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Last sold for $1,700,000 on Apr 16, 2012

238 CHESTNUT ST

DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
0
Baths
45,248 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.
2.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,700,000 · Apr 16, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,983 (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.$1,746,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$381,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,364,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,746,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,756,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.71 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCHESTER
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
East Ward Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Downingtown High School EastA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Lionville Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Downingtown Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19335These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,396
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,255 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$134,311
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,194
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

238 Chestnut 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Downingtown 19335
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Downingtown 19335
  • Older than 84% of homes in Downingtown 19335

How it measures up in Downingtown 19335

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Downingtown 19335.

Living area45,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,213 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size2.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 238 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowningtown 19335Chester County
Living areabigger than45,248 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2.5 ac96% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than196516% of homes29% of homes

About 238 Chestnut St

When did 238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA last sell?

238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA last sold on Apr 16, 2012 for $1,700,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA built?

238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

What schools serve 238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA?

238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA is assigned to East Ward Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Downingtown High School East (high), rated A; Lionville Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Downingtown Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA compare to other homes in Downingtown 19335?

Among the 18,549 homes in Downingtown 19335, it is bigger than almost all of them (45,248 ft² against a typical 2,213 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (2.5 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1965 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA was $7,983. The county assessed it at $1,746,000.

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