Scott, David, House
Why it's listed
The Scott, David, House is a building in Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, listed on the National Register in 1985. The available text of its nomination is limited to form headings and checklist labels, so details of its construction, materials, dimensions and history cannot be confirmed from the record. Fragments refer to a house type and a plan, but the sentences are too damaged to establish how the house was built, who designed it, or what events are associated with it. The original physical appearance and any later alterations are not described in legible form. Users seeking a full account should consult the original nomination file held by the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office or the National Park Service.
Significance in brief: The readable text does not state the reasons for significance. Fragments mention the Renn plan and house-type function, but they are not coherent enough to support a specific argument.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 85001153, listed May 20, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | Mt. Carmel Rd., East Fallowfield Township, Coatesville |
|---|---|
| County | Chester County |
| Listed | May 20, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85001153 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Acreage | 1.1 |
| Coordinates | 39.95972, -75.86113 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 85001153.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5239596
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.