Very rare opportunity to own one of the highest elevation residential properties in Chester County! The view is just as you would expect ? spectacular! Every thought has gone into this custom contemporary home - from its exact placement on the lot to take advantage of the setting sun over the surrounding fields, to the heated tile floor in the solarium, to the "Water Cop" a whole house water shut off system allowing worry free travel. Additional features not found in other homes include propane back-up generator and steel support beams. This three bedroom, two and one-half bath home has abundant, light filled living space designed to maximize the beautiful grounds. Spacious finished basement with custom cabinetry and ample storage. Once you've seen the view, the grounds and the home you will not be able to forget this unique offering. Make sure you're the one!
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jim Ryal• RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
•610-325-4100 (broker)
•mdadamo@remax.net (broker)
Bought with Mr. Gary A Mercer SR.• BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
•610-431-1100 (broker)
•matt.didomenico@foxroach.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003552891
Redfin Estimate
$845,386
$145K since sold in May 2024$22K since August
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This home's estimate is 6.5% lower than the average sale price ($905K) of 5 comparable homes.
Very rare opportunity to own one of the highest elevation residential properties in Chester County! The view is just as you would expect ? spectacular! Every thought has gone into this custom contemporary home - from its exact placement on the lot to take advantage of the setting sun over the surrounding fields, to the heated tile floor in the solarium, to the "Water Cop" a whole house water shut off system allowing worry free travel. Additional features not found in other homes include propane back-up generator and steel support beams. This three bedroom, two and one-half bath home has abundant, light filled living space designed to maximize the beautiful grounds. Spacious finished basement with custom cabinetry and ample storage. Once you've seen the view, the grounds and the home you will not be able to forget this unique offering. Make sure you're the one!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,079 (+2.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2025
$7,917 (+2.9%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2024
$7,691 (+0.7%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2023
$7,638 (+1.9%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2022
$7,493 (+1.3%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2021
$7,394 (+0.6%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2020
$7,348 (+1.3%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2019
$7,251 (+2.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2018
$7,105 (+2.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2017
$6,959 (+4.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2015
$6,686 (+2.0%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2014
$6,552
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2013
$6,552 (+6.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2012
$6,177
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2011
$6,177 (+4.2%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2010
$5,926
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
Tax history for 1017 S Chester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,079 (+2.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2025
$7,917 (+2.9%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2024
$7,691 (+0.7%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2023
$7,638 (+1.9%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2022
$7,493 (+1.3%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2021
$7,394 (+0.6%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2020
$7,348 (+1.3%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2019
$7,251 (+2.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2018
$7,105 (+2.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2017
$6,959 (+4.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2015
$6,686 (+2.0%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2014
$6,552
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2013
$6,552 (+6.1%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2012
$6,177
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2011
$6,177 (+4.2%)
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
2010
$5,926
$70,710 + $178,120
$248,830
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A/C
Agricultural/Cluster Residential District
In addition to the general goals in the preamble, the purpose, and the community development objectives, it is the purpose of this article to preserve the traditional agricultural and rural residential character of appropriate areas of the Township, provide housing opportunities for residential development at low densities consistent with such character, and provide for clustering of housing as an option to preserve and enhance the natural, scenic, and historic character of the landscape.
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: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: FINAL PLAN 67-82
Living Sq. Ft: 2,690
Building Sq. Ft: 3,174
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: ES OF S CHESTER RD 2 AC & DWG LOT 4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 484
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 87,120
Legal Lot Number: 4
School Tax District: WEST CHESTER
Municipality Name: WESTTOWN TWP
Acres: 2
Zoning Code: R2
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: WESTTOWN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,690
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 2004
County: Chester County
APN: 6703 014002B0
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 3, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Penn Wood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Stetson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
5/10 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
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Chester, PA • 19382
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$804,000 – $973,000
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