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$681,673$285 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $455,000 on Nov 29, 2017

838 MYSTERY LN

WEST CHESTER, PA 19382
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,390 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
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

$682K
$646K low$718K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$455,000 · Nov 29, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$527 (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.$172,540 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,090
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,450
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$172,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$172,540

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyCHESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
Hillsdale Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
B. Reed Henderson High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
E. N. Peirce Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 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

838 Mystery Ln 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 more than 65% of homes in Chester County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Chester County
  • Older than 67% of homes in West Chester 19382

What homes are worth in West Chester 19382

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$225K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in West Chester 19382.

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.

Estimated value$681,673
CheaperTypical $670,070Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$285
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area2,390 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,272 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 838 Mystery Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Chester 19382Chester County
Estimated valuepricier than$681,67352% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28553% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than2,390 ft²54% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac53% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than197033% of homes33% of homes

About 838 Mystery Ln

How much is 838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA is $681,673 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $645,689 to $717,657. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA last sell?

838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA last sold on Nov 29, 2017 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA?

838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,390 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA built?

838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA?

838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA is assigned to Hillsdale Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; B. Reed Henderson High School (high), rated A-; E. N. Peirce Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in West Chester Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA compare to other homes in West Chester 19382?

Among the 16,621 homes in West Chester 19382, it is worth more than 52% of them ($681,673 against a typical $670,070), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($285 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 54% of them (2,390 ft² against a typical 2,272 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1970 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Chester County, it is worth more than 65% 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 838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Mystery Ln, West Chester, PA was $527. The county assessed it at $172,540.

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