Are you looking for the perfect little Rancher in the West Chester School District that you can buy & renovate and then either rent, sell or make into your new home? Have I got the property for you! 397 King Road. This property is a 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath Rancher with a Two-Car Garage, Full Unfinished Basement situated on 9/10ths of an acre in West Whiteland Township. The entire home (except Kitchen) has Hardwood Floors! Large Family Living Room with Picture Windows to let in the light! Kitchen has Faux Wood Vinyl Floor, Pendant Lighting over Sink, Garbage Disposal. Kitchen Door Exits to Covered Breezeway and an Oversize Two Car Garage. There are 3 Nicely Sized Bedrooms and One Full Bath that has been partially renovated. Full Unfinished Outside Access Basement with concrete floor completes this house. This house is a Fixer Upper and definitely going to need some work to make it a home. Home is being sold in an “AS-IS” condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$325Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bob Frame• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-363-6006 (broker)
•shammond@cbpref.com (broker)
Bought with Kim Collins• Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
Location, Location, Location! Three bedroom rancher on nearly an acre in award-winning West Chester school district. The spacious living room leads to the kitchen. The generously sized bedrooms have Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
TREND #7000745
Sep 13, 2017
Sold
$200,000
$170/sq ft
Jul 12, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 26, 2017
Price Changed
$230,000
$196/sq ft
Jun 12, 2017
Listed
$265,000
$225/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003203805
Sep 13, 2017
Sold
$200,000
$170/sq ft
Jun 12, 2017
Listed
$230,000
$196/sq ft
+4
Investors! This is for you, right in the heart of West Whiteland Township, West Chester School District. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom ranch on . 92 acre interior lot. The house needs work from top to bottom, most likely to include systems. Call agent for details, this house is being sold "as-is". Please enter with caution and do not schedule late evening appointments.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1985
Sold
$68,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,374 (+2.2%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2025
$3,302 (+3.1%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2024
$3,202 (+4.6%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2023
$3,060 (+1.4%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2022
$3,018 (+1.5%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2021
$2,974 (−12.2%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2020
$3,387 (+1.5%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2019
$3,338 (+2.3%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2018
$3,264 (+2.3%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2017
$3,189 (+4.6%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2015
$3,050 (+2.3%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2014
$2,982
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2013
$2,982 (+2.7%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2012
$2,903
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2011
$2,903 (+2.3%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2010
$2,838
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
Tax history for 397 King Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,374 (+2.2%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2025
$3,302 (+3.1%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2024
$3,202 (+4.6%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2023
$3,060 (+1.4%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2022
$3,018 (+1.5%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2021
$2,974 (−12.2%)
$39,690 + $70,760
$110,450
2020
$3,387 (+1.5%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2019
$3,338 (+2.3%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2018
$3,264 (+2.3%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2017
$3,189 (+4.6%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2015
$3,050 (+2.3%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2014
$2,982
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2013
$2,982 (+2.7%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2012
$2,903
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2011
$2,903 (+2.3%)
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
2010
$2,838
$39,690 + $86,940
$126,630
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1957
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
4105 01820000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
It is the intent of this district to provide for moderate density residential use where mostly large, undeveloped tracts with good highway access are situated to serve as transition areas between lower density residential uses and higher density uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Apr 27, 2022 • Final
Hd - sewage permit - repair
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Crushed Stone
Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Unfinished, Windows, Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1176
Irrigation Water Rights
Improvement Assessed Value: $70,760
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Asbestos Shingle, Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $39,690
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,176
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,176
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $79
County Tax: $503
School Tax: $2,437
Tax Assessed Value: $110,450
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,018
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
High School: B. REED HENDERSON
School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: SHIP RD
Directions: 397 King Road - There are 3 mailboxes on King Road. Property is the second property on the shared driveway. There is a directional sign on King Road and a "For Sale" sign on the property.
Municipality: WEST WHITELAND TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Chester County
APN: 4105 01820000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Exton El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
J R Fugett Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
6/10
West Chester East High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$363,000 – $440,000
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