Classic Chester County stone farmhouse w/ a kitchen and MBR suite addition beautifully updated and cared for across from Oakbourne Park w/ its nature trails, fields tennis and basketball courts. The original section dates to 1791 and the addition was built in 1999. Stone walls, gorgeous original random width chestnut, poplar and oak floors, deep window sills, lovely private yard, covered back porch and a patio. Zoned central air. 1st flr: Living room w/ FP, Dining room, Family room w/ walk-in fireplace and built-ins, Kitchen w/ island and brick floor and Dining area, Pantry, Powder room, Office/bedroom w/ FP. 2nd flr: Bedrooms. Walk-up to 3rd flr attic which could be finished as another bedroom. Full unfinished basement w/ outside to driveway. 2-car detached garage added in 2012. Endless charm with a versatile floor plan that is perfect for today's lifestyle. Convenient to W. Chester Boro, Wilmington, shopping and everything you could possibly wish for.
Single-familyProperty Type
1791Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Fondren• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
This home has wonderful original features such as beamed ceilings, original wide plank wood floors, stone walls in the kitchen and dining room and overlarge fireplace in the living room. The kitchen has a sealed brick floor and antique stove that's...
been converted to electric. The bedrooms upstairs are roomy and the master bedroom has a dressing room area which leads into the updated bathroom. The property itself has mature landscaping.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
LTour historic treasure originally built in 1791 & lovingly maintained & updated over past 15 years. Modern comfort, charm & beauty make this 18th century Chester County stone farmhouse situated across from Oakbourne Park w/ nature trails, tennis/basketball/hockey courts & athletic fields very desirable. Thick stone & plaster walls, deep wdw sills, wood moldings, authentic hardware, f/ps. & original hdwd. oak, poplar & chestnut flrs, a few of many distinguishing features of this solidly built home. Featured in Cnty Line Mag, this home has been totally remodeled & renovated in 1999 w/ large kit/master bath suite addition. Concrete bsmt. flr. was poured, plumbing replaced, central a/c added & electric upgrade & equipped with Fios. Pella wdws. installed in addition & main floor. Garage built in 2012 & roof replaced in 2/2013. Property has been subdivided & home will be joined by 2 others built by Ted Moser w/ new driveway for all 3 homes. Conveniently located to shopping, restaurants & Phila. , Wilm. & KOP
BRIGHT MLS #PACT194968
Oct 30, 1998
Sold
$199,000
$68/sq ft
Aug 26, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 1998
Listed
$199,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,032 (+2.1%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2025
$5,911 (+2.9%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2024
$5,742 (+0.7%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2023
$5,703 (+1.9%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2022
$5,594 (+1.3%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2021
$5,520 (+0.6%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2020
$5,486 (+1.3%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2019
$5,414 (+2.1%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2018
$5,305 (+2.1%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2017
$5,195 (+4.1%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2015
$4,992 (+2.0%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2014
$4,892 (−23.4%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2013
$6,389 (+6.1%)
$87,660 + $154,960
$242,620
2012
$6,023
$87,660 + $154,960
$242,620
2011
$6,023 (+4.2%)
$87,660 + $154,960
$242,620
2010
$5,778
$87,660 + $154,960
$242,620
Tax history for 500 E Pleasant Grove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,032 (+2.1%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2025
$5,911 (+2.9%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2024
$5,742 (+0.7%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2023
$5,703 (+1.9%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2022
$5,594 (+1.3%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2021
$5,520 (+0.6%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2020
$5,486 (+1.3%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2019
$5,414 (+2.1%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2018
$5,305 (+2.1%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2017
$5,195 (+4.1%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2015
$4,992 (+2.0%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2014
$4,892 (−23.4%)
$45,420 + $140,360
$185,780
2013
$6,389 (+6.1%)
$87,660 + $154,960
$242,620
2012
$6,023
$87,660 + $154,960
$242,620
2011
$6,023 (+4.2%)
$87,660 + $154,960
$242,620
2010
$5,778
$87,660 + $154,960
$242,620
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,927
Year built
1791
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6704 00480100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
In addition to the goals listed in the statements of general purpose and community development objectives in this chapter, it is the purpose of this article to provide housing choices for residential development at medium densities. It also is the purpose of this article to encourage efficient investment in public improvements associated with more intensive levels of development at locations near existing residential areas of this type, and near major highways, commercial areas, and/or centers of employment. Restrictions are provided to maintain suitable areas of open space between residences to create a suburban atmosphere adequate for family needs.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener