Magnificent and unique Victorian style farm home (circa 1865) has been completely renovated and is situated on 2.5 acres (with potential for sub division) only minutes from Valley Forge Park and Phoenixville. The "Bean House" (and the outbuilding and barn) own a Historical designation in the Township. Enter the property via the newly paved long drive on Ferry Lane to the restored Farmhouse on your right. The first floor features a beautiful new Eat in Kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertop, tile backsplash, island and stainless appliances. The huge windows invite plenty of light and note the original hutch built in cabinetry and hutch. The rest of the floor is a wonderful Great Room/Living area, open and airy, featuring farm hewn beams, floor to ceiling windows, and the recently restored original floor to ceiling brick fireplace. (exposed and repointed with a brand new 36" gas log set!! ) . A new powder room and separate entrance to the basement complete this floor. Wide vinyl plank flooring throughout this level. The Second Floor features 3 good size bedrooms including the large master bedroom with totally new Master Bath. The Bedroom includes stunning, refinished wide plank hardwood floors and two closets, The new Master Bath features a beautiful porcelain tile shower. Two additional bedrooms and a new hall bath with tub complete this level. Walk up a few steps into the newly renovated third floor with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and refinished hardwood throughout, The fourth bedroom (or office) is located here along with a huge additional Great room/play room. There is also a good size, handy storage room . Other great features of this farmhouse include: Brand new, TWO ZONE heating and central air, (efficient gas furnace and heat pump), Brand new shingled roof, new hot water heater, new convenient Bilco door to basement, huge wrap around porch, new side deck, newly paved and expanded parking areas, and professional landscaping. 46 new Green Giant trees have been planted on the perimeter of the property to provide beauty and privacy for years to come. Just beyond the farmhouse is an outbuilding that takes one back in time. This building houses a brick wood fired cauldron, a double seat outhouse and and chicken coop/loft. This outbuilding has a new roof, new soffit, and a couple fresh coats of paint. It offers plenty of room for lawn tools, lawnmower, bikes etc. A bit further down the lane is the original barn that completes this Historical property. Current owner hired an engineering company to look at the feasibility of subdividing the ground. The result. .. .. two additional conforming building lots look feasible based on township code with no variances required. (see drawing in photo section). Buyer can confirm this with the company and Township. Owner received a follow on proposal from the same engineering firm to pursue subdivision approval from the township. Seller will share with buyer upon request. This property is being sold " As Is".
Single-familyProperty Type
1865Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$322Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Chris Carr• HomeZu
•855-885-4663 (broker)
•support@simplechoicerealty.com (broker)
Bought with Holly Goodman• Duffy Real Estate-Narberth
Back on the Market! Searching for old world charm with the opportunity to make it your own? Look no further than this rare example of Victorian Gothic architecture in Phoenixville School District. This historic home circa 1865 is situated on 2.5 acres and is only minutes to Valley Forge Park. Enter the property via long drive on Ferry Lane to the main property on your right. Beyond the home are several out buildings and the incredible extended lot with the potential to subdivide. With unique features like a wrap around porch and root cellar this home is ready for a creative buyer to bring all of the charm to its peak. With a partially finished attic this property boasts 3 floors, 5 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. The second staircase was converted to closets but could be converted back. The Bean House has been mentioned in Smith and Cope's "History of Chester County, Pennsylvania. "
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,755 (+4.4%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2025
$6,470 (+3.5%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2024
$6,249 (+1.0%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2023
$6,189 (+0.8%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2022
$6,140 (+1.3%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2021
$6,063 (+2.1%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2020
$5,940 (+2.6%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2019
$5,789 (+2.6%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2018
$5,644 (+1.2%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2017
$5,579 (+1.3%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2015
$5,505 (+0.7%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2014
$5,467 (+1.1%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2013
$5,406 (+1.9%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2012
$5,305 (+2.1%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2011
$5,194 (+2.0%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2010
$5,090
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
Tax history for 1409 Valley Forge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,755 (+4.4%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2025
$6,470 (+3.5%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2024
$6,249 (+1.0%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2023
$6,189 (+0.8%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2022
$6,140 (+1.3%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2021
$6,063 (+2.1%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2020
$5,940 (+2.6%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2019
$5,789 (+2.6%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2018
$5,644 (+1.2%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2017
$5,579 (+1.3%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2015
$5,505 (+0.7%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2014
$5,467 (+1.1%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2013
$5,406 (+1.9%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2012
$5,305 (+2.1%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2011
$5,194 (+2.0%)
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
2010
$5,090
$102,840 + $51,160
$154,000
*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
5
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,828
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
2706 01120000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-2
Medium-Density Residential District
In addition to the general purposes of 370-2 and the community development objectives of 370-5 of this chapter, it is the purpose of this district to allow residential development in suitable areas near major highways, commercial areas and/or centers of employment. This district is intended to be a transitional area between the lower-density R-1 District areas and higher-density areas, including nonresidential areas, and is generally intended to be served by public sewer and water utilities, as indicated by the Township Sewage Facilities Plan and the policies in the Comprehensive Plan and in the Open Space, Recreation, and Environmental Resources Plan.