Looking for a manageable, historic property to create a home? The Dutchie Church encompasses 1,200 square feet of ground floor with enough height to build a second-floor loft. The interior is a clear span with abundant windows and volume to create a smart-size homestead. A fresh septic study determined there are two approved sites to provide a septic mound. Public water is available in the street or stay off-grid with your own well. The wood shingle roof was redone expertly in 2006. The structure is in good order and needs a capable hand to reimagine the interior architecture into a cozy home. The historic facade includes a simple deed easement to preserve the basic historic geometry. The one-acre property includes private woods and a small cemetery. The Worcester Historical Society is selling the property after years of curating the mid-19th century church. The Dutchie Church was a stop on the underground railroad, sequestering traveling freedom-seekers by way of a hidden underground room and secret exit tunnel. Come tour the property and see what is possible for your home project.
Sold for $159,000 on 09/21/23
$159,000
1581 S Valley Forge Rd, Worcester, PA 19490
0beds
0baths
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
1 Acres Lot
$314,000 Zestimate®
$133/sqft
$2,298 Estimated rent
Home value
$314,000
$242,000 - $402,000
$2,298/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 21, 2023 at 08:02am
Listed by:
Neil Trueblood 267-228-6355,
Compass RE,
Listing Team: The Linda Gedney Team, Co-Listing Team: The Linda Gedney Team,Co-Listing Agent: Linda Gedney 215-205-0181,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Neil Trueblood, RS327653
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2070784
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 0
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods, Other
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 148.00 x 0.00
- Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Other, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 670001048001
- Zoning: AGR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle,Wood
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: No Septic System, Site Evaluation on File
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Worcester
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: WORCESTER TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2023 | Sold | $159,000$133/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAMC2070784 | ||
| 8/25/2023 | Pending sale | $159,000$133/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2070784 | ||
| 6/7/2023 | Listing removed | $159,000$133/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2070784 | ||
| 5/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $159,000$133/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2070784 | ||
| 5/10/2023 | Contingent | $159,000$133/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2070784 | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: 19490
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Worcester El SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1.2 mi
- 8/10Arcola Intrmd SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 8/10Methacton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Worcester
- Middle: Arcola
- High: Methacton
- District: Methacton
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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