540 E 8th St, Chester, PA 19013
OFF MARKET

540 E 8th St
Chester, PA 19013

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,380 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,380 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This single-family home is located at 540 E 8th St, Chester, PA. 540 E 8th St is in Chester, PA and in ZIP code 19013. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,380 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1960 sqft and was built in 1925.
540 E 8th St, Chester, PA 19013 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,380 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $10,000 on Sep 2, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,642/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 540 E 8th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1960 sqft

Price History for 540 E 8th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/02/2022$10,000Sold
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04/29/2021$7,000Sold
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01/13/2020$3,200Sold
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10/21/2019$2,256Sold
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10/05/2019$18,000Listed For SaleN/A
05/10/2007$17,000Sold
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01/13/1999$39,632Sold
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Market trends in Chester

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$85K
$1.25KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
$71
$5MoM
Available listings
109
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$823
Assessment$29,420
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 540 E 8th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1013 Upland St, Chester, PA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$12,000
01/28/26
3
1
960
908 Crosby St, Chester, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$10,000
10/24/25
3
1
1,104
433 Rose St, Chester, PA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$50,000
06/12/26
3
1
1,528
1151 Spruce St, Chester, PA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$34,000
05/20/26
3
1
1,344
428 E 10th St, Chester, PA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$30,000
06/08/26
3
1
1,344
316 E 9th St, Chester, PA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$40,000
02/02/26
3
1
2,064
337 E 10th St, Chester, PA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$50,000
09/15/25
3
1
1,200
12 W 8th St, Chester, PA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$10,000
10/15/25
4
1
1,629
705 McIlvain St, Chester, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$76,500
12/18/25
5
1
1,549
1016 Thomas St, Chester, PA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$25,000
08/25/25
3
1
1,008

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Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 540 E 8th 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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