OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2012 for $530K

$991,891

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,073/mo

•

3,674

sq ft

861 Empress Rd, West Chester, PA 19382

About this home

Stunning 5 BR 2.1 BA Colonial in popular Applegate. Features of this pristine home include open flr plan, fantastic sun room addition, two offices, full finished basement, hardwood floors, upgraded millwork, recessed lighting & so much more! Enter the beautiful 2-story entry foyer w/ hardwood flrs & beautiful waintscoting, formal DR w/ h/w flrs, crown molding, chair rail & wainscoting, private office off the center hall, formal LR, spacious FR w/ marble, wood burning f/p, fabulous KIT w/ h/w flrs, lge island, corian counter tops, blt-in desk feature, gas cooktop, electric dbl oven & french doors to the fabulous sun room w/ h/w flrs & walls of windows, perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing, Laun Rm & Gar access complete 1st level. MBR ste w/ dramatic tray ceiling, dlb doors lead to the MBA w/ ceramic tile, soaking tub, shower, dbl sink vanity, water closet & lge walk-in closet, 4 addt'l BRs & full Hall BA complete the 2nd level. Huge fin. bsmt, separate office & ample storage complete the lower level.

Single-familyProperty Type

1999Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$270Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mr. Gary A Mercer SR. • BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester

•610-431-1100 (broker)

•matt.didomenico@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Bill McFalls

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003553271

Redfin Estimate

$991,891

$462K since sold in November 2012$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 19.8% higher than the average sale price ($828K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$950,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths4,146 sq ft
1009 Sage Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 8, 2026
$685,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,924 sq ft
602 Lorient Dr, West Chester, PA 19382
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$691,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,513 sq ft
718 Bicking Dr, West Chester, PA 19382
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$775,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,780 sq ft
914 Sage Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$740,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
505 Emily Cir, West Chester, PA 19382
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,125,000
F
6 beds3.5 baths4,646 sq ft
839 Topaz Dr, West Chester, PA 19382

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Market trends in 19382, PA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.6%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$655K

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

143

21 MoM

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Sale history for 861 Empress Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6066106

Dec 10, 2012

Delisted

—

Nov 27, 2012

Sold

$530,000

$144/sq ft

Oct 17, 2012

Pending

—

Aug 20, 2012

Price Changed

$560,000

$152/sq ft

Jun 8, 2012

Listed

$565,000

$154/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1003553271

Nov 27, 2012

Sold

$530,000

$144/sq ft

Jun 8, 2012

Listed

$560,000

$152/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 29, 1997

Sold

$20,000

$5/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 29, 1997

Sold

$200,000

$54/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 22, 1995

Sold

$288,973

$79/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,569 (+2.2%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2025

$10,343 (+3.1%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2024

$10,029

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2023

$10,029 (+1.3%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2022

$9,899 (+1.4%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2021

$9,761 (+0.6%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2020

$9,698 (+1.4%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2019

$9,563 (+2.2%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2018

$9,360 (+2.2%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2017

$9,157 (+4.3%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2015

$8,778 (+2.2%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2014

$8,592

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2013

$8,592 (+2.1%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2012

$8,416

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2011

$8,416 (+2.1%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2010

$8,240

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

Tax history for 861 Empress Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,569 (+2.2%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2025

$10,343 (+3.1%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2024

$10,029

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2023

$10,029 (+1.3%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2022

$9,899 (+1.4%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2021

$9,761 (+0.6%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2020

$9,698 (+1.4%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2019

$9,563 (+2.2%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2018

$9,360 (+2.2%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2017

$9,157 (+4.3%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2015

$8,778 (+2.2%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2014

$8,592

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2013

$8,592 (+2.1%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2012

$8,416

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2011

$8,416 (+2.1%)

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

2010

$8,240

$51,230 + $294,750

$345,980

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,674

Year built

1999

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Chester County

APN

5205 02290000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage, Other

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Disposal
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Marble

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $294,750
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $51,230

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,674
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $345,980
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Annual Amount: $8,416

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $300
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: WESTTOWN-THORNBURY
Middle Or Junior School: STETSON
High School: WEST CHESTER BAYARD RUSTIN
School District Name: WEST CHESTER AREA

Location Information
Cross Street: LITTLE SHILOH
Directions: From Rte. 3 & S. Five Points Rd. , S on S. Five Points to R on Little Shiloh Rd. to R on Empress Rd.
Municipality: WEST GOSHEN TWP

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,674
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Chester County
APN: 5205 02290000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 22, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Westtown-Thornbury El School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Stetson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

6/10

West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 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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Historical weather

West Chester, PA • 19382

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$943,000 – $1.14M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
867 Empress Road, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3252 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,929
866 Empress Road, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3415 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,697
865 Empress Road, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4696 Sq. Ft.	$965,828
192 Applegate Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$1,027,746
882 Marker Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2090 Sq. Ft.	$725,504
894 Marker Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2090 Sq. Ft.	$704,692
897 Marker Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$674,033

Address	Redfin Estimate
860 Empress Road, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3808 Sq. Ft.	$1,025,401
862 Empress Road, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5158 Sq. Ft.	$1,090,892
859 Empress Road, West Chester, PA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3778 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,414
190 Applegate Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4146 Sq. Ft.	$1,032,890
888 Marker Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2248 Sq. Ft.	$666,506
896 Marker Drive, West Chester, PA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2786 Sq. Ft.	$680,992
895 Marker Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2090 Sq. Ft.	$713,107

Address	Redfin Estimate
870 Empress Road, West Chester, PA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3416 Sq. Ft.	$1,020,229
863 Empress Road, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3488 Sq. Ft.	$1,045,780
860 Empress Road #48, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,062,314
188 Applegate Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3211 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,040
892 Marker Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2628 Sq. Ft.	$728,373
899 Marker Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2690 Sq. Ft.	$754,201
893 Marker Drive, West Chester, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2116 Sq. Ft.	$639,203

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