815 Skelp Level Road, West Chester, PA 19380-1922 $300,000

Beds/Baths: 3/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,672
Acreage: 2.9
Age:131 years
Style:
Traditional
MLS#: PACT2041958
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to the historic former Alton Trolley Station, situated on almost 3 acres of land in the desirable West Chester Area School District. This property offers a unique opportunity for those looking for a fixer-upper with great potential. Comprised of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this home needs some work to bring it back to life, but with over 1,600 square feet of living space, the possibilities are endless. In addition, there are three separate buildings on the property that could lead to many potential uses. Located just off 322 and Skelp Level Rd, this home is conveniently located within 3 miles of downtown West Chester and Downingtown, offering an array of restaurants and shopping options in either direction. The Downingtown train station is easily accessible from this location. While this property is in need of some restoration work and TLC, it presents a great opportunity for those with a vision and willingness to invest time and effort into making it something truly special. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history and create a unique home in the heart of the West Chester Area School District.

Primary Bed: 15 X 11 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 15 X 9 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 11 X 7 - Upper 1
Family Room: 15 X 20 - Main
Living Room: 15 X 10 - Main
Dining Room: 9 X 15 - Main
Sitting Room: 11 X 8 - Main
Kitchen: 13 X 11 - Main
Laundry: 11 X 7 - Main
Bonus Room: 13 X 7 - Main
Taxes: $3,335
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: West Chester Area

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Radiator Heating, Wood Burn Stove, Oil, Wood, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Private Water, Well Water, On Site Septic, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Other, Detached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Full Basement, Hardwood Flooring

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Frame Exterior, Enclosed Porch/Deck, Porch(es)

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Public Elementary (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
East Bradford Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 1.5 mi
Bradford Heights Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 2.57 mi
Mary C Howse Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 2.67 mi
Hillsdale Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 2.97 mi
East Ward Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 3.14 mi
Collegium Charter School Collegium Charter School K–12 Exton 3.48 mi
Beaver Creek Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 3.49 mi
West Bradford Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 3.84 mi
Chester County Family Academy Charter School Chester County Family Academy Charter School K–2 West Chester 4.01 mi
Fern Hill Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 4.4 mi
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 4.41 mi
Exton Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 Exton 4.49 mi
Caln Elementary School Coatesville Area School District K–5 Thorndale 4.65 mi
Lionville Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 4.94 mi

Public Middle (3 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
E N Peirce Middle School West Chester Area School District 6–8 West Chester 3.15 mi
Collegium Charter School Collegium Charter School K–12 Exton 3.48 mi
Downingtown Middle School Downingtown Area School District 7–8 Downingtown 3.96 mi

Public High (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Chester County Technical College High School-Brandywi Chester County Technical College High School 9–12 Downingtown 2.56 mi
Collegium Charter School Collegium Charter School K–12 Exton 3.48 mi
Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown Area School District 9–12 Downingtown 3.6 mi
West Chester Henderson High School West Chester Area School District 9–12 West Chester 3.75 mi
Downingtown High School West Campus Downingtown Area School District 9–12 Downingtown 3.82 mi
Downingtown High School East Campus Downingtown Area School District 9–12 Exton 4.99 mi

Private (10 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Devereux Day School-Cares Nonsectarian Ungraded Downingtown 2.47 mi
Bishop Shanahan High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Downingtown 2.78 mi
Mission For Educating Children With Autism Nonsectarian Ungraded Downingtown 3.07 mi
Lori Petrie Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Downingtown 3.26 mi
West Chester Friends School Friends Preschool–5 West Chester 3.31 mi
St Agnes Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 West Chester 3.35 mi
Ymca Kindergarten Academy Nonsectarian K West Chester 3.45 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Downingtown 4.34 mi
Kanner Learning Center Nonsectarian Ungraded West Chester 4.46 mi
Chesterbrook Academy#15 Nonsectarian Preschool–5 West Chester 4.67 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for West Chester (19380), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 27
  • Average salary of people in this community: $78,290

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,583
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.38
  • Households w/ Children: 45%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 14,701 (67.7%)
  • Rented: 6,298 (29.0%)
  • Vacant: 701 (3.2%)
  • Total: 21,700

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 50,501
Households: 20,999
Median Age: 42.80

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.3%
  • Some High School: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate: 15.2%
  • Some College: 12.8%
  • Associate Degree: 6.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 38.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 22.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $106,738

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,153
  • One Bedroom: $1,397
  • Two Bedroom: $1,544
  • Three Bedroom: $1,754
  • Four Bedroom: $2,321

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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester , (610) 399-5100, klrw442@kw.com

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815 Skelp Level Road, West Chester, PA 19380-1922

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