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Listing description

Welcome to 1297 Grove Rd. This ultra convenient location is just minutes from West Chester Boro and Exton for all your shopping needs. Dialed in and updated, this home has extensive hardscaping, newer natural gas on demand hot water, newer and high efficiency gas heat and central air too. The oversized garage has an epoxy floor and plenty of room for storage above. Inside is warm and bright. The kitchen has quartz countertops and upgraded stainless appliances, and opens to the dining room/breakfast room. The front living room is currently used as a dining room - offering plenty of space to host dinners with friends and family. Off the kitchen is a conveniently located half bath, mud and laundry room, and garage access. A sunny family room anchored by a gas fireplace is the perfect spot to watch the game. Upstairs are three bedrooms and an updated hall bath. The finished basement has another family room, a bedroom and a full bath, plus an office/playroom/gym. The utility area has plenty of storage and has plumbing for a utility sink. The grounds and hardscaping steal the show. Built for entertaining, there is an oversized paver patio, deck with hot tub and TV, grilling area and more. Sit in the hot tub on a cool fall night and watch your favorite game on the outdoor TV. There is a charming shed for outdoor storage. Beautiful perennial plantings surround the back yard. Close to golf, major routes, shopping and natural areas. If you want a truly dialed-in home with low taxes in the award winning West Chester School District, this is a must see.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Lower level1 bedroom · 1 full bath
  2. Main level1 half bath
  3. Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Living area
1,832 sq ft
Heating
90% Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Colonial
Year built
1975

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.53 acres (23,000 sq ft)
Garage
2 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$368
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2135690
County
Chester County
School district
West Chester Area
Days on NookLocal
9 days

Interior features

Fireplace
1
Fireplace type
Gas/Propane
Basement
Fully Finished
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Brick
Foundation
Block

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
Attached Garage
Garage type
Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Total spaces
2

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Zoning
RESIDENTIAL

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Hot tub, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
Possession
0-30 Days CD, 31-60 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 11, 2026Listed for sale$675,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$656,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Chester County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$675,000
County assessment implies
$488,129
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$4,261/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
478 DOUGLAS DR, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380June 2026$665,0004/21,924$635,690
48 SHEFFIELD LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380January 2026$550,0004/21,881$582,370
1250 BELMONT AVE, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380August 2026$438,4604/21,974$417,309
1500 CARDIFF TER, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380February 2026$660,0004/21,928$687,178
209 LAYDON LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380July 2025$600,0004/21,784$633,557
1243 GROVE RD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380July 2025$600,0004/21,908$599,870

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$4,559 / year

$380 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$4,675

-2.5% at current rates

School tax

WEST CHESTER AREA · 23.38 mills (2025-26)

$3,491

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2026)

$771

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$298

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $149,270, well below the ~$206,415 its asking price implies at Chester County's common level ratio (30.6%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $1,631/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($149,270, 1998 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Chester County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$135,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$3,965/mo

Principal & interest
$3,388
Property taxes (current rates)
$380
Home insurance (est.)
$197

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

West Chester Area

Academic index
68.5/100
Graduation rate
96.9%
PSSA ELA proficient
64.5%
PSSA Math proficient
54.8%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Chester County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Chester County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: September 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM EDT

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