Diamond in the Rough! Needs a bit of TLC and sweat equity for it to be a great home! Discover the perfect opportunity with 100% USDA financing and no money down! This property is an ideal investment for anyone—whether you're an investor, builder, or a handy buyer. Bursting with potential, this charming home on 2.1 acres is ready to welcome a new family. Located in the sought-after historic Elk Township and surrounded by farms, 513 Camp Bonsul offers 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Enjoy the outdoor space perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The possibilities are endless! Convenient access to Route 1 and I-95! Property is being sold "As-is" and Seller will make no repairs. Buyer's agent to verify all information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bill McCormick• BHHS Fox & Roach-Exton
•484-875-2600 (broker)
Bought with Kiersten Alexander• Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Charming colonial on 2.1 acre property in historic Elk township and surrounded by farms. This property is also located near the "Fair Hill" area of northern Maryland. Front porch entry leads to country kitchen, living room, formal dining room, and large mudroom/laundry. Off the kitchen, sliding doors lead you to a 36x11 deck from which you can enjoy the peacefulness of the surroundings. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms, and an oversized fourth that could be an in-law suite, with two private entrances. Other amenities include a partially finished basement, large storage workroom, walk-up attic, new driveway, 2 * 6 construction, insulation galore, Anderson thermopane windows, new energy efficient heat pump and newer well pump. A short walk will lead you to pristine Elk Creek and a covered bridge. Local attractions such as the Brandywine Valley, Wilmington Waterfront, Elk River, Susquehanna River, Chesapeake Bay and Delaware beaches. Commuters will find convenient access to Rt1 and I-95! 1 yr Home Warranty
Public Records
Jun 3, 1998
Sold
$149,900
$68/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT299714
Mar 17, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 1997
Listed
$149,900
$68/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT302450
Sep 17, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 1997
Listed
$149,900
$68/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT372838
May 22, 1996
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 1996
Listed
$162,000
$73/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,875 (+3.5%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2025
$5,677 (+3.7%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2024
$5,474 (+3.6%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2023
$5,284 (+3.4%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2022
$5,112 (+3.7%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2021
$4,932 (−11.7%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2020
$5,583 (+0.9%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2019
$5,535
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2018
$5,535 (+1.0%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2017
$5,481 (+2.2%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2015
$5,361 (+0.5%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2014
$5,333
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2013
$5,333 (+2.1%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2012
$5,225
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2011
$5,225
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2010
$5,225
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
Tax history for 513 Camp Bonsul Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,875 (+3.5%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2025
$5,677 (+3.7%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2024
$5,474 (+3.6%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2023
$5,284 (+3.4%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2022
$5,112 (+3.7%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2021
$4,932 (−11.7%)
$32,010 + $101,940
$133,950
2020
$5,583 (+0.9%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2019
$5,535
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2018
$5,535 (+1.0%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2017
$5,481 (+2.2%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2015
$5,361 (+0.5%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2014
$5,333
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2013
$5,333 (+2.1%)
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2012
$5,225
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2011
$5,225
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
2010
$5,225
$32,010 + $122,710
$154,720
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,208
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
7004 00300500
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.