West Chester, Pennsylvania Description

West Chester, PA is a borough located in the heart of Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is situated approximately 20 miles west of Philadelphia and is part of the Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. West Chester has a population of 19,846 as of the 2010 census and is the county seat of Chester County.

West Chester was founded in 1799 and was originally known as Turk’s Head after its founder, John Turpin. The town was renamed West Chester in 1810 and has since become a popular destination for visitors from all over the world.

The town is home to many historic sites including the West Chester Railroad Station, which dates back to 1832 and is now a museum; the Old Court House, which was built in 1812; and the West Chester Armory, which was built in 1814. There are also several parks located throughout the borough including Everhart Park, Marshall Square Park, and East Goshen Park.

West Chester University is located within the borough and provides educational opportunities for students from all over Pennsylvania. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, social work, engineering, computer science and more.

The downtown area of West Chester features many shops and restaurants that offer unique items for visitors to enjoy. There are also several art galleries located throughout town that feature works from local artists. The borough also hosts several festivals throughout the year such as Taste of West Chester in June and Oktoberfest in October.

West Chester is an ideal place to live or visit due to its close proximity to Philadelphia while still maintaining its small-town charm. With its rich history and vibrant culture, it’s no wonder why so many people choose to call West Chester home!

West Chester, Pennsylvania Real Estate Stats

Active Listings

179

Median List Price

$772,450

Median Days On Market

Median Price Sqft

300

Median Lot Size

22,898

Median Sqft

2,866

Median Year Built

1985

Top Neighborhoods In West Chester, Pennsylvania

Latest Homes for sale in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Address	Bed / Bath	Listing Price
602 SOUSA LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4105 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,200,000
1123 INDEPENDENCE DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4358 Sqft.	4 Beds, 6 Baths	$1,250,000
731 BRINTONS WOOD ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2058 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$499,000
711 MARPLE DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1681 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$569,000
605 CLARKS LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2950 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$850,000
702 LENAPE ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4057 Sqft.	6 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,150,000
520 SUNSET HOLLOW ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5548 Sqft.	4 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,324,900
442 CHAMBERS LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4918 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,050,000
1398 MORSTEIN ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4726 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,100,000
290 DRESSAGE COURT WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4370 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,175,000
14 N CONCORD ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2489 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$615,000
1119 CAROLINA WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1400 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$500,000
1386 STATION PLACE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2527 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$700,000
1339 CAROLANNES WAY B30 WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 6044 Sqft.	6 Beds, 6 Baths	$2,250,000
291 DRESSAGE COURT WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3509 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,050,000
1524 SILVERBARK LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5620 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,189,000
478 DOUGLAS DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1924 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$619,000
1206 W CHESTER PIKE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1750 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$549,900
1312 S SHIP ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1110 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$595,000
819 W MINER STREET WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1973 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$650,000
438 GROUND HOG COLLEGE ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 7120 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$2,290,000
916 GENERAL HOWE DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3087 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$925,000
2 LIMNER COURT WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4899 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,399,900
595 BIRMINGHAM ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3671 Sqft.	5 Beds, 0 Baths	$995,000
1518 GREENHILL ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 6886 Sqft.	4 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,100,000
504 W LAFAYETTE STREET WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3247 Sqft.	5 Beds, 3 Baths	$749,900
1740 LENAPE ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 6692 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$3,750,000
1484 W STRASBURG ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 7766 Sqft.	4 Beds, 6 Baths	$5,250,000
1109 FORSYTHE LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4054 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$995,900
1125 NEW YORK AVENUE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2028 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$599,000
8 TIMBER MILL LANE TAGLIO WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1817 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,595,509
7 BITTERSWEET DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 7248 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$3,175,000
957 CORNWALLIS DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 6316 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$1,700,000
204 FOUR IN HAND COURT WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4605 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$995,000
145 SUNSET HOLLOW ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2271 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$799,900
1056 LENAPE ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1491 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$730,000
1526 TELEGRAPH ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1258 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$504,700
220 W BOOT ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1553 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$499,900
1426 MANORWOOD DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1812 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$515,000
1561 TANGLEWOOD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3850 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$795,000
1414 MORSTEIN ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3280 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$725,000
418 BEAUMONT CIRCLE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3682 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,039,000
1430 GROVE AVENUE 1CS WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2365 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,187,900
1430 GROVE AVENUE 1AP WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3534 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,327,900
1430 GROVE AVE 1MD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3229 Sqft.	4 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,287,900
1430 GROVE AVENUE 1RD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4329 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,487,900
1430 GROVE 1PP WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2458 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,267,900
1103 QUEEN DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1614 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$599,000
1335 CREEK ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3150 Sqft.	2 Beds, 3 Baths	$750,000
36 SHEFFIELD LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2088 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$650,000
1223 HAWTHORNE LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2132 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$799,000
1385 BITTERSWEET LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2016 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$625,000
1850 BROOKS ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3633 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$775,000
2797 BRINTONS BRIDGE ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3604 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$874,000
6 SUNSET HOLLOW ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2632 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$799,900
875 LOCUST GROVE ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3301 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,250,000
1040 BUCKTAIL WAY WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5591 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,149,000
130 CHATWOOD AVENUE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2735 Sqft.	4 Beds, 2 Baths	$575,000
1345 CAROLANNES WAY 1A WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5200 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$2,200,000
1344 CAROLANNES WAY B WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5321 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$2,388,000
1335 CAROLANNES WAY WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4500 Sqft.	4 Beds, 5 Baths	$2,350,000
1331 CAROLANNES WAY C6 WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 6679 Sqft.	6 Beds, 6 Baths	$2,471,000
1345 CAROLANNES WAY WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5200 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$2,350,000
1631 E STRASBURG ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4591 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,400,000
209 CHEYNEY DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1367 Sqft.	3 Beds, 2 Baths	$680,000
1308 S TULIP DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2580 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$769,900
1375 KIRKLAND AVENUE B1P WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3037 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,259,900
1375 KIRKLAND AVENUE B3D WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4505 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,299,900
1375 KIRKLAND AVENUE F1P WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3534 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,279,900
1375 KIRKLAND AVENUE C1D WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2365 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$1,169,900
1373 KIRKLAND AVENUE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5414 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,475,590
797 TREE LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 7200 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$1,320,000
3 TIMBER MILL LANE SILENZIO WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5071 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,200,000
2 TIMBER MILL LANE SERENO WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,050,000
5 TIMBER MILL LN BISCOTTO WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4000 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,150,000
4 TIMBER MILL LANE OMBRA WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,795,000
1 TIMBER MILL LANE SARTO WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4482 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,099,000
812 BUNNY LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4669 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,289,990
1147 SCULTHORPE DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3503 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,189,900
2 BITTERSWEET DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 6139 Sqft.	- -, 0 Baths	$2,250,000
Lot 1A SUSAN DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,999,000
961 DOWNINGTOWN PIKE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4485 Sqft.	2 Beds, 1 Bath	$435,900
849-847 WEST CHESTER PIKE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 1800 Sqft.	- -, 1 Bath	$485,000
1288 COPELAND SCHOOL ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2376 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$625,000
1038 PHOENIXVILLE PIKE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2112 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$670,000
1538 TATTERSALL WAY WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 6603 Sqft.	5 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,165,000
Lot 1 SUSAN DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$2,195,000
Lot #30 PENN DRIVE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5531 Sqft.	4 Beds, 6 Baths	$2,150,000
714 S WAYNE STREET WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2871 Sqft.	5 Beds, 5 Baths	$1,225,000
1185 W STREET ROAD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2986 Sqft.	3 Beds, 3 Baths	$650,000
852 CEDAR AVENUE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2248 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$599,000
1114 STONEYBROOK LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2103 Sqft.	4 Beds, 3 Baths	$650,000
THE DELCHESTER- MILLSTONE CIRCLE (GPS 1010 HERSHEY MILL RD) WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4800 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,670,000
*THE WARREN - (1010 HERSHEY MILL RD.)- MILLSTONE CIRCLE** WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 5200 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,760,000
*THE PRESCOTT - (1010 HERSHEY MILL RD) -MILLSTONE CIRCLE** WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4850 Sqft.	3 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,590,000
*THE GREENBRIAR - (1010 HERSHEY MILL RD) -MILLSTONE CIRCLE** WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 4600 Sqft.	4 Beds, 4 Baths	$1,680,000
1342 CAROLANNES WAY WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 9002 Sqft.	5 Beds, 6 Baths	$1,950,000
1202 TURKS HEAD LANE WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 8785 Sqft.	6 Beds, 8 Baths	$3,276,000
1123 S NEW STREET WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 2520 Sqft.	5 Beds, 2 Baths	$2,195,000
501 W STREET RD WEST CHESTER, PA Living Area: 3658 Sqft.	4 Beds, 5 Baths	$2,700,000