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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $470,000 on Nov 26, 2025

538 S ADAMS ST

WEST CHESTER, PA 19382
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,170 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.
1,530 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$470,000 · Nov 26, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$311 (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.$84,980 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,020
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,980

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyCHESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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(6)

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.

M
G. A. Stetson Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Bayard Rustin High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
E
Westtown - Thornbury Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.5 mi

District: West Chester Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19382These 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.82
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.57,519
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,192 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$129,636
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$163,413
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

538 S Adams 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 92% of homes in Chester County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Chester County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Chester County

How it measures up in West Chester 19382

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Chester 19382.

Living area1,170 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,264 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size1,530 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 538 S Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Chester 19382Chester County
Living areabigger than1,170 ft²11% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,530 ft²16% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than19009% of homes7% of homes

About 538 S Adams St

When did 538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA last sell?

538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA last sold on Nov 26, 2025 for $470,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA?

538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,170 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA built?

538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA?

538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA is assigned to G. A. Stetson Middle School (middle), rated B; Bayard Rustin High School (high), rated A-; Westtown - Thornbury Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in West Chester Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA compare to other homes in West Chester 19382?

Among the 16,622 homes in West Chester 19382, it is bigger than 11% of them (1,170 ft² against a typical 2,264 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (1,530 ft² against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1900 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 S Adams St, West Chester, PA was $311. The county assessed it at $84,980.

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