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Last sold for $580,000 on Jun 17, 2021

279 KENNETT PIKE

CHADDS FORD, PA 19317
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,740 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.
2.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1854
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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$580,000 · Jun 17, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$870 (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.$198,380 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$63,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$135,160
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$198,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$206,580

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1965
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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(2)

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
Greenwood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Kennett High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Kennett Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.0 mi

District: Kennett Consolidated School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19317These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,006
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.486 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$150,489
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$178,872
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

279 Kennett Pike 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Chester County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Chester County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Chester County

How it measures up in Chadds Ford 19317

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chadds Ford 19317.

Living area2,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,752 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size2.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.91 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1854
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 279 Kennett Pike ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChadds Ford 19317Chester County
Living areabigger than2,740 ft²50% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.2 ac78% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than18543% of homes2% of homes

About 279 Kennett Pike

When did 279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA last sell?

279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA last sold on Jun 17, 2021 for $580,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA?

279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2,740 square feet of living space.

When was 279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA built?

279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA was built in 1854, making it 172 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA?

279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA is assigned to Greenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Kennett High School (high), 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 279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA compare to other homes in Chadds Ford 19317?

Among the 3,753 homes in Chadds Ford 19317, it is bigger than 50% of them (2,740 ft² against a typical 2,752 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (2.2 ac against a typical 0.91 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1854 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA was $870. The county assessed it at $198,380.

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