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Listing description

As America celebrates its 250th birthday you can celebrate the approx. 225 years of rich history of your truly one-of-a-kind home and 10+ acres! Originally established as a 19th-century Chester County farmstead during the post-American Revolution farming expansion, the historic “Smoke House Farm” reflects Chester County’s agricultural heritage, complete with stone barn structures, preserved pastureland, and an estate-style addition & enhancements that preserve its historic character. In Downingtown Schools, and featuring 5 Bedrooms (including main level In-Law Suite); 3 Full Baths; 3 Half Baths; and outside multi-tier Patios surrounding the 20x40 In-Ground Infinity Pool with cascading waterfall and jetted Spa --- set in a backdrop of the stone walls & wood doors of the original barn. Only Class 2 historic so you have flexibility to make changes & make it your own! Plus the Act 319 status means low taxes along with the bucolic setting of grassy yards, preserved pastures, mature woodlands, and ponds & creek. This is a property perfectly curated for elevated everyday comfort, plus exceptional & memorable entertaining! Inside original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, exposed beams, deep-set sunlit windows, and generously sized rooms reflect the historic craftsmanship. A Study/Parlor has a fireplace with Mercer-tiled surround, and is adjacent to the spacious Living Room/Library also with fireplace. Down the hall are a Powder Room; Mudroom; and versatile Workroom with utility sink and abundant storage, ideal for hobbies, projects, gardening supplies, more. The Primary Suite includes a striking exposed timber-frame entrance into the Bedroom with built-in cabinetry and a walk-in closet; Sitting Room; and remodeled Full Bath with sculpted freestanding soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower with marbled surround. On this main floor are also the remodeled Kitchen with gas range and overhead vent hood, built in fridge & pantry, raised panel cabinetry and glass curios, and onyx granite counters; an elegant Dining Room; Powder Room; Laundry; and Breakfast Room with pocket doors into the Family Room showcasing a soaring two-story ceiling, hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, bumped-out bay window, and door out to the side Porch overlooking the woods & old smoke house setting. Upstairs (a conventional staircase plus an original winder staircase!) and also in the original build are 3 more Bedrooms; Full Bath; and spacious cedar closet. The new addition is a true testament to intentional design, thoughtfully integrating modern sophistication. There is the 5th Bedroom en-suite with a Full Bath that could be a second Primary Suite or In-Law/Guest Suite. The second Kitchen includes a soaring ceiling, expansive sit-up peninsula w/pendant lighting, and walk-in Pantry room. And the Breakfast Room is the ideal gathering space! The tiled Vestibule area with walls of sun-filled windows includes a charming built-in bench seating area, Pool Shower/Changing Room, Powder Room, and of course doors out to your Patios & In-Ground Pool oasis! The oversized, heated 4-Car Garage has planned space for a potential elevator to the Main Floor (via Powder Room in the addition). The expanded driveway could park up to 10 to 15 vehicles/RVs/etc. (remember, no HOA!). Radiant and gas heating, plus centralized A/C, and every room has its own thermostat. Just minutes to Marsh Creek State Park, Rtes 322/30/Bypass/PA Turnpike, train station, shopping, dining, STEM Academy & everywhere you want to be! Property is meticulously maintained so the included AHS ShieldComplete Home Warranty with Pool Coverage (their highest level of coverage!) is just added peace-of-mind for you! Some photos virtually staged. Verification (including sq ft/size/lay-out/more) lies with the consumer.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3 full · 3 half
Living area
7,475 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Year built
1800

Lot & parking

Lot size
10.15 acres (442,308 sq ft)
Garage
4 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$201
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2119982
County
Chester County
School district
Downingtown Area
Days on market
110 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Mar 20, 2026Listed for sale$1,499,000

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

$1,437,000

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
$1,499,000
County assessment implies
$1,044,441
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$11,841/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
412 MERCER DR, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335April 2026$1,432,0005/58,307$1,324,836
425 MERCER DR, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335July 2026$1,200,0005/35,874$1,680,000
19 LAMMEY WAY, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335May 2026$850,0005/34,292$1,190,000
1127 OAK HOLLOW DR, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335October 2025$1,275,0005/36,791$1,662,510
425 MERCER DR, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335February 2025$1,140,0005/35,874$1,720,678
117 NICHOLS MILL RD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335October 2025$850,0004/34,500$1,254,710

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$12,809 / year

$1,067 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$12,425

+3.1% at current rates

School tax

DOWNINGTOWN AREA · 31.91 mills (2025-26)

$10,192

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2025)

$1,649

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$968

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $319,390, well below the ~$458,394 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 $5,153/year. Worth pricing in.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($319,390, 1998 base year) × current millage. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 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

$299,800 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$9,029/mo

Principal & interest
$7,525
Property taxes (current rates)
$1,067
Home insurance (est.)
$437

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

Downingtown Area

Academic index
78.2/100
Graduation rate
96.9%
PSSA ELA proficient
72.8%
PSSA Math proficient
67.8%

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 →

FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.

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 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM EDT

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