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231 William St
D+ Composite 46.36
Why this score? — see what drove the D+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

  • Cash flow +12.9/30.0
  • ARV discount +9.3/15.0
  • Schools +6.9/10.0
  • Livability +4.5/5.0
  • DSCR +3.8/10.0
  • 1% rule +3.5/10.0
  • Rent growth +3.0/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$244,000

231 William St · Downingtown, PA 19335
2 bd · 1.0 ba · 966 sqft · Townhouse public records · 3 Days on market
Built 1900 3,390 sqft lot Est $254k · at est.

🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Listing remarks MLS

Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

Key facts

  • Built 1900
  • Listed 3 days

Property features AI

Exterior

  • Parking: On-street parking
  • Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electric hot water
  • Home design: Semi-detached home; Built according to assessor records
  • Construction: Stucco exterior; Stone foundation; Above- and below-grade structures
  • Exterior features: Panel privacy vinyl fencing; Not in a federal flood zone

Interior

  • Kitchen: Oven/Range (electric); Self-cleaning oven; Dishwasher; Refrigerator; Stainless steel appliances
  • Bedrooms: One bedroom on the first upper level; One bedroom on the second upper level
  • Flooring: Wood floors
  • Bathrooms: One full bathroom (upper levels)
  • Heating & cooling: Forced air heating; Oil-fired heat; Electric hot water
  • Interior features: Walk-in shower; Breakfast area; Dining area; Walk-in closet(s); Wood floors
  • Laundry & utility: Washer; Electric dryer

Neighborhood map

Property Rental comp Retail Transit Schools Stadiums Fortune 500 · Circle radius: 3.0 mi
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What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

  • This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $244k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $-20 ($-238/yr) — negative.
  • To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $240k (1.4% below list).
  • To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $206k (15.5% below list).
  • Recommended offer: $206k (15.5% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
  • Cap rate 6.2% vs local median 3.0% in Downingtown — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

  • Location reads 91/100 on livability (#13 in PA, #56 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, employment A+, housing A+.
  • Downingtown Area SD (suburban): math 67% / reading 83% proficiency, ranked #9 of 539 in PA (top 2%) — strong family-tenant draw, lease renewals of 3-5y typical; only 7% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
  • Zoned schools: Beaver Creek El Sch (math 47% / reading 72%, grade B-, #377 of 1,518 statewide, top 28%, 527 students, 19% FRL); Downingtown Ms (math 42% / reading 77%, grade B, #46 of 512 statewide, top 9%, 1,154 students, 13% FRL); Downingtown Hs West Campus (math 77%, 1,798 students, 16% FRL).
  • Zoned-school proficiency averages 60% at this address vs 75% district-wide (-16 pts) — the specific schools serving this property underperform the Downingtown Area SD average; the district grade overstates school quality for this exact location.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.0%/yr); 239 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals leasing fast (median 7d on market — plan ~1-2 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 1,513 units permitted in Chester County in 2024 (354 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
  • Chester County population projected at +6% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.

Negotiation context

  • Only 3 days on market — expect competitive offers; lowballing is unlikely to land.
  • 4 sale attempts since 18y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
  • Current owner paid $110k; list at $244k implies a 123% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
  • Climate carrying-cost: moderate wind risk, 26% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→14/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Recommended offer $206,232 (15.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
  2. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  4. Schools are A-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
  5. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
  6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
  7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
  8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

1% rule
0.85%
Cap rate
6.20%
Cash-on-cash
-0.35%
DSCR
0.98
GRM
9.9

CMA / ARV

ARV (on-the-fly)
$254,058
Comps found
4
Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
218 William St 0.03mi 3/1.0 (+1) 980 (+1%) 23mo $258,000 $263 72
223 W Pennsylvania Ave 0.06mi 3/1.5 (+1) 1,106 (+14%) 5mo $335,000 $303 62
154 E Church St 0.39mi 2/1.0 936 (-3%) 23mo $220,000 $235 57
163 Jefferson Ave 0.61mi 2/1.0 828 (-14%) 14mo $210,000 $254 36

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 2.03% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
-17.9%
Equity multiple
0.37×
Total profit
$-42,789
Equity at exit
$36,381
10-year hold
IRR
-12.1%
Equity multiple
0.31×
Total profit
$-46,877
Equity at exit
$21,097

Cash invested: $68,320 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

Overall (STATE)
62 Landlord-Friendly
State Pennsylvania
62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
County
— inherits STATE
City
— inherits STATE
10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

ZIP-level market 19335

Rents YoY
2.0%
Active inventory
239
Price-to-rent
9.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$2,062 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$1,280
Tax from tax record
$268 /mo · $3,214/yr
Insurance
$102
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$433
Net cashflow
$-20

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,087
Max offer price $240,491
Occupancy floor 96%

Sensitivity live

Price -10% $118 -5% $49 +0% $-20 +5% $-89 +10% $-158
Rent -10% $-183 -5% $-101 +0% $-20 +5% $62 +10% $143
Rate -1.0pp $103 -0.5pp $42 base $-20 +0.5pp $-83 +1.0pp $-147

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

Down payment
$61,000
Closing costs
$7,320
Reserves months
Total cash needed

Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live

Conventional

25% down · 7.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.

DSCR

20% down · 8.5% · 30yr

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.

Hard money

10% down · 12.0% · 12mo

Down + closing
Monthly P&I
Monthly cashflow
DSCR
Eligible?

Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.

Rent comps 9 comps

AddressBedsBaths SqftRent$/sqft DOM Units Dist
201 Mary St Unit 1st Downingtown, PA 2.0 2.0 900 $2,200 $2.44 20d 1 0.08mi
134 E Lancaster Ave Unit 2 Downingtown, PA 3.0 1.0 1100 $2,200 $2.00 45d 1 0.61mi
335 E Lancaster Ave Unit C-22 Downingtown, PA 1.0 1.0 722 $1,375 $1.90 19d 1 0.78mi
238 Chestnut St Unit C-7 Downingtown, PA 2.0 1.0 765 $1,625 $2.12 6d 1 0.89mi
525 Norwood House Rd Downingtown, PA 1.0 1.0 871 $1,647 $1.89 0d 1 1.10mi
1 Black Hawk Cir Downingtown, PA 1.0 1.0 770 $1,697 $2.20 45d 1 1.24mi
1 Black Hawk Cir Downingtown, PA 2.0 1.0 920 $1,747 $1.90 4d 1 1.24mi
1 Black Hawk Cir Downingtown, PA 1.0 1.0 770 $1,697 $2.20 7d 1 1.24mi
601 Tyrion LN Downingtown, PA 1.0–3.0 1.0–2.5 1254 $2,772 $2.21 0d 63 1.24mi

Listing history 24 events

  1. 2026-05-31
    status $244,000 Pending 3 DOM
  2. 2026-05-28
    listed $244,000 Active
  3. 2026-05-27
    historical $244,000
  4. 2015-07-09
    soldstatus $109,500
  5. 2015-07-02
    soldstatus $109,500 529-char remark
    Show marketing remark (529 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  6. 2015-07-01
    historical 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  7. 2015-06-30
    soldstatus $109,500 Sold 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  8. 2015-03-13
    status Under Contract 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (529 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  9. 2015-03-13
    historical 529-char remark
    Show marketing remark (529 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  10. 2015-01-16
    price $115,000 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  11. 2014-11-10
    price $128,000 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  12. 2014-07-02
    price $135,000 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  13. 2014-06-11
    price $139,000 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  14. 2014-04-09
    price $149,000 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  15. 2013-08-11
    price $129,000 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  16. 2013-06-12
    price $139,000 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  17. 2013-05-21
    price $144,900 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  18. 2013-04-23
    price $155,000 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (525 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  19. 2013-04-15
    listed $165,000 Active 525-char remark
    Show marketing remark (529 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  20. 2013-04-15
    listed $115,000 529-char remark
    Show marketing remark (529 chars)

    Award Winning Downingtown School District in Desirable Downingtown Borough! This Well Maintained Twin Home Features a Sun Filled Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Eat-in Kitchen with Side Entrance to Fenced-in Yard, 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room Full Bath & Walkout Basement. NEW: Roof (2013), Windows (2013) Kitchen (2008), Electrical Panel Box (2008), Hot Water Heater (2012) & New Flooring. This Home is in Walking Distance to Train Station, Schools, Parks, Shopping, Restaurants & Easy Access to Major Routes.

  21. 2008-06-06
    soldstatus $125,000
  22. 2008-05-26
    soldstatus $125,000
  23. 2008-04-11
    historical
  24. 2008-03-19
    listed $135,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast PA · Partial reset (capped growth)

Current annual tax
$3,214 · $268/mo
Projected year-2 tax
$3,535 · $295/mo
Expected delta
+$320/yr (+$27/mo · 10.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

  • 🌊 Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 24% chance over 30 yrs
  • 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
  • 🌡 Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
  • 💨 Wind 5/10 Major 26% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
  • 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Nearby sold comps map

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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$24,748
− Mortgage interest
−$13,668
− Property taxes
−$3,214
− Insurance
−$1,220
− Repairs & maintenance
−$1,980
− Management
−$1,980
− Depreciation
−$7,098
Taxable loss
−$4,412
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
+$1,059
After-tax cash flow
$821/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

District
Downingtown Area SD
NCES district ID
4207710
Math proficiency
67% ▼ -1.00%
Reading proficiency
83% ▼ -1.00%
Median HH income
$104,515
Composite
68.66/100
National rank
#338
State rank
#9 of 539 in PA

Livability — Downingtown

Score
91/100
State rank
#13
US rank
#56

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute B Cost of living B+ Crime A- Employment A+ Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

Census place
Downingtown, PA
County
Chester County · 432,350 people
City population
53,629
Metro
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Population (ZIP)
53,629
Household income
$143,249
Rent vs Own
20.8% rent · 79.2% own
Severe rent burden
689.0

Population outlook (Chester County) Hauer SSP2

Today (2025)
546,756 people
By 2030
559,441 · +2.3%
By 2040
576,377 · +5.4%
By 2050
580,602 · +6.2%
By 2075
581,575 · +6.4%
By 2100
540,922 · -1.1%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

Neighborhood character
Predominantly White (80%)
Race & ethnicity
White 80% Asian 8% Black 5% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 3%
Common ancestry
Romanian 5% Italian 2% Slovak 2%
Foreign-born
9% · Canada, China, Vietnam
Languages at home
90% English-only · Other Indo-European 4% Other Asian/Pacific 3% Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Chester

2024 margin
D (+14.5) · D 56.7% · R 42.2% · Other 1.0%
2008→2024 swing
+5.2pp toward D · 2008: 9.2pp · 2024: 14.5pp
All cycles
2024: D+14.5 2020: D+17.0 2016: D+9.2 2012: R+0.4 2008: D+9.2

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Civics

Market trends

HPI YoY
▼ -248.84%
Current HPI
288.2999
Rent YoY
▲ 2.03%
Metro
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
State GDP YoY
▲ 1.68%
F500 in state
34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry F500 HQs Revenue

Price history

+80.7% since first listed
23 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-28 Listed $244,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-05-27 Coming Soon $244,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2015-07-09 Sold (Public Records) $109,500 Public Records
  • 2015-07-02 Sold (MLS) $109,500 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2015-07-01 Delisted TREND
  • 2015-06-30 Sold (MLS) $109,500 TREND
  • 2015-03-13 Pending TREND
  • 2015-03-13 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2015-01-16 Price Changed $115,000 TREND
  • 2014-11-10 Price Changed $128,000 TREND
  • 2014-07-02 Price Changed $135,000 TREND
  • 2014-06-11 Price Changed $139,000 TREND
  • 2014-04-09 Price Changed $149,000 TREND
  • 2013-08-11 Price Changed $129,000 TREND
  • 2013-06-12 Price Changed $139,000 TREND
  • 2013-05-21 Price Changed $144,900 TREND
  • 2013-04-23 Price Changed $155,000 TREND
  • 2013-04-15 Listed $165,000 TREND
  • 2013-04-15 Listed $115,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2008-06-06 Sold (Public Records) $125,000 Public Records
  • 2008-05-26 Sold (MLS) $125,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2008-04-11 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2008-03-19 Listed $135,000 BRIGHT MLS

Property tax history

+1.5%/yr

Latest (2026): $3,214 · +2.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.

Cash-flow waterfall

monthly

Sold comps — $/sqft

last 12 mo · ≤1 mi

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