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Sold for $75,000
  • $75,000

    5965 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

    3beds
    1,429sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1920
    1,449 Square Feet Lot
    $292,600 Zestimate®
    $52/sqft
    $1,748 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $292,600

    $278,000 - $307,000

    $1,748/mo

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    What's special

    Opportunity for Investor to Renovate this Kingsessing Row from the Ground Up. Property has been completely Gutted. Full Basement, First Floor and Second Floor all with 9 Foot Ceilings. Lots of opportunity to leave exposed Brick, and renovate with open Floor Plan. Walk out Basement can be accessed from the Front and also from the back which Leads to a Bricked - in Patio area with a Door to additional Back Yard Space. Back Yard will need to be cleared out of demo debris. Great Location, close to other Renovated Homes, Short Walk to Cobbs Creek Park, Public Transit and easy access to Airport and Center City.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ben Slater 610-348-0446,

    RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square

    Bought with:

    Luis Luciano, RS327269

    EXP Realty, LLC

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2362700MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • None, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Basement: Walk-Out Access
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,429
    • Total interior livable area: 1,429 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,429
    • 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
    • Dimensions: 15.00 x 95.00
    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
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1920

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Kingsessing
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia
    • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $52/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $45,100
    • Annual tax amount: $631
    • Date on market: 6/11/2024
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/25/2026Listing removed$295,000$206/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2587134 Report a problem
    5/12/2026Price change$295,000-6.3%$206/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2587134 Report a problem
    4/6/2026Price change$315,000-4.3%$220/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2587134 Report a problem
    2/24/2026Listed for sale$329,000+338.7%$230/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2587134 Report a problem
    11/1/2024Sold$75,000-7.4%$52/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2362700 Report a problem
    10/22/2024Contingent$81,000$57/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2362700 Report a problem
    10/21/2024Listed for sale$81,000$57/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2362700 Report a problem
    9/14/2024Contingent$81,000$57/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2362700 Report a problem
    8/19/2024Price change$81,000-3.6%$57/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2362700 Report a problem
    8/9/2024Listed for sale$84,000$59/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2362700 Report a problem
    7/22/2024Contingent$84,000$59/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2362700 Report a problem
    6/11/2024Listed for sale$84,000-11.6%$59/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2362700 Report a problem
    7/25/2023Listing removed$95,000$66/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2196810 Report a problem
    1/30/2023Price change$95,000+11.8%$66/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2196810 Report a problem
    1/24/2023Listed for sale$85,000+13.3%$59/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2196810 Report a problem
    2/24/2022Sold$75,000-6.1%$52/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2069432 Report a problem
    2/3/2022Pending sale$79,900$56/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2069432 Report a problem
    1/26/2022Price change$79,900-5.9%$56/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2069432 Report a problem
    1/25/2022Price change$84,900-5.6%$59/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2069432 Report a problem
    1/21/2022Listed for sale$89,900+156.9%$63/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2069432 Report a problem
    12/30/2019Sold$35,000-12.5%$24/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/7/2019Listing removed$40,000$28/sqft
    Source: PA Realty Inc #PAPH504880 Report a problem
    12/18/2018Listed for sale$40,000+33.3%$28/sqft
    Source: PA Realty Inc #PAPH504880 Report a problem
    2/19/2018Listing removed$30,000$21/sqft
    Source: Pa Realty Inc #1000126670 Report a problem
    2/14/2018Price change$30,000-25%$21/sqft
    Source: Pa Realty Inc #1000126670 Report a problem
    2/8/2018Listed for sale$40,000+506.1%$28/sqft
    Source: Pa Realty Inc #1000126670 Report a problem
    2/23/2015Sold$6,600$5/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Kingesessing

    Nearby schools

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    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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