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$114,436$99 / 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 87How 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

226 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.
1,568 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.

Valuation

$114K
$99K low$130K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,330 (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.$47,230 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,790
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$31,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,230
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,230

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

226 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 95% of homes in Delaware County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Delaware County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Delaware County
  • Newer than 66% 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$300K

This home is worth more than 73% 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$114,436
CheaperTypical $81,510Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $70Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size1,568 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,222 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 226 Houston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 19013Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$114,43673% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9976% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²28% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,568 ft²20% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than194066% of homes34% of homes

About 226 Houston St

How much is 226 Houston St, Chester, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 226 Houston St, Chester, PA is $114,436 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $99,361 to $129,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 226 Houston St, Chester, PA last sell?

226 Houston St, Chester, PA last sold on Feb 26, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 226 Houston St, Chester, PA?

226 Houston St, Chester, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 226 Houston St, Chester, PA built?

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

How does 226 Houston St, Chester, PA compare to other homes in Chester 19013?

Among the 10,172 homes in Chester 19013, it is worth more than 73% of them ($114,436 against a typical $81,510), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($99 against a typical $70), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (1,568 ft² against a typical 2,222 ft²) and it is newer than 66% of them (1940 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Delaware County, it is worth more than 5% 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 226 Houston St, Chester, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 226 Houston St, Chester, PA was $1,330. The county assessed it at $47,230.

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