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$60,937$60 / 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 56How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

217 WARD ST

CHESTER, PA 19013
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,022 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.
1,917 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$61K
$34K low$88K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$690 (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.$24,490 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,890
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,490
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$24,490

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.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 Ward 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 98% of homes in Delaware County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Delaware County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Delaware County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Delaware County

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$310K

This home is worth more than 29% 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$60,937
CheaperTypical $81,409Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $70Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,022 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,280 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size1,917 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,222 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 217 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 19013Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$60,93729% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6040% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,022 ft²12% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,917 ft²40% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than192034% of homes11% of homes

About 217 Ward St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Ward St, Chester, PA is $60,937 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $33,916 to $87,958. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

217 Ward St, Chester, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 Ward St, Chester, PA?

217 Ward St, Chester, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,022 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 217 Ward St, Chester, PA built?

217 Ward St, Chester, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

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

Among the 10,170 homes in Chester 19013, it is worth more than 29% of them ($60,937 against a typical $81,409), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($60 against a typical $70), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,022 ft² against a typical 1,280 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (1,917 ft² against a typical 2,222 ft²) and it is newer than 34% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Delaware County, it is worth more than 2% 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 Ward St, Chester, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Ward St, Chester, PA was $690. The county assessed it at $24,490.

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