131 E 23rd St, Chester, PA 19013
SOLD
AUG 18, 2025

131 E 23rd St
Chester, PA 19013

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,376 sqft

$140,000

Last Sold: Aug 18, 2025
10% below list $155K
$102/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $961/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$140,000

Last Sold: Aug 18, 2025
10% below list $155K
$102/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $961/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,376 sqft

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Description

Welcome to 131 E 23rd St., Chester, PA — a move-in-ready, spacious twin home perfect for first-time buyers or savvy investors! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath property has been thoughtfully updated with modern conveniences while maintaining its classic appeal. Enjoy peace of mind with a 5-year-old roof, new water heater, new sewer pipe, and fresh interior paint throughout, with drylock paint used in the basement. The brand-new bathroom adds a fresh, clean touch, and the new porch railing enhances curb appeal. Step outside to a large, fenced-in backyard, ideal for entertaining, pets, or gardening. Located on a wide one-way street, this home also features a functioning fireplace (currently covered for insurance due to rental use). Investors will appreciate that it’s Section 8 approved, offering a ready-to-go income opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to own a solid, updated home in Chester — schedule your showing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 23, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$102/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 131 E 23rd St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1376 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable, Satellite Internet ServiceAppliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Stone, Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1376 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Twin/Semi-DetachedArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Condition: AverageParcel Number: 49010120200

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $155,000Price Per Sqft: $102/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 18 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: CHESTERCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: Chester-uplandJr High / Middle School District: Chester-uplandHigh School District: Chester-upland

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1376 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: FHA, Cash, Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PADE2093670Municipality: CITY OF CHESTERAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1376
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Dawn O'Neal, (610) 787-9372
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Bought with: Steve Novak, (610) 316-7372, RE/MAX Town & Country
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PADE2093670

Price History for 131 E 23rd St

DatePriceEventSource
10/31/2025$1,750ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/15/2025$1,750Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/18/2025$140,000Sold
Bright MLS #PADE2093670
07/28/2025$155,000PendingBright MLS #PADE2093670
07/14/2025$155,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #PADE2093670
06/27/2025$160,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #PADE2093670
06/11/2025$1,900ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/14/2025$1,900Listed For RentZillow Rentals
04/29/2025$1,900ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
04/08/2025$1,900Listed For RentZillow Rentals
07/30/2013$11,500Sold
N/A
04/25/2013$25,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/09/2013$25,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/01/2012$55,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/09/2011$55,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/14/2004$45,000Sold
N/A
05/28/1997$11,000Sold
N/A
05/31/1994$67,000Sold
N/A
02/10/1994$23,200Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,687
Assessment$60,270
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 131 E 23rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2022 Madison St, Chester, PA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$185,000
08/27/25
3
1
1,341
2307 Madison St, Chester, PA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$130,000
10/01/25
3
1
1,170
2013 Edgmont Ave, Chester, PA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$160,000
01/28/26
3
1
1,400
202 E 21st St, Chester, PA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$145,000
09/02/25
3
1
1,514
2306 Upland St, Chester, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$160,000
06/09/25
3
1
1,292
50 E 22nd St, Chester, PA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$155,000
10/09/25
3
1.5
1,828

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 131 E 23rd St.

What Locals Say about Chester

At least 488 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say parking is easy

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 33 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 22 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Kadeem Lloyd
    "I’m not sure as I am not a pet owner however, there are parks all around the neighborhood for owners to take their pets"
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  • Tamiyyah17
    "I drive to and from work but there are many routes for buses. Sometimes buses never show up, according to past experiences and from people who I know "
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  • Dawn Irvin
    "Has good elementary school however a horrible high school not the worst area to be in but not the best either. Nice mix of family’s all different cultures very nice tho."
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  • Dawn Irvin
    "Plenty of places to walk your dog many people are always walking around many different types no dark park tho but dog friendly parks"
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  • Ladonta424
    "I have lived in Chester all my life and as the years go by the area just gets worse and worse looking to get me and my family out of Chester "
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  • Carol F.
    "There is plenty of public transportation. Just watch out for broken glass everywhere. Other than that it seems okay. "
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  • Helen M.
    "corner store only 1 house away very convenient because I'm disabled. I've lived here 3 years and the neighbors generally are friendly and watch out for each other "
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  • Adrian H.
    "There are none. No events usually happen. Maybe during July 4th. Nothing during other holidays. There were fireworks one Labor Day. "
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  • Kalita I.
    "I lived here 10 yrs n haven’t had to many issues , nice neighbors , n friends n family near buy sores n laundry bear buy n people walk there pets"
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  • Kimberly K.
    "Shootings all the time. Poor quality of life amongst the population. No sense of safety. Most live in poverty or close."
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  • Alicia B.
    "I do not really know because I stay to myself. There are plenty of places to walk your dogs though I haven't really heard if any problems "
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  • Phillip H.
    "none this city had been bad for some years now no end in sight. Grew up around violence and poverty "
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  • Sabrinapoole48
    "Car-pool Uber when I need to travel some place near. If far I have some take me. Not a public transportation perdin"
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  • Lucian T.
    "Not safe, other dog owners have their dog’s off their leash and will attack your dog or you. Not safe. "
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  • Sonyasudler
    "Dogs always fighting n Barking at all Hours of the Night n Day.Dogs always walking around by them self."
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  • Vanisha
    "Don’t come here it’s not safe it’s a horrible place to live and I’ve been living here all my life. There are no schools for these children now days and the one that are left don’t teach anything "
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  • Cristin
    "Shootings and people are very aggressive. people also dont understand basic driving rules. your insurance will be higher."
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  • Armandb927
    "The culture is diverse and unique. Like everyone knows everyone and it’s a brother and sister hood. "
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  • Tauisha J.
    "The area where I live is an mixed area and quiet some of the times the area have an large park and wild life is around "
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  • Crystal L.
    "it's very dangerous to raise children in this area. lose dogs, violence, and overall drama in Chester. Don't move here"
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  • Kalita I.
    "Yes they walk there dogs a lot around the neighborhood and they take them to the park and up and down the street or alley ways "
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  • Crystal L.
    "if you are out with family... please watch your surroundings it's really not safe I really don't see alot of kids just enjoying a walk"
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  • Michelle P.
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation and the downtown area is walking distance. I can walk to track and parks. I been here most of my life but would like change. It's just not a safe place any more to live. My children are adults so I feel it's time to move."
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  • Michael M.
    "I live in the area I work all day everyday so I’m really not home a lot but for the most part ok because I’m always at work "
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  • Missb
    "they do have some public event in the summer like juneteenth and a parade on mother's day. and something churches in the area will set up a community bbq where there is free food ,face painting ,moombouces and clothing giveaways........"
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  • Alex L.
    "It’s conveniently in the middle of everywhere. Easy to get to philly, Wilmington, and New Jersey . That’s crucial in our search for a new place"
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  • Curtis M.
    "my house sits all by itself no neighbors , no parking issues and no bad kids. I love it. and its really close to harrah's casino I can get there in less than 5 minutes by car or walking "
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  • DB
    "My neighborhood is great to me. I don’t get into anything and I mind my own business. So nothing bad happens to me. "
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  • nope
    "trash. this neighborhood is dangerous and people cant drive and kids play in the street. trash everywhere and shootings"
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  • Chris J.
    "DON'T MOVE TO CHESTER!!!!!! VERY BAD AREA. YOU CAN'T RAISE A FAMILY HERE. THERE'S NOTHING BUT VIOLENCE HERE!!! "
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  • MR evens
    "I haven’t attended any, but they do have events every year like Mother’s Day parade, events at the library, at local churches etc."
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  • Kimberly B.
    "there are no community events, and nothing special about Chester, people with special needs maybe, yes but that's it."
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  • Bobbyy5013
    "Soccer stadium is a big draw and they have other activities downtown I concerts and halls and city Hall and stuff and you have the sacristy and to that is a to satisfactory the soccer stadium this op'ras the aedium is a big draw"
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  • Bobbyy5013
    "It's a soccer stadium and it's a casino here And they have shows so you can pick your poison lol And there are great places to get something to eat diners seafood pizza pretty much anything that you can think of you can find it here"
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  • Marva P.
    "There isn't many families near my house so I'm blessed to have no nonsense in my area. Check your area daily before moving to see the morale. Make the best of every situation!"
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  • me
    "West Chester is a bad neighborhood don’t move here if you don’t have to. East Chester, near Widner is nice. The schools are horrible"
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  • Amandamulero33
    "I would not have a dog in this area just because there is to many mean animal hater's around here I seen kids throwing rocks at a innocent 🐕 and I don't like that kind of stuff at all I am an animal lover "
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  • Miss W.
    "The Sidewalks are very slim not very wide and you have to watch for aggressive drivers while walking your dogs and the streets are very very dark in the evening need more street lightning "
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131 E 23rd St, Chester, PA 19013 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,376 sqft single-family home built in 1930. This property is not currently available for sale. 131 E 23rd St was last sold on Aug 18, 2025 for $140,000 (10% lower than the asking price of $155,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 131 E 23rd St is $203,400.