




229 E Market St, West Chester, PA, 19382
About This Home
Location, location, location! Opportunities like this rarely come along. Just a one-minute walk from the heart of vibrant Downtown West Chester, this beautifully updated, move-in-ready townhome offers the perfect blend of timeless character, modern upgrades, and an unbeatable lifestyle. Step inside 229 E. Market Street and you'll immediately appreciate the fresh neutral paint, charming millwork, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and abundant natural light that fills the home. The welcoming family room flows seamlessly into the completely renovated eat-in kitchen, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. The stunning new kitchen features elegant quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, a pantry closet, and a window overlooking the fenced rear yard. There's ample room for a dining table, while the rear door opens directly to the deck—perfect for grilling, relaxing, and enjoying warm summer evenings with family, friends, and even your four-legged companions. Parking in the Borough can be a challenge—but not here. The rear driveway, accessed from the alley, provides off-street parking for up to four vehicles (depending on vehicle size), an exceptional and highly sought-after convenience in Downtown West Chester. Completing the main level are an updated powder room and convenient coat closet. Upstairs, the second floor offers two generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space and hard-surface flooring, along with a well-appointed full hall bath. The third floor features an oversized private bedroom with two closets, including a spacious walk-in closet, making it an ideal primary suite, guest retreat, or flexible living space. Need even more room? The finished lower level offers endless possibilities as a media room, home office, fitness area, playroom, or recreation space. Laundry facilities and multiple storage closets complete this versatile level. Beyond its cosmetic updates, this home also offers peace of mind with a new HVAC system, allowing you to simply move in and enjoy. Located within the award-winning West Chester Area School District, you'll love being just steps from everything that makes the Borough one of the region's most desirable places to live. Walk to award-winning restaurants, lively pubs, coffee shops, boutiques, parks, the farmers market, community festivals, parades, West Chester University, and more. Major commuter routes including Routes 202, 322, and 3, along with public transportation, are all easily accessible. Beautifully updated, exceptionally maintained, offering low taxes, generous off-street parking, and one of the best walkable locations in Chester County, this is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss. Schedule your private tour today before this West Chester gem is gone.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1989
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,194
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,194
- Total interior livable area: 1,194 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0109 0181
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Lot size: 1,932 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete,Alley Access,Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
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 | $2,502 | $30,024 |
| Home Insurance * | $140 | $1,680 |
| Property Taxes | $503 | $6,036 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $3,369 | $40,428 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
How 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
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Listed for sale | $495,000 |
| 2023-07-07 | Sold | $400,000 |
| 2023-06-12 | Pending sale | $360,000 |
| 2023-06-08 | Listed for sale | $360,000 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2015-12-18 | Listing removed | $2,200 |
| 2015-11-17 | Listed for rent | $2,200 |
| 2012-02-05 | Listing removed | $319,000 |
| 2011-04-01 | Sold | $210,000 |
| 2011-03-26 | Price change | $319,000 |
| 2010-12-04 | Price change | $224,900 |
| 2010-10-22 | Price change | $234,900 |
| 2010-10-15 | Price change | $319,000 |
| 2010-09-22 | Price change | $259,900 |
| 2010-09-09 | Price change | $274,900 |
| 2010-08-11 | Price change | $279,500 |
| 2010-05-27 | Listed for sale | $319,000 |
| 1998-03-17 | Sold | $78,000 |
