Charming West Chester Home with Modern Upgrades & Ideal Location Welcome to 231 North Penn Street a beautifully maintained gem nestled just blocks from all the shops, restaurants, and culture that make downtown West Chester so desirable. This charming three-bedroom, one-bath home blends classic character with thoughtful updates, including brand-new kitchen flooring, stylish new vanities, and a newly installed sewer line. Inside, you'll find a spacious layout featuring an eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, and extensive hardwood flooring throughout. A full basement with outside access offers great storage or potential flex space. Step outside and enjoy a private entertainment deck and a level backyard perfect for hosting, gardening, or relaxing. A rare bonus, the oversized 200 sq ft detached garage offers additional storage or parking. Located on a quiet, sidewalk-lined street in the award-winning West Chester Area School District, this home is just a short walk to Henderson High School. Currently tenant-occupied with a long-term resident on a month-to-month lease (expiring 8/31/25 with 60-day notice), this property offers excellent flexibility for investors or future owner-occupants. Public water and sewer. Professionally managed and well-cared for, this is an ideal opportunity to invest in one of Chester Countys most sought-after communities.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 15
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 11 x 9
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 15 x 10
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: Upper 1
- Bedroom 2 Level: Upper 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Kitchen - Eat-In
- Basement
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Dryer - Electric
- Oven/Range - Electric
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Water Heater
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central A/C
- Heating Features: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Dimensions: 16 x 11
- Kitchen Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Double Sink
- Kitchen Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Extra Room-2 Dimensions: 18 x 8
- Living Room Dimensions: 23 x 12
- Extra Room-2 Level: Main
- Living Room Level: Main
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.0799816
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3483
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Oversized
- Parking Features: Detached Garage Spaces: 1, Driveway Spaces: 2, Detached Garage
- Parking Total: 3
- Garage Sqft: 200
Homeowners Association
- Association: No
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
School Information
- Elementary School: FERN HILL
- High School: B. REED HENDERSON
- Middle School: E.N. PEIRCE
- School District: WEST CHESTER AREA
Other Property Info
- Municipality: WEST CHESTER BORO
- Annual Tax Amount: 3743.0
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: CHESTER
- Disclaimer: Standard
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Property Subtype: townhouse
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Year Built: 1949
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1591
- Below Grade Unfinished Area: 785
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Property Age: 76
- Levels or Stories: 2
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- House Style: Colonial
- Total Area Sqft: 2376
- Total Below Grade Area: 785