Property Attributes
- MLS#PACT2058546
- TypeContingent
- CountyCHESTER
- CityDowningtown
- AreaDowningtown Boro
- NeighborhoodDowningtown
- Zip19335
- StyleManor
- Year Built1790
- Taxes$ 13272
- Price$ 950,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage8945
- Lot Size1.4 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
CIRCA 1790 GEM! What do YOU envision this space to be? Welcome to 121 Manor Avenue in the heart of Downingtown, situated on 1.4 acres and one of Chester Counties most coveted properties featuring 8 fireplaces. This property has stood the test of time in the 231-year history. The 1790 portion is still intact with an impressive number of original attributes including the substantial hearth that is now showcased in todays kitchen and 2nd story which is todays bedroom and bathroom. The cellar is intentionally deep in the original homestead portion and appears to have been utilized as the root/wine/cold storage cellar which is extremely rare in the Delaware Valley. The current owners do know, and the Downingtown Historical Society has confirmed Joseph Downing owned the property from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s however it is not clear who built the original homestead. Sometime in the early 1800s was a substantial addition. Unique to the Lower Delaware Valley; wooden architecture was instituted while other regions tended to follow brick or stone from their home country. The wooden architecture, random width pine floors, gigantic solid wood doors, oversized windows with 12-inch sills, cabinet work and molding highlight the fine carpentry craftsmanship. In 1922 the Downingtown Woman's Club acquired the property for their clubhouse and immediately installed a toilet in the basement for the gentlemen (seriously). It is not clear if the Club made any modifications however, we do know the first meeting at their new clubhouse was in October 1922 and was a thriving organization for many years (fortunately the Downingtown Historical Society houses all the club documents). Fast forward to 1989 when the current owner opened Lori Petrie's Pre-School which has been a landmark for a bit over 30 years. Gentle modifications were completed to transform into the bustling schoolhouse which can be undone to transform it back into an amazing 8,900 sq ft home or Commercial Space or a blend of the two. The current owner has been an excellent steward, recently retired and ready to pass the torch. The property is strictly offered as-is but please do not let that deter you from visiting, it is in outstanding shape with ample parking.
Price History | |
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1/17/2024 | Listed $950,000 |
General Features
Interior Features | Additional Stairway,Attic,Built-Ins,Butlers Pantry,Crown Moldings,Dining Area,Double/Dual Staircase,Kitchen - Eat-In,Pantry,Store/Office,Wood Floors,Other |
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Sewer | Public Sewer |
Heating | Hot Water |
Cooling | None |
Possession | Immediate |
Zoning | R4 |
Pool Y/N | No Pool |
Architectural Style | Manor |
Security Features | Fire Detection System,Security System |
Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
Year Built | 1790 |
Levels | 3 |
Tax Year | 2022 |
Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
Cool Fuel | None |
Accessibility | None |
County | CHESTER |
New Construction | No |
Property Type | Residential |
HOA / Comm Assn | No |
Subdivision Name | DOWNINGTOWN |
Garage Y/N | No |
Water Access Y/N | No |
Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
Total Rooms | 11 |
Status | ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT |
Directions | Off of Route 30 on Manor Ave. |
ModificationTimestamp | 2024-04-23T10:24:25 |
City | DOWNINGTOWN |
Buyer Agent Compensation | 3 |
Senior Community Y/N | No |
Zoning Description | The Zoning allows multiple residential uses by right and commercial uses by special exception and conditional use. |
MLS Area | Downingtown Boro (10311) |
Lot Size Square Feet | 60984.00 |
Tax Assessed Value | 325610.0 |
Waterfront Y/N | No |
Street Name | MANOR |
Tax Annual Amount | 13272.0 |
Home Warranty Y/N | No |
Structure Type | Detached |
Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
Bathrooms Count Main Level | 2.00 |
Price Per Sq Ft | 106.2 |
Acceptable Financing | Cash,Bank Portfolio,Other |
Historic Y/N | No |
Lease Considered Y/N | No |
Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
Total SQFT | 8945 |
Days on Market | 43 |
Standard Status | Active Under Contract |
Year Built Source | Estimated |
Tax Lot | 0107 |
Buyer Agent Compensation Type | % Of Gross |
Association Recreation Fee | No |
Interior Features
Heating Fuel | Oil,Natural Gas Available |
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Basement | Dirt Floor,Unfinished |
Total Fireplaces | 8 |
Fireplace Features | Non-Functioning |
Hot Water | Electric |
Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
Heating Y/N | Yes |
Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
Above Grade Finished Area | 8945 |
Full Baths | 1 |
Half Baths | 3 |
Street Suffix | AVENUE |
Central Air Y/N | No |
Total Bedrooms | 5 |
Room Type | Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1,Sun/Florida Room,Storage Room |
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Estimated |
Below Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 5 |
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 5 |
Bathrooms Half Upper Level 1 | 1 |
Bathrooms Half Main Level | 2 |
Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels | 1 |
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 1 |
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 1 |
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 2 | 0.00 |
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 2.00 |
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 2 |
Above Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
Parking Features | Asphalt Driveway,Paved Parking |
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Water Source | Public |
Type of Parking | Parking Lot |
Land Use Code | C95 |
Foundation Details | Permanent |
Water View Y/N | No |
Lot Size Acres | 1.40 |
Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
Lot Size Source | Estimated |
Door Features | French,Six Panel |
Land Assessed Value | 156170.00 |
Navigable Water Y/N | No |
Water Oriented Y/N | No |
Room Details
Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
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Bedroom 1 | Upper 1 | Fireplace - Other | ||
Bedroom 2 | Upper 1 | Fireplace - Other | ||
Bedroom 3 | Upper 1 | Fireplace - Other | ||
Bedroom 4 | Upper 1 | Fireplace - Other | ||
Bedroom 5 | Upper 1 | |||
Dining Room | Main | Formal Dining Room,Fireplace - Other | ||
Family Room | Main | |||
Kitchen | Main | Built-Ins,Dining Area,Fireplace - Other,Island,Kitchen - Eat-in,Pantry | ||
Living Room | Main | Built-Ins,Fireplace - Other | ||
Storage Room | Upper 2 | Flooring - HardWood | ||
Storage Room | Upper 2 | Flooring - HardWood | ||
Storage Room | Upper 2 | Flooring - HardWood | ||
Sun/Florida Room | Main |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool