853 E 14th St, Chester, PA 19013
SOLD
FEB 13, 2026

853 E 14th St
Chester, PA 19013

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,152 sqft

$210,000

Last Sold: Feb 13, 2026
$182/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,430/mo*
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$210,000

Last Sold: Feb 13, 2026
$182/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,430/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
1,152 sqft

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Description

This charming Colonial townhouse located between Widener University's main campus and athletic fields offers a perfect blend of classic elegance and modern comfort, making it an excellent investment opportunity. So close to the university it's almost impossible to miss classes, regardless of the weather. Step inside to discover a warm and inviting interior, highlighted by beautiful hardwood floors that flow seamlessly through the main living areas. Recently redone with new flooring or refinished hardwood and a redone, clean, inviting interior. The entry-level bedroom and bathroom provide flexibility for various living arrangements, while the additional three bedrooms upstairs offer ample space for relaxation and privacy. The well-appointed bathrooms ensure convenience for residents and guests alike. The full daylight basement, complete with a walkout to the private yard, a full laundry, and ample storage, presents an exciting opportunity for additional living space. Outside, the property features a level rear yard perfect for outdoor gatherings, a huge rear deck for entertaining, and a sizable front porch for watching the world go by. Parking is convenient with an asphalt driveway accommodating one vehicle, ensuring convenience for residents and guests. Investors will appreciate the strong rental market in the area, with the potential for steady cash flow and long-term appreciation, especially with four bedrooms and two full baths. The combination of a desirable location, classic architectural style, and modern amenities makes this townhouse a smart addition to any real estate portfolio. With its excellent condition and inviting atmosphere, this property is not just a house; it's a place where memories are made. Don't miss the chance to invest in a home that offers both comfort and potential returns.
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 February 15, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Open Spaces
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$182/sqft
Listed
159 days ago

Home Details for 853 E 14th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1152 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas AvailableAppliances: Gas Water HeaterLaundry: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: None,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck, PatioOther Structures: Above GradeExterior: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street LightsFoundation: PermanentNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Asphalt,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1152 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentIncluded in Sale: Property Being Sold In " As Is" And "where Is" Condition. RefrigeratorParcel Number: 49020038300

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $210,000Price Per Sqft: $182/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Feb 13 2026Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1152 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1307 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PADE2105830Municipality: CITY OF CHESTERAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1152
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Keir Abrahams, (610) 431-3346
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
Bought with: Shae Gibbs, (484) 213-3827, United Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PADE2105830

Price History for 853 E 14th St

DatePriceEventSource
02/13/2026$210,000Sold
Bright MLS #PADE2105830
02/06/2026$2,200ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/16/2026$210,000ContingentBright MLS #PADE2105830
01/08/2026$210,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #PADE2105830
01/07/2026$2,200PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
12/16/2025$2,400Listed For RentZillow Rentals
10/22/2025$125,000Sold
Bright MLS #PADE2099508
10/03/2025$149,900PendingBright MLS #PADE2099508
09/24/2025$149,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #PADE2099508
09/08/2025$159,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #PADE2099508
02/10/2005$600Sold
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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
—
Price per sq ft
$71
$5MoM
Available listings
109
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,486
Assessment$88,810
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,753/mo
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Comparable Sales for 853 E 14th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
945 E 14th St, Chester, PA
0.09
Townhouse
$210,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,180
1107 E 11th St, Eddystone, PA
0.35
Townhouse
$182,000
09/05/25
3
1.5
1,188
1423 Ridley Ave, Chester, PA
0.13
Townhouse
$150,000
10/31/25
3
1
1,180
1414 Washington Ave, Chester, PA
0.06
Townhouse
$180,000
07/28/25
3
1
1,266
1016 Remington St, Chester, PA
0.20
Townhouse
$150,000
04/22/26
3
1
1,008
1424 Ridley Ave, Chester, PA
0.11
Townhouse
$130,000
04/17/26
3
1
1,248
1032 Thomas St, Chester, PA
0.24
Townhouse
$130,000
07/09/25
3
1
1,032
1210 Morton Ave, Chester, PA
0.09
Townhouse
$117,500
07/18/25
3
1
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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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853 E 14th St, Chester, PA 19013 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,152 sqft townhouse built in 1940. This property is not currently available for sale. 853 E 14th St was last sold on Feb 13, 2026 for $210,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $210,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 853 E 14th St is $213,400.