*** Showings stop after Sunday. Offer Deadline Monday 09/22/2025 at 9:00 AM. Inclusions have been added. Welcome Home to one of West Chester's most highly desirable neighborhoods, Applegate! Best street in the neighborhood and by far the best lot! Beautiful flat backyard with in ground pool! This spacious home is most known for it's two story family room centered around the fireplace! Walk into the two story foyer with professional office, Living Room and Dining Room. The kitchen is open into the family room. The kitchen is bright, large, and extensively updated. Natural light throughout this home. The split stair case boast with beauty. Large finished basement with a full bedroom and bathroom and tons of storage. Upstairs is spacious with four full bedrooms and two new bathrooms. The updates that have been completed are too much to cover This home is ready to move in! Five minutes from downtown West Chester. Award winning WCASD
Sold for $1,070,000 on 11/05/25
$1,070,000
878 Empress Rd, West Chester, PA 19382
5beds
4,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
0.44 Acres Lot
$1,073,800 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$4,932 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,073,800
$1.02M - $1.13M
$4,932/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 05, 2025 at 04:01pm
Listed by:
Laura Berger 610-836-1877,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Ursula Rouse, RS323262
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACT2109562
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Den
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Game room
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,400
- Total interior livable area: 4,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,452
- Finished area below ground: 948
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Lever Handle(s)
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Street Lights, Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 5205 0376
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Other, Vinyl Siding, Stucco, Concrete
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
Details
- Builder model: Westford
- Builder name: Pulte
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Chester
- Subdivision: Applegate
- Municipality: WEST GOSHEN TWP
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $350 annually
- Association name: SHEW MANAGEMENT
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: FHA,Conventional,Cash,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $1,070,000+12.6%$243/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PACT2109562 | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Pending sale | $949,900$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACT2109562 | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,900+150.1%$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACT2109562 | ||
| 6/6/2000 | Sold | $379,850$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,208 +2.1% | $308,000 |
| 2025 | $9,019 +1% | $308,000 |
| 2024 | $8,928 | $308,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19382
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Westtown-Thornbury El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Stetson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10West Chester Bayard Rustin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westtown Thornbury
- Middle: Stetson
- High: Rustin
- District: West Chester Area
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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