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Listing description

A Rare Chester County Farmstead Where History, Land & Character Come Together Set high above a pond at the end of a long private drive, this extraordinary 6.22-acre farmstead is a property with a story. Its roots reach back to the early 1700s, when the land was part of a grant from William Penn. Over the centuries, the property evolved into the remarkable farmstead it is today, with a farmhouse, pond, substantial bank barn, outbuildings, and pastoral acreage that exemplify the character of southern Chester County. The property has had a fascinating history. The farmhouse and surrounding property were once home to a girls' boarding school dating to the late 1800s and later a Morse Code School around the turn of the century. The Green family acquired the property in 1981, and it remained a meaningful part of the family's history for decades. Today, the long drive approaches the farmhouse through an exceptionally scenic setting, passing the pond before climbing to the home and the large bank barn. The farmhouse sits prominently on the hillside, while a two-car garage occupies a convenient position at the top of the drive. Behind the house, an inviting in-ground swimming pool adds a wonderful recreational element to the property. The farmhouse retains an extraordinary sense of character. Entering from the driveway, the renovated kitchen immediately captures the setting, with classic white farmhouse cabinetry, honed countertops, and a large picture window above the sink overlooking the pond. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with a comfortable banquette seating area and a peninsula with seating for two. A large mudroom, pantry, and laundry room is located just beyond. Toward the rear of the home is an impressive dining room with an exquisite fireplace and built-in shelving. A secondary staircase provides convenient access to the upper level. Also adjoining the kitchen is a spacious family room with a fireplace and exposures toward both the front and rear of the property, offering views toward the pond and swimming pool. Beyond the family room, the formal front entry features a gracious staircase and leads into an enormous multipurpose room stretching across the full width of the house. Anchored by yet another fireplace, this flexible space offers tremendous possibilities for entertaining, gathering, working, or relaxing. The second floor continues to reveal the scale and individuality of the home. An exceptionally large primary bedroom occupies the space above the front multipurpose room and is joined by a recently renovated hall bathroom and another generously sized bedroom with views of the pond. A charming reading nook or transitional space leads to two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. From this area, a curved staircase rises to the third floor, where additional space offers endless possibilities for bedrooms, a studio, craft room, game room, office, or other uses. Outside, the property's agricultural history remains evident in the substantial bank barn, which is in good condition and includes seven stalls. Its lower level provides a particularly appealing space for a studio, workshop, or creative use. The two-car garage includes a full room above, currently utilized for pool equipment, providing yet another flexible space for an office, pool house, studio, workshop, or hobby. And then there is the setting. The pond, gently rolling acreage, mature landscape, historic buildings, swimming pool, and elevated position of the farmhouse create a private and remarkably picturesque environment. This is a property where the landscape is not simply something you look at, it is part of the experience of living here.

Rooms by level

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

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level4 bedrooms · 2 full baths

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Living area
3,864 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Year built
1900

Lot & parking

Lot size
6.22 acres (270,943 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$298
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2137602
County
Chester County
School district
Avon Grove
Days on NookLocal
14 days

Interior features

Fireplace
2
Basement
Unfinished
Laundry
Has Laundry, Main Floor
Levels
3
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stucco, Stone, Stick Built
Roof
Architectural Shingle, Shingle
Foundation
Block, Stone

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Oil
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic

Parking

Parking
Detached Carport, Driveway, Parking Lot
Parking features
Asphalt Driveway
Total spaces
12

Community

Subdivision
AVON GROVE

Lot & zoning

Zoning
R1
Cross street
Avondale RD.

Included in the sale

Possession
Negotiable

Price history

DateEventPrice
Oct 9, 2026Listed for sale$1,150,000

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

$1,033,000

Below the asking price by 10%.

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$9,761 / year

≈ $813 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$10,052

-2.9% at current rates

School tax

AVON GROVE · 36.00 mills (2025-26)

$8,286

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2026)

$1,189

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$287

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $230,160, well below the ~$351,670 its asking price implies at Chester County's common level ratio (30.6%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $5,002/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($230,160, 1998 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 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Chester County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$230,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$6,922/mo

Principal & interest
$5,773
Property taxes (current rates)
$813
Home insurance (est.)
$335

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

Avon Grove

Academic index
70.8/100
Graduation rate
95.2%
PSSA ELA proficient
61.4%
PSSA Math proficient
54.9%

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

Chester County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Chester County taxes, explained →

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

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Data last updated: October 23, 2026 at 2:07 PM EDT

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