This is the property that you've always hoped would become available! The Joseph Hance House, a 1795 Chester County Stone Farmhouse located right outside West Chester. The owners have maintained this home with authenticity, while adapting it for modern living with a updated kitchen and central air conditioning. Plaster Walls, Hardwood Floors, and a walk-in Fireplace. Within walking distance of Shaw's Bridge Park on the East Branch of the Brandywine; within biking distance of Northbrook, Marshallton, the Brandywine Valley Assn, and the ChesLen Preserve. Easy commute to Wilmington, King Of Prussia, or Downingtown. (Barn next door is not included in parcel. ) More land may be available.
Single-familyProperty Type
1795Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Debra Ward Sparre• BHHS Fox & Roach-Unionville
•610-347-2065 (broker)
Bought with Debra Ward Sparre• BHHS Fox & Roach-Unionville
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.07 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Sq. Ft.
2,576
Year built
1795
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5107 00160100
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
It is the intent of the R-1 District, as outlined by the East Bradford Township Comprehensive Plan, to support the preservation of critical natural resources, such as streams, floodplains, wet soils, variable groundwater yield areas and conditionally suitable soil for on-lot sewage disposal systems; to encourage continued agricultural, open space and conservation uses; and to provide for continued low-density residential development that is compatible with established land use patterns. The R-1 District establishes maximum density standards which: Provide for low-density residential uses on a lot-by-lot basis, as well as an open space development option that encourages the preservation of open space ancillary to such development; and; Promote the conservation of surface water and groundwater supplies, soils for on-lot sewage disposal systems and the control of soil erosion and flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Park & open space
Dec 3, 2025 • Final
Hd - sewage permit - repair
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Directions: From WC: W Miner St/Route 842 West 2-3 miles, turning right, following Rte 842 signage. House is on right 1/4 mile from Shaw's Bridge over Creek.
Municipality: EAST BRADFORD TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,576
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1795
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Chester County
APN: 5107 00160100
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillsdale El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
7/10
E N Peirce Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
West Chester Henderson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being 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.
9 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$745,000 – $902,000
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