NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 S Adams St West Chester, PA 19382

Estimated Value: $356,000 - $488,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,530 Sq Ft
$268/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2019

Last sale price $225,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,555/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2019

Great rental or start-up property in need of some tender loving care. Walking distance to all restaurants in the popular Boro of West Chester. Low taxes and convenience to major roadways, including 202 and PA 3. This twin home in a historical section of town can be fixed up and made your own!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie DeMarino

VRA Realty Listed on: 01/18/2019

VRA Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom O'Neill & Lynn Hinckley

Realty Mark Associates - KOP License #AB062743L

Realty Mark Associates - KOP

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,851

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,530

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 1,530 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Dirt Floor

Parking

  • On-Street Parking
  • Rented or Permit Required

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • 1,530 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Rosedall Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0062
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01-10 -0062

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,851

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigeration in as-is condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Great rental or start-up property in need of some tender loving care. Walking distance to all restaurants in the popular Boro of West Chester. Low taxes and convenience to major roadways, including 202 and PA 3. This twin home in a historical section of town can be fixed up and made your own!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Dirt Floor, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Hookup
  • Total Sq Ft: 1530
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1530
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 147.06
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1530
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 542

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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, Asbestos
  • Roof: Shingle, Pitched
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 61420.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 26020.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1530.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Zoning: NC2

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 223535
  • School Tax: 1860.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2851.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01-10 -0062
  • Tax Lot: 0062
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 02/28/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2019
Sold by
Singleton Robert J and Singleton Kathleen O
Bought by
Singleton Robert J and Singleton Kathleen O
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$410,638

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,800
Outstanding Balance
$169,024
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$247,030

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 18, 2019
Closed on
Mar 22, 2019
Sold by
Brice Mary Ellen and Estate Of William G Mercer
Bought by
Singleton Robert J and Single Kathleen O
Seller's Agent
Valerie DeMarino
VRA Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tom O'Neill & Lynn Hinckley
Realty Mark Associates - KOP
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.34%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1984
Bought by
Carlton Juanita F and Mercer William
Source: Public Records

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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
Singleton Robert J -- Foundation Abstract Llc
Singleton Robert J $225,000 T A Town & Country Land Tran
Carlton Juanita F $45,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Singleton Robert J $187,800
Closed Singleton Robert J $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2019 02/28/19 Sold $225,000 0.0% $147 / Sq Ft
01/21/2019 01/21/19 Pending -- -- --
01/18/2019 01/18/19 For Sale $225,000 -- $147 / 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
2024 $3,067 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2023 $3,033 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2022 $3,000 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2021 $2,939 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2020 $2,885 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2019 $2,851 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2018 $2,799 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2017 $2,748 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2016 $1,758 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2015 $1,758 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
2014 $1,758 $87,440 $26,020 $61,420
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Valerie DeMarino

    VRA Realty

    (484) 653-8897

    12 Total Sales

    Valerie DeMarino
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PACT286246

Bright MLS

APN: 01-010-0062.0000

Pennsylvania Chester County West Chester 19382

542 S Adams St, West Chester, PA

This home is located at 542 S Adams St, West Chester, PA 19382 since 18 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $410,638, approximately $268 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 542 S Adams St is a home located in Chester County with nearby schools including Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School, Stetson Middle School, and Bayard Rustin High School.

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