438 William Street, Downingtown, PA 19335-2539 $284,900

Beds/Baths: 3/1.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,288
Acreage: 0.09
Age:73 years
Style:
Colonial, Traditional
MLS#: PACT2096924
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

Calling all renovators! With good bones, timeless character and an undeniably fantastic location, this property is primed to be restored---revived---reimagined into the ultimate Downingtown Borough home! Walk/bike to the amazing dining, shops, historic spots, parks, library, train station, festivals & parades & fun of Downingtown! Plus located in the accredited Downingtown School District; close to STEM Academy; and walk right over to Beaver Creek Elementary! Flat, grassy yards; front porch; back patio; and fenced rear yard (perfect for pets). A kitchen with raised panel cabinets & pantry; stainless steel stove; and microwave. Carpets have been pulled up to show the unfinished hardwoods underneath. Living room; dining room; 3 bedrooms; full bath; plenty of basement space w/laundry area; so many sun-filled windows. NOTE: the property is being sold as-is, house and lot. All personal property left inside and outside of the house at time of settlement convey with the property. The buyer(s) agrees to take responsibility for all required repairs, permits, municipal requirements, etc. including the use and occupancy from Downingtown Borough. Use caution per property condition; only authorized showings are permitted and will be confirmed via email. Verification (including sq ft/size/lay-out/more) lies with the consumer. Property confirmed outside flood plain (is in area X).

Bedroom 1: Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Upper 1
Full Bath: Upper 1
Living Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main

Taxes: $4,131
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Downingtown Area
Elem. School: Beaver Creek Mid. School: Downingtown High School: Downingtown High School West Campus

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Electric, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Full Basement

Exterior
Permanent Foundation, Frame Exterior, Masonry, Patio(s), Porch(es), Sidewalks

Lot
Front Yard, Level Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Wood Fence

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Public Elementary (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Beaver Creek Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 0.19 mi
Bradford Heights Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 0.98 mi
East Ward Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 1.27 mi
Caln Elementary School Coatesville Area School District K–5 Thorndale 1.84 mi
West Bradford Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 2.53 mi
Uwchlan Hills Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 2.86 mi
Brandywine-Wallace Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 3.23 mi
Collegium Charter School Collegium Charter School K–12 Exton 3.23 mi
Mary C Howse Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 3.85 mi
Shamona Creek Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 3.87 mi
Lionville Elementary School Downingtown Area School District K–5 Downingtown 3.88 mi
Reeceville Elementary School Coatesville Area School District K–5 Coatesville 4.08 mi
Coatesville Intermediate High School Coatesville Area School District 8–9 Coatesville 4.39 mi
Insight PA Cyber Charter School Insight PA Cyber Charter School K–12 Exton 4.43 mi
East Bradford Elementary School West Chester Area School District K–5 West Chester 4.63 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Downingtown Middle School Downingtown Area School District 7–8 Downingtown 0.72 mi
Collegium Charter School Collegium Charter School K–12 Exton 3.23 mi
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center Downingtown Area School District 6 Downingtown 3.74 mi
North Brandywine Middle School Coatesville Area School District 7 Coatesville 4.07 mi
Lionville Middle School Downingtown Area School District 7–8 Exton 4.31 mi
Coatesville Intermediate High School Coatesville Area School District 8–9 Coatesville 4.39 mi
Insight PA Cyber Charter School Insight PA Cyber Charter School K–12 Exton 4.43 mi
Scott Middle School Coatesville Area School District 6 Coatesville 4.94 mi

Public High (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Downingtown STEM Academy Downingtown Area School District 9–12 Downingtown 0.44 mi
Downingtown High School West Campus Downingtown Area School District 9–12 Downingtown 0.57 mi
Chester County Technical College High School-Brandywi Chester County Technical College High School 9–12 Downingtown 1.88 mi
Collegium Charter School Collegium Charter School K–12 Exton 3.23 mi
Downingtown High School East Campus Downingtown Area School District 9–12 Exton 4.01 mi
Coatesville Area Senior High School Coatesville Area School District 10–12 Coatesville 4.33 mi
Coatesville Intermediate High School Coatesville Area School District 8–9 Coatesville 4.39 mi
Insight PA Cyber Charter School Insight PA Cyber Charter School K–12 Exton 4.43 mi

Private (8 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Joseph School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Downingtown 0.31 mi
Lori Petrie Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Downingtown 0.51 mi
Mission For Educating Children With Autism Nonsectarian Ungraded Downingtown 0.78 mi
Creative Kids Of Downingtown Nonsectarian K Downingtown 1.45 mi
Bishop Shanahan High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Downingtown 1.62 mi
Devereux Day School-Cares Nonsectarian Ungraded Downingtown 1.85 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Downingtown 2.94 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Exton 4.74 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Downingtown (19335), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $80,318

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,121
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.70
  • Households w/ Children: 67%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 14,579 (77.2%)
  • Rented: 3,396 (18.0%)
  • Vacant: 914 (4.8%)
  • Total: 18,889

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: 48,962
Households: 17,975
Median Age: 40.40

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: 1.6%
  • High School Graduate: 19.4%
  • Some College: 13.7%
  • Associate Degree: 8.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 35.6%
  • Graduate Degree: 20.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $112,116

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: $895
  • One Bedroom: $1,158
  • Two Bedroom: $1,323
  • Three Bedroom: $1,427
  • Four Bedroom: $1,929

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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. , (610) 696-1100, bill.smith@longandfoster.com

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438 William Street, Downingtown, PA 19335-2539

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