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Listing description

Galbreath house is located in the village of Ogden in Upper Chichester Township. Willard T. Galbreath purchased the property from the National Real Estate Company in December 1890. The house, built by Galbreath, is an elaborately shingled Folk Victorian. In addition to the decorative shingling across the second-story facade and western side of the house, other prominent original features include a wrap-around porch with jig-saw cut balusters; double door front entry with original Eastlake style hardware; and a right angle bay in the dining room. The house has its original windows in many of the rooms as well as interior doors with rim locks, heart pine flooring, and plaster walls. Aside from the installation of electricity and an early update to the heating system (converting from coal-fired gravity hot air to an oil-burning boiler with hot water radiators), most rooms of the house retain their original character. Renovations by a previous owner include an updated kitchen and bathrooms. The back porch was also enclosed to create a first-floor laundry and full bath. In 2008, the current owners added an architecturally sensitive family room addition, including a 9-foot ceiling, two-over-two windows, and moldings in keeping with the original trim throughout the house. Cement board sheathing on the exterior of the addition is similar in form and dimension to the original clapboard siding and blends well with the original structure. To the east of the house, sits the original Carriage House. The board and batten structure shows evidence of mortise and tenon construction and may be older than the house itself. The second story of the Carriage House was originally cantilevered, but at some point, the front lower bay was enclosed. A previous owner, Hershey Irwin, operated an orchard on the property during the mid-1900s known as Irwin’s Apple Orchard. Irwin added a lower bay with a refrigeration unit on the east side of the Carriage House and an office on the rear of the building. The cooling system has been removed, but the unit remains. During that era, the Carriage House was referred to as the “Apple House”. The orchard signpost still stands along Naaman’s Creek Road. The house sits on an approximate three-quarter-acre lot bordered by wooded open space and mature, landscaping. Inside, authentic heart pine floors, original doors, and historic trim blend seamlessly with modern conveniences, including a main-floor family room, updated kitchen, laundry, and full bath. The layout features formal parlor and dining rooms, three second-floor bedrooms—including a primary suite with an ensuite bath—and a versatile, fully finished attic retreat. Maximizing its value is a detached, two-story carriage house equipped with heat and electricity, offering the perfect flexible space for a home office, studio, or workshop.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 full bath
  2. Upper level3 bedrooms · 2 full baths

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3 full
Living area
2,185 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Victorian
Year built
1892

Lot & parking

Garage
2 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$311
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PADE2120368
County
Delaware County
School district
Chichester
Days on NookLocal
2 days

Interior features

Appliances
Compactor, Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior features
Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
Basement
Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
3
Accessibility
Ramp - Main Level

Exterior & construction

Construction
Frame
Foundation
Stone
Exterior features
Outbuilding(s)

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Oil
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Oil
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, Other
Garage type
Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, and 1 more
Parking features
Asphalt Driveway
Total spaces
5
Driveway spaces
3

Community

Subdivision
OGDEN

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
123.00 x 233.00
Zoning
R-2

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Refridgerator, washer, dryer, other items in home and barn are negotiable.
Possession
Immediate

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 25, 2026Listed for sale$679,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

$598,000

Below the asking price by 12%.

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$8,055 / year

$671 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$7,037

+14.5% at current rates

School tax

CHICHESTER · 30.11 mills (2025-26)

$6,424

County tax

Delaware County · 4.61 mills (2026)

$983

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$647

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $213,360, well below the ~$371,006 its asking price implies at Delaware County's common level ratio (54.6%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $5,473/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($213,360, 2021 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Delaware County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$135,800 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$4,278/mo

Principal & interest
$3,408
Property taxes (current rates)
$671
Home insurance (est.)
$198

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Chichester

Academic index
51.1/100
Graduation rate
88.4%
PSSA ELA proficient
45.5%
PSSA Math proficient
31%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Delaware County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Delaware County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: July 27, 2026 at 2:16 PM EDT

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