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Chester.

Its Census reference point is in Delaware River Terraces and Uplands, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Upland lies about 0.8 miles northwest of Chester by reference-point distance.

We consider land in this area for direct purchase. Tell us about the parcel you would like us to buy.

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Aerial view of land around Chester, Pennsylvania
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Chester, Pennsylvania · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Chester, Pennsylvania from above

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THE SETTINGDelaware River Terraces and Uplands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYDelaware County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Chester on the map

THE CHESTER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Delaware River Terraces and Uplands setting.

Chester city has 4.83 square miles of land in Delaware County. Its Census reference point is in Delaware River Terraces and Uplands, within Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain.

Low coastal plains contain terraces, estuaries, marshes and barrier islands. Unconsolidated sediments underlie this varied coastal setting, with forest patterns changing near streams and low-lying areas.

Regional context: Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Chester and Delaware County

Chester is associated with Delaware County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Delaware County

Chester by land and water

The Census records 1.17 square miles of water within Chester, or 19.5% of its total area. It is 16 percentage points higher than the 3.6% recorded for Delaware County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Chester city has 7.4 times the land area of nearby Upland borough (0.65 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Chester land.

These are questions we consider as a potential buyer, based on this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. Our purchase decision depends on the actual parcel.

01

Locate the parcel within Chester

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Chester. Check the Delaware County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Delaware River Terraces and Uplands setting

Delaware River Terraces and Uplands belongs to Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain. Where is the parcel relative to a terrace, estuary or coastal lowland, and which current elevation and drainage records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Upland

Upland is 0.8 miles northwest of the Chester reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Chester resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CHESTER

USGS National Map

Begin at 39.8456° N, 75.3719° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Chester ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Chester

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Chester ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Delaware

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Delaware ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Chester data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Delaware River Terraces and Uplands

Explore the agency mapping behind the Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain context on this page. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Pennsylvania official sources

Pennsylvania DEP GIS

Official environmental mapping, data layers, and property-research tools.

DEP mining maps and records

Access to Pennsylvania underground mine maps and related research databases.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Chester.

Upland lies about 0.8 miles northwest of Chester by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Chester in context

NSEWUpland · 0.8 miles1Chester · 1.5 miles2Parkside · 1.5 miles3Eddystone · 2 miles4Brookhaven · 2 miles5Trainer · 2.3 miles6OUTER RING: 2.3 MILES
  1. 1
    Upland0.8 mi · borough
  2. 2
    Chester1.5 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Parkside1.5 mi · borough
  4. 4
    Eddystone2 mi · borough
  5. 5
    Brookhaven2 mi · borough
  6. 6
    Trainer2.3 mi · borough
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Pennsylvania; no roads, travel times, or purchasing boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Chester
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Chester?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Delaware County. Chester’s 4.83 square miles of land include many different property situations; we consider the exact parcel for our own purchase.

Is every Chester property in Delaware River Terraces and Uplands?+

No. Delaware River Terraces and Uplands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Chester boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Upland as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 0.8 miles northwest of Chester’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Chester?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell USA Land Offers what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this page. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

USA Land Offers considers land in this area for direct purchase. This page does not represent a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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