521 E Barnard St, West Chester, PA, 19382
About This Home
Well-maintained twin home conveniently located near downtown West Chester, providing easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and local amenities. The property features a private fenced backyard with a covered patio, storage shed, and off-street parking for two vehicles. A covered front porch offers additional outdoor living space. The interior includes a spacious living and dining area, a large eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, and a versatile bonus room suitable for a variety of uses, such as a home office, study, or hobby space. The updated bathroom features a tile floor, vanity, medicine cabinet, and tub surround. Additional storage is available throughout the home, along with a full unfinished basement. Notable improvements include gas heat and a gas hot water heater installed in 2009, along with newer vinyl replacement windows and added insulation for improved energy efficiency and comfort. This property offers a blend of character and functional updates in a convenient West Chester location. Room dimensions are approximate and should be independently verified by the buyer.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Good
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Stone,Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Pitched
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Stucco,Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 84
- Dimensions: 12 X 7
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Window features: Replacement
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile/Brick
- Finished area above ground: 1,148
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Radiator,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,148
- Total interior livable area: 1,148 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22 X 14
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 X 7
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0106 0035
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: NC2
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks,Lighting
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Lot size: 2,040 sqft
- Features: Rear Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 112 x 17
Parking
- Parking features: None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $89 | $1,068 |
| Property Taxes | $320 | $3,840 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $2,225 | $26,700 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-19 | Price change | $314,900 |
| 2012-09-14 | Price change | $179,900 |
| 2012-07-10 | Listed for sale | $189,900 |
| 2004-07-07 | Sold | $123,000 |
| 2002-05-03 | Sold | $99,000 |
| 2002-03-08 | Sold | $57,000 |
| 2001-04-17 | Sold | $65,000 |
| 1997-08-07 | Sold | $76,000 |
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