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5100 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143

$495,000

Home List Price

$5,878*

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0 Baths
3,434 SqFt
$144/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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5100 Chester Ave, Philadelphia$495,000

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$5,878*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTriplex
ParkingOn Street
Year Built1915
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
MLS #PAPH2242964
Lot Size0.04 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 5100 Chester Ave

Extra large RM-1 zoned , mixed use building in booming West Philly Corridor waiting for the right investor to put their finishing touches on. First floor is a large open area that could be transformed into a 2 bedroom apartment. The second floor has two ( 1 bed , 1 bath ) units and the third floor has a large ( 1 bed, 1 bath unit ). First floor unit is vacant. The other units are occupied.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Living Area: 3,434 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Philadelphia Realty Exchange
  • Office Phone: (215) 545-6111
  • Listing Agent: Maurice D Cornelius

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: On Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • John Bartram High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Benjamin B. Comegys School, Public District Grades KG-7

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 51st and Chester

Municipality:

  • Philadelphia

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $495,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $144/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,189
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Philadelphia, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$257.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$195

Avg. Days On Market

54

# of Sold Homes

923

5100 Chester Ave vs Philadelphia

315 DAYS ON ROCKET

+261 Days

$495,000

+$237.3K More

$144/SqFt

-$51 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $237.3K more than the Median Sold Price and $51/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: #PAPH2242964

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Philadelphia Realty Exchange
  • Office Phone: (215) 545-6111
  • Listing Agent: Maurice D Cornelius

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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.

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 12, 2006Home Sold
$150,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$2,189 -
2019$2,168$154,900
2018$2,105$150,400
2017$2,163$154,500

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.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Benjamin B. Comegys School

  • 5100 Greenway Ave

  • 0.21 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-7

High School

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3
/10

  • John Bartram High School

  • 2401 S 67th St

  • 1.61 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,237. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $35k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

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Living In Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia

Types of housing in Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia.

The homes in this neighborhood are very old, since about 90% of its buildings were constructed before the 1960s, while many of the remaining buildings were built 1960. The predominant housing types in this part of Philadelphia are single detached homes and townhouses. The split between homeowners and renters is about even. This neighborhood has a good variety of unit sizes, ranging from lofts to four or more bedrooms.

What is it like to live in Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia?

Southwest Schuylkill offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time outdoors. This area has numerous places for those looking for a dynamic vibe. Although the nightlife is limited, there are many people around most of the time. Woodland Avenue is among the most active streets in this area. Parks are very easy to access since there are a few of them nearby for residents to unwind in.

Is it easy to get around Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia without a car?

It is very often an option for house buyers in this part of the city to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, owing to 10-odd restaurants and cafes in Southwest Schuylkill, there is typically a spot to get some food or drink just around the corner. Residents benefit from a fair number of clothing stores within walking distance, for instance on Woodland Avenue. Regarding education, residents will appreciate that wherever their home is situated in Southwest Schuylkill, primary as well as high schools are nearby.

Transportation in Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia.

Southwest Schuylkill will please property owners that appreciate several methods of transportation. The public transit network in this area is especially practical by reason of 49th Street Station on the Media/Elwyn Line, and a few nearby bus lines. Southwest Schuylkill is also reasonably car friendly. Nearby highways are quite easy to access from anywhere in this area. This area will attract physically active house buyers as it is very suitable for walking; most daily errands can be run on foot, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well.

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Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Philadelphia County›Philadelphia›19143›5100 Chester Ave

This home is located at 5100 Chester Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Schuylkill neighborhood. This 3,434 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 06, 2023 and is currently priced at $495,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Philadelphia, PA there were more than 228 sold above asking price, over 481 sold below and more than 214 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Philadelphia, PA increased by 4.6% between February 2024 and March 2024. In March 2024 median list price was $257,610 and the average listing age was 54 days.

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