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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $233,870 on Feb 20, 2014

242 CENTER ST

KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,951 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.
4,031 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$233,870 · Feb 20, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$564 (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.$108,510 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,410
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$108,510
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$108,510

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyCHESTER
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(3)

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.

H
Kennett High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Greenwood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 2.9 mi
M
Kennett Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi

District: Kennett Consolidated School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19348These 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.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,379
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.635 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,766
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$162,168
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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

242 Center 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Kennett Square 19348
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Chester County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Kennett Square 19348

How it measures up in Kennett Square 19348

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kennett Square 19348.

Living area1,951 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,456 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size4,031 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 242 Center St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKennett Square 19348Chester County
Living areabigger than1,951 ft²33% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,031 ft²24% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than19108% of homes8% of homes

About 242 Center St

When did 242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA last sell?

242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA last sold on Feb 20, 2014 for $233,870, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA?

242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,951 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA built?

242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA?

242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA is assigned to Kennett High School (high), rated B-; Greenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Kennett Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Kennett Consolidated School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA compare to other homes in Kennett Square 19348?

Among the 7,126 homes in Kennett Square 19348, it is bigger than 33% of them (1,951 ft² against a typical 2,456 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (4,031 ft² against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1910 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Center St, Kennett Square, PA was $564. The county assessed it at $108,510.

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