228 Cherry Ln · Kennett Square, PA
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 3/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $511 – $949
Heat risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Hot days now (above 101°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 15 days/yr
Wind risk 6/10 · Moderate
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 27.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 3 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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).
- ARV discount +11.6/15.0
- Cash flow +7.6/30.0
- Schools +4.6/10.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Rent growth +3.9/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- 1% rule +1.9/10.0
- DSCR +1.7/10.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$475,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
Welcome to the highly sought-after Schoolhouse Lane community in the heart of Kennett Square—where charm, convenience, and lifestyle come together. Nestled in a picturesque, tree-lined neighborhood with sidewalks throughout, this beautifully maintained home offers easy access to vibrant downtown Kennett Square, renowned dining, and the world-famous Longwood Gardens. This spacious and thoughtfully designed home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath, with a flexible layout ideal for today’s living. The main level includes a bright living room, formal dining room, and a comfortable family room highlighted by a cozy fireplace—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen is appointed with granite countertops and flows seamlessly to a rear deck overlooking a peaceful backdrop of mature trees, offering privacy and a serene outdoor setting. A convenient powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a tray ceiling, a luxurious en-suite bath with soaking tub, separate shower, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms, a full hall bath, and a convenient laundry area complete the second level. The third-floor loft is a standout feature, boasting a cathedral ceiling and skylights—ideal as a home office, guest space, or potential fourth bedroom. The lower level offers a 2-car garage along with ample storage space. Additional highlights include plenty of guest parking and recent major upgrades, including a new roof and skylights (2025) and a new HVAC system (2023), providing peace of mind for years to come. A rare opportunity to own in one of Kennett Square’s most desirable communities—schedule your private tour today.
Key facts
- $365 HOA
- 2 garage spots
- Built 2003
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath townhouse listed at $475k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-579 ($-7k/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $373k (21.5% below list).
- To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $329k (30.7% below list).
- Recommended offer: $329k (30.7% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.
- Cap rate 4.8% vs local median 2.6% in Kennett Square — 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 80/100 on livability (#202 in PA, #1,781 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: housing A+, crime A-, amenities A-; Watch: commute D+.
- Kennett Consolidated SD (suburban): math 39% / reading 58% proficiency, ranked #135 of 539 in PA (top 25%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.8%/yr); 162 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 20d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); high-income renter base; 1,513 units permitted in Chester County in 2024 (354 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($124k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $3k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $14k 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
- It's been on market 31 days — a 3% lower offer ($461k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 10 sale attempts since 22y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $25k (5%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
- Current owner paid $300k; list at $475k implies a 58% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- 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?
- It's been on market 31 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 31% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are B-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?
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 0.69% ✗
- Cap rate
- 4.83%
- Cash-on-cash
- -5.23%
- DSCR
- 0.77
- GRM
- 12.0
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $522,698
- List price
- $475,000
- Delta
- -9.13%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 Cherry Ln | 0.07mi | 3/3.0 | 2,671 (+5%) | 0mo | $565,000 | $212 | 86 |
| 323 Cherry Ln | 0.09mi | 4/2.5 (+1) | 2,611 (+3%) | 1mo | $615,000 | $236 | 85 |
| 827 Fountain Trl | 0.15mi | 3/3.5 | 2,643 (+4%) | 8mo | $565,000 | $214 | 76 |
| 811 Fountain Trl | 0.13mi | 3/3.5 | 2,643 (+4%) | 17mo | $545,000 | $206 | 69 |
| 24 Radnor Ln | 0.45mi | 2/2.5 (-1) | 2,600 (+2%) | 5mo | $784,900 | $302 | 66 |
| 221 Cambridge Cir #113 | 0.61mi | 3/2.5 | 2,443 (-4%) | 0mo | $445,000 | $182 | 65 |
| 326 Redbud Ln | 0.63mi | 3/2.5 | 2,747 (+8%) | 2mo | $599,900 | $218 | 55 |
| 112 Federal Walk | 0.74mi | 3/2.5 | 2,324 (-9%) | 1mo | $440,000 | $189 | 51 |
| 163 Cambridge Cir #78 | 0.51mi | 3/2.5 | 2,267 (-11%) | 12mo | $405,000 | $179 | 49 |
| 309 Redbud Ln | 0.60mi | 4/3.5 (+1) | 2,665 (+5%) | 8mo | $585,000 | $220 | 48 |
| 304 Redbud Ln | 0.59mi | 3/3.5 | 2,780 (+9%) | 11mo | $628,000 | $226 | 44 |
| 354 Redbud Ln | 0.59mi | 3/2.5 | 2,808 (+10%) | 14mo | $580,000 | $207 | 43 |
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 · 5.79% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -22.3%
- Equity multiple
- 0.22×
- Total profit
- $-104,374
- Equity at exit
- $70,824
- IRR
- -10.9%
- Equity multiple
- 0.27×
- Total profit
- $-97,146
- Equity at exit
- $41,069
Cash invested: $133,000 (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
ZIP-level market 19348
- Home prices YoY
- -29.1%
- Rents YoY
- 5.8%
- Active inventory
- 162
- Price-to-rent
- 12.0×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $3,294 medium interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$2,491
- Tax from tax record
- −$128 /mo · $1,531/yr
- Insurance
- −$198
- HOA
- −$365
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$692
- Net cashflow
- $-579
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $-310 | -5% $-445 | +0% $-579 | +5% $-714 | +10% $-848 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-839 | -5% $-709 | +0% $-579 | +5% $-449 | +10% $-319 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $-340 | -0.5pp $-458 | base $-579 | +0.5pp $-702 | +1.0pp $-828 |
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
- $118,750
- Closing costs
- $14,250
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 3 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 851 Fountain Trl Kennett Square, PA | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2664 | $3,500 | $1.31 | 20d | 1 | 0.20mi |
| 41 Ways Ln Kennett Square, PA | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2200 | $3,450 | $1.57 | 22d | 1 | 0.86mi |
| 200 Marshall St Kennett Square, PA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1755 | $2,600 | $1.48 | 17d | 1 | 1.42mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $365 · $4,380/yr
Listing history 29 events
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2026-04-30price $475,000 1736-char remark
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Welcome to the highly sought-after Schoolhouse Lane community in the heart of Kennett Square—where charm, convenience, and lifestyle come together. Nestled in a picturesque, tree-lined neighborhood with sidewalks throughout, this beautifully maintained home offers easy access to vibrant downtown Kennett Square, renowned dining, and the world-famous Longwood Gardens. This spacious and thoughtfully designed home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath, with a flexible layout ideal for today’s living. The main level includes a bright living room, formal dining room, and a comfortable family room highlighted by a cozy fireplace—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen is appointed with granite countertops and flows seamlessly to a rear deck overlooking a peaceful backdrop of mature trees, offering privacy and a serene outdoor setting. A convenient powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a tray ceiling, a luxurious en-suite bath with soaking tub, separate shower, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms, a full hall bath, and a convenient laundry area complete the second level. The third-floor loft is a standout feature, boasting a cathedral ceiling and skylights—ideal as a home office, guest space, or potential fourth bedroom. The lower level offers a 2-car garage along with ample storage space. Additional highlights include plenty of guest parking and recent major upgrades, including a new roof and skylights (2025) and a new HVAC system (2023), providing peace of mind for years to come. A rare opportunity to own in one of Kennett Square’s most desirable communities—schedule your private tour today.
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2026-04-25$500,000 Active 1736-char remark
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Welcome to the highly sought-after Schoolhouse Lane community in the heart of Kennett Square—where charm, convenience, and lifestyle come together. Nestled in a picturesque, tree-lined neighborhood with sidewalks throughout, this beautifully maintained home offers easy access to vibrant downtown Kennett Square, renowned dining, and the world-famous Longwood Gardens. This spacious and thoughtfully designed home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath, with a flexible layout ideal for today’s living. The main level includes a bright living room, formal dining room, and a comfortable family room highlighted by a cozy fireplace—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen is appointed with granite countertops and flows seamlessly to a rear deck overlooking a peaceful backdrop of mature trees, offering privacy and a serene outdoor setting. A convenient powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a tray ceiling, a luxurious en-suite bath with soaking tub, separate shower, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms, a full hall bath, and a convenient laundry area complete the second level. The third-floor loft is a standout feature, boasting a cathedral ceiling and skylights—ideal as a home office, guest space, or potential fourth bedroom. The lower level offers a 2-car garage along with ample storage space. Additional highlights include plenty of guest parking and recent major upgrades, including a new roof and skylights (2025) and a new HVAC system (2023), providing peace of mind for years to come. A rare opportunity to own in one of Kennett Square’s most desirable communities—schedule your private tour today.
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2026-04-22historical $500,000 1736-char remark
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Welcome to the highly sought-after Schoolhouse Lane community in the heart of Kennett Square—where charm, convenience, and lifestyle come together. Nestled in a picturesque, tree-lined neighborhood with sidewalks throughout, this beautifully maintained home offers easy access to vibrant downtown Kennett Square, renowned dining, and the world-famous Longwood Gardens. This spacious and thoughtfully designed home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 1 half bath, with a flexible layout ideal for today’s living. The main level includes a bright living room, formal dining room, and a comfortable family room highlighted by a cozy fireplace—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen is appointed with granite countertops and flows seamlessly to a rear deck overlooking a peaceful backdrop of mature trees, offering privacy and a serene outdoor setting. A convenient powder room completes the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a tray ceiling, a luxurious en-suite bath with soaking tub, separate shower, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms, a full hall bath, and a convenient laundry area complete the second level. The third-floor loft is a standout feature, boasting a cathedral ceiling and skylights—ideal as a home office, guest space, or potential fourth bedroom. The lower level offers a 2-car garage along with ample storage space. Additional highlights include plenty of guest parking and recent major upgrades, including a new roof and skylights (2025) and a new HVAC system (2023), providing peace of mind for years to come. A rare opportunity to own in one of Kennett Square’s most desirable communities—schedule your private tour today.
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2014-07-25soldstatus $300,000
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2014-07-18historical 741-char remark
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Close to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Country Club and Pedestrian Kennett Square Borough, Enjoy Maintenance Free Living in this 3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath Townhome with 2 car garage. This Astor Model in Schoolhouse Lane features a large open main floor with kitchen, breakfast area, family room & great room, The deck off the main living space backs to mature trees offering privacy for grilling and relaxing.. Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with large closet, tray ceiling, well appointed master bath, 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath, second floor laundry. For work at home professionals, the finished loft with large walk in closet can serve as an office or 4th bedroom. A 2 car garage and basement make this an excellent buy.
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2014-07-18soldstatus $300,000 Sold 741-char remark
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Close to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Country Club and Pedestrian Kennett Square Borough, Enjoy Maintenance Free Living in this 3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath Townhome with 2 car garage. This Astor Model in Schoolhouse Lane features a large open main floor with kitchen, breakfast area, family room & great room, The deck off the main living space backs to mature trees offering privacy for grilling and relaxing.. Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with large closet, tray ceiling, well appointed master bath, 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath, second floor laundry. For work at home professionals, the finished loft with large walk in closet can serve as an office or 4th bedroom. A 2 car garage and basement make this an excellent buy.
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2014-07-18soldstatus $300,000
Show marketing remark (741 chars)
Close to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Country Club and Pedestrian Kennett Square Borough, Enjoy Maintenance Free Living in this 3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath Townhome with 2 car garage. This Astor Model in Schoolhouse Lane features a large open main floor with kitchen, breakfast area, family room & great room, The deck off the main living space backs to mature trees offering privacy for grilling and relaxing.. Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with large closet, tray ceiling, well appointed master bath, 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath, second floor laundry. For work at home professionals, the finished loft with large walk in closet can serve as an office or 4th bedroom. A 2 car garage and basement make this an excellent buy.
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2014-06-23status Under Contract 741-char remark
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Close to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Country Club and Pedestrian Kennett Square Borough, Enjoy Maintenance Free Living in this 3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath Townhome with 2 car garage. This Astor Model in Schoolhouse Lane features a large open main floor with kitchen, breakfast area, family room & great room, The deck off the main living space backs to mature trees offering privacy for grilling and relaxing.. Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with large closet, tray ceiling, well appointed master bath, 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath, second floor laundry. For work at home professionals, the finished loft with large walk in closet can serve as an office or 4th bedroom. A 2 car garage and basement make this an excellent buy.
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2014-06-17status Active 741-char remark
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Close to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Country Club and Pedestrian Kennett Square Borough, Enjoy Maintenance Free Living in this 3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath Townhome with 2 car garage. This Astor Model in Schoolhouse Lane features a large open main floor with kitchen, breakfast area, family room & great room, The deck off the main living space backs to mature trees offering privacy for grilling and relaxing.. Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with large closet, tray ceiling, well appointed master bath, 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath, second floor laundry. For work at home professionals, the finished loft with large walk in closet can serve as an office or 4th bedroom. A 2 car garage and basement make this an excellent buy.
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2014-06-09status Under Contract 741-char remark
Show marketing remark (741 chars)
Close to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Country Club and Pedestrian Kennett Square Borough, Enjoy Maintenance Free Living in this 3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath Townhome with 2 car garage. This Astor Model in Schoolhouse Lane features a large open main floor with kitchen, breakfast area, family room & great room, The deck off the main living space backs to mature trees offering privacy for grilling and relaxing.. Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with large closet, tray ceiling, well appointed master bath, 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath, second floor laundry. For work at home professionals, the finished loft with large walk in closet can serve as an office or 4th bedroom. A 2 car garage and basement make this an excellent buy.
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2014-06-04$308,000 Active 741-char remark
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Close to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Country Club and Pedestrian Kennett Square Borough, Enjoy Maintenance Free Living in this 3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath Townhome with 2 car garage. This Astor Model in Schoolhouse Lane features a large open main floor with kitchen, breakfast area, family room & great room, The deck off the main living space backs to mature trees offering privacy for grilling and relaxing.. Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with large closet, tray ceiling, well appointed master bath, 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath, second floor laundry. For work at home professionals, the finished loft with large walk in closet can serve as an office or 4th bedroom. A 2 car garage and basement make this an excellent buy.
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2014-06-04$308,000
Show marketing remark (741 chars)
Close to Longwood Gardens, Kennett Country Club and Pedestrian Kennett Square Borough, Enjoy Maintenance Free Living in this 3 Bedroom, 21/2 Bath Townhome with 2 car garage. This Astor Model in Schoolhouse Lane features a large open main floor with kitchen, breakfast area, family room & great room, The deck off the main living space backs to mature trees offering privacy for grilling and relaxing.. Upstairs you will find a spacious master suite with large closet, tray ceiling, well appointed master bath, 2 additional bedrooms, hall bath, second floor laundry. For work at home professionals, the finished loft with large walk in closet can serve as an office or 4th bedroom. A 2 car garage and basement make this an excellent buy.
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2009-05-13soldstatus $320,000
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2009-05-13soldstatus $275,000
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2009-04-24soldstatus $275,000
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2009-04-24soldstatus $275,000
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2009-03-23historical
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2009-01-09$289,000
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2009-01-09$289,000
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2009-01-06historical
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2008-03-06$289,900
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2007-10-24$314,900
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2007-10-24historical
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2004-05-10soldstatus $290,380
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2004-05-03soldstatus $290,380
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2004-03-16historical
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2004-03-01historical
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2004-03-01$290,380
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2004-03-01$267,990
ⓘ 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
- $1,531 · $128/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $4,518 · $376/mo
- Expected delta
- +$2,987/yr (+$249/mo · 195.2%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
- Heat 6/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥101°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $39,526
- − Mortgage interest
- −$26,607
- − Property taxes
- −$1,531
- − Insurance
- −$2,375
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$3,162
- − Management
- −$3,162
- − HOA
- −$4,380
- − Depreciation
- −$13,818
- Taxable loss
- −$15,509
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$3,722
- After-tax cash flow
- $-3,229/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
- Kennett Consolidated SD
- NCES district ID
- 4212690
- Math proficiency
- 39% ▼ -15.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 58% ▼ -13.00%
- Median HH income
- $94,146
- Composite
- 45.69/100
- National rank
- #2576
- State rank
- #135 of 539 in PA
Livability — Kennett Square
- Score
- 80/100
- State rank
- #202
- US rank
- #1781
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- County
- Chester County · 432,350 people
- City population
- 23,621
- Metro
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Population (ZIP)
- 23,621
- Household income
- $123,526
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 455.0
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 (74%)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 74% Hispanic / Latino 18% Two or more races 11% Asian 2% Black 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 13% Puerto Rican 1%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 4% Lithuanian 2% Slovak 2%
- Foreign-born
- 13% · Canada, China, South Korea
- Languages at home
- 82% English-only · Spanish 15%
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
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -111.65%
- Current HPI
- 272.3393
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 5.79%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2 | $309B |
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| Insurance | 2 | $27B |
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| Telecommunications / Media | 1 | $124B |
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| Industrial Distribution | 1 | $22B |
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| Financial Services | 1 | $20B |
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| Chemicals / Materials | 1 | $18B |
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Price history
+63.6% since first listed29 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-30 Price Changed $475,000 BRIGHT MLS
- 2026-04-25 Listed $500,000 BRIGHT MLS
- 2026-04-22 Coming Soon $500,000 BRIGHT MLS
- 2014-07-25 Sold (Public Records) $300,000 Public Records
- 2014-07-18 Delisted — TREND
- 2014-07-18 Sold (MLS) $300,000 BRIGHT MLS
- 2014-07-18 Sold (MLS) $300,000 TREND
- 2014-06-23 Pending — TREND
- 2014-06-17 Relisted — TREND
- 2014-06-09 Pending — TREND
- 2014-06-04 Listed $308,000 TREND
- 2014-06-04 Listed $308,000 BRIGHT MLS
- 2009-05-13 Sold (Public Records) $275,000 Public Records
- 2009-05-13 Sold (Public Records) $320,000 Public Records
- 2009-04-24 Sold (MLS) $275,000 TREND
- 2009-04-24 Sold (MLS) $275,000 BRIGHT MLS
- 2009-03-23 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
- 2009-01-09 Listed $289,000 TREND
- 2009-01-09 Listed $289,000 BRIGHT MLS
- 2009-01-06 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
- 2008-03-06 Listed $289,900 BRIGHT MLS
- 2007-10-24 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
- 2007-10-24 Listed $314,900 BRIGHT MLS
- 2004-05-10 Sold (Public Records) $290,380 Public Records
- 2004-05-03 Sold (MLS) $290,380 BRIGHT MLS
- 2004-03-16 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
- 2004-03-01 Listed $267,990 BRIGHT MLS
- 2004-03-01 Listed $290,380 BRIGHT MLS
- 2004-03-01 Listing Removed — BRIGHT MLS
Property tax history
-6.7%/yrLatest (2026): $1,531 · +0.0% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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