One-of-a-kind West Chester Farmhouse nestled in the scenic Chester County countryside and including many renovations to modern standards. Situated on close to 30 acres, this property is adorned with a magnificent assortment of mature trees and ground covering plants. A beautiful hill and open meadow come alive with spring and summer flowers and wildlife providing idyllic, serene views of the surrounding Brandywine Valley, while a lovely hiking trail under a canopy of trees continues through neighboring Brandywine Overlook. This home features some refinished antique wide plank floors and newer hardwood floors, deep curved window sills, a brick fireplace, and many other characteristic features of the original circa 1850 home. You will find a formal Living Room with efficient fireplace insert, formal Dining Room, and an updated Kitchen with recessed lighting, large island, with pass-through window into the family room. Off the kitchen is the bright, beautiful Family Room with vaulted ceiling and atrium doors leading to the bluestone Patio with a water feature that is beautifully landscaped. It is the perfect place to relax, unwind, dine, and entertain with a view! On the main level, you will also enjoy a Parlor Bedroom, Great Room, Walk-in Closet, Full Bathroom with Walk-in Shower, and adjacent Laundry Room with convenient outside entry. Upstairs, a mix of gorgeous hardwoods, some refinished antique wide plank and one new/ one unfinished, extend throughout the upper 3 Bedrooms. This level hosts another Full Bathroom and a Study within a bedroom. This property includes a large Barn and is zoned for Horses and raising Farm Animals. The barn has ample space for storage above, in addition to a workshop area and three garage bays below. In addition, this property enjoys tax relief under Act 319 conservation easement with Open Space designation on the two adjoining lots. Just minutes from downtown West Chester in highly ranked West Chester Area Schools, you will not find anything with this history, character, location, potential, and expanse of prime West Chester land. Be Sure to View the Virtual Tour, Aerial Tour, Floor Plans, and Schedule a Showing Today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1853Year Built
28.95 acresLot Size
$465Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 car garageParking
Listed by Sherry McCormack• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-696-1100 (broker)
•bill.smith@longandfoster.com (broker)
Listed by Michael McKee• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-351-5000 (broker)
•maggie@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Christian Arabia• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
19.7 Acres
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
2,488
Year built
1900
Style
Ranch
County
Chester County
APN
5107 00230000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 2026.
Aug 19, 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.
Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage, Stone Retaining Walls
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Corner, Front Yard, Irregular, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, SideYard(s), Sloping, Subdivision Possible, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: Tax ID 51-07-2300: 19.7 acres with house and barn / Tax ID 51-07-2331: 3 acre flag lot /Tax ID 51-07-2400: 6.25 acres Open Space
Land Assessed Value: $4,080
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,488
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $187
County Tax: $544
School Tax: $2,695
Tax Assessed Value: $124,400
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $3,425
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
200+ Amp Service
Baseboard - Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: HILLSDALE
Middle Or Junior School: STETSON
High School: WEST CHESTER BAYARD RUSTIN
School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From West Chester follow W Miner Street west which becomes Route 842 South. Continue left at Allerton Road Fork. Make a left at Blue Rock Road. Farmhouse and barn is on the right. Property bounds also continue south on Route 842/Creek Road, however there is no access from Creek Road. Property includes mower access along fence near Brandywine Overlook neighborhood. See map in photos and in additional documents.
Location Type: Rural
Municipality: EAST BRADFORD TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,488
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 19.7 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Chester County
APN: 5107 00230000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillsdale El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
7/10
E N Peirce Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
West Chester Henderson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
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Historical weather
West Chester, PA • 19382
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Estimated sale price
$1.10M – $1.33M
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