NOV. 18 UPDATE: PRICE REDUCTION TO $869,900! PROPERTY HAS BEEN INSPECTED ALREADY! The Beehive is an historic treasure. Open for the first Chester County Day and several times thereafter, the home's historic core has little changed since 1705. Subsequent additions have made the Beehive comfortable for a modern family, without sacrificing the original integrity and charm of the early home. A large Kitchen, with a cathedral ceiling and lots of windows was added in 1990, and opens out to the large brick terrace and private yard. In 2000, the house was again expanded by a spacious 1st floor Bedroom and Bathroom suite, connected to the terrace via french doors. A first floor office and laundry room were also added at this time. Upstairs, three cozy bedrooms and two bathrooms complete the home. The Springhouse serves as quaint guest quarters/studio. The Beehive exudes the charm and simplicity of its original construction, while offering 21st Century livability. Ideally located with easy access to West Chester, Wilmington, Philadelphia, and PHL.
Single-familyProperty Type
1704Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$272Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Debra Ward Sparre• RE/MAX Town & Country
•610-675-7100 (broker)
Bought with Ethel Ann Murphy• BHHS Fox & Roach-Kennett Sq
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $306,480
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Spring House
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Metal, Wood
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Spring House
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0 X 0
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $72,240
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,592
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $378,720
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $9,024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
Circuit Breakers
Oil, Propane, Hot Water, Steam, Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Oil, Bottled Gas/Propane, Other
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: WESTTOWN-THORNBURY
Middle Or Junior School: STETSON
High School: WEST CHESTER BAYARD RUSTIN
School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
Location Information
Cross Street: BRINTON LAKE
Directions: Frm 202 go East on Dilworthtown Rd to stop sign, left on Brinton Lake Rd. At next stop sign (S. Concord Rd), house is directly across the street.
Municipality: THORNBURY TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,910
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1704
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Chester County
APN: 6604 00200200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westtown-Thornbury El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Stetson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Chester, PA • 19382
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.19M – $1.44M
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