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1424 Highland Ave, Downingtown, PA, 19335

3beds
2baths
1,480sqft
$599,900
$405price/sqft
$3,999/moest. monthly cost
$159,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

🔑 First-Time Buyer Dream! Enjoy the opportunity to purchase this beautiful home with USDA-eligible financing, featuring ! 100% financing, no down payment, and no PMI for qualified buyers. Nestled on a Beautiful Private Wooded Acre in East Bradford Township. If you've been searching for a home with privacy, mature trees, low taxes, and an exceptional location, this is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss. Nestled on a beautiful, scenic 1-acre wooded lot, this character-filled home began as an 1890s carriage house and has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its timeless appeal. Tucked away on a private road and surrounded by upscale homes, this unique property offers a peaceful retreat while remaining just minutes from everything West Chester has to offer. Featuring a perfect blend of historic charm, modern comfort, and natural beauty, this inviting home provides a truly special setting. Located within the award-winning West Chester Area School District with attendance at B. Reed Henderson High School, this exceptional property offers convenience, character, and value in one of East Bradford Township’s most desirable locations.This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features a thoughtfully remodeled kitchen, dining area, spacious living room, sun-filled sunroom, and a convenient powder room on the main level. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath. The finished walk-out basement provides valuable additional living space, perfect for a family room, home office, gym, or recreation area. Character abounds with hardwood floors, two propane stoves for supplemental warmth and ambiance, and a screened three-season porch overlooking peaceful wooded views—an ideal place to relax and enjoy nature. A large storage shed offers plenty of room for tools, lawn equipment, and outdoor gear. Low property taxes. Convenient access to West Chester Borough, parks, shopping, restaurants, and major commuter routes. If you've been searching for a home with privacy, charm, mature trees, low taxes, and an exceptional location, this is a truly special property you won't want to miss. ✨ USDA Eligible! 💯 100% Financing Available! 🏡 *No Down Payment Required! 🚫 *No PMI! 📅 Schedule your private showing today! Buyer eligibility and lender approval required. USDA financing guidelines apply.

Getting Around

2
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
3
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Mary C Howse El SchoolGrades K-50.6 mi
6/10
E N Peirce Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar,Stone
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Lower Level

Basement

  • Level: Lower

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Family Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,480

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water,Oil,Propane
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,480
  • Total interior livable area: 1,480 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Other

  • Level: Upper

Other

  • Level: Main

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 5102 0101.0200
  • Zoning: R10
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.74 Acres
  • Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 10
  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 10

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Drought
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,033$36,396
Home Insurance *$133$1,596
Property Taxes $609$7,308
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$3,999$47,988
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$137,108/yr
40% on housing$119,970/yr
45% on housing$106,640/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.2%
9.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.2%
-1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$405This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19335$229
Chester County$254

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19335$242
Chester County$241

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-04Pending sale$599,900
2026-07-31Listed for sale$599,900
2024-04-03Sold$550,000
2024-03-02Contingent$475,000
2024-02-29Listed for sale$475,000
2016-03-24Sold$340,000
2015-09-13Listing removed$359,000
2015-07-09Listed for sale$359,000
2014-07-14Listing removed$1,950
2014-06-13Listed for rent$1,950
2013-10-18Listing removed$329,500
2013-06-29Price change$329,500
2013-06-20Price change$345,000
2013-04-11Listed for sale$349,000
2008-09-04Sold$142,500

For Sale by Agent

AgentBill McCormick
BrokerageKeller Williams Real Estate -Exton

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