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228-230 Church St Fourplex
B- Composite 69.16
Why this score? — see what drove the B- 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 +30.0/30.0
  • DSCR +10.0/10.0
  • 1% rule +8.7/10.0
  • Schools +4.9/10.0
  • ARV discount +4.6/15.0
  • Livability +4.5/5.0
  • Rent growth +3.9/5.0
  • Condition / age +2.5/5.0
  • Appreciation +0.0/10.0

$649,900

228-230 Church St · Phoenixville, PA 19460
8 bd · 5.6 ba · 4,000 sqft · MultiFamily · 224 Days on market
Built 1900 3,991 sqft lot $162/sqft · 7% above area Est $610k · 7% over

🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 4 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

"Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

Key facts

  • In unit laundry
  • Separately metered
  • Fenced backyard

Tags

SEPARATELY METEREDFENCED BACKYARDIN UNIT LAUNDRYZONED COMMERCIAL POSSIBILITIESCENTRAL AIRMAJOR COMMUTER ROUTES

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 3×2bd/1.4ba + 1×3bd/1.4ba units multifamily listed at $650k.

Deal economics

  • At list price, monthly cash flow is $3k ($31k/yr) — positive. Per door: $639/mo.
  • The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
  • Meets the 1% rule at list price ($9k rent vs $650k).
  • Recommended offer: $572k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
  • Cap rate 11.0% vs local median 2.7% in Phoenixville — 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 (#11 in PA, #48 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: crime A+, amenities A+, employment A+.
  • Phoenixville Area SD (suburban): math 44% / reading 66% proficiency, ranked #88 of 539 in PA (top 16%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
  • Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.6%/yr); 174 active listings in the ZIP; high-income renter base; 1,513 units permitted in Chester County in 2024 (354 in 5+ unit buildings).
  • At $8,920/mo this rent would consume 86% of the median local household income ($124k/yr) (locally 1021% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

  • Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $4k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $19k 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.
  • At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.6% rent growth), your $182k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

  • It's been on market 224 days — a 12% lower offer ($572k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
  • 6 sale attempts since 25y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $130k (17%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
  • Current owner paid $159k; list at $650k implies a 309% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

  • Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Recommended offer $571,912 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

  1. It's been on market 224 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
  2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
  3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
  4. Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
  5. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
  6. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

1% rule
1.37%
Cap rate
11.01%
Cash-on-cash
16.85%
DSCR
1.75
GRM
6.1

CMA / ARV

ARV (median comp)
$610,000
List price
$649,900
Delta
6.54%
Verdict
FAIR
Comps
5 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 2 sales within ~0.75 mi
Address Dist Beds/Ba Sqft Sold Price $/sf Match
228-230 Church St 0.00mi 8/3.5 4,000 (0%) 1mo $610,000 $153 91
376, 378, 380 Bridge St 0.23mi 8/— 3,652 (-9%) 9mo $505,000 $138 67

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 · 5.63% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold
IRR
11.0%
Equity multiple
1.45×
Total profit
$81,807
Equity at exit
$96,902
10-year hold
IRR
22.1%
Equity multiple
3.12×
Total profit
$386,276
Equity at exit
$56,191

Cash invested: $181,972 (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 19460

Rents YoY
5.6%
Active inventory
174
Price-to-rent
24.9×

Monthly cashflow live

Estimated rent
$8,920 high interval (Pro) →
Mortgage (P&I)
$3,408
Tax est. 1.5%
$812 /mo · $9,748/yr
Insurance
$271
HOA
$0
Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
$1,873
Net cashflow
$2,555

Break-even live

Break-even rent $5,685
Max offer price $649,900
Occupancy floor 66%

4-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

UnitsBedsBathsEst. rent
1× unit 3 1.4 $2,399
Total (4 units) $8,920

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
$162,475
Closing costs
$19,497
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.

Listing history 18 events

  1. 2026-05-19
    status Pending 1560-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1560 chars)

    "Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

  2. 2026-04-27
    price $649,900 1560-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1560 chars)

    "Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

  3. 2026-04-27
    status Active 1560-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1560 chars)

    "Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

  4. 2026-03-24
    historical Active Under Contract 1560-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1560 chars)

    "Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

  5. 2026-03-24
    price $650,000 1560-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1560 chars)

    "Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

  6. 2026-02-18
    price $689,000 1560-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1560 chars)

    "Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

  7. 2026-02-02
    price $720,000 1560-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1560 chars)

    "Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

  8. 2025-10-07
    price $759,900 1560-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1560 chars)

    "Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

  9. 2025-09-03
    listed $780,000 Active 1560-char remark
    Show marketing remark (1560 chars)

    "Buyer Financing fell thru - Again!" - Income-producing 4 unit quadruplex in Phoenixville Borough featuring (2) two expansive four-bedroom, two-level units, (1) mixed use three bedroom unit on main level and (1) rear unit garden style apt —Unit #1 offers large Apt expansive living area, kitchen, (4) four beds; two baths; one full bath plus first-floor powder room and in unit laundry; mo to mo lease 2,000 --Unit #2 large Apt includes living area, kitchen, (4) four beds, two full baths (one on each level) and in-unit laundry—each with secured fenced yard and currently leased month-to-month at 2,000/month. --Unit 3 is the street level apartment, a versatile main-Commercial Unit with Full Bath and Large Kitchen (with laundry), zoned for commercial use at 1,200/month --Unit 4 is a private rear garden-flat Efficiency with central air and electric cooking (no laundry), leased month-to-month at 800/month = total of 4 Units is 6,000 per mo - all are month to month leases * Sound Investment - Each unit is separately metered. Heat source is primarily gas radiators with supplemental electric baseboard heat. Tenants pay all except Water (160 per month avg) Outstanding location within walking distance to Phoenixville’s vibrant restaurants, breweries, shops, and cultural events. Easy access to Valley Forge National Park, King of Prussia Mall, and major commuter routes. Excellent opportunity for investors to add a solid income-producing property in one of Chester County’s most desirable rental markets.

  10. 2003-10-02
    soldstatus $159,000 270-char remark
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    Two twins sold as one with storefront on sidewalk level. Each home has 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath rental units with tenants. Over 4100 Square feet! New central air in 1400 sq. ft. store/office. This space just zoned commercial!!! Call listing agent for floorplan and details.

  11. 2003-09-24
    historical 270-char remark
    Show marketing remark (270 chars)

    Two twins sold as one with storefront on sidewalk level. Each home has 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath rental units with tenants. Over 4100 Square feet! New central air in 1400 sq. ft. store/office. This space just zoned commercial!!! Call listing agent for floorplan and details.

  12. 2003-08-01
    listed $159,000 270-char remark
    Show marketing remark (270 chars)

    Two twins sold as one with storefront on sidewalk level. Each home has 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath rental units with tenants. Over 4100 Square feet! New central air in 1400 sq. ft. store/office. This space just zoned commercial!!! Call listing agent for floorplan and details.

  13. 2003-07-30
    historical
  14. 2002-11-05
    listed $165,900
  15. 2002-11-02
    historical
  16. 2002-04-18
    listed $189,900
  17. 2001-11-02
    listed $179,900
  18. 2001-11-02
    historical

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

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Taxation est. · year 1

Rental income
$107,040
− Mortgage interest
−$36,405
− Property taxes
−$9,748
− Insurance
−$3,250
− Repairs & maintenance
−$8,563
− Management
−$8,563
− Depreciation
−$18,906
Taxable income
$21,605
combined federal + state — saved on this device
Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
−$5,185
After-tax cash flow
$25,481/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
Phoenixville Area SD
NCES district ID
4219050
Math proficiency
44% ▼ -11.00%
Reading proficiency
66% ▼ -10.00%
Median HH income
$74,870
Composite
49.22/100
National rank
#2038
State rank
#88 of 539 in PA

Livability — Phoenixville

Score
91/100
State rank
#11
US rank
#48

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
Phoenixville, PA
County
Chester County · 432,350 people
City population
45,423
Metro
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Population (ZIP)
45,423
Household income
$124,050
Rent vs Own
27.9% rent · 72.1% own
Severe rent burden
1021.0

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 (82%)
Race & ethnicity
White 82% Two or more races 8% Hispanic / Latino 5% Asian 4% Black 3%
Hispanic origin (detail)
Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 2%
Common ancestry
Romanian 7% Slovak 2% Lithuanian 2%
Foreign-born
7% · Canada, China, Vietnam
Languages at home
90% English-only · Spanish 3% Other Indo-European 2% Chinese 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
▼ -269.54%
Current HPI
280.8622
Rent YoY
▲ 5.63%
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

+261.3% since first listed
18 events — show timeline
  • 2026-05-19 Pending BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-04-27 Price Changed $649,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-04-27 Relisted BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-03-24 Contingent BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-03-24 Price Changed $650,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-02-18 Price Changed $689,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2026-02-02 Price Changed $720,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-10-07 Price Changed $759,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2025-09-03 Listed $780,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2003-10-02 Sold (MLS) $159,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2003-09-24 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2003-08-01 Listed $159,000 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2003-07-30 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2002-11-05 Listed $165,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2002-11-02 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2002-04-18 Listed $189,900 BRIGHT MLS
  • 2001-11-02 Listing Removed BRIGHT MLS
  • 2001-11-02 Listed $179,900 BRIGHT MLS

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