38 E 23rd St, Chester, PA 19013
SOLD
MAY 27, 2026

38 E 23rd St
Chester, PA 19013

  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,896 sqft

$233,333

Last Sold: May 27, 2026
$123/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,574/mo*
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$233,333

Last Sold: May 27, 2026
$123/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,574/mo*
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4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,896 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Living Area
1,896 sqft
Price/Sqft
$123/sqft

Description

Large brick twin in first ward selling in as is condition. First floor includes an open front porch, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room and a half bath. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and a hall bath and the 3rd floor includes the 4th bedroom. Full unfinished basement.
38 E 23rd St, Chester, PA 19013 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,896 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $233,333 on May 27, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $215,400, with a rent estimate of $1,978/month.

Home Details for 38 E 23rd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $123/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2570 sqft

Price History for 38 E 23rd St

DatePriceEventSource
05/27/2026$233,333Sold
N/A
01/03/2019$33,900Sold
N/A
10/12/2018$39,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/17/2013$42,000Sold
N/A
01/12/2013$49,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/02/2012$54,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/06/2012$54,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/28/2012$59,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/27/2012$64,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/11/1994$52,000Sold
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$1,878
Assessment$67,110
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 38 E 23rd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
36 E 23rd St, Chester, PA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$233,333
05/27/26
3
2
2,008
43 E 24th St, Chester, PA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$255,000
06/29/26
4
1.5
1,992
40 E 23rd St, Chester, PA
0.00
Single-Family Home
$233,333
05/27/26
3
1
1,660
123 E 23rd St, Chester, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$212,000
12/30/25
4
2
1,792
2003 Edgmont Ave, Chester, PA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$245,000
02/27/26
5
2
2,297
109 E 24th St, Chester, PA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$189,000
06/18/26
3
1
1,429
50 E 22nd St, Chester, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$155,000
10/09/25
3
1.5
1,828
139 E 23rd St, Chester, PA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$130,000
12/16/25
4
1
1,456
2116 Madison St, Chester, PA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$161,600
06/30/26
3
1
1,504

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 38 E 23rd 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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