SUNDAY April 13 OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED Nestled on a picturesque parcel once part of the storied Wentworth farm, this exceptional Colonial Revival estate—designed in 1911 by renowned Philadelphia architect Charles Barton Keen—is a rare offering in the heart of Strafford. Keen, celebrated for his work on Reynolda House and the Aronimink and Valley Forge Golf Clubhouses, designed this home and its two neighbors as a cohesive architectural trio. Set on lushly landscaped grounds, a stone bridge, river rock paths, and a tranquil pond, this home offers a seamless blend of early 20th-century craftsmanship and modern comfort. The front-to-back Center Hall opens to spacious formal Living and Dining Rooms—each with fireplaces and French doors to a stately brick-columned veranda that spans the rear facade. A sun-bathed Kitchen, fully renovated with custom finishes, opens to a Sunroom addition and charming patio overlooking the gardens. The showstopping barrel-ceilinged Library is appointed with floor-to-ceiling mahogany bookcases and wide-plank black walnut floors. A Solarium with original tile fountain leads to the breezeway and detached Garage. The second floor offers a serene Primary Suite with fireplace, Sitting Room, and updated Bath, along with two large Bedrooms and Hall Bath. The third floor features two additional Bedrooms and a full Bath—perfect for guests, home office, or studio space. The partially finished lower level includes ample storage, rec space, and newer electrical systems. Conveniently close to Strafford Train Station, downtown Wayne, Whole Foods, the Strafford Farmers Market, the King of Prussia Mall, Rte. 202, the PA turnpike and 76, this historically significant home delivers timeless elegance, privacy, and convenience—plus a backyard pond. Own a piece of Strafford’s rich history—an heirloom home built to last another century.
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$404Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Gordon• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
•610-649-4500 (broker)
•wendy.civitella@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Bruce Kirkpatrick• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Landmark home built by world famous architect Charles Barton Keen on land once owned by General Anthony Wayne. This utterly beautiful property combines the best of old and new with wonderful spaces for living and entertaining. Bright and cheery Sun Room added in 1993 when the charming eat-in Kitchen was totally redone. Large pond for skating in Winter and boating in Summer. This home has it all!
Public Records
May 22, 1991
Sold
$470,000
$105/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,246 (+3.9%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2025
$13,711 (+6.9%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2024
$12,822 (+6.5%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2023
$12,045 (+2.6%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2022
$11,734 (+1.9%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2021
$11,511 (+2.8%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2020
$11,193 (+3.3%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2019
$10,840 (+2.0%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2018
$10,625 (+2.4%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2017
$10,371 (+7.8%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2015
$9,618 (+2.4%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2014
$9,393 (+1.9%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2013
$9,222 (+3.3%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2012
$8,929 (+2.8%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2011
$8,686 (+2.1%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2010
$8,506
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
Tax history for 212 W Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,246 (+3.9%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2025
$13,711 (+6.9%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2024
$12,822 (+6.5%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2023
$12,045 (+2.6%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2022
$11,734 (+1.9%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2021
$11,511 (+2.8%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2020
$11,193 (+3.3%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2019
$10,840 (+2.0%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2018
$10,625 (+2.4%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2017
$10,371 (+7.8%)
$82,500 + $281,530
$364,030
2015
$9,618 (+2.4%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2014
$9,393 (+1.9%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2013
$9,222 (+3.3%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2012
$8,929 (+2.8%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2011
$8,686 (+2.1%)
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
2010
$8,506
$82,500 + $276,940
$359,440
*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
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.59 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
4,462
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
4311F01160000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R1
Residence District
The R-1 Residence Districts are designed to provide opportunities for moderate intensities of residential development in areas which are effectively served with roads, sewer and water facilities that can support such intensities of land use.