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$114,592$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 88How 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 $51,000 on Oct 1, 2002

228 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.
3,441 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

$115K
$101K low$128K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$51,000 · Oct 1, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,297 (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.$46,050 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,070
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.$46,050
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,050

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.0.08
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(1)

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

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

228 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 81% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Chester 19013
  • 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
$39K$307K

This home is worth more than 70% 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$114,592
CheaperTypical $85,234Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $72Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size3,441 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,222 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 228 Houston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChester 19013Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$114,59270% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9972% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²29% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,441 ft²78% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than194067% of homes34% of homes

About 228 Houston St

How much is 228 Houston St, Chester, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Houston St, Chester, PA is $114,592 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $101,373 to $127,811. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Houston St, Chester, PA last sell?

228 Houston St, Chester, PA last sold on Oct 1, 2002 for $51,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Houston St, Chester, PA?

228 Houston St, Chester, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 228 Houston St, Chester, PA built?

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

How does 228 Houston St, Chester, PA compare to other homes in Chester 19013?

Among the 10,169 homes in Chester 19013, it is worth more than 70% of them ($114,592 against a typical $85,234), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($99 against a typical $72), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (3,441 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 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 228 Houston St, Chester, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Houston St, Chester, PA was $1,297. The county assessed it at $46,050.

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