705 E 20th St, Chester, PA 19013
SOLD
MAY 29, 2026

705 E 20th St
Chester, PA 19013

  • 6 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,642 sqft

$270,000

Last Sold: May 29, 2026
8% over list $250K
$102/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,817/mo*
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$270,000

Last Sold: May 29, 2026
8% over list $250K
$102/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,817/mo*
Refinance Your Home
6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,642 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Multiple offers received, Highest and Best due 4/28 by 8 pm. Welcome to 705 E. 20th St., a truly remarkable six-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial that offers an incredible opportunity for someone looking to restore or customize a home with character galore (or could be a potential student rental). Ideally located just steps from Widener University, this property is brimming with unlimited potential and classic architectural details that are becoming harder and harder to find. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be charmed by the welcoming covered front porch, a perfect spot to relax and take in the neighborhood. Inside, the home boasts a grand foyer that leads you into a spacious, light-filled living room featuring a stunning fireplace—the true heart of the home. Throughout the residence, you’ll find exquisite historic touches, including original leaded glass windows and beautiful glass arch transoms that capture the craftsmanship of its time. With generous room sizes, gorgeous hardwood floors, and a layout that flows with ease, this home provides the perfect canvas for your vision. Beyond the interiors, you’ll enjoy a maturely landscaped yard that offers a peaceful retreat, along with the convenience of a detached two-car garage. If you are looking for a property with solid bones, authentic character, and a location that can’t be beat, this is a must-see. Bring your ideas and come see the potential for yourself!
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 June 01, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$102/sqft
Listed
52 days ago

Home Details for 705 E 20th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2642 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ductless,Window Unit(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: BrickHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Stain/Lead GlassFlooring: Wood, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Wood, Carpet
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: PitchedPatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: OtherOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Sidewalks, Street Lights, LightingFoundation: StoneNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Rear,On Street,Detached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2642 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, MasonryNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 49010043100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $249,900Price Per Sqft: $102/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jun 01 2026Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2642 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6970 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: OtherListing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PADE2113190Municipality: CITY OF CHESTERAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2642

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Pete McGuinn, (610) 804-6977
RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester
Bought with: Jack Gauntlett, (610) 772-7089, KW Empower
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PADE2113190

Price History for 705 E 20th St

DatePriceEventSource
05/29/2026$270,000Sold
Bright MLS #PADE2113190
04/30/2026$249,900ContingentBright MLS #PADE2113190
04/22/2026$249,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #PADE2113190
06/29/2004$176,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Chester

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

Year2025
Tax$3,204
Assessment$114,470
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$2,725/mo
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Comparable Sales for 705 E 20th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
618 E 21st St, Chester, PA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$215,000
09/17/25
4
1.5
3,032
524 E 21st St, Chester, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$295,000
05/29/26
6
3.5
2,955
2340 Providence Ave, Chester, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$290,575
11/28/25
5
2.5
2,202
301 E 19th St, Chester, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$318,000
08/19/25
7
3
3,200
607 E 19th St, Chester, PA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$250,000
07/22/25
3
2.5
1,398
2003 Edgmont Ave, Chester, PA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$245,000
02/27/26
5
2
2,297
123 E 23rd St, Chester, PA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$212,000
12/30/25
4
2
1,792

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Assigned Schools

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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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705 E 20th St, Chester, PA 19013 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,642 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is not currently available for sale. 705 E 20th St was last sold on May 29, 2026 for $270,000 (8% higher than the asking price of $249,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 705 E 20th St is $270,200.