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Sold for $470,000
  • $470,000

    538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA 19382

    3beds
    1,170sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    1,530 Square Feet Lot
    $508,900 Zestimate®
    $402/sqft
    $2,519 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $508,900

    $473,000 - $550,000

    $2,519/mo

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    What's special

    **OPEN HOUSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, PROPERTY UNDER CONTRACT** Introducing 538 S. Adams St, an affordable 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom twin home in the West Chester Borough with an enclosed front porch, a large fenced-in back yard, and many nice updates on the inside. As you enter the home, you will notice the nice open layout and the beautiful finishes. It has brand new flooring on the 1st floor, a beautiful dining room chandelier, lighting sconces, and a large kitchen with plenty of cabinetry, granite countertops, a tiled backsplash, exposed shelving, and black stainless steel appliances. It also has a small mudroom with white-washed brick flooring and an updated full bathroom. There is a back entrance that leads to a gorgeous fenced-in yard that offers plenty of privacy, a stone patio, and nice landscaping. Upstairs you have 3 bedrooms and 1 more full bathroom. The 2nd floor just had brand new carpets installed but there are older hardwood floors underneath. The basement is dry with a French drain system and offers great storage and laundry. Some other features include natural gas heat, central air, two hot water heaters, and newer windows! It is located on a quiet street and is walking distance to all the fun events, great restaurants, and shoppes that the West Chester Borough has to offer. It is also located in the desirable Rustin High School Feeder of West Chester School District where it feels and looks like a college campus! Schedule to see this one ASAP before it is gone!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Scott Gullaksen 610-453-9898,

    KW Greater West Chester

    Bought with:

    Terri Washco, AB069640

    RE/MAX Town & Country

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACT2111042MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Has Laundry, In Basement
    Features
    • Upgraded Countertops, Open Floorplan
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,170
    • Total interior livable area: 1,170 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,170
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1,530 sqft
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 0110 0063.0200
    • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Straight Thru
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Stone
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1900
    • Major remodel year: 2024

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: West Chester
    • Subdivision: West Chester Boro
    • Municipality: WEST CHESTER BORO

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/18/2025Listing removed$2,700$2/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2113524 Report a problem
    11/14/2025Sold$470,000+4.4%$402/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2111042 Report a problem
    11/14/2025Listed for rent$2,700+58.8%$2/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2113524 Report a problem
    10/12/2025Contingent$450,000$385/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2111042 Report a problem
    10/9/2025Listed for sale$450,000+35%$385/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2111042 Report a problem
    2/28/2023Sold$333,333-0.5%$285/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030572 Report a problem
    1/10/2023Pending sale$335,000$286/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030572 Report a problem
    12/14/2022Price change$335,000-4.3%$286/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030572 Report a problem
    10/10/2022Price change$350,000-2.8%$299/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030572 Report a problem
    8/30/2022Price change$360,000-5.3%$308/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030572 Report a problem
    8/15/2022Price change$380,000-5%$325/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030572 Report a problem
    8/5/2022Listed for sale$400,000+48.1%$342/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PACT2030572 Report a problem
    8/29/2019Sold$270,000+8.4%$231/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach #PACT484510_19382 Report a problem
    7/30/2019Pending sale$249,000$213/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach West Chester #PACT484510 Report a problem
    7/24/2019Listed for sale$249,000-0.4%$213/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach West Chester #PACT484510 Report a problem
    7/20/2019Listing removed$1,700$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/7/2019Listing removed$249,900$214/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach West Chester #1002272880 Report a problem
    5/7/2019Listed for rent$1,700$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/26/2019Price change$249,900-6.6%$214/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach West Chester #1002272880 Report a problem
    2/18/2019Price change$267,500-2.7%$229/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach West Chester #1002272880 Report a problem
    1/18/2019Price change$275,000-3.5%$235/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach West Chester #1002272880 Report a problem
    1/4/2019Price change$285,000-1.7%$244/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach West Chester #1002272880 Report a problem
    10/24/2018Price change$290,000-3.3%$248/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester #1002272880 Report a problem
    8/20/2018Listed for sale$300,000+55.4%$256/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester #1002272880 Report a problem
    9/18/2017Listing removed$1,700$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/29/2017Listed for rent$1,700$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/21/2007Sold$193,000+58.8%$165/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/5/2002Sold$121,500+11.5%$104/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/21/2001Sold$109,000+55.7%$93/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/30/1998Sold$70,000$60/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,058 +1.7%$84,980
    2024$3,006 +2%$84,980
    2023$2,948 $84,980
    2022$2,948 +2%$84,980
    2021$2,890 +183%$84,980
    2020$1,021 -63.1%$84,980
    2019$2,770 +1.8%$84,980
    2018$2,720 +9901.7%$84,980
    2017$27 -98.6%$84,980
    2016$1,897 $84,980
    2015$1,897 $84,980
    2014$1,897 $84,980
    2013-- $84,980
    2012-- $84,980
    2011-- $84,980
    2010-- $84,980
    2009-- $84,980
    2008-- $84,980
    2007-- $84,980
    2006-- $84,980
    2005-- $84,980
    2004-- $84,980
    2003-- $84,980
    2000-- $84,980

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19382

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Westtown-thornbury
    • Middle: Stetson
    • High: West Chester Bayard Rustin
    • District: West Chester Area

    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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