About This Home

This 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 1421 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, PA is listed for $400,000 ($57 per sqft). Built in 1857, the home offers 6,970 sqft of living space on a 3.68 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1857
  • 3.68 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
3 full, 1 half
1857

Amenities

Fireplace
Listing Description

AUCTION Offered by Chadds Ford Township: "Painter's Folly" Historically Preserved Home c. 1857. Own a Masterpiece of American History. Chadds Ford Township, Delaware County, PA. An Icon of the Brandywine Valley: Historically Significant Landmark - National Register listed Italianate residence originally constructed circa 1856-1857 and recognized as one of Chadds Ford's most architecturally distinctive homes.

Situated on approximately 3.68+/- scenic acres with preserved open space, protected viewsheds, and an exceptional setting overlooking the Brandywine Valley landscape. Grand Historic Residence - Three-story home encompassing approximately 6,970+/- square feet with a signature Belvedere, wraparound porch, soaring ceilings, period detailing, and remarkable historic character.

Extraordinary Artistic Legacy - Once home to the Howard Pyle School of Illustration and associated with renowned artists including N.C. Wyeth, Frank Schoonover, and Andrew Wyeth, who frequently painted the property. Protected for Generations - Conservation and facade easements safeguard the property's historic architecture, scenic setting, and enduring legacy.

Premier Brandywine Valley Location - Located in sought-after Chadds Ford near the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Brandywine Battlefield Park, Wilmington, and Philadelphia, offering a unique blend of culture, history, recreation, and countryside living.

LIVE on-site Auction with Simulcast Internet Bidding: Thursday, October 22nd at 11 AM. Property Previews: Thursday, October 1st, 3-5 pm & Saturday, October 10th, 12-2 pm. Call today or visit our website for more details and download the Property Information Package. Kevin Neal PA Auctioneer #AU006046. **This is an auction. The price listed is a suggested opening bid only and does not reflect the selling price in the marketing description.**

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,139/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$289
Interest$1,733
Insurance$117

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1421 Baltimore Pike

Chadds Ford, PA 19317

Property Details

Construction

Stucco

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

Driveway

Heating

Oil

Questions & Answers

This 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 1421 Baltimore Pike is listed at $400,000 ($57/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,140 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1857, 3.68 acre lot, 3 stories, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Max Spann, Jr..

MJ

Max Spann, Jr.

Agent at Max Spann Real Estate and Auction Co.

Listed by Max Spann Real Estate and Auction Co. · Broker phone: 888-299-1438 · View on Broker Site

MLS# 11997474· Source: My State MLS· 81 days on PropertySimple

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1421 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317

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