Investors! Craftspeople! This sprawling Kingsessing Victorian is begging to be restored to its former glory. With stunning high ceilings, original inlaid hardwood, and southern exposure, the bones are beautiful. The front of the property has a large porch and a garden. While entering the home, you'll encounter original doors and tile work. The first floor has a spacious front parlor and grand staircase, dining room and kitchen with a half bath. Off the kitchen is a sunny rear yard, ideal for growing veggies, gardening, composting and more. The second floor boasts three bedrooms and a full bath. The front bedroom is enormous, with a decorative fireplace, bay windows, and original double doors. Down the hall are two additional bedrooms plus a hidden rear staircase that could be reopened to provide a second point of entry to this level. Formerly a triplex - but currently a single family home - the third floor of the property has a second kitchen, a sitting room, a full bath, and bedrooms 4 and 5. This living space could be ideal for an owner wanting to have roommates or an air bnb rental for added passive income, an in-law or au pair suite, and more. Or it could be converted to a full primary suite with en suite bath and wet bar. Finally, on the 4th floor there is a finished attic with a 6th bedroom and an unfinished rear room that could be converted to a 7th bedroom. The owner made improvements this spring including electrical work (grounding all outlets), partially parging basement, installing a new chimney liner on rear chimney, roof repair, and installing a new sewer stack to the 2nd floor and PVC piping in the basement. With the #13 trolley, Media/Elwyn rail line, and major bus routes all nearby, and a short drive to Penn and Drexel, this location is beyond convenient. Schedule to tour this diamond in the rough today!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1915
Living Area: 2,460 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
Listing Agent: Jennie Eisenhower
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Oven, Gas Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
This property is $141K more than the Median Sold Price and $33/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: #PAPH2343090
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
Office Phone: (267) 435-8015
Listing Agent: Jennie Eisenhower
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Elementary School
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Benjamin B. Comegys School
5100 Greenway Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.24 miles
Public District Grades KG-7
High School
3
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John Bartram High School
2401 S 67th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.53 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
3
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Benjamin B. Comegys School
5100 Greenway Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.24 miles
Public District Grades KG-7
Nearby Schools
3
/10
S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School
5500 Kingsessing Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.37 miles
Public District Grades PK-6
4
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W.C. Longstreth Elementary School
5700 Willows Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.64 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
Nearby Schools
4
/10
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
2601 S 58th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.93 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-9
2
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Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart
5900 Baltimore Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.17 miles
Public Charter Grades 5-8
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Universal Alcorn Charter School
3200 Dickinson St
Distance between this listing and this school1.30 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
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John Bartram High School
2401 S 67th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.53 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Hardy Williams Academy Charter School
1712 S 56th St
Distance between this listing and this school0.41 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-12
4
/10
Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School
5501 Cedar Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.97 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $27,188. Residents of Philadelphia, PA typically earn less than $35k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5203 Chester Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 5203 Chester Ave property is $399,900.
What type of property is this?
The property 5203 Chester Ave is a townhouse located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19143.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 5203 Chester Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 5203 Chester Ave are: Benjamin B. Comegys School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10John Bartram High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $1,113 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on September 29, 2015 for $196,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 5203 Chester Ave has 6 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 5203 Chester Ave is 2,460 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 5203 Chester Ave is 1915.
This home is located at 5203 Chester Ave in Philadelphia, PA and zip code 19143 in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood. This 2,460 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 22, 2024 and is currently priced at $399,900.
Over 242 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. In the same period over 502 listings were sold below the listed price and 216 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Philadelphia, PA increased by 9.8% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024 median list price was $258,806 and the average listing age was 50 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.