Escape to your own private retreat at 1142 Shenkel Road in North Coventry Township, Chester County. Escape to your own modern homestead retreat at 1142 Shenkel Road in North Coventry Township, Chester County. Set on nearly four acres in the highly regarded Owen J. Roberts School District, this 5-bedroom, 4-bath Colonial offers more than 4,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, blending comfort, flexibility, and privacy. With its homestead features and versatile floor plan, the property could serve beautifully as a primary residence, multigenerational home, second home, or weekend getaway. A tree-lined driveway welcomes you to a spacious interior filled with natural light. The chef’s kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring professional-grade appliances, granite countertops, and an open flow into the dining and family rooms with dual gas fireplaces — perfect for gatherings large or small. Dual staircases connect the main level to the upper floor, which includes a private in-law suite complete with bedroom, bath, and walk-in closet. Upstairs, generously sized bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. The luxury primary suite showcases a newly renovated spa-like bath, while all bathrooms throughout the home feature premium finishes. Additional highlights include a main-level laundry room, two-car garage with automatic openers, full basement, and gutter toppers for low-maintenance care. Outdoors, the property offers shed, greenhouse, and garden cage spaces ideal for a hobby farm or self-sufficient lifestyle. Enjoy deer and songbirds from your private yard, all while being just minutes from Pottstown’s shops and dining and 30 minutes from King of Prussia and Reading. This home has been meticulously maintained, with a professional property inspection already completed and available for buyer review. Motivated sellers are ready to entertain offers — schedule your showing today and experience the perfect blend of country tranquility and modern convenience.
Fantastic Country Setting, Custom Built Colonial Sitting Down Long Lane Foyer W/ Hdwd Flr, Liv Rm W/ Fp, Den/Lib W/ Fp, Huge Fam Rm W/ Back Staircase & Atrium Dr To 2 Tier Deck, Custom Cherry Kit W/ Island, Brkfst Bar, 2 Pantry Closets, Formal Din Rm, M Bed W/ Bath & Loads Of Closets, 3 Add'l Spacious Beds + Hall Ba, + Huge Bed/Off/Plyrm W/ Bath, & Den/Sewing Rm, Perfect For Inlaws. Great Condition, Neutral Decor
BRIGHT MLS #PACT303802
Nov 30, 1998
Listing Removed
—
May 31, 1998
Listed
$334,900
$74/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PACT379696
Feb 9, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 1997
Listed
$309,900
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,970 (+2.3%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2025
$13,652 (+4.1%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2024
$13,118 (+1.4%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2023
$12,934 (+2.1%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2022
$12,668 (+1.8%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2021
$12,447 (+2.6%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2020
$12,133 (+1.9%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2019
$11,910 (+2.8%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2018
$11,591 (+2.7%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2017
$11,289 (+6.4%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2015
$10,608 (+1.6%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2014
$10,438 (+2.0%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2013
$10,233 (+2.0%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2012
$10,030 (+2.0%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2011
$9,829 (+2.2%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2010
$9,621
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
Tax history for 1142 Shenkel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,970 (+2.3%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2025
$13,652 (+4.1%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2024
$13,118 (+1.4%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2023
$12,934 (+2.1%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2022
$12,668 (+1.8%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2021
$12,447 (+2.6%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2020
$12,133 (+1.9%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2019
$11,910 (+2.8%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2018
$11,591 (+2.7%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2017
$11,289 (+6.4%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2015
$10,608 (+1.6%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2014
$10,438 (+2.0%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2013
$10,233 (+2.0%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2012
$10,030 (+2.0%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2011
$9,829 (+2.2%)
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
2010
$9,621
$54,800 + $254,920
$309,720
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,514
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
1702 001916H0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The purpose of this district is: To foster the protection and conservation of sensitive environmental resources, including streams, floodplains, wetlands, wet soils, steep slopes, woodlands, areas with variable groundwater yields, prime agricultural soils, and areas conditionally suitable for on-site sewage disposal systems.; To maintain the rural character, discourage road frontage development, and provide options for preserving existing agriculture, open space and conservation uses.; To conserve groundwater resources and address the groundwater imbalance and sustainability issues within this district by applying the principles of the Green Valleys Association Sustainable Watershed Management program.; To provide for residential development at relatively low densities compatible with existing development and appropriate to environmental concerns within this district, particularly groundwater imbalances.; To limit the residential demand for public services in areas which generally lack adequate transportation facilities and utilities to serve a suburban population.; Protect natural resources and preserve open space through the provision of development options that allow for flexible designs, promote open space preservation, and support groundwater sustainability.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Communications tower
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Washer, Water Heater
Door Features: French, Double Entry, Six Panel, Insulated