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5237 CHESTER AVENUE 3, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

KINGSESSING · PHILADELPHIA County

Key Facts

1Beds
1Baths
465Sq Ft
1968Year Built
0.05Lot (acres)

Description

CROWN OF CHESTER: 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 is a massive multi-unit development project. • Enter this 3 story with 6 units featuring 1 Bed |1 Bath apartments newly renovated ranging from $1000-$1200/month. In unit #3, you will walk up to a beautifully designed kitchen, equipped with granite countertops, modern stainless steel 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. 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 also have a Commercial Mixed Use property with a residential unit #3 on the third floor for rent• 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. 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 home search

Property Information

Property Type

Residential Lease

Sub-Type

Townhouse

Structure Type

House

Year Built

1968

Living Area

465 sq ft

Lot Size

0.05 acres

Zoning

RM-1

Days on Market

13

MLS® Listing#

PAPH2628156

Property Features

Appliances

Electric Water Heater

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Heating

ElectricBaseboard

Flooring

Vinyl

Basement

Unfinished

Pool

None

Parking

None

Laundry

Common Area

Construction

Brick

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Roof

FlatRubber

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1Main
  • Bedroom 1Main

Schools

District:
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Financial Details

HOA

None

Parcel Number

881707575

Directions

52nd & Chester Ave

Affordability Calculator

$210

Estimated monthly payment

$6/mo

Principal $840 · Est. interest $1,172 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in PHILADELPHIA, PA

$303,020
Median Listing Price
74
Median Days on Market
1,330
Median Sq Ft
$201
Median Price / Sq Ft
5,845
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 100% below the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 99% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Location

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Nearby Schools

  • Evelyn Graves Academy

    School · 0.2 mi away

  • Hardy Williams Academy

    Secondary · 0.2 mi away

  • Shaw Middle School

    Secondary · 0.2 mi away

  • Philly Free School

    School · 0.3 mi away

  • Comegys Benjamin B School

    Elementary · 0.3 mi away

  • S. Weir Mitchell Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.3 mi away

  • Little Mindz Matter LL Learning Ctr

    School · 0.3 mi away

  • Independence Charter School West

    Elementary · 0.4 mi away

  • Children's Space Learning Academy

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Cornerstone Christian Academy

    School · 0.5 mi away

  • St Francis de Sales School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • Elwyn

    School · 0.6 mi away

  • WC Longstreth Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • One Two Three Back To Basics Academy

    School · 0.6 mi away

  • Avery D. Harrington School

    Elementary · 0.6 mi away

  • HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy

    School · 0.8 mi away

  • Tots Yearn To Learn Montessori

    Elementary · 0.8 mi away

  • Jubilee School

    Secondary · 0.9 mi away

  • Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School

    Secondary · 0.9 mi away

  • Samuel B Huey Elementary School

    Elementary · 0.9 mi away

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