NOT LISTED FOR SALE

541 Ground Hog College Rd West Chester, PA 19382

Estimated Value: $789,000 - $1,086,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft
$296/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2022

Last sale price $890,000 $287 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,607/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Bradford Heights Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2022

Welcome to Yew Tree Cottage, originally built in 1752, with two bedrooms, two and a half baths, with all the modern amenities any discerning homeowner would love. This gorgeous stone property with its bright cedar roof, sits perched atop a gently sloping hill, just off Route 162, with 3 acres of magnificent unobstructed country views. The fenced-in property is truly a nature lover's paradise , carefully designed by its current owner, a landscape designer, with flower beds and perennial gardens. Renovated in 2018, the house was thoughtfully re-modelled with careful consideration of its unique historic features with new heating, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, windows, doors, on-site septic and on-site private well. Walk into the kitchen with high ceilings and original beams, white Shaker cabinets, soapstone countertops, an AGA stove and stainless steel appliances. Original or reclaimed wood flooring exists throughout. Step into the house’s center with a slate floored dining room (original deep stone well sits below a plexiglass frame), a large fireplace and an open office area. To your right, a living room with soaring ceilings, an accent stone wall, large new windows looking out onto the yard, and a modern gas fireplace beckon. To your left you’ll see a formal entranceway and large mudroom. In the original section of the home, you’ll find a den with original built-in bookcase, a cozy fireplace, complete with original cooking hardware, a convenient powder room, the main bedroom (with gas fireplace and built-in bookcases) and en-suite bathroom designed with porcelain tile, radiant floors, and a stacked washer/dryer. Upstairs you’ll walk into a study with amazing wood tulip poplar floors and an accent stone wall, with an inviting second bedroom and en-suite bathroom with radiant porcelain floors and a shower sharing the space. Back downstairs, walk out onto a sunny fieldstone patio and step down past the raised vegetable boxes towards the vast lawn, a place of tranquility with nothing but the sounds of dozens of birds and other wildlife. Out front, you’ll see a two-car garage with modernized remote doors, a large wood shop and loft space above. Located one mile from the historical town of Marshalton and six miles from West Chester Borough, where you’ll experience great shopping and a multitude of excellent restaurants. Fabulous local hikes at Stroud’s Preserve and a short drive or bike ride to Northbrook for canoeing excursions down the Brandywine River. This truly unique and amazing property awaits the stewardship of its next special Buyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Goryl

Compass RE Listed on: 04/29/2022

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Ciunci

KW Greater West Chester License #RS301836

KW Greater West Chester

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,985

Year Built

  • Built in 1752 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R-10

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Scenic Vista
  • Pasture
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Plaster Walls
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • Wood or Metal Shed

Schools

  • West Bradford Elementary School
  • Downington Middle School
  • Downingtown High School West Campus

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0016.0100
  • Assessor Parcel Number 50-08 -0016.0100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,985

Year Built

Built in 1752 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: (2) Hanging Light Fixtures in Dining Room & Mudroom
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-04-30
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1752
  • Year Renovated: 2018
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to Yew Tree Cottage, originally built in 1752, with two bedrooms, two and a half baths, with all the modern amenities any discerning homeowner would love. This gorgeous stone property with its bright cedar roof, sits perched atop a gently sloping hill, just off Route 162, with 3 acres of magnificent unobstructed country views. The fenced-in property is truly a nature lover's paradise , carefully designed by its current owner, a landscape designer, with flower beds and perennial gardens. Renovated in 2018, the house was thoughtfully re-modelled with careful consideration of its unique historic features with new heating, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, windows, doors, on-site septic and on-site private well. Walk into the kitchen with high ceilings and original beams, white Shaker cabinets, soapstone countertops, an AGA stove and stainless steel appliances. Original or reclaimed wood flooring exists throughout. Step into the house’s center with a slate floored dining room (original deep stone well sits below a plexiglass frame), a large fireplace and an open office area. To your right, a living room with soaring ceilings, an accent stone wall, large new windows looking out onto the yard, and a modern gas fireplace beckon. To your left you’ll see a formal entranceway and large mudroom. In the original section of the home, you’ll find a den with original built-in bookcase, a cozy fireplace, complete with original cooking hardware, a convenient powder room, the main bedroom (with gas fireplace and built-in bookcases) and en-suite bathroom designed with porcelain tile, radiant floors, and a stacked washer/dryer. Upstairs you’ll walk into a study with amazing wood tulip poplar floors and an accent stone wall, with an inviting second bedroom and en-suite bathroom with radiant porcelain floors and a shower sharing the space. Back downstairs, walk out onto a sunny fieldstone patio and step down past the raised vegetable boxes towards the vast lawn, a place of tranquility with nothing but the sounds of dozens of birds and other wildlife. Out front, you’ll see a two-car garage with modernized remote doors, a large wood shop and loft space above. Located one mile from the historical town of Marshalton and six miles from West Chester Borough, where you’ll experience great shopping and a multitude of excellent restaurants. Fabulous local hikes at Stroud’s Preserve and a short drive or bike ride to Northbrook for canoeing excursions down the Brandywine River. This truly unique and amazing property awaits the stewardship of its next special Buyer.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Island, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Casement, Replacement, Screens, Skylights, Wood Frame
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Stone, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Six Panel, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Bedroom 1, Study, Laundry, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3100
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3100
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 251.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3100
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 541

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Wood/Metal Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Pasture, Scenic Vista
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Fire Detection System, Monitored
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: DOWNINGTOWN AREA
  • Elementary School: WEST BRADFORD
  • Middle School: DOWNINGTON
  • High School: DOWNINGTOWN HS WEST CAMPUS
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397436
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: WEST BRADFORD
  • High School: DOWNINGTOWN HS WEST CAMPUS
  • Middle Or Junior School: DOWNINGTON

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 146770.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 66350.00
  • Land Use Code: R10
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Open, Private, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.30
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 100188.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R-10

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 333706
  • School Tax: 5909.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6985.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 50-08 -0016.0100
  • Tax Lot: 0016.0100
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2524
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 07/01/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DOWNINGTOWN AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2024
Sold by
Gatta Joseph and Gatta Virginia Marie
Bought by
Virginia M Gatta Revocable Trust and Gatta
Current Estimated Value
$918,110

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2022
Closed on
Jun 23, 2022
Sold by
Kennedy Aileen M
Bought by
Gatta Joseph and Gatta Virginia Marie
Seller's Agent
Andrea Goryl
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Mike Ciunci
KW Greater West Chester
List Price
$780,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
14.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.18%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2015
Sold by
Kahler Reis Rebecca and Reis Rebecca
Bought by
Kennedy Aileen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2013
Sold by
Kahler Reis Rebecca and Estate Of Barbara E Reis
Bought by
Kahler Reis Rebecca and Reis Rebecca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2010
Sold by
Reis Barbara E
Bought by
Reis Barbara E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Virginia M Gatta Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Gatta Joseph $890,000 --
Kennedy Aileen M $313,000 None Available
Kahler Reis Rebecca -- None Available
Reis Barbara E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gatta Joseph $650,000
Previous Owner Kennedy Aileen M $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Sold $890,000 +14.1% $287 / Sq Ft
05/02/2022 05/02/22 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2022 04/29/22 For Sale $780,000 -- $252 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,376 $213,120 $66,350 $146,770
2024 $7,376 $213,120 $66,350 $146,770
2023 $7,163 $213,120 $66,350 $146,770
2022 $6,985 $213,120 $66,350 $146,770
2021 $6,870 $213,120 $66,350 $146,770
2020 $6,831 $213,120 $66,350 $146,770
2019 $6,724 $213,120 $66,350 $146,770
2018 $6,724 $213,120 $66,350 $146,770
2017 $6,478 $205,320 $66,350 $138,970
2016 $6,098 $205,320 $66,350 $138,970
2015 $6,098 $205,320 $66,350 $138,970
2014 $6,098 $205,320 $66,350 $138,970
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT2022952

Bright MLS

APN: 50-008-0016.0100