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5237 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

$649,000

Home List Price

$7,707*

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0 Baths
2,672 SqFt
$243/SqFt
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5237 Chester Ave, Philadelphia$649,000

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$7,707*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeOther
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1900
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PAPH2422686
Lot Size0.05 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 5237 Chester Ave

CHESTER AVE LOFTS: It is my distinguished honor to present to you 5237 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143. • Located in the Heart of Kingsessing, Southwest Philadelphia, adjacent to a transformative intersection, anchored by a Commercial Mixed Use Corridor and surrounded by residential properties and commercial spaces, Southwest Philadelphia has undergone a radical transformation and evolution in the last few decades. We are directly on a trolley line transportation hub that takes you to University City and the major universities, including University of the Sciences of Philadelphia(USP), Drexel University, and the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League Institution, as well as to Center City substations. Across the street are 2 massive multi-unit development projects, as well as an institutional subdivision development. • See attached pro-forma which shows 11+ Capitalization rate, with potential $6000-$7000/monthly cash flow. Enter this 3 story 2,672 Square Ft Building with 6 units featuring 1 Bed|1 Bath apartments newly renovated ranging from $1000-$1200/month. All of the units are renovated with beautifully designed kitchen, equipped with granite countertops, modern appliances including a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The kitchen features ceiling lighting, luxury vinyl flooring, and a garbage disposal. This apartment unit features floors and vinyl flooring, high ceilings, newly renovated throughout with new stainless steel appliances. The bathroom has been recently updated with a new vanity, mirror, shower, toilet, and new tile flooring. Each unit has electric baseboards, The property is filled with radiant natural light and illumination from beautiful windows. The property is close to bus stops and close to multi-modal public transportation, Walk to public transportation (Bus and Trolley), Kingsessing Recreation Center, shops, eateries, local market, and in proximity to businesses such as cafes, bars, eclectic and multicultural cuisine and food establishments. Come live in Kingsessing, where there are many things to do and people in a thriving community. We are filling up the building with tenants and can have the entire building occupied by the time of acquisition settlement. We have thoroughly screened and evaluated all potential applicants. To apply, we are running credit reports, criminal backgrounds, eviction history, and reviewing all income & financial documentation. If you are selected as a tenant, we will collect the first, last & security deposit(one month). There are no minimum score requirements. The entire financial and credit profile will be reviewed in its entirety to determine application viability. Pets are permissible on a case by case scenarios and there is no smoking allowed. In addition to this multi-unit, we are also listing a 3 unit, Commercial Mixed Use on 5129 Chester Ave. down the block. We look forward to doing business with you and we will ensure a smooth, efficient, and professional process for all parties. Thank you for the opportunity to showcase this home and we wish you the best of luck in your investment portfolio search.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: AirLite, Straight Thru
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Living Area: 2,672 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Listing Agent: Minh Nguyen-Rivera

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Gas Range, Washer, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Back Yard, Side Yard(s)
  • Lot Size: 0.05 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 5237 Chester Ave.

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $649,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $243/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,516
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$265.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$200

Avg. Days On Market

45

# of Sold Homes

946

5237 Chester Ave vs Philadelphia

32 DAYS ON ROCKET

-13 Days

$649,000

+$383.6K More

$243/SqFt

+$42 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $383.6K more than the Median Sold Price and $42/SqFt more than other homes in Philadelphia, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAPH2422686

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KW Empower
  • Office Phone: (215) 627-3500
  • Listing Agent: Minh Nguyen-Rivera

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: 12/25/2024, 8:20:57 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 20, 2020Home Sold
$275,000
Aug 02, 2019Home Sold
$195,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,516 -
2019$1,513$108,100
2018$1,470$105,000
2017$1,492$106,600

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

  • 1.20 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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5
/10
  • Joseph W. Catharine School

  • 6600 Chester Ave

  • 1.33 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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6
/10
  • W B Evans Magnet School

  • 900 Baily Rd

  • 1.65 miles

  • Public Magnet Grades KG-6

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $28,644. The most common annual income of people living in Philadelphia, PA is less than $35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 5237 Chester Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 5237 Chester Ave property is $649,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 5237 Chester Ave is a house located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 5237 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 $1,516 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on July 20, 2020 for $275,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 5237 Chester Ave is 2,672 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 5237 Chester Ave is 1900.

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This home is located at 5237 Chester Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 2,672 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $649,000.

In November 2024, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 219 sold above asking price, over 523 sold below and more than 204 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA between October 2024 and November 2024 increased by 1.8%. In November 2024, listings were on the market for 45 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $265,372.

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

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