60 Highspire Rd Downingtown, PA 19335
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
--
Sq Ft
3
Acres
Highlights
- Heated Floors
- 3 Acre Lot
- Wood Burning Stove
- Brandywine-Wallace El School Rated A
- Deck
- Attic
About This Home
As of February 2025WOW! PRICE REDUCTION WITH A LOT OF LAND! Come see this original single Owner Eco-friendly home stewarded by a local Quaker family for 40+years, designed and built by internationally renowned architect Bart Kaltenbach. Super-efficient, passive solar envelope design, beautiful natural light, open floor plan, terra-cotta tile floors and plaster walls. Truly a century house built by local artisan craftspeople to become your inter-generational asset.
Historic, hand hewn, American chestnut barn timbers, salvaged from the iconic McCurdy’s barn, showcased in the living room and master bedroom. All the materials are natural and non-toxic, this is an exquisitely private and peaceful healthy home. A product of Chester County, and a close-knit Quaker community, built by local people with a long view on how to build; it has a heart and soul you will not easily find anywhere else!
The home is situated on 3.25 acres backing onto 60+ acres of protected private land and it is within walking distance of a historic rail trail along the East Brandywine and Marsh Creek State Park. It is oriented to maximize southern exposure and to be heated passively by the sun and with it’s engineered envelope convection heating as the warmth of the sun heats the attached greenhouse. The air rises into the attic and drops back down a double north wall to the basement where there is a full basement and crawl space with a tube coming into the crawl space from deep underground to naturally cool the house in the summer. There are ceiling fans throughout the house, to enhance your comfort and the passive performance of the space. It has a fully modernized geo-thermal central heating, and air conditioning system with vents well placed throughout the home, along with a central thermostat and a whole home generator, wired into the house electric systems for seamless energy security, that automatically comes on in any interruption of your electric service. The generator is fueled by propane to keep you comfortable in any power outages. It has a central stacked masonry chimney gong from ground level through the center for the house with a wood stove connected to it in the living room, there are vents to carry the warm air from this high efficiency wood stove to the second-floor rooms. The upper level has 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths. The lower level has a flex room that can be used as a 4th bedroom, in-law suite, office or den with its own private half bath.
Field Stone walls along the walkways and terraced in front of the house, perfect for growing your own organic vegetable garden and storing it all in the cool basement for winter food security. Plant your own fruit orchard. The house is situated high in the landscape with excellent drainage all around it and great full sun for gardening and gritty fed water systems to irrigate your gardens.
A home where you can weather the changes of the world around you in the security and comfort of a fully independent home, able to run well with no inputs or fossil fuels, in the case of serious supply line problems and climate irregularities, that we are likely to see into the future. It’s evident that the home has been cared for by its original owner where there is peace and tranquility. Live in a home you have dreamed of living in, design it the way you wish, and make it yours today. Must see this unique style home. The septic has been updated with a new distribution box. SELLER IS MOTIVATED TO SELL AND ALL OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED! Schedule a showing today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Newtown Listed on: 05/10/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,309
Year Built
- Built in 1980
Lot Details
- 3 Acre Lot
- Property is in very good condition
- Property is zoned R10 RES: 1 FAM
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Stove
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Storage Room
- Laundry on main level
- Attic
- Basement
Flooring
- Heated Floors
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
Parking
- 4 Parking Spaces
- 4 Driveway Spaces
Eco-Friendly Details
- Whole House Exhaust Ventilation
- Whole House Supply Ventilation
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
- Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
- Geothermal Heating and Cooling
- Well
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- On Site Septic
Additional Features
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Deck
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Highspire Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 0014.0400
- Assessor Parcel Number 30-02 -0014.0400
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 10, 2024
Closed on
Jan 15, 2025
Sold by
Faust Nancy P
Bought by
Conner Ashley Kay and Blake Jared Melvin
Seller's Agent
Trista Factor
HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Newtown
Buyer's Agent
Bela Vora
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,000
-20.14%
Views
565
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,615
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.74%
Original Mortgage
$527,250
Outstanding Balance
$524,080
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$39,535
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $555,000 | Keystone Title | |
| Deed | $555,000 | Keystone Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $527,250 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $527,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | Sold | $555,000 | -7.3% | -- |
| 12/07/2024 12/07/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/29/2024 10/29/24 | Price Changed | $599,000 | -13.8% | -- |
| 10/22/2024 10/22/24 | For Sale | $695,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/27/2024 09/27/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2024 07/15/24 | Price Changed | $695,000 | -9.0% | -- |
| 06/03/2024 06/03/24 | Price Changed | $764,000 | -4.5% | -- |
| 05/14/2024 05/14/24 | For Sale | $799,999 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/13/2024 05/13/24 | Off Market | $799,999 | -- | -- |
| 05/10/2024 05/10/24 | For Sale | $799,999 | -- | -- |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,310 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2024 | $6,310 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2023 | $6,140 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2022 | $5,908 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2021 | $5,887 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2020 | $5,856 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2019 | $5,847 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2018 | $5,847 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2017 | $5,785 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2016 | $5,011 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2015 | $5,011 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
| 2014 | $5,011 | $169,890 | $83,960 | $85,930 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Trista Factor
Seller's Agent in 2025
Trista Factor
HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Newtown
(215) 932-3390
1 in this area
41 Total Sales
-
Bela Vora
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Bela Vora
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 947-3127
15 in this area
111 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PACT2065696
APN: 30-002-0014.0400
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