Chester County is known for horse country and historic stone homes, but it also has plenty of older twins in Coatesville, mill-town houses in Phoenixville and Spring City, and long-held family homes that haven’t been touched in decades. If you own one that needs significant work, or you just need a simpler way to sell, a cash sale could be an option.
As Is Home Buyers, based at 1110 Pine St in Philadelphia, buys houses in their current condition across the region. Here’s how we work with Chester County homeowners, and how to decide whether it fits.
Where we buy in Chester County
We look at houses throughout the county, including:
- Coatesville, South Coatesville, Parkesburg, and Atglen: older homes that need updates or repairs
- Phoenixville, Spring City, and Kimberton: older rowhomes, twins, and singles
- West Chester and surrounding townships: dated homes, estates, and rentals
- Downingtown, Exton, and Thorndale: houses that need work or need to sell on a deadline
- Kennett Square, Oxford, West Grove, and Avondale: homes in southern Chester County, including on well and septic
- Malvern, Paoli, and Berwyn areas: older homes where the owner doesn’t want to renovate
What we’ll buy
You don’t need to fix, clean, or stage anything. We buy houses with:
- Roof, foundation, electrical, or plumbing problems
- Wells and septic systems that need attention
- Water damage, mold, or long-term vacancy
- Rooms full of belongings
- Tenant damage or deferred maintenance
We factor the condition into our offer, so the repairs become our job.
The process, step by step
- Contact us. Call (215) 515-0702 or fill out the form.
- Walkthrough. We’ll visit at a convenient time, or start from photos if you’re out of the area.
- Written cash offer. There’s no obligation and no pressure.
- Close on your schedule. A title company handles settlement. We don’t charge commissions, and your offer will spell out which closing costs we cover.
Two more ways we can help:
- We can assist with relocation and moving.
- We can sometimes advance part of the cash before closing.
See the full process on our How It Works page.
A straight answer: when does a cash sale make sense?
Chester County homes in good condition often sell well on the open market, and if that’s your situation, listing with an agent may get you more. We’ll tell you that directly.
A cash sale usually makes sense when:
- The house needs repairs that would be expensive or slow to complete
- The property may not pass a buyer’s inspection or lender appraisal
- You’re settling an estate and want one clean transaction
- You’re moving a parent into care and need a predictable timeline
- You live far away and don’t want to manage contractors and showings
Helpful Chester County details
- Estates: In Chester County, estates are opened through the Register of Wills in West Chester. If you’re the executor, you’ll typically need your letters before you can sign a sale agreement. See selling an inherited house in Pennsylvania.
- Well and septic: Many homes in the county rely on private wells and on-lot septic systems. Some municipalities have their own rules about septic inspections at sale. We’ll help you sort out what applies.
- Transfer tax and local requirements: Pennsylvania’s realty transfer tax applies to most sales, and some municipalities require resale inspections. Your settlement statement will show every cost clearly.
Selling nearby too? See our Delaware County page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy older stone homes or farmhouses?
Yes. Older properties often have unique repair needs, and we take those into account in our offer. You don’t need to do any of the work.
I live out of state. Can I still sell my Chester County house?
Yes. We can handle the walkthrough with someone you trust, and title companies can often arrange for documents to be signed remotely. Ask us how that works.
Will a failed septic inspection kill the deal?
Not with us. We buy houses with septic problems and plan for the repair ourselves.
How fast can you close?
We can often close in as little as a couple of weeks when title is clear, or on your timeline.
What does it cost to get an offer?
Nothing. The offer is free and you’re under no obligation to accept.
Let’s start with a conversation
If you’re thinking about selling a Chester County house as-is, call (215) 515-0702, email info@asishomebuyersphilly.com, or request an offer on our Sell My House Fast page. We’ll listen, give you honest options, and let you decide.
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