595 Birmingham Rd

3,671 Sq. Ft.
$271 / Sq. Ft.
3,671
Sq. Ft.
$271
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Own a Piece of History in Chester County. Opportunities like this don’t come around often. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and nestled on over three acres, this remarkable property offers more than just a home—it tells a story spanning over two centuries. Originally known as the Richard Strode House and later home to the East Bradford Boarding School for Boys until 1856 and Green Ledge Farm, this Federal-style serpentine stone residence carries a rich and storied legacy. Today,...Own a Piece of History in Chester County. Opportunities like this don’t come around often. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and nestled on over three acres, this remarkable property offers more than just a home—it tells a story spanning over two centuries. Originally known as the Richard Strode House and later home to the East Bradford Boarding School for Boys until 1856 and Green Ledge Farm, this Federal-style serpentine stone residence carries a rich and storied legacy. Today, it stands as a beautiful single-family home that seamlessly blends historic charm with expansive living space. Built circa 1785, this home is rich in timeless character with distinctive features include wide-plank hardwood floors, crown molding, chair rails, high ceilings, and a grand staircase. Generously sized rooms provide the perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining, including a formal dining room and multiple gathering spaces. The main home offers 6–7 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, providing flexibility for a variety of living arrangements while maintaining its historic appeal. In addition, a restored 2 story guest house offers approximately 1,800 square feet of additional living space. Currently configured as a private in-law suite, it’s ideal for extended family, guests, or potential additional use. The property is thoughtfully designed with a wrap-around driveway, providing convenient access from both Birmingham Road and Lenape Road—enhancing both functionality and curb appeal. Surrounded by mature landscaping and open space, this unique property offers the perfect balance of privacy, history, and opportunity.
  1. Listed by Brent Celek • Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
    P: (215)-313-2949 brent@pandopg.com

Property Details for 595 Birmingham Road

Tax ID Number
5107011300
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/08/2026 12:54 PM

Property Details for 595 Birmingham Road

StatusComing Soon
MLS #PACT2121132
Days on Market-
Taxes$11,572 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1785
Lot Size3.40 AC / 148,104 SF
CountyChester County

Location

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Building Information for 595 Birmingham Road

Stories3Year Built1785Building Size-Lot Size3.40 AC / 148,104 SF

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Property Information for 595 Birmingham Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397342
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: East Bradford Twp (10351)
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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Assessed Value: $16,930
  • Zoning: RES
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: DEN
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: ENCLPOR
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,671.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 3,671.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full
  • 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Double/Dual Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 595 Birmingham Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1556976429

$875,000

+4.8% / yr

Aug 7, 2020

Expired

BRIGHT #PACT506428

Aug 5, 2020

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PACT506428

Aug 1, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681252097

$700,000

+8.8% / yr

Jun 30, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT506428

Jun 10, 2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PACT506428

$900,000
May 20, 2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT506428

$900,000
Mar 29, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #642208329

$625,000

-5.0% / yr

Nov 22, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #172137764

$1,245,000
Nov 1, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT145170

$1,245,000
Aug 19, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT145170

May 12, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT145170

$1,495,000
Nov 22, 1994

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT453852

$350,000
Sep 14, 1994

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT453852

Apr 22, 1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT453852

$495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1556976429

$875,000

+4.8% / yr

08/07/2020

Expired

BRIGHT #PACT506428

08/05/2020

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PACT506428

08/01/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #681252097

$700,000

+8.8% / yr

06/30/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT506428

06/10/2020

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PACT506428

$900,000
05/20/2020

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT506428

$900,000
03/29/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #642208329

$625,000

-5.0% / yr

11/22/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #172137764

$1,245,000
11/01/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT145170

$1,245,000
08/19/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT145170

05/12/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT145170

$1,495,000
11/22/1994

Closed

BRIGHT #PACT453852

$350,000
09/14/1994

Pending

BRIGHT #PACT453852

04/22/1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PACT453852

$495,000

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Public Records for 595 Birmingham Road

Taxable ValueLand$79,190Additions$296,570Total$375,760
Tax Record2026$11,573 ($964 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,671 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,671 SqFtStories2Lot Size148,104 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1785ZoningR2CountyCHESTERAPN5107 01130000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 595 Birmingham Road

This home is within West Chester Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hillsdale El School
PublicK to 5

E N Peirce Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Chester Henderson High School
Public9 to 12

GREYSTONE EL SCH
PublicK 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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595 Birmingham Road is a single family home Coming Soon in West Chester, PA 19382. This property is currently priced at $995,000. This listing's school district is West Chester Area School District. Nearby schools include Hillsdale El School, E N Peirce Middle School and West Chester Henderson High School. 595 Birmingham Road is a 6-bed, 4-bath, 3,671 sqft single family home built in 1785.

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