$849,000
Price
7
Beds
4,969 Sq. Ft.
$171 / Sq. Ft.
4,969
Sq. Ft.
$171
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 51 Scott Road, the former Trimble-Palmer House and Scotland Farm, a Revolutionary War-era estate where history and natural beauty converge. Nestled on nearly 3 private acres, this impressive home is perfectly positioned between the 160-acre Newlin Grist Mill park, with its breathtaking waterfalls and 8 miles of trails, and 42.5 acres of protected township open space, offering a lifestyle of unparalleled tranquility. Step inside and be captivated by original details that tell a story of...Welcome to 51 Scott Road, the former Trimble-Palmer House and Scotland Farm, a Revolutionary War-era estate where history and natural beauty converge. Nestled on nearly 3 private acres, this impressive home is perfectly positioned between the 160-acre Newlin Grist Mill park, with its breathtaking waterfalls and 8 miles of trails, and 42.5 acres of protected township open space, offering a lifestyle of unparalleled tranquility. Step inside and be captivated by original details that tell a story of centuries past: wide-plank hardwood floors, two working fireplaces with hand-crafted mantels, deep-set windows, and high ceilings that fill the oversized rooms with light. The home’s intelligent design, featuring two staircases, ensures a wonderful flow for both modern living and grand entertaining. UPDATE: Electric info has been corrected to 200 Amp Service

The journey begins in the covered center-hall entrance, leading to a gracious foyer with a curved staircase. Discover an oversized living room, a grand dining room ready for a 12-person soirée, and the warm inviting heart of the home, the kitchen. Housed in the original 1780s section, the kitchen features a charming inglenook fireplace, creating a cozy gathering spot. Upstairs, the home reveals its flexibility with seven generously size bedrooms. The second floor hosts several bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private ensuite, a convenient second-floor laundry, and a sunny Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The home’s impressive curved staircase ascends to the third level, where three additional bedrooms and a large walk-in closet await. The wrap-around porch provides a sweeping view of the countryside, tennis court, pond, and the Newlin Grist Mill park. A William Penn Oak tree still adorns the property. Just down the hill from the house sits a spacious lean-to style barn allowing for protected storage of grass cutting and other equipment and a large fenced in area for animals. An expansive greenhouse sits outside the walkout basement just ahead of the 1/8 acre which the owners cultivated as a large garden for many years. There is ample acreage to plant fruit trees and restore the garden to its original use. The patio and oversized deck afford a great space for entertaining. This is more than a home; it’s a piece of American history. Whether your passion is horses, fishing, gardening, tennis, a small hobby farm, or simply privacy, the expansive grounds provide unmatched flexibility. Convenient to shopping, dining, arts, and medical facilities, this home also allows for quick access to I-95, the new Wawa Train Station, Philadelphia airport and Shore points. The tranquility of this peaceful, park-like setting is a unique opportunity for lovers of historic properties seeking a renovation project and the charm of all that this home has to offer. Property Highlights:
¨ Nearly 3 acres of cultivable land. Ample sunny and shaded areas for diverse plantings, from flower beds to a large garden.
¨ Seven bedrooms with 3-1/2 baths
¨ 4,969 square feet of living space
¨ Wrap-around porch, partially enclosed with split heat/AC system.
¨ Oversized rooms, high ceilings, and large windows
¨ Lots of Large closets! ¨ Second floor laundry
¨ Generac generator
¨ Newly installed propane heat
¨ Available hook up to public sewer
¨ Walkout basement
¨ Greenhouse
¨ Above Ground Pool
¨ Lean-to barn and fenced area for animals
¨ Tennis court / basketball court
¨ Pond serves as a perfect fishing spot and has hosted many skating parties
¨ Great sledding hills! ¨ Privacy, privacy, privacy on a quiet street
¨ Ample parking
  1. Listed by Anne Marie Hanlon • Walter M Wood Jr Inc
    P: (215)-386-2800 woodre17reo@aol.com

Property Details for 51 Scott Road

Tax ID Number
13-00-00680-02
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Federal
Levels/Stories
3
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/09/2025 05:55 PM

Property Details for 51 Scott Road

StatusActive
MLS #PADE2103586
Days on Market47
Taxes$10,494 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1847
Lot Size2.99 AC / 130,244 SF
CountyDelaware County

Location

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Building Information for 51 Scott Road

Stories3Year Built1847Building Size-Lot Size2.99 AC / 130,244 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,070 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,195

Property Taxes

$875

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 51 Scott Road

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: GARNET VALLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397472
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GARNET VALLEY ELEM (DELAWARE PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: GARNET VALLEY (DELAWARE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: GARNET VALLEY HIGH (DELAWARE PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Concord Twp (10413)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $453,180
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $1,755
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $310,550
  • City Town Tax: $289
  • Land Assessed Value: $142,630
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: Yes
  • Historic Designation ID: 148
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 046-000
  • School Tax: $8,450
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,969.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,969.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,969.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated
  • Basement Type: Dirt Floor, Full, Daylight, Partial, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Level
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • 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-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Backs - Parkland, Backs to Trees, Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Front Yard, Pond, Rear Yard, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Parcel ID: 429198
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot, Off Street
  • Parking Lot - # of Spaces: 12
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Patio(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around, Deck(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Multiple Phone Lines, Phone Connected, Propane, Sewer Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Well, Lateral Not Installed/Must Tap Off Main
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: None chosen (Non-REALTOR/Stockholder)

Property History for 51 Scott Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2103586

$849,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2103586

$849,000

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Public Records for 51 Scott Road

Taxable ValueLand$142,630Additions$310,550Total$453,180
Tax Record2025$10,495 ($875 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,969 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,969 SqFtStories3Lot Size76,382 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1847CountyDELAWAREAPN13-00-00680-02Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 51 Scott Road

This home is within Garnet Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Concord El School
PublicK to 2

Garnet Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Garnet Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Garnet Valley El School
Public3 to 5

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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51 Scott Road is a single family home for sale in Glen Mills, PA 19342. This property was listed for sale on November 8, 2025 by Walter M Wood Jr Inc, it's currently listed at $849,000. This listing's school district is Garnet Valley School District. Nearby schools include Concord El School, Garnet Valley Middle School and Garnet Valley High School. 51 Scott Road is a 7-bed, 4-bath, 4,969 sqft single family home built in 1847.

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