NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 W Union St West Chester, PA 19382

Estimated Value: $453,612 - $737,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,990 Sq Ft
$314/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2021

Last sale price $499,900 $251 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,585/month

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Den

About This Home

As of April 2021

Welcome to The West Chester Borough - This charming turnkey Victorian Twin is located on one of the most desirable streets in town, conveniently located close to West Chester University, Everhart Park & Downtown West Chester. Currently utilized as two units, this property can easily be converted back into a 3/4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Single Family Home with 2 off street parking spots. First floor unit features 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, and Office with Hardwood Floors throughout. Second/Third floor unit features 2/3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen, and Office. Electric & Gas are conveniently separated by unit, and each unit has in unit laundry hookups. Property has a long rental history with few vacancies. Great opportunity to live in one unit while renting the other and invest in West Chester Borough!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Horvath

(484) 888-5757 dianne@horvathteam.com VRA Realty Listed on: 02/20/2021

VRA Realty

Co-Listed By

Colby Horvath

(484) 947-4932 Colby@Horvathteam.com VRA Realty License #AB068870

Last Buyer's Agent

Ash Swayne

(484) 716-9951 ash@swaynerealestate.com Swayne Real Estate Group, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,218

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,427 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,990 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Second Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0834
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01-09 -0834

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,218

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer & Dryer in Basement, Wine racks, Shelf in Kitchen, Storage Cabinets in Laundry Room, Exterior Furniture (Deck & Lawn), Cabinet in Backyard
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2021-02-20
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to The West Chester Borough - This charming turnkey Victorian Twin is located on one of the most desirable streets in town, conveniently located close to West Chester University, Everhart Park & Downtown West Chester. Currently utilized as two units, this property can easily be converted back into a 3/4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Single Family Home with 2 off street parking spots. First floor unit features 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, and Office with Hardwood Floors throughout. Second/Third floor unit features 2/3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Kitchen, and Office. Electric & Gas are conveniently separated by unit, and each unit has in unit laundry hookups. Property has a long rental history with few vacancies. Great opportunity to live in one unit while renting the other and invest in West Chester Borough!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 2nd Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1990
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1990
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 251.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1990
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 218

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Spa: No
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WEST CHESTER AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397342
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 61670.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 34080.00
  • Land Use Code: R20
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3427.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: R20 RES: 2 FAM
  • Zoning Description: 2 Unit

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 223017
  • School Tax: 2074.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3218.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01-09 -0834
  • Tax Lot: 0834
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1990
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 04/12/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2021
Closed on
Apr 2, 2021
Sold by
Matthews Mark Michael and Haynes Michael R
Bought by
218 W Union Llc
Seller's Agent
Dianne Horvath
VRA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ash Swayne
Swayne Real Estate Group, LLC
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$499,900
Current Estimated Value
$625,153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,253
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$399,900
Outstanding Balance
$361,350
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$263,803

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2011
Sold by
Babin Edward G and Babin Pamela M
Bought by
Matthews Mark Michael and Haynes Michael R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,500
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2009
Sold by
218 West Union Street Llc
Bought by
Babin Edward and Babin Pamela M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,900
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2004
Sold by
Collison Edward N and Collison Stephanie M
Bought by
218 West Union Street Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1996
Sold by
Hammond Scott D
Bought by
Collison Edward N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
218 W Union Llc $499,900 None Available
Matthews Mark Michael $386,000 None Available
Babin Edward $387,000 None Available
218 West Union Street Llc $280,000 T A Title Insurance Co
Collison Edward N $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open 218 W Union Llc $399,900
Previous Owner Matthews Mark Michael $289,500
Previous Owner Babin Edward $270,900
Previous Owner 218 West Union Street Llc $210,000
Previous Owner Collison Edward N $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/12/2021 04/12/21 Sold $499,900 0.0% $251 / Sq Ft
02/21/2021 02/21/21 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2021 02/20/21 For Sale $499,900 -- $251 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,359 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2024 $3,359 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2023 $3,321 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2022 $3,285 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2021 $3,218 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2020 $3,159 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2019 $3,122 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2018 $3,065 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2017 $3,009 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2016 $2,138 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2015 $2,138 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
2014 $2,138 $95,750 $34,080 $61,670
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dianne Horvath

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Dianne Horvath

    VRA Realty

    (484) 888-5757

    9 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Dianne Horvath
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  • Colby Horvath

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Colby Horvath

    VRA Realty

    (484) 947-4932

    11 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Colby Horvath
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  • Ash Swayne

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ash Swayne

    Swayne Real Estate Group, LLC

    (484) 716-9951

    7 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Ash Swayne
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT529840

Bright MLS

APN: 01-009-0834.0000

Pennsylvania Chester County West Chester 19382

218 W Union St, West Chester, PA

This home is located at 218 W Union St, West Chester, PA 19382 since 20 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $625,153, approximately $314 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 218 W Union St is a home located in Chester County with nearby schools including Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School, Stetson Middle School, and Bayard Rustin High School.

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