1551 Old Ridge Rd

Pottstown, PA 19465

$1,100,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,848 Sq. Ft.
$286 / Sq. Ft.
3,848
Sq. Ft.
$286
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/26/26Virtual Tour
Closed 6/26/26Virtual Tour
Welcome Home!
In Historic Coventryville!
Main House
In-Ground Pool & Hot Tub Complex
In-Ground Pool & Hot Tub Complex
Twilight at the Pool
Main House & Guest Cottage
Covered Front Porch
Center Hall
Center Hall
Dining Room
Dining Room
Remodeled Kitchen & Butlers Pantry
Remodeled Kitchen & Butlers Pantry
Remodeled Kitchen & Butlers Pantry
Original Walk-In Cooking Fireplace & Pot Crane
Breakfast/Garden Room
Breakfast/Garden Room
Door out to the Side Patio Courtyard
Patio Courtyard
Patio Courtyard
Sunset on the Patio Courtyard
Living Room
Living Room--- Vermont Castings Wood Stove
Leads into the Office/Study
Office/Study
Office/Study
Mudroom/Laundry
Powder Room
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom
Remodeled Full Bath
Remodeled Full Bath
Bedroom (5 Bedrooms total)
Bedroom (5 Bedrooms total)
Bedroom (5 Bedrooms total)
Bedroom (5 Bedrooms total)
Bedroom (5 Bedrooms total)
Bedroom (5 Bedrooms total)
Bedroom (5 Bedrooms total)
Full Bath---nod to the historic character
Full Bath---nod to the historic character
Stairs up to Unfinished 3rd Level
Unfinished 3rd Level
Unfinished 3rd Level --- virtually staged
Gorgeous, Private 5.6 Acres
Covered Side Porch (to Guest Cottage)
Guest Cottage
Guest Cottage
Guest Cottage
Guest Cottage
Guest Cottage
Guest Cottage
Repurposed & Upgraded Barn
Repurposed & Upgraded Barn
Repurposed & Upgraded Barn
Repurposed & Upgraded Barn
Repurposed & Upgraded Barn
Repurposed & Upgraded Barn --- virtually staged
Repurposed & Upgraded Barn
Barn---lower lever
Carriage Shed Garage & Newly Sealed Driveway
Carriage Shed Garage & Newly Sealed Driveway
Built Circa 1807
Patio Courtyard
Restored Fireplace Alcove
Level Yards
In-Ground Pool & Hot Tub Complex
In-Ground Pool & Hot Tub Complex
Cascading Hot Tub
In-Ground Pool & Hot Tub Complex
Sunset Over Old Ridge
Refurbished Pool House
Refurbished Pool House
Refurbished Pool House
Refurbished Pool House
Blooming Gardens Throughout the Property
Sunset over Your New Coventryville Home!

Description

POOL IS OPEN --- start planning your summer gatherings! Welcome home to 1551 Old Ridge Road (“The Samuel Shafer Mansion House”), nestled in the historic village of Coventryville! A historic village that crossed paths with Ben Franklin, General Washington, the Lincolns, and the Potts family of Coventry Forge. Such a storybook estate with multiple buildings, including the 1800’s Main Residence; Cottage for guest/in-law suite; and refurbished Barn with dedicated workspaces --- all set on 4.3 picturesque...POOL IS OPEN --- start planning your summer gatherings! Welcome home to 1551 Old Ridge Road (“The Samuel Shafer Mansion House”), nestled in the historic village of Coventryville! A historic village that crossed paths with Ben Franklin, General Washington, the Lincolns, and the Potts family of Coventry Forge. Such a storybook estate with multiple buildings, including the 1800’s Main Residence; Cottage for guest/in-law suite; and refurbished Barn with dedicated workspaces --- all set on 4.3 picturesque acres of sweeping lawns, vibrant gardens, and tree-lined meadows. Plus an in-ground pool complex with cascading hot tub and oversized pool house! As soon as you arrive you will experience how the property superbly blends history with modernity (including central air!). The exterior accents on the main house were just painted, and the covered front Porch offers shaded comfort. Inside are antique pine & original wide wood flooring plus original trim work, built-ins, stonework, doors, cabinetry and hardware. The home showcases a spacious grand Center Hall; an oversized formal Dining Room with original fireplace and cabinet; and a remodeled Kitchen ideal for the home chef with: Wolf double oven & ceramic cooktop; GE Advantium microwave; Subzero fridge; quartz counters & backsplash; sit-up center island with farmhouse sink; custom cabinetry (designed to match the original); brick tile radiant heat floors; and the original walk-in cooking fireplace & pot crane. The Butlers Pantry has another sink, work alcove, and a built-in Miele whole bean coffee system. This leads into the Breakfast/Garden Rm with pantry storage & closets; radiant flooring; walls of sun-filled windows; and a door out to the private brick Patio enclosed by original stone walls. The sizeable Living Room has deep set windows and a Vermont Castings wood stove. The Study/Office with original built-in cabinet and mantle leads into both the Back Hall and the Mudroom Laundry with tile floors; built-in bench; 18th century breakfront cabinet; Powder Rm; original sidewinder staircase; and door out to the covered side Porch & Cottage. Upstairs find 5 spacious Bedrooms with ample closets and 2 Full Baths: one remodeled like a luxury spa with quartz counters, white cabinets, radiant heat floor, and a tile-surround tub/shower with rainfall shower head; and the other has historic flair with its repurposed dresser-style sink vanity and vintage claw-foot soaking tub. An open staircase leads to the unfinished third floor with windows that could be transformed into a guest room or media/game room! The several well-appointed outbuildings throughout the property include: the renovated Guest Cottage with exposed original wood beams; a full kitchen; washer/dryer; living rm; bedroom; closets; and remodeled full bath with a tile-surround step-in shower and radiant heat floor (option of being a rental; call Township for permit info & details). The thoughtfully repurposed Barn offers versatile workspaces, ideal for creative/art/music endeavors, fitness areas, special events & celebrations, workshop. More: a carriage shed garage; stone spring house; new & original walkways; newly sealed driveway; original stone walls; a restored stone fireplace alcove off the back passage; and the open meadow across the street. Resort-style living with the Anthony & Sylvan heated in-ground pool and cascading hot tub surrounded by expansive patios, low stone walls, and fencing. And the refurbished Pool House has rows of multiple windows, electric, and space for a kitchenette, bar, tables and storage. In the award-winning Owen J. Robert School District; no HOA; and convenient to local parks, shops, dining, Rtes 401/202/113/PA Turnpike. Property is meticulously maintained so the included AHS ShieldComplete Home Warranty w/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.
  1. Listed by Karen Boyd • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
    P: (484)-716-4647 karen.boyd@lnf.com

Property Details for 1551 Old Ridge Road

Tax ID Number
20-03 -0008.0100
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk, Cottage, Converted Barn, Other
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 06/26/2026 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1551 Old Ridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PACT2123178
Days on Market25
Taxes$13,824 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1807
Lot Size4.30 AC / 187,308 SF
CountyChester County
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Building Information for 1551 Old Ridge Road

Stories2Year Built1807Building Size-Lot Size4.30 AC / 187,308 SF

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Property Information for 1551 Old Ridge Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: OWEN J ROBERTS
  • School District County ID: 300200397338
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: FRENCH CREEK (CHESTER PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: OWEN J ROBERTS (CHESTER PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: OWEN J ROBERTS (CHESTER PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: South Coventry Twp (10320)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $328,960
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $1,698
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $271,590
  • City Town Tax: $164
  • Land Assessed Value: $57,370
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Zoning: R10 RES AND V10 VAC
  • Zoning Dscrp: Main parcel: residential. Second parcel which is included in the sale: vacant--land residential
  • Tax Lot: 0008.0100
  • School Tax: $11,960
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Office, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Length: 46.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,848.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,848.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,848.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8049/2376/7194/804923767194_512_384_WM_q2QAHF72ghPYnmhI.jpg
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Full
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: 2nd House, Barn, Carriage House, Feed Barn, Spring House
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Level, Landscaping, Front Yard, SideYard(s), Rear Yard, Open, Partly Wooded, Other
  • Fencing: Partially, Wood
  • Parcel ID: 253206
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Carport, Driveway, Other
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
  • Detached Carport - # of Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Crushed Stone
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchenette, Pantry, Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Insert, Mantel(s), Wood, Other
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/1184626892?fl=ip&fe=ec
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Other
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Heated, Fenced, Filtered, Concrete
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Leased, Electric
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 1551 Old Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2123178

$1,100,000—
May 18, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2123178

—
May 18, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PACT2123178

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT2123178

$1,100,000
05/18/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT2123178

—
05/18/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PACT2123178

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Public Records for 1551 Old Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,370Additions$271,590Total$328,960
Tax Record2026$13,824 ($1,152 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,848 SqFtStories2Lot Size187,308 SqFtStyleMiscellaneousYear Built1807Year Renovated1975ZoningHCountyCHESTERAPN2003 00080100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1551 Old Ridge Road

This home is within Owen J Roberts School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
French Creek El School
Public - K to 6
Owen J Roberts Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Owen J Roberts High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
French Creek El School
PublicK to 6

Owen J Roberts Middle School
Public7 to 8

Owen J Roberts High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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