Look no further if you've been searching for a charming and historically significant property in Chester County. This exceptional home is situated along the picturesque Brandywine Creek and shares its borders with the Brandywine Battlefield. It is an original structure from a 130-acre farm that dates back to the mid-1700s. Presently, the home occupies a 5.4 acre lot and includes several other structures such as a barn and detached garage. Upon entering the house, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting living space, perfect for entertaining guests. The front original living room, dining room, and an addition that opens up to the rear deck, offering breathtaking views of evening sunsets, provide ample room for gatherings. The second and third floors house three bedrooms, providing a comfortable and private retreat. The bathroom has been updated to meet modern standards. The kitchen exudes a quaint charm, with exposed stone walls, updated appliances, and ample cabinet space. This home is part of the prestigious Unionville-Chadds Ford School district, ensuring access to excellent education. Additionally, it is conveniently located in close proximity to shopping centers, restaurants, and the airport. Owning this property not only grants you a beautiful home with wonderful living spaces, but also a piece of history and the allure of Chester County's captivating charm.
Wonderful and rare opportunity to own a piece of Chester County History in a prime location. Located in Pocopson along the Brandywine Creek and neighboring the Brandywine Battlefield, this home is original to a 130-acre plantation dating back to the mid-1700’s. The house boasts pride and beautifully captures the charm of historic Chester County. Surrounded by picturesque views and beautiful sunsets, the deck off the back of the house offers the feel of a private retreat. Recent updates include beautiful hardwood floors, two fireplaces, turned staircases and a finished third floor. The house provides great living space with multiple rooms to entertain in addition to three bedrooms on the second and third floor. This 5.4 acre lot features several other structures including a barn and detached garage. This is country living at its best with convenient access to local shops, restaurants, West Chester Borough and the Philadelphia Airport. Award Winning School District and low taxes. A new well was drilled in 2019 and propane tank is leased through Sheller Oil.
Public Records
Dec 17, 1993
Sold
$160,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,856 (+4.0%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2025
$6,590 (+4.1%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2024
$6,329 (+3.3%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2023
$6,126 (+2.1%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2022
$5,998 (+2.5%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2021
$5,850 (+0.3%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2020
$5,835 (+1.9%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2019
$5,727 (+0.3%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2018
$5,710 (+2.2%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2017
$5,590 (+4.5%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2015
$5,348 (+2.2%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2014
$5,231 (+1.8%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2013
$5,140 (+2.8%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2012
$4,999 (+0.9%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2011
$4,954 (−4.8%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2010
$5,201
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
Tax history for 1195 W Street Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,856 (+4.0%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2025
$6,590 (+4.1%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2024
$6,329 (+3.3%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2023
$6,126 (+2.1%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2022
$5,998 (+2.5%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2021
$5,850 (+0.3%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2020
$5,835 (+1.9%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2019
$5,727 (+0.3%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2018
$5,710 (+2.2%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2017
$5,590 (+4.5%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2015
$5,348 (+2.2%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2014
$5,231 (+1.8%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2013
$5,140 (+2.8%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2012
$4,999 (+0.9%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2011
$4,954 (−4.8%)
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
2010
$5,201
$100,020 + $66,080
$166,100
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.4 Acres
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
1,308
Year built
1780
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6503 00210000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
R-1
Residential District-1
In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of purposes and community development objectives, it is the purpose of this article to encourage and promote continued agricultural, open space and conservation uses in the R-l Zone, while also permitting low- to medium-density residential development which will be consistent with existing residential development and agricultural uses and also by providing in certain areas the option of utilizing the provisions in Article XIV, Planned Residential Development, and Article XV, Transfer of Development Rights, to enable landowners within the R-1 Zone to elect to develop in a manner other than lot by lot, which will provide a greater variety in type, design and layout of dwellings and conservation of open space ancillary to such buildings