971 Cornwallis Drive, West Chester, PA 19380-5503 $800,000

Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,011
Acreage: 7.3
Age:75 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: PACT2099556
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Rare opportunity in the award winning West Chester Area School District! This expansive 7 plus acre property at the end of a quiet cul de sac offers exceptional privacy and endless potential in one of the most desirable and prestigious locations in Chester County. Estate-sized parcels like this are extremely hard to find and offer a unique opportunity for those looking to build a one-of-a-kind luxury residence surrounded by nature. The existing ranch home is in need of significant renovation and is best suited for buyers with a vision to transform or rebuild. It features a functional single level layout with three generously sized bedrooms, a bonus room that can be used as a home office, playroom, or large walk-in closet, a spacious kitchen, mudroom laundry area, and an attached two car garage. Set well back from the street and framed by mature trees, the home sits on a serene, retreat-like setting with access to a private stream. Whether you choose to renovate the existing structure or tear it down and start fresh, the possibilities are wide open. With no builder tie-in and utilities already in place, this property provides a rare and valuable foundation for creating a custom estate complete with resort-style amenities such as a pool, guest quarters, gardens, or outdoor entertaining space. Despite its private setting, the property is just minutes from East Goshen Park, top-rated schools, and all the fine dining, boutiques, and cultural attractions of downtown West Chester Borough. This is a rare chance to own a large, private, and highly adaptable lot in a prime location with the flexibility to bring your luxury vision to life.

Taxes: $6,284
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: West Chester Area

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Oil, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Well Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Full Basement

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Frame Exterior, Masonry

Lot
Cul-de-sac, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded, Partly Wooded Lot, Private Lot

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Public Elementary (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
East Goshen Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 0.88 mi
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School K–12 West Chester 0.89 mi
Sugartown Elementary School Great Valley School District K–5 Malvern 2.24 mi
Glen Acres Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 2.41 mi
Fern Hill Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 2.49 mi
Kathryn D. Markley Elementary School Great Valley School District K–5 Malvern 2.86 mi
Greystone Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 3.2 mi
Chester County Family Academy Charter School Chester County Family Academy Charter School K–2 West Chester 3.62 mi
Penn Wood Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 3.68 mi
Exton Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 Exton 3.79 mi
General Wayne Elementary School Great Valley School District K–5 Malvern 3.82 mi
Hillsdale Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 4.64 mi
Westtown-Thornbury Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 4.68 mi
Mary C Howse Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 4.71 mi

Public Middle (4 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School K–12 West Chester 0.89 mi
J R Fugett Middle School West Chester Area School District 6–8 West Chester 1.62 mi
E N Peirce Middle School West Chester Area School District 6–8 West Chester 3.54 mi
Great Valley Middle School Great Valley School District 6–8 Malvern 3.96 mi

Public High (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School K–12 West Chester 0.89 mi
21st Century Cyber Charter School 21st Century Cyber Charter School 6–12 West Chester 1.38 mi
West Chester East High School West Chester Area School District 9–12 West Chester 1.65 mi
West Chester Henderson High School West Chester Area School District 9–12 West Chester 3.3 mi
Great Valley High School Great Valley School District 9–12 Malvern 3.8 mi
West Chester Bayard Rustin High School West Chester Area School District 9–12 West Chester 4.35 mi

Private (30 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Ss Peter And Paul School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 West Chester 0.97 mi
Christ Memorial Lutheran School Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Preschool–K Malvern 1.24 mi
Chesterbrook Academy#15 Nonsectarian Preschool–5 West Chester 1.81 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian 1–5 West Chester 1.84 mi
The Phelps School Nonsectarian 6–12 Malvern 2.37 mi
Devereux Mapleton School Nonsectarian 5–12 Malvern 2.42 mi
Cidds Learning Center Nonsectarian Ungraded West Chester 2.59 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Malvern 2.66 mi
Whiteland Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Exton 2.82 mi
Church Farm School Episcopal 9–12 Exton 2.82 mi
Malvern Preparatory School Roman Catholic 6–12 Malvern 2.87 mi
Building Blocks Nonsectarian Ungraded Malvern 2.99 mi
Ss Simon & Jude School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 West Chester 3.07 mi
Laurel Springs School Nonsectarian K–12 West Chester 3.22 mi
St Patrick School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Malvern 3.24 mi
Ss Philip & James Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Exton 3.43 mi
Villa Maria Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Malvern 3.68 mi
The Goddard School - Exton Nonsectarian Preschool–K Exton 3.73 mi
West Chester Friends School Friends Preschool–5 West Chester 3.8 mi
Westtown School Friends Preschool–12 West Chester 3.82 mi
Fusion Malvern Nonsectarian 6–12 Malvern 3.82 mi
Ymca Kindergarten Academy Nonsectarian K West Chester 3.83 mi
International Montessori Schools At Malvern Nonsectarian Preschool–K Malvern 3.93 mi
St Agnes Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 West Chester 4.07 mi
Brandywine Children's House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Malvern 4.15 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Malvern 4.22 mi
Good Samaritan Day School Episcopal K Paoli 4.33 mi
Royer-Greaves School For Blind Nonsectarian 2–12 Paoli 4.52 mi
The Concept School Nonsectarian 8–12 West Chester 4.61 mi
Delaware Valley Friends School Friends 1–12 Paoli 4.89 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for West Chester (19380), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $74,170

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,597
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.45
  • Households w/ Children: 47%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 14,752 (68.4%)
  • Rented: 5,897 (27.3%)
  • Vacant: 914 (4.2%)
  • Total: 21,563

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 50,956
Households: 20,649
Median Age: 41.90

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.2%
  • Some High School: 2.7%
  • High School Graduate: 15.7%
  • Some College: 13.3%
  • Associate Degree: 6.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 37.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 22.6%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $104,318

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,183
  • One Bedroom: $1,350
  • Two Bedroom: $1,547
  • Three Bedroom: $1,931
  • Four Bedroom: $1,869

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971 Cornwallis Drive, West Chester, PA 19380-5503

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