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$100,635$87 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $50,000 on Mar 16, 2018

217 HOUSTON ST

CHESTER, PA 19013
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,152 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,620 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$101K
$81K low$120K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Mar 16, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,262 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$44,810 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$44,810

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDELAWARE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Neighborhood · ZIP 19013These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.168
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,745
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,194 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,417
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59,298
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

217 Houston St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Delaware County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Delaware County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Delaware County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Chester 19013

What homes are worth in Chester 19013

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$37K$297K

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Chester 19013.

How it measures up in Chester 19013

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chester 19013.

Estimated value$100,635
CheaperTypical $84,065Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$87
CheaperTypical $72Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,290 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size1,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,222 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 217 Houston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 19013Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$100,63562% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8764% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²28% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,620 ft²24% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than194067% of homes34% of homes

About 217 Houston St

How much is 217 Houston St, Chester, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Houston St, Chester, PA is $100,635 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $80,939 to $120,331. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Houston St, Chester, PA last sell?

217 Houston St, Chester, PA last sold on Mar 16, 2018 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 217 Houston St, Chester, PA?

217 Houston St, Chester, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 217 Houston St, Chester, PA built?

217 Houston St, Chester, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 217 Houston St, Chester, PA compare to other homes in Chester 19013?

Among the 10,169 homes in Chester 19013, it is worth more than 62% of them ($100,635 against a typical $84,065), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($87 against a typical $72), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,290 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (1,620 ft² against a typical 2,222 ft²) and it is newer than 67% of them (1940 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Delaware County, it is worth more than 3% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 217 Houston St, Chester, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Houston St, Chester, PA was $1,262. The county assessed it at $44,810.

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