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5209 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

$210,000

Home List Price

$2,494*

Closing Credit

5 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
2,260 SqFt
$93/SqFt
Townhouse

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5209 Chester Ave, Philadelphia$210,000

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$2,494*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1915
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2406720
Lot Size0.04 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 5209 Chester Ave

Attention investors! Unique opportunity for an experienced rehabber to transform the property into an income-generating duplex or triplex. Or make updates for a spacious single-family home. This 3-story house also has a walk-up attic that can also be converted into livable space. The house needs major updates. Nestled in an area with active redevelopment projects underway, this property also benefits from its proximity to the Baltimore Avenue corridor, University City, and the Kingsessing Recreation Center. New construction underway across the street. The property will be sold in its “as-is, where-is” condition.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Living Area: 2,260 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Daniel Woods Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (610) 872-7926
  • Listing Agent: Veronica Woods

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Kitchen - Eat-In

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: near 52nd St and Chester Ave

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $210,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $93/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,117
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$261.8K

Med. Price/SqFt

$199

Avg. Days On Market

44

# of Sold Homes

1056

5209 Chester Ave vs Philadelphia

14 DAYS ON ROCKET

-30 Days

$210,000

-$51.8K Less

$93/SqFt

-$106 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $51.8K less than the Median Sold Price and $106/SqFt less than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2406720

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Daniel Woods Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (610) 872-7926
  • Listing Agent: Veronica Woods

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2024 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 11/21/2024, 7:20:52 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,117 -
2019$1,611$115,100
2018$697$49,800
2017$697$49,800

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • Thomas G. Morton School

  • 2501 S 63rd St

  • 1.27 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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5
/10

  • Joseph W. Catharine School

  • 6600 Chester Ave

  • 1.40 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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6
/10

  • W B Evans Magnet School

  • 900 Baily Rd

  • 1.69 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-6

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $27,188. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5209 Chester Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5209 Chester Ave property is $210,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5209 Chester Ave is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5209 Chester Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,117 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 5209 Chester Ave has 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5209 Chester Ave is 2,260 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5209 Chester Ave is 1915.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19143›5209 Chester Ave

This home is located at 5209 Chester Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 2,260 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 07, 2024 and is currently priced at $210,000.

Over 252 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 567 listings were sold below the listed price and 237 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 9.8% between September 2024 and October 2024. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $261,807, while the average time on the real estate market was 44 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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