557 Mount Hope Rd is a 1,400 square foot house on a 5.1 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 01, 1978 for $61,000. Based on Redfin's Lincoln University data, we estimate the home's value is $474,542.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
5.1 acresLot Size
$339Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$474,542
$414K since sold in July 1978$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 30.5% higher than the average sale price ($364K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Low Density Residential District
The R-1 Low Density Residential District has been created to accommodate housing types which typify the rural residential character of the Township. Properties in the R-1 District may be served by individual on-lot water supply and individual on-lot sewage systems. They may utilize the lot-averaging option to achieve some site design flexibility
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,400
Building Sq. Ft: 1,976
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: WS OF MOUNT HOPE RD 5.1 AC DWG & BARN LOT 9
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 222,156
Legal Lot Number: 9
School Tax District: AVON GROVE
Municipality Name: NEW LONDON TWP
Acres: 5.1
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY/CABIN
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: NEW LONDON TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 7101 00260100
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Penn London Elementary School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Fred S Engle Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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Avon Grove High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$451,000 – $546,000
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