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Listing description

Welcome to 438 W 1st Ave — a charming and affordable home offering space, flexibility, and a highly walkable location in the heart of Parkesburg. Just a short stroll away, you’ll enjoy convenient access to local restaurants, Minch Park, the library, and SEPTA regional rail service for easy commuting. Inside, the home welcomes you with comfortable living and dining spaces that create a warm, functional layout perfect for everyday living. A unique feature of the home is the additional flexible living areas on both the first and second floors, connected by their own staircase — ideal for a home office, playroom, guest space, hobby area, or whatever fits your needs. The enclosed patio provides a bright and relaxing space to unwind year-round, while the fenced backyard features a stone walkway leading to a detached studio building with even more potential. Upstairs, you’ll find the main bedrooms and full bathroom, while the third floor offers three additional rooms with updated vinyl flooring, giving you plenty of options for extra flex-spaces, workspaces, or storage. If you’re looking for character, versatility, and value in a convenient location, this home is a must-see. Schedule your showing today!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
1,646 sq ft
Heating
Radiator
Cooling
None

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
Architectural style
Victorian
Year built
1880

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.1 acres (4,343 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$136
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PACT2125594
County
Chester County
School district
Octorara Area
Days on market
53 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
May 16, 2026Listed for sale$224,000

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

$229,000

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

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Chester County assessment ratio, and this home's own April 2024 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
April 2024 for $191,000
About $205,406 in today's market
Current list price
$224,000
County assessment implies
$247,547
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$3,681/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
101 MCGUIGAN WAY, PARKESBURG, PA 19365October 2025$285,0003/21,684$272,401
62 E 2ND AVE, PARKESBURG, PA 19365May 2026$267,8004/11,502$282,008
135 S GAY ST, PARKESBURG, PA 19365February 2026$125,0003/11,354$153,327
501 W 1ST AVE, PARKESBURG, PA 19365December 2025$255,0003/11,412$301,924
525 W 2ND AVE, PARKESBURG, PA 19365September 2025$185,0003/11,344$225,190
507 N CULVERT ST, PARKESBURG, PA 19365December 2025$286,0003/11,326$352,589

Sale history

DateEventPrice
April 2024Sold$191,000

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$5,138 / year

$428 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$5,138

School tax

OCTORARA AREA · 43.46 mills (2025-26)

$3,290

County tax

Chester County · 5.16 mills (2025)

$391

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$1,457

Recomputed from the county assessment ($75,700, 1998 base year) × current millage. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 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

$44,800 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,618/mo

Principal & interest
$1,124
Property taxes (current rates)
$428
Home insurance (est.)
$65

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

Octorara Area

Academic index
48.5/100
Graduation rate
90.5%
PSSA ELA proficient
35.3%
PSSA Math proficient
29.1%

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 →

FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.

Property taxes

Chester County taxes, explained →

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

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Data last updated: July 8, 2026 at 2:29 PM EDT

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