, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 2010
Listed
$279,000
$93/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009127406
Nov 17, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 29, 2010
Listed
$279,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
May 31, 2006
Sold
$355,000
$118/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT146134
Oct 25, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 2005
Listed
$349,900
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 7, 2002
Sold
$269,900
$90/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT153160
Jul 1, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Jun 25, 2002
Listed
$269,900
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,743 (+3.5%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2025
$8,450 (+3.7%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2024
$8,150 (+3.6%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2023
$7,869 (+3.3%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2022
$7,614 (+3.6%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2021
$7,347 (+2.0%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2020
$7,202 (+0.9%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2019
$7,140
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2018
$7,140 (+0.9%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2017
$7,079 (+2.3%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2015
$6,918
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2014
$6,922 (+0.6%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2013
$6,882 (+2.1%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2012
$6,743
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2011
$6,743
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2010
$6,743
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
Tax history for 379 Old Limestone Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,743 (+3.5%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2025
$8,450 (+3.7%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2024
$8,150 (+3.6%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2023
$7,869 (+3.3%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2022
$7,614 (+3.6%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2021
$7,347 (+2.0%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2020
$7,202 (+0.9%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2019
$7,140
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2018
$7,140 (+0.9%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2017
$7,079 (+2.3%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2015
$6,918
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2014
$6,922 (+0.6%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2013
$6,882 (+2.1%)
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2012
$6,743
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2011
$6,743
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
2010
$6,743
$54,650 + $143,600
$198,250
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,996
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5704 004101A0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 26, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Sq. Ft.: 395
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Built In, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Dishwasher, Range Hood