Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds
908 Messner Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425
Single FamilyProperty Type
3 acresLot Size
1743Year Built
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

A stream, Koi pond, mature shade trees and well-loved perrenial gardens make this 3 acre Chester Springs farmette one of the most idyllic sites in the area. The "Joseph Jones House", built in 1742, abounds in history and exquisite architectural detail, boasting chestnut beams, wide blank floors, four fireplaces - even an indoor Koi pond ! The property includes a stone Spring House and original blacksmith shop which is ideal for conversion into a guest house. This property would make a marvelous weekend...A stream, Koi pond, mature shade trees and well-loved perrenial gardens make this 3 acre Chester Springs farmette one of the most idyllic sites in the area. The "Joseph Jones House", built in 1742, abounds in history and exquisite architectural detail, boasting chestnut beams, wide blank floors, four fireplaces - even an indoor Koi pond ! The property includes a stone Spring House and original blacksmith shop which is ideal for conversion into a guest house. This property would make a marvelous weekend getaway, hunt box or permanent residence. This is a rare and unique property, offering tremendous potential to upgrade to a mini-estate of living !
  • Listed by: Holly Gross 484.678.0367 holly@hollygross.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
Listing closed: 08/29/2008 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003265167

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Property Information for 908 Messner Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,062 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 34-04 -0003.0100
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (CHESTER PA)
  • Cross Street: CONESTOGA ROAD
  • Municipality: WEST PIKELAND TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1743
  • Lot Size: 3.00 AC / 130,680 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397436
  • County: CHESTER
  • MLS Area: West Pikeland Twp (10334)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Creek
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2007
  • Tax Assessed Value: $223,850
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $115,420
  • Land Assessed Value: $108,430
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Zoning: CR
  • Tax Lot: 0003.0100
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 17
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 10
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 13
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 14
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 17
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 17
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 7
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Roof: Wood
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: COMMON
  • Lot Features: Open, Trees/Wooded
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: Creek/Stream
  • Parcel ID: 287859
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s), Water Treat System, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Oven - Double, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 908 Messner Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1003265167

$462,000
Mar 29, 2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1003265167

Apr 17, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003265167

$549,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1003265167

$462,000
03/29/2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1003265167

04/17/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003265167

$549,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 908 Messner Road

Taxable ValueLand$108,430Additions$115,420Total$223,850
Tax Record2026$8,646 ($720 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,220 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,220 SqFtStories2Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850ZoningCRCountyCHESTERAPN3404 00030100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 908 Messner Road

This home is within Downingtown Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6
Rating
School
Distance
Pickering Valley El School
PublicK to 5

Lionville Middle School
Public7 to 8

Downingtown High School East Campus
Public9 to 12

Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Public6

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Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester

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