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Property 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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 438 W 1st Ave
General
- Sold For: $224,000
- Taxes: $5,138 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PACT2125594
- Added to Site: 106 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Storage Room, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room, Screened Porch
- Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Wainscotting, Additional Stairway, Kitchen - Galley
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Screened, Enclosed
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Crushed Stone
- Parking Type: On Street, Off Street
Location
- Area: Parkesburg Boro (10308)
- Municipality: PARKESBURG BORO
- County: CHESTER
- Subdivision: PARKESBURG
- Cross Streets: Culvert
- Driving Directions: From US-1 in Kennett Square: Turn onto PA-82 N / Unionville Rd toward Unionville / Coatesville. Stay on PA-82 N through Unionville and continue toward Coatesville. In/near Coatesville, turn left onto PA-372 W / Valley Rd toward Parkesburg. Continue on PA-372 W into Parkesburg. PA-372 becomes/continues as W 1st Ave in Parkesburg. Arrive at 438 W 1st Ave on your right.
- Location Details: Downtown
School Information
- School District: Octorara Area
- High School: Octorara Area
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,646
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,646 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,646 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1880
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- Unit Floor in Bldg.: 3
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Office/Studio, Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,343
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Zoning: C-1
- Lot Description: Landscaping, Rear Yard
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $136.09
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $3,289
- City/TownTax: $1,457
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $390
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $75,700
- Tax Amount: $5,138
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1646
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Tenant's Personal Property, Freezer Chest in room adjacent to kitchen
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
- Lot Number: 93
Listed by Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Kennett Square, Zachary William Pappas
Sold by Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton, Susan McElroy
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Schools
Schools serving 438 W 1st Ave
School District:Octorara Area School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Octorara Primary Lc 87 Highland Road, Atglen, PA 19310 | K-2 | 2.1 mi |
Octorara El School 104 Highland Road, Atglen, PA 19310 | 3-4 | 2.3 mi |
Octorara Area Junior-Senior High School 226 Highland Road, Atglen, PA 19310 | 7-12 | 2.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 438 W 1st Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/27/2026
Sold
$224,000
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MLS
6/10/2026
Price Reduced
$224,000
-4.27%
MLS
5/22/2026
Price Reduced
$234,000
-4.1%
MLS
5/16/2026
Listed
$244,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
438 W 1st Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365 (MLS# PACT2125594) is a Single Family property that was sold at $224,000 on July 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 438 W 1st Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Parkesburg? You can browse all Parkesburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

