539 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
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$835,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 7, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath

539 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Available now, recently updated and freshly painted, 539 E South St offers comfortable, convenient living in Kennett Square. This charming home features hardwood and new LVP flooring throughout, plus a welcoming covered front porch. Inside, you'll find a spacious, light-filled living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area, which connects to a fully equipped kitchen with gas cooking. A first-floor bedroom provides flexible space for a guest room or home office. Upstairs, three additional generous bedrooms share a full hall bath with a tub/shower combo. An attic entry located in the second-floor hallway provides exceptional storage space. The unfinished basement offers additional storage space and includes a washer and dryer for your convenience. Weekly lawn care is included, and two assigned parking spaces are located in the rear lot. Resident is responsible for PECO, gas, water, sewer, trash, snow removal, and cable/WiFi (water and sewer billed at a flat $100/month). Cats and small dogs are welcome, with a $50/month pet rent per pet. Just blocks from Kennett High School and local parks, and within walking distanceor a short driveof downtown Kennett's restaurants, boutiques, and community events. Easy access to Route 1 makes commuting simple. Applicants must have a credit score of 690+ and monthly income of 3x the monthly rent..
539 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home. It last sold for $771,500 on Jun 5, 2017 (36,638% above the $2,100 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2025 with an asking price of $2,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 20, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $835,700, with a rent estimate of $2,553/month.

Home Details for 539 E South St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn

Comparable Sales for 539 E South St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
831 Taylor St, Kennett Square, PA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$475,000
09/15/25
3
1
1,344 sqft
834 Taylor St, Kennett Square, PA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$385,000
09/16/25
3
1
912 sqft
302 Southview Ave, Kennett Square, PA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$400,000
05/07/26
3
1
1,075 sqft
426 S Walnut St, Kennett Square, PA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$500,000
01/09/26
4
2
1,641 sqft
219 E South St, Kennett Square, PA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$335,000
08/21/26
4
1
1,568 sqft
9 Ways Ln, Kennett Square, PA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$280,000
03/10/26
3
1
1,321 sqft
402 Southview Ave, Kennett Square, PA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$400,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,075 sqft
616 E Cypress St, Kennett Square, PA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$614,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,250 sqft
631 S Broad St, Kennett Square, PA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$445,000
06/17/26
3
1.5
1,318 sqft
122 W Cypress St, Kennett Square, PA
0.67
Single-Family Home
$477,000
11/03/25
3
1
1,680 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Kennett Square

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,553/mo
Average rent
$1.95K
$150MoM
Available listings
16
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Kennett Square

At least 144 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 80 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 64 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say there are community events

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tanayshareed
    "Beautiful quiet area that I work in historically landmarks multi-cultural community reminds me of Media Pennsylvania "
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  • Carlos Ortiz
    "Lots of developments and town is growing with businesses and new homes. Kennett is multicultural and modern. "
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  • Bryan Kropnick
    "Great schools and great place to live. You won’t be upset making the decision to move your family here. "
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  • Glenna Hendren
    "The only issue is those who don’t properly train their dogs or clean up after them. Overall it is a lovely place to live"
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  • Alex L.
    "I have visited this area and have friends who like it. There are several places to eat and meet your friends. Perfect for those who live double lives. "
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  • Cindy.liebermsn
    "Local Unionville Community Fair every Fall. Steeple Chase every year and downtown garden market. Beer garden and pop up events!"
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  • Colleen G.
    "It’s a small community and events occur regularly. Too many to list. Super low crime, wonderful schools, great restaurants and nature abounds."
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  • Maul23e
    "People walk their dogs all over this area. The only negative is there are no sidewalks. Otherwise it is fine if you do not mind walking in the grass."
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  • James E.
    "There are many local festivals and parades. We celebrate 1st Friday, and in the summer we also have 3rd Thursdays where State street is closed to traffic and restaurants put out sweating in the street, lots of music, it’s a great family time."
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  • Seztwo
    "We are a fantastic 55+ Community with a mix of Villas and single family homes. We have a Community Center and pool with many activities throughout the year. A rare, wonderful and interesting neighborhood."
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  • James E.
    "Walkable to borough shops, restaurants and bars. Feels like a connected community. Short drive to West Chester or Wilmington."
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  • James E.
    "1st Fridays, 3rd Thursdays, Mushroom Fest, Victory Block Party, Halloween, Christmas and Mem. Day Parades. New Years Eve Mushroom Drop!"
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  • Lnwinchester
    "It’s about a 45-minute to an hour drive to Philly in good traffic and about a 30-minute drive to Wilmington."
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  • Rdelorraine
    "Love it. I have loved here for 5 years and it’s a great neighborhood. Lots of Hispanics in this area but the diversity is greatly welcomed "
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  • Cashion
    "Nice quiet neighborhood with dogs. Everyone takes good care of their dogs and do not let them run loose"
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  • Bky89
    "All different types of people. Everyone is really friendly. Nice local places to go and enjoy. Tourists are good people too. Love the restaurants and coffee shops. "
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  • Bky89
    "I’ve lived here for a few years and love it. Hope to buy a home in the boro sometime this year. Everyone is friendly. "
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  • Cindy.liebermsn
    "Love this area!!! Private, secure and beautiful with deer, fox and tons of birds! Wonderful schools and fabulous neighbors..."
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  • Dan O.
    "Festivals and art strolls- lots of community events and a diverse community where everyone generally gets along "
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  • Dan O.
    "Nice place to live and raise a family. Nice people and a safe community where cultural diversity thrives and collaborates to thrive!"
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  • Tpn4407
    "Dog owners are welcome here. People keep their dogs on leashes or behind underground electric fences. "
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  • Linda H.
    "We have first Friday where all our stores are open later than usual, mushroom festival in September, alt if outdoor dining, holiday parades and a lot more"
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  • RKMACNEILL
    "Great small town with lots to do. Good schools and friendly people. Not too far from Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. "
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  • Denisekinney58
    "No one is bothered by barking, everyone has a dog. People don’t appreciate them running loose, need to be kept in your yard or walked on a leash"
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  • M
    "Not a lot of space to run in the borough due to the limited housing options although there are dog parks "
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  • Maul23e
    "There are no sidewalks to walk on in the township. It is a very nice place to live though. The neighborhoods are safe. However, there is a good amount of wealth in this community and many of the people feel like they are entitled or better than other people due to their wealth."
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  • jfleming8809
    "Block parties, lots of events in town- festivals, carnivals, community days, dine under stars, parades, holiday specials"
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  • Maul23e
    "Yes but it is hard to walk them due to not having sidewalks. If you live in a big neighborhood it is much easier to walk the dogs"
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  • Floydhjr
    "The neighborhood is quiet, peaceful and well-maintained. Neighbors are generally friendly and not overbearing. "
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  • Aman
    "Friendly people, great schools, lot of natural scenic beauty, peaceful suburban community. Awesome place to raise kids."
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  • Maul23e
    "Yes, there is a lot of land and open spaces to walk dogs. You can also walk dogs in most neighborhoods but there are no sidewalks."
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  • Magdalena C.
    "beautiful area with friendly neighbors and the store grocery I’m walking to visit 😊 There are different activities throughout the year in the community! I love how relatively close are all the establishments of the place"
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 20, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,100
Nov 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,100
Jun 5, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$771,500

Frequently asked questions about 539 E South St

  • What is 539 E South St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 539 E South St in Kennett Square, PA is $835,700.
  • What is the price history for 539 E South St?
    539 E South St in Kennett Square, PA last sold for $771,500 in June 2017.
  • Is Kennett Square a buyer's or seller's market?
    Kennett Square is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Kennett Square?
    The median sale price in Kennett Square is $608K. That is up $21.44K from the prior month.
  • Does 539 E South St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 539 E South St in Kennett Square, PA has in-unit laundry.

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