Discover the Beauty of Space, Privacy, and Possibility in West Chester! Imagine creating your dream home on this beautiful 3-acre parcel in desirable West Chester, PA, where peaceful surroundings and the charm of Chester County come together. Offering a serene setting with picturesque views and plenty of room to bring your vision to life, this expansive property is the perfect canvas for a custom estate, a cozy retreat, or a home designed around the lifestyle you've always wanted. What makes this opportunity even more special? The sellers have already done some of the important groundwork for you! They successfully obtained an approved variance allowing for the construction of a driveway to access the beautiful homesite on the property. This valuable approval represents time, effort, and an important step toward making your dream home a reality. Rather than starting from scratch, you can move forward knowing that this key piece of the planning process has already been addressed. Picture a private driveway leading to your future home, tucked away in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature. With three acres to work with, there's room to create beautiful outdoor living spaces, gardens, entertaining areas, or simply enjoy the privacy and tranquility of your own retreat. Beyond the property, you'll love the convenience of being just a short drive from downtown West Chester, where historic streets are lined with locally loved restaurants, independent coffee shops, charming boutiques, breweries, and year-round community events. Spend your weekends exploring nearby parks and nature preserves, visiting beautiful Longwood Gardens, enjoying the Brandywine Valley, or discovering the neighboring towns of Kennett Square, Malvern, and Phoenixville. With West Chester University, Chester County Hospital, and convenient access to the greater Philadelphia and Wilmington areas, this location offers an appealing balance of peaceful country living and everyday convenience. Three beautiful acres, a picturesque homesite, and an already approved driveway variance. Opportunities like this don't come along every day. Bring your builder, bring your vision, and take the next step toward creating something truly special in one of Chester County's most desirable areas!
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
East Bradford El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
E N Peirce Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
West Chester Henderson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Property details
Exterior
Utilities
Approved septic system
Well water
Sale and tax history for 837 Shenton Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Aug 29, 2025
Sold
$215,000
BRIGHT MLS #PACT476694
Apr 21, 2020
Listing Removed
—
May 8, 2019
Listed
$150,000
TREND #6721892
Jul 25, 2016
Sold
$105,000
Jul 1, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 27, 2016
Price Changed
$115,000
May 25, 2016
Price Changed
$130,000
Jan 25, 2016
Listed
$145,000
BRIGHT MLS #1002377292
Jul 25, 2016
Sold
$105,000
Jul 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 25, 2016
Listed
$115,000
BRIGHT MLS #PACT321414
Jan 17, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 18, 2006
Listed
$310,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,647 (+3.0%)
$53,490
2025
$1,599 (+3.1%)
$53,490
2024
$1,551 (+0.9%)
$53,490
2023
$1,537 (+1.3%)
$53,490
2022
$1,517 (+2.3%)
$53,490
2021
$1,482 (+0.7%)
$53,490
2020
$1,473 (+3.3%)
$53,490
2019
$1,425 (+2.3%)
$53,490
2018
$1,394
$53,490
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Chester County
APN
5104 00180300
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Feb 26, 2026.
R-2
Residential District
It is the intent of the R-2 District, as outlined in the East Bradford Township Comprehensive Plan, to provide for low-density residential development in areas of the Township which are not generally characterized by steep slopes or floodplains, but which nevertheless contain soils conditional for on-lot sewage disposal systems and variable groundwater yields; to encourage continued agricultural, open space and conservation uses; and to encourage and promote phased development throughout the Township by permitting low-density residential uses in the R-2 District until other areas of the Township more accessible to adequate services and transportation are fully developed in medium- and high-density residential uses. The R-2 District establishes maximum density standards which: Provide for low-density residential uses on a lot-by-lot basis as well as an open space development option that encourages the preservation of open space ancillary to such development; and; Promote the conservation of surface water and groundwater supplies, soils for on-lot sewage disposal systems and the control of soil erosion and flooding.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Chester, PA • 19380
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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25
58
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78
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65
46
55
38
41
27
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 9% for direct sun exposure in West Chester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 837 Shenton Rd
$323,704
$1,296 under list price of $325K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $293K to $760K.