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Listing description

The original Darlington house (Darlington street in West Chester), built in 1761 and thoughtfully refined in 1950 and 1997, this classic stone farmhouse perfectly balances the gravity of history with the grace of modern comfort. Originally a land grant to the Darlingtons from William Penn, only two families have owned this property. Inside, the home unfolds with grand-scale rooms featuring original woodwork and period features. The current 6-bedroom layout offers incredible flexibility, including a sprawling primary suite that could easily be re-imagined into four separate bedrooms—creating a 9-bedroom home for the ultimate family compound or guest retreat. The first floor has a modern kitchen is warm and welcoming, with freshly refinished floors, beautiful wood cabinets, skylights and banks of windows in the dining area plus a huge dining room, living room, family room, mudroom and powder room. The second floor boasts three large bedrooms including a primary has two huge rooms separated by a large pocket-door, a closet big enough to be a bedroom, a flex room (office/ nursery/ second huge closet), private stairs, and a full bath with a clawfoot tub. Moving up to the third floor you have another three bedrooms and a full bathroom, perfect for a kids-only space, office, storage, or just space to expand to when needed. Heritage details abound from the authentic root cellar, intricate metalwork on the doors and exterior lights, two fireplaces, and deep-set windows. Plus you get modern amenities like pure drinking water provided by a dedicated distiller, four-zone central air (high velocity system), public water and sewer, and a new metal roof. With an incredible number of rooms, all sizeable enough to allow you to spread out and arrange yourself in any number of ways, there is no concern about everyone fitting and having their own space. Whether you want nooks to escape to or large areas for gathering and entertaining, this home has it all. Plus there is more storage than you will know what to do with, with a detached garage, full dry basement, large third floor with dual staircases, and closets galore! The grounds provide the backbone to create your dream garden. Just off the kitchen is a matching historic stone smokehouse leading to stone walls draped in fragrant wisteria. Make this your sanctuary featuring a mini orchard of apple, cherry, plum, fig, and native paw paw trees. Perhaps the most intriguing feature is the original ice house foundation—a 20-foot diameter and deep circular stone well that serves as a stunning architectural focal point. This could be incorporated into a redesign of that portion of the property as the driveway could be moved to Raspberry Lane. All of this just outside West Chester borough, a quick hop to dining, entertainment, and shopping and an easy drive into Philadelphia or Wilmington. For those seeking a true multi-generational estate, a second residence on the adjoining parcel is available exclusively with the main home for an additional $750,000. 525 Raspberry Lane is a 2,400 SF 3 bedroom/2 bath carriage house featuring a soaring great room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, a massive three-season room, fenced-in yard, and gorgeous gardens. This house is currently rented, please do not disturb tenants. Pictures with furniture are virtually staged which may have altered room features.Please note that half of the fenced in yard for 525 Raspberry lane is part of this property, the fence can be moved to the correct property line before settlement.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3 full · 1 half
Living area
4,057 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Year built
1761

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.98 acres (42,652 sq ft)
Garage
1 space

Financial

Price / sq ft
$221
HOA dues
$450/yr

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2122990
County
Chester County
School district
West Chester Area
Days on market
68 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
May 1, 2026Listed for sale$895,000

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

$942,000

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
$895,000
County assessment implies
$854,840
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$7,463/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
402 W UNION ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382April 2026$1,025,0005/34,000$1,115,855
730 W NIELDS ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382October 2025$1,575,0005/33,745$1,774,051
1154 MEGHAN CT, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382May 2025$1,300,0005/34,114$1,356,571
1061 SQUIRE CHEYNEY DR, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382June 2025$963,0175/34,143$980,624
916 BRIDLE LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382July 2026$935,0004/23,880$1,066,714
203 BARN HILL RD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382April 2026$940,0004/24,078$1,033,292

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$7,463 / year

$622 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$8,051

-7.3% at current rates

School tax

WEST CHESTER AREA · 23.38 mills (2025-26)

$6,113

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2025)

$1,350

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Recomputed from the county assessment ($261,410, 1998 base year) × current millage. 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

$179,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$5,413/mo

Principal & interest
$4,493
Property taxes (current rates)
$622
Home insurance (est.)
$261
HOA
$38

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

West Chester Area

Academic index
68.5/100
Graduation rate
96.9%
PSSA ELA proficient
64.5%
PSSA Math proficient
54.8%

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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