Listed By:
Interland Real Estate Corp.
Address
121 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA
Price
$ 950,000
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
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
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
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
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
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

Property vs Contingent Average in 19335

Price
AVG $540K
$950K
Taxes
AVG $7,941
$13,272
Visits
AVG 110
253
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1979
1790

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