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Listing description

260 Hood Road is a beautifully designed 1999 custom colonial, with the charm of a New England coastal home, nestled in the heart of Chester County’s horse country. Neighboring top Olympic level equestrian training facilities and near international competitions of all disciplines, this property is a horse enthusiast’s dream. With views of rolling hills, proximity to miles of preserved land trust and more than 10 acres for your animals, this property offers the perfect opportunity to build your dream country retreat. The external features of this property emit charm, with a circular pebble driveway, stone walls surrounding the flagstone patio, gorgeous vegetable & flower gardens, and an orchard. The heated pool is surrounded by a picket fence, with an adjacent fire pit area for evenings relaxing with family and friends. On the southeast side of the property is a large cleared area, just perfect for grazing animals and your vision for a barn or detached garage. The inside of this home is also built for entertaining, with bright, cheery rooms, hardwood floors, 9 ft ceilings and windows that wrap around the entire house. The gourmet eat-in kitchen is large and open, with a central black granite island counter space, designed for the resident foodie or as a place to gather with friends. The eat-in kitchen features custom cabinets, updated appliances, a large pantry and adjacent large mud room with great storage and closet space. From the kitchen area, there are sliding doors that lead out to a large upper deck overlooking the pool and backyard. The entry-level floor includes the open-format kitchen, family room, living and dining rooms which boast 2 working fireplaces. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroom features spacious walk-in closets and a large bathroom with a soaking tub and large tile shower. Downstairs there is a tastefully designed walk-out basement with custom- built wood cabinetry, an office, a yoga/exercise room, and a TV/movie room with a full-service bar (sink, wine refrigerator and cupboard). This lower level area, which exits to the flagstone patio and pool, thoughtfully includes a full bath and changing room. The house is 3,700 square feet, including the fully finished basement. 2 Zone Central air; electric service is 200 amps, forced air heat with heat pump and electric back up; electric hot water; on site well and septic. The property abuts thousands of acres of open space and is surrounded by large equestrian properties in the famed Cheshire fox-hunting country. In addition, it is located within the award-winning Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, in West Marlborough Township, Chester County.

Rooms by level

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

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

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3 full · 1 half
Living area
3,700 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Contemporary
Year built
1999

Lot & parking

Lot size
10.7 acres (466,092 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$431
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2130278
County
Chester County
School district
Unionville-Chadds Ford
Days on NookLocal
19 days

Interior features

Fireplace
1
Fireplace type
Wood
Basement
Fully Finished
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Frame
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
View
Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods

Systems & utilities

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

Parking

Parking
Driveway

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Zoning
RES

Included in the sale

Inclusions
washer, dryer, all light fixtures
Possession
Immediate

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 8, 2026Listed for sale$1,595,000

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

Estimated value

$1,089,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Chester County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$1,595,000
County assessment implies
$794,179
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$9,490/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
164 SPRINGDELL RD, COATESVILLE, PA 19320March 2025$857,0003/33,393$1,121,592
482 W STREET RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348June 2026$850,0004/23,773$898,291
347 ASTILBE DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348June 2026$660,0003/33,500$753,642
113 LANTANA DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348March 2026$710,0003/33,452$867,888
180 SPRINGDELL RD, COATESVILLE, PA 19320October 2025$825,0003/23,062$1,191,687
7 E HUNTER CREEK LN, WEST GROVE, PA 19390June 2026$650,0004/23,701$965,313

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$9,490 / year

$791 per month

MLS shows (2024)

$9,511

School tax

UNIONVILLE-CHADDS FORD · 33.91 mills (2025-26)

$8,235

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2026)

$1,254

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $242,860, well below the ~$487,751 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 $9,569/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($242,860, 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 2024 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

$319,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$9,263/mo

Principal & interest
$8,007
Property taxes (current rates)
$791
Home insurance (est.)
$465

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

Unionville-Chadds Ford

Academic index
82.7/100
Graduation rate
97.6%
PSSA ELA proficient
80.9%
PSSA Math proficient
73.6%

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: July 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM EDT

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