Situated on historic Brinton's Bridge Road in the heart of the Brandywine River Valley, this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath center hall cedar and stone colonial offers an exceedingly private property. Backing up to dense woods, part of Dilworthtown Oak dedicated open space, the property boasts a stunning Anthony Pools in-ground pool, a true utopia for outdoor entertainment, and a large open side yard. This lovingly cared for home, offers a custom kitchen with soapstone and granite countertops, a new built-in SubZero refrigerator, cook top and built-in wall oven w/ stainless steel dishwasher. Kitchen opens to large family room w/ stone fireplace and built-ins, and sliders to oversized deck from both rooms. It also has a newly crafted mudroom/laundry room with stainless steel Maytag appliances and bonus home office on the main level. The upper level master has a custom built master bath, walk-in closet; hardwood floors throughout and the 3 additional roomy bedrooms won't disappoint. The lower level offers 800 sq ft of additional finished space and a large storage room. For the discerning buyer, this home offers a newer septic, newer roof and gutter guards. Finally, if you enjoy sunsets, the rear facing western sky will deliver daily! The house is move in ready and seller is able to offer a quick settlement. Low taxes make the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, consistently ranked among the top in the state, even more appealing. Dilworthtown Oaks is a neighborhood of 50 homes surrounded by dedicated open space. Agents and Buyers viewing property must follow CDC Health Dept guidance and wear masks.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$261Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Antell• BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
•610-431-1100 (broker)
•matt.didomenico@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Steve Tsao• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Solid home built with quality finishing work. Hardwood floors throughout the home. Custom tile work in kitchen and laundry room. Beautifully landscaped with terraced in-ground pool and Jacuzzi. Master bathroom has been updated. Master bedroom...
has walk-in closet and can be furnished with king sized bed, night stands, dresser and chest. Private lot with wooded yard.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jeanette Fontanella
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 861 Brintons Bridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PACT505698
Jul 15, 2020
Sold
$562,800
$169/sq ft
Jul 10, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 14, 2020
Contingent
—
Jun 10, 2020
Relisted
—
May 24, 2020
Contingent
—
May 19, 2020
Listed
$550,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1988
Sold
$240,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,819 (+4.0%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2025
$10,399 (+4.1%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2024
$9,987 (+3.3%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2023
$9,667 (+2.1%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2022
$9,465 (+2.5%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2021
$9,232 (+0.3%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2020
$9,208 (+1.9%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2019
$9,038 (+0.3%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2018
$9,011 (+2.1%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2017
$8,822 (+4.5%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2015
$8,441 (+2.3%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2014
$8,255 (+1.8%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2013
$8,111 (+2.8%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2012
$7,889 (+0.9%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2011
$7,818 (−4.8%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2010
$8,208
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
Tax history for 861 Brintons Bridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,819 (+4.0%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2025
$10,399 (+4.1%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2024
$9,987 (+3.3%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2023
$9,667 (+2.1%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2022
$9,465 (+2.5%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2021
$9,232 (+0.3%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2020
$9,208 (+1.9%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2019
$9,038 (+0.3%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2018
$9,011 (+2.1%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2017
$8,822 (+4.5%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2015
$8,441 (+2.3%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2014
$8,255 (+1.8%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2013
$8,111 (+2.8%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2012
$7,889 (+0.9%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2011
$7,818 (−4.8%)
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
2010
$8,208
$81,890 + $180,230
$262,120
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,542
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
6504 00400800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 3, 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
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Additional Storage Area
Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Chair Railings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Laundry, Office
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Mantel(s), Stone, Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Partially Finished, Shelving
Basement Finished Percent: 0.75
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 787
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $180,230
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Replacement
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Flood Lights, Hot Tub, Stone Retaining Walls
Fencing: Split Rail, Wood
Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Secluded
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $81,890
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,542
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 787
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $419
County Tax: $1,145
School Tax: $7,643
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $262,120
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $9,208
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
150 Amps
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Fiber Optics Available, Propane, Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $100
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: UNIONVILLE-CHADDS FORD
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Silverwood
Directions: 202 South to right at Brinton's Bridge Rd. (light at Enzo's) Straight at stop sign, pass entrance to Dilworthtown Oaks, 861 is next house on the right. (Across from Silverwood Drive).
Municipality: BIRMINGHAM TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,542
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 6504 00400800
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pocopson El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
Charles F Patton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.9mi
9/10
Unionville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
West Chester, PA • 19382
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
35
21
40
26
58
36
65
44
71
53
82
63
87
70
80
60
77
58
67
46
55
38
41
26
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$824,000 – $998,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $8,673 in fees.3 minutes to get started.