Welcome to 5965 Chester Ave. This fully renovated home has been completely transformed with all new electrical, central air, new windows, and a new roof. The finished basement features its own private front entrance, tile flooring, laundry room, 2 bedrooms, and 1 full bath. Offering approximately 2,100 square feet of living space, this home includes 5 bedrooms plus a bonus room and 3.5 bathrooms. Schedule your tour today.
For sale
$295,000
5965 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
5beds
2,100sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
1,449 Square Feet Lot
$295,600 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New roofAll new electricalNew windowsLaundry roomCentral airTile flooring
- 179 days |
- 346 |
- 55 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Luis Luciano 215-987-7633,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Listing Team: Rarity Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2587134
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- None, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,100
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,100
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,449 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 401118700
- Zoning: RSA5
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Kingsessing
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $45,100
- Annual tax amount: $631
- Date on market: 2/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$295,600
Estimated sales range
$281,000 - $310,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,244/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Price change | $295,000-6.3%$140/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $315,000-4.3%$150/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $329,000+338.7%$157/sqft |
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| 11/1/2024 | Sold | $75,000-7.4%$36/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Contingent | $81,000$39/sqft |
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| 10/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $81,000$39/sqft |
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| 9/14/2024 | Contingent | $81,000$39/sqft |
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| 8/19/2024 | Price change | $81,000-3.6%$39/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $84,000$40/sqft |
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| 7/22/2024 | Contingent | $84,000$40/sqft |
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| 6/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $84,000-11.6%$40/sqft |
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| 7/25/2023 | Listing removed | $95,000$45/sqft |
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| 1/30/2023 | Price change | $95,000+11.8%$45/sqft |
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| 1/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $85,000+13.3%$40/sqft |
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| 2/24/2022 | Sold | $75,000-6.1%$36/sqft |
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| 2/3/2022 | Pending sale | $79,900$38/sqft |
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| 1/26/2022 | Price change | $79,900-5.9%$38/sqft |
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| 1/25/2022 | Price change | $84,900-5.6%$40/sqft |
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| 1/21/2022 | Listed for sale | $89,900+156.9%$43/sqft |
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| 12/30/2019 | Sold | $35,000-12.5%$17/sqft |
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| 1/7/2019 | Listing removed | $40,000$19/sqft |
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| 12/18/2018 | Listed for sale | $40,000+33.3%$19/sqft |
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| 2/19/2018 | Listing removed | $30,000$14/sqft |
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| 2/14/2018 | Price change | $30,000-25%$14/sqft |
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| 2/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $40,000+506.1%$19/sqft |
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| 2/23/2015 | Sold | $6,600$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,755 +178% | $125,400 +178% |
| 2024 | $631 | $45,100 |
| 2023 | $631 -50.4% | $45,100 |
| 2022 | $1,272 | -- |
| 2021 | $1,272 +8.3% | -- |
| 2018 | $1,174 | -- |
| 2017 | $1,174 | -- |
| 2016 | $1,174 | -- |
| 2015 | $1,174 | -- |
| 2014 | $1,174 | $83,900 |
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Neighborhood: Kingesessing
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Mitchell El SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Bartram John - MainGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: The School District Of Philadelphia
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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