20 E 17th St, Chester, PA 19013
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OFF MARKET

20 E 17th St
Chester, PA 19013

  • 4 Beds
  • 2,440 sqft

$188,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,286/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$188,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,286/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2,440 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1956
Living Area
2,440 sqft
Price/Sqft
$77
Parking
2 Open Spaces

About this House

INVESTOR ALERT! This income-producing duplex comes with long-term, paying tenants already in place, making it turnkey and ready to generate revenue from day one. Come take a look at this well-maintained duplex situated on a welcoming, tree-lined street. While it’s an excellent opportunity for seasoned investors, it’s also perfect for anyone looking to live in one unit and rent the other or take their first step into real estate investing. Each spacious apartment offers approximately 1,100 sq ft of living space. The first-floor unit, with a lease ending November 2025, has been recently updated and features a spacious living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a modern 4-piece bathroom. The second-floor unit, leased through July 2026, offers a living room, dining area, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a 4-piece bathroom as well. The basement includes a walk-up to a screened-in patio, plenty of storage space, a coin-operated washer and dryer, and an unfinished utility area. There is generous closet and storage space throughout, along with a private driveway for off-street parking. Conveniently located near Widener University and Stetser Elementary School, this property is close to I-95 and just 15 minutes from the airport, making it ideal for steady rental demand. The property is being sold as-is; inspections are welcome, but the seller will make no repairs.
20 E 17th St, Chester, PA 19013 is a 4 bedroom, 2,440 sqft multi-family built in 1956. It last sold for $185,000 on Sep 10, 2025 (16% below the $219,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2026 with an asking price of $1,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 18, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $188,500, with a rent estimate of $1,470/month.

Home Details for 20 E 17th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2440 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: 2+ Access Exits
View
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: DuplexStructure Type: Twin/Semi-DetachedArchitecture: AirLite
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: Coin Operated Washer / DryerParcel Number: 49010008000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $219,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Sep 10 2025Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD, 31-60 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: CHESTER
School Information
Elementary School District: Chester-uplandJr High / Middle School District: Chester-uplandHigh School District: Chester-upland

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2440 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PADE2096518Municipality: CITY OF CHESTER
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Shae Gibbs, (484) 213-3827
United Real Estate
Bought with: Shae Gibbs, (484) 213-3827, United Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PADE2096518

Price History for 20 E 17th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/18/2026$1,450ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
05/02/2026$1,450PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
04/06/2026$1,700Listed For RentZillow Rentals
09/10/2025$185,000Sold
Bright MLS #PADE2096518
08/20/2025$219,900PendingBright MLS #PADE2096518
08/14/2025$219,900ContingentBright MLS #PADE2096518
07/23/2025$219,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #PADE2096518
09/04/2020$115,000Sold
N/A
07/20/2020$115,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/20/2020$105,000PendingAgent Provided
07/13/2020$105,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/24/2005$110,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Chester

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$92.5K
$7.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$76
$6MoM
Available listings
109
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,710
Assessment$96,810
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 20 E 17th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
507 E 22nd St, Chester, PA
0.40
Multi-Family Home
$275,000
02/25/26
6
2
2,460
736 E 24th St, Chester, PA
0.64
Multi-Family Home
$255,000
11/20/25
4
2
1,796
213 Gray St, Chester, PA
0.70
Multi-Family Home
$260,000
01/15/26
4
2
1,666
224 E 24th St, Chester, PA
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$350,000
04/16/26
8
-
2,920
1224 E 11th St, Crum Lynne, PA
0.92
Multi-Family Home
$148,500
03/27/26
5
-
2,209

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 20 E 17th St.

What Locals Say about Chester

At least 489 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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