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521 Locust Lane North

West Chester, PA 19380

5 beds
3 baths
3,106 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$265 per sqft
1959 build

This expanded stone Cape is a hidden gem in West Chester Boro, graced with timeless character and tucked away on a quiet street overlooking Hoopes Park. A steep, gabled roof, dormer windows and front porch create a welcoming façade, while an elegant two-story foyer sets the tone for the gracious rooms inside. This home offers rock solid construction and classic architectural elements like hardwood floors (throughout most of the house), moldings, built-ins, homey nooks and crannies, and French doors, each adding so much personality and charm in their arrangement. Built in 1959 and home to the same family since that time, this was the site of many large, festive gatherings, and you’ll appreciate how the flow of this house and its spacious rooms make it perfect for parties. The sunny living room features a magnificent picture window with views of the pretty front yard and the park, opposite a stone, wood-burning fireplace. A dining room has built-ins flanking a lovely alcove of French doors and double windows that open to a screened porch. And the kitchen, just adjacent, offers a beautiful garden window, plus a cozy breakfast room with a delightful picture window overlooking the flat backyard. A half bath sits nearby. The breakfast room extends into a sitting area with built-ins and a door to a small flagstone patio, as well as access to the driveway and garage. In classic Cape Cod design, this house has a full bath and two bedrooms on the main floor, each offering tons of light and a surprising amount of closet space. Upstairs there is another full bath and three more bedrooms, plus a bonus room—unfinished space that could easily be converted into another bedroom, playroom, or office space. Each of these airy rooms has playful details that you’ll just love—from retractable, built-in “step stools” for little tooth-brushers in the bath, to bedrooms with features like storage benches under the dormer windows, a pocket door to a walk-in closet, a laundry chute, and a built-in bookcase that overlooks this floor’s wide hall. What’s more, this house has a whimsical basement with three-dimensional murals designed to look like houses (with dimension added by famed local artist Philip Jamison). This is a full basement, with plenty of space for storage in the unfinished area. There is inside access to the basement as well as access from the garage, which is oversized and offers additional space for storage, as well as a door leading to the backyard, teaming with perennial flowers and trees. There are also two sheds. This home has a newer roof (2020), replacement windows throughout most of the second floor, and a freshly painted exterior (2024). Best of all, it’s walkable to all the shopping, restaurants and fun that West Chester Boro has to offer, not to mention, just steps from the largest park in town, with tennis, baseball, a playground, picnic areas, walking paths and so much more. Bring your vision and get ready to transform this one-of-a-kind house into the home of your dreams…make your appointment today!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / EXP Realty, LLC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 6, 2025 •

MLS# PACT2091782 —

The Building

Year Built:

1959
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Architectural Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone, Stucco
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Cape Cod
Levels:

2
Window Features:

Bay/Bow
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter, Block
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full, Partially Finished, Walkout Stairs, Interior Access
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

3106
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

3106

Interior

Interior Features:

Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Laundry Chute, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room, Half Bath
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood, Stone
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

3106
Living Area SqFt:

3,106 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

From center of town, take High Street north to left onto Ashbridge to right onto Hoopes Park Lane to left onto Locust Lane North to property on right.
Cross Street:

Ashbridge
Latitude:

39.96533000
Longitude:

-75.62176000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.82
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Front Yard, Level, Open, Rear Yard
Lot SqFt:

35,582 Sqft
Inclusions:

Working player piano and cabinet with rolls, refrigerator, washer, dryer, window treatments, all in “as is” condition.
Exclusions:

Pool table negotiable
Zoning:

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
View:

Garden/Lawn
Outdoor Living Structures:

Enclosed, Screened, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

R10
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

01-03 -0003
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

0003
Tax Annual Amount:

$8,522
Tax Assessed Value:

$240,910
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

5476.0
County Tax:

1096.00
City/Town Tax:

1949.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

5
Bedrooms Main Level:

2
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

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Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Oil

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator

Schools

Elementary School:

Hillsdale
Middle School:

E.N. Peirce
High School:

B. REED HENDERSON
School District Name:

West Chester Area
School District Source:

3rd Party

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Hoopes Park
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

1
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Front Entry, Built In
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage, Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$825,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,417
Taxes	$710
Insurance	$226
Utilities	$264 See report
Total	$5,617/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/3/25 Mar 3, 2025	Pending	BRIGHT	$825,000
2/27/25 Feb 27, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$825,000

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This house located in West Chester, PA 19380 is currently pending sale for $825,000. 521 Locust Lane North is a 3,106 square foot house with 5 beds and 3 baths. This house is in the attendance area of Hillsdale Elementary School, B. Reed Henderson High School, and Peirce Middle School.

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