For sale

$499,000

Est. $3,164/mo —

•

1,714

sq ft

1271 Temple Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465

About this home

Set on approximately 5 picturesque acres in desirable Chester County, this charming 1800s Brownstone farmhouse offers endless potential. Located within the highly sought-after Owen J. Roberts School District, this 3-bedroom home is rich with character and ready for your vision to bring it to life. Positioned at the corner of Catfish Lane and Temple Road, the property enjoys scenic views overlooking the large pond across the street, creating a peaceful country setting with convenient access to modern utilities. Public sewer is available at both Catfish Lane and Temple Road, adding to the property's future possibilities. Inside, you’ll find timeless features including hardwood floors, deep window wells, and a spacious covered front porch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding landscape. Recent updates appear to include a newer heating system and an upgraded electrical panel with circuit breakers. Whether you're looking to restore a historic farmhouse, create your forever home, or explore investment and subdivision potential, this unique property presents a rare opportunity in a prime Chester County location. The property is in need of a Rehab but there is good potential and beautiful grounds!! Room dimensions and sizes are approximate and should be independently verified by the buyer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1870Year Built

4.8 acresLot Size

$291Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by James J Boyd • RE/MAX Main Line-Kimberton

•610-935-3200 (broker)

•ttoole555@gmail.com (broker)

Listed by Jimmy Boyd • RE/MAX Achievers Inc -Pottstown

•610-326-1200 (broker)

•achieversoffice@achieverspa.com (broker)

Listing updated: Aug 17, 2026 at 05:35pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PACT2122270

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$3,164 per month

Principal and interest$2,589

Property taxes

$455

HOA dues

Home insurance

$121

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

French Creek El School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.9mi

8/10

Owen J Roberts Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi

7/10

Owen J Roberts High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi

8/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

1271 Temple Rd · $499,000

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$499K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Full basement
Living area reported by assessor

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level

Bathrooms
One full bathroom

Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Electric heating fuel
S/W changeover hot water

Sale and tax history for 1271 Temple Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PACT2122270

Aug 17, 2026

Relisted

—

Aug 12, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Jul 31, 2026

Contingent

—

Jun 24, 2026

Price Changed

$499,000

$291/sq ft

May 18, 2026

Listed

$599,000

$349/sq ft

Apr 11, 2026

Coming Soon

$599,000

$349/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PACT2128332

Jun 15, 2026

Listed

$599,000

$349/sq ft

+26

THIS IS WORTH WALKING THE LOT! - Set on approximately 5 picturesque acres in desirable Chester County, This parcel of land Positioned at the corner of Catfish Lane and Temple Road, the property enjoys scenic views overlooking the large pond across the street, creating a peaceful country setting with convenient access to modern utilities. Public sewer is available at both Catfish Lane and Temple Road, adding to the property's future possibilities. It features a charming 1800s Brownstone farmhouse offers endless potential, including possible subdivision opportunities. Located within the highly sought-after Owen J. Roberts School District, this 3-bedroom home is rich with character and ready for your vision to bring it to life. Inside, you’ll find timeless features including hardwood floors, deep window wells, and a spacious covered front porch perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding landscape. Recent updates appear to include a newer heating system and an upgraded electrical panel with circuit breakers. Whether you're looking to restore a historic farmhouse, create your forever home, or explore investment and subdivision potential, this unique property presents a rare opportunity in a prime Chester County location. Room dimensions and sizes are approximate and should be independently verified by the buyer.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,455 (+2.3%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2025

$5,331 (+4.1%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2024

$5,122 (+1.4%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2023

$5,051 (+2.1%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2022

$4,947 (+1.8%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2021

$4,860 (+2.6%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2020

$4,738 (+1.9%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2019

$4,651 (+2.8%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2018

$4,526 (+2.7%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2017

$4,408 (+6.4%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2015

$4,142 (+1.6%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2014

$4,076 (+2.0%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2013

$3,996 (+2.0%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2012

$3,917 (+2.0%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2011

$3,838 (+2.2%)

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

2010

$3,757

$50,080 + $70,860

$120,940

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

—

Lot size

4.8 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,714

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,714

Year built

1870

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Chester County

APN

1703 01440000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.

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

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

5/10 Wind Factor

23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Pottstown, PA • 19465

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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May

Jun

Jul

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Sep

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Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

66/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.9 hrs

3.9 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Redfin Estimate for 1271 Temple Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $390,000 and $630,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $390K to $630K.

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Land— sq ft
1241 Sheep Hill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
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no basement
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