489 Calkins Road, Milanville, PA 18443 (MLS# PW-261126)

489 Calkins Road, Milanville, PA 18443

$450,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,618 Status: Pending

Current Price: $450,000 List Date: 4/27/2026 Last Modified: 5/20/2026

Overview

Description

The original and majestic Calkins Schoolhouse, built in the 1920 by the State of Pennsylvania, is set on 2 private acres in Milanville with a beautiful pond, offering a rare opportunity to own a true piece of local history. Originally constructed as a two-room schoolhouse, it was converted into a residence in the 1960s, and over the past 20 years the current owners have thoughtfully restored, updated, and transformed it into the spacious and one-of-a-kind home it is today. Set in a peaceful country setting just 7 miles to Honesdale and minutes to the Delaware River, this property combines history, privacy, and everyday functionality. With 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the home offers exceptional space and flexibility, ideal for large or extended families, creative use, or work-from-home living. The main level features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a half bath, along with expansive living and dining areas highlighted by original 1920s hardwood floors. The kitchen includes tile ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# PW-261126

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 6
Rooms Total: 11
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
Above Grade Finished Area: 3618
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1685
Building Area Total: 5303
Living Area: 3618
Enhanced Accessible: No
Year Built: 1920
Year Built Source: Public Records
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 2
Association YN: No
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: Yes
Water Body Name: private pond
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Fireplace YN: Yes
Senior Community YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 124.38
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Architectural Style: Country; Other; See Remarks Attic Features: Pull Down Stairs; Storage Basement: Full; Sump Pump; Unfinished; Walk-Up Access Construction Materials: Wood Siding Cooling: Heat Pump Current Use: Single Family Exterior Features: Private Yard; Storage Fireplace Features: Family Room; Living Room; Wood Burning Stove Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Heating: Baseboard; Hot Water; Propane Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Granite Counters; Soaking Tub; Storage Attic; Walk-In Closet(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Lot Features: Not In Development; Views Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Attached; Driveway; Garage Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch; Screened Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Asphalt; Fiberglass; Metal Sewer: On Site Septic; Septic Tank Structure Type: House Utilities: Electricity Connected View: Pond; Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Waterfront Features: Pond Window Features: Skylight(s) Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Bedroom 6; Family Room; Foyer Area; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-27
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Service: Full Service

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 489
Street Name: Calkins
Street Suffix: Road
County: Wayne
State: PA
Postal Code: 18443
Subdivision Name: None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: The original and majestic Calkins Schoolhouse, built in the 1920 by the State of Pennsylvania, is set on 2 private acres in Milanville with a beautiful pond, offering a rare opportunity to own a true piece of local history. Originally constructed as a two-room schoolhouse, it was converted into a residence in the 1960s, and over the past 20 years the current owners have thoughtfully restored, updated, and transformed it into the spacious and one-of-a-kind home it is today. Set in a peaceful country setting just 7 miles to Honesdale and minutes to the Delaware River, this property combines history, privacy, and everyday functionality. With 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the home offers exceptional space and flexibility, ideal for large or extended families, creative use, or work-from-home living. The main level features four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a half bath, along with expansive living and dining areas highlighted by original 1920s hardwood floors. The kitchen includes tile flooring, granite countertops, and appliances. Two wood stoves add warmth and character to the living spaces. Natural light fills the home, enhanced by skylights and large windows that create a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout. The second floor offers a large open seating area, two additional bedrooms, and a private primary suite with its own full bathroom. The full unfinished basement provides a large workshop area and connects to the oversized two-car attached garage, which is heated and offers additional storage above. Enjoy the screened-in porch overlooking the pristine backyard with fruit trees, and a great view of your private pond, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and taking in the peaceful surroundings. A rare and truly special property, created and cared for by the current owners and ready for the next owners to carry on their amazing legacy!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-20T14:19:07Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-05-20

More Information

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Main
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bathroom 3 Level: Main
Bathroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
Bedroom 6 Level: Upper
Family Room Level: Main
Foyer Area Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Bathroom 1: Yes
Bathroom 2: Yes
Bathroom 3: Yes
Bathroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 5: Yes
Family Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Bedroom 6: Yes
Foyer Area: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Street Additional Info: 489 Calkins Road
Municipality: Damascus Township
City Region: Milanville
High School District: Wayne Highlands
County Tax Amount: 1053.26
Municipal Tax Amount: 598.75
School Tax Amount: 3951.16
Tax Annual Amount: 5603.17
Tax Assessed Value: 302400
Tax Legal Description: 07-0-0226-0006
Parcel Number: 07-0-0226-0006
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
Tax Book Number: R-6516/798

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Architectural Style

Country: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Attic Features

Pull Down Stairs: Yes
Storage: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Up Access: Yes

Construction Materials

Wood Siding: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Current Use

Single Family: Yes

Exterior Features

Private Yard: Yes
Storage: Yes

Fireplace Features

Family Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning Stove: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Propane: Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Granite Counters: Yes
Soaking Tub: Yes
Storage Attic: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: Yes
Main Level: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Lot Features

Not In Development: Yes
Views: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes
Driveway: Yes
Garage: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Rear Porch: Yes
Screened: Yes

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: Yes

Road Frontage Type

County Road: Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes
Fiberglass: Yes
Metal: Yes

Sewer

On Site Septic: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Structure Type

House: Yes

Utilities

Electricity Connected: Yes

View

Pond: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Waterfront Features

Pond: Yes

Window Features

Skylight(s): Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width
Family Room	Main	20.00	25.00
Foyer Area	Main	8.00	17.00
Living Room	Main	20.00	24.00
Kitchen	Main	14.00	10.00
Laundry	Main	5.00	5.00
Bedroom 1	Main	14.00	11.00
Bathroom 1	Main	10.00	7.00
Bedroom 2	Main	14.00	11.00
Bedroom 3	Main	14.00	12.00
Bathroom 2	Main	10.00	6.00
Bedroom 4	Main	14.00	10.00
Bathroom 3	Main	5.00	5.00
Bedroom 5	Upper	31.00	18.00
Bathroom 4	Upper	13.00	10.00
Bedroom 6	Upper	30.00	18.00

Documents

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Listing Office: RE/MAX WAYNE

Last Updated: May - 20 - 2026

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