Chester County Real Estate

Chester County Real Estate

Real Estate in Chester County spreads over approximately 486,000 acres and according to the 2008 census home to 491,489 people.

When out showing houses with clients in Downingtown, PA yesterday, we discussed the different values around Chester County. The median sold price in the county was $349,000. So let’s take a look at what you can buy for $349,000 around the different parts of Chester County. If you would like a more “bird’s eye” view on your township or neighborhood, let me know. It would be interesting to zone in, because you’ve heard me say before, “Real Estate is very local.”

What house could I purchase in Chester County for $349,000?

The following table is based on Single Family homes for sale in Chester County, the school districts specified with the price from $349,000 – $350,000. What can you buy from the Main Line out to Oxford ?

Many people are approved for a higher dollar amount in a mortgage than what they are comfortable paying in a monthly house payment – and often stretch out of the comfort zone

How much is a monthly payment? How much home can I afford? These are common questions. If you’d like a general idea, you can use a Mortgage Calculator like the one that has been added to the sidebar on the right column in case you like playing with some numbers. Some people are amazed to [...]

Guest post courtesy of Jesse Herman of the Mesothelioma Cancer Center
Asbestos Removal and Greener Alternatives
There are many things to consider when remodeling or purchasing an older home. Homes built before 1980 have the strong likelihood of containing asbestos. Due to a steady progression of technology and green sustainable methods, there are many ways to [...]

Chester County area homes for sale can be quite overwhelming if you try to look at them all !  It’s important that you find a real estate agent familiar with Chester County who can help you accomplish your goals in your next move.
I listened to a friend make a phone call today. It was returning [...]

Helping guide Buyers research homes in Chester County they are interested in purchasing is part of my job as a Real Estate agent in Chester County.
The Environmental Protection Agency website should be required reading for Buyers of homes in any area. The website addresses concerns and/or possibilities of environmental and hazardous conditions including Asbestos, Flood [...]

West Chester School District in Chester County
West Chester, PA
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It’s almost time! On September 2nd students will return to the West Chester Area Schools to begin the school year.The school calendar is one of the first things I do when I have kids in school. Updating all of my calendars so I don’t schedule something [...]

Rose Tree Media School District
Media, PA
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First Day the Rose Tree Media students are back in session is September 2nd.
When you are getting ready to plan your year if you have children in school, it’s a good idea to check their school calendar first.
The Rose Tree Media School District is comprised of the following schools:
Elementary [...]

Tredyffrin Easttown School District
Wayne, PA
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First Day T/E is Back to School for students is September 2nd.
When you are getting ready to plan your year if you have children in school, it’s a good idea to check their school calendar first.
The Tredyffrin-Easttown (T/E) School District is comprised of the following schools:
Elementary – Grades K-4
Beaumont [...]

Downingtown Area School District
Downingtown, PA
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The first day Downingtown Students will be Back to School is Tuesday, September 2nd.
Ready to plan vacations for the 2008-2009 year? You better check the school calendar so the kiddos don’t miss too much school.
The Downingtown School District is comprised of the following schools:
Elementary – Grades K-5
Beaver Creek
Bradford Heights
Brandywine [...]