202 W Elkinton Avenue, Chester, PA 19013-4904 $323,000

Beds/Baths: 5/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,608
Acreage: 0.13
Age:75 years
Style:
Bi-level
MLS#: PADE2083792
Subdivision: Chester City
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

INVESTORS or FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS, Welcome to this Beautiful Single Home Duplex, located in the City of Chester. As you approach this duplex, there is plenty of front yard space with lush green grass, accompanied with beautiful tree shrubbery lined across the front of the house. Right before entering the home, you step upon the porch which can be used to sit outside, and enjoy those warm weather days, and cool fall evenings. This duplex consists of (TWO). two bedrooms, 1 bath apartments, with beautiful hardwood floors throughout.The sellers are currently using it as a five bedroom home. The upstairs unit kitchen is currently being used as a bedroom, however the gas lines, and water lines are there, and with kitchen appliances replaced, this can easily be converted back. These apartments both offer washer, and dryer in each unit, however the upstairs washer, and dryer space is currently being used as a closet, but the lines for the washer and dryer are still available, just have to get the stackable washer and dryer, and laundry can be in the convenience of the home for the upstairs unit. In addition to that, the upstairs unit offers a balcony that is great for small outdoor gatherings, and entertainment. Top unit also offers an attic. The back of the house has a backyard that's great for entertainment, and family gatherings. This unique duplex has to offer nearly, new windows throughout the entire duplex, and tankless hvac water/heating system, installed in the year of 2020. The electric wiring is fairly new, and has been redone throughout the entire duplex including the circuit breakers, and meters, which was newly redone in the year 2020. The Security System for the new owners can stay, however it would need to be switched into the new Owners name. These home amenities will give a peace of mind to the new owners knowing that home has been well taken care of. This duplex is less than five minutes away from Brookhaven shopping centers, which consist of markets, banks, chick-fil-a, restaurants, linvilla orchards, pep boys, auto zones, entertainment, and so much more. In addition to that, you're just minutes away from the attractive Chester soccer stadium, and Harrrah's casino in the city of Chester, the gorgeous Chester Park is within walking distance , Philadelphia airport, and highways are both minutes away. This home is within close proximity of so many convenient locations. You can either live in the downstairs unit, and rent out the top floor, Or Rent out both units, or make this beauty your home. The Choice is Yours! Whatever you decide, This is a No Brainer Investment! Rentals in the City of Chester are in High Demand for Section 8 Vouchers. This could easily generate monthly income for investors. Investors, come increase your cash flow, while gaining a turnkey ready new property. First time Home Buyers, come enjoy all that this home has to offer! Hurry!....Don't miss this opportunity. Turnkey Duplex's Do not Come by Often in this Area ****Due to the sellers still living in the property, all showings will be made through the listing agent. ****Sellers are willing to do a lease back until Housing is obtained. Buyer will be responsible for all U & O certifications, and city requirements.

Taxes: $866
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Chester-Upland
High School: Chester High School - Main Campus

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, None, None, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Hot Water - Tankless, Public Water, Public Sewer, Hookup Laundry, Main Floor Laundry, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Off Street, Parking Lot

Interior
Attic, Family Room Off Kitchen, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits

Exterior
Crawl Space Foundation, Frame Exterior, Masonry

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Public Elementary (34 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 0.51 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 0.65 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 0.67 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 0.9 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 1.02 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 1.27 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.31 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 1.31 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 1.76 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 1.98 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 2.13 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 2.32 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 2.6 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.71 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 2.95 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 3.24 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 3.28 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.33 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 3.35 mi
Hilltop Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Aston 3.38 mi
Aston Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 3.66 mi
Linwood Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Linwood 3.72 mi
Marcus Hook Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Marcus Hook 3.77 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.87 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 4 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 4.02 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 4.09 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 4.14 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 4.39 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 4.44 mi
Boothwyn Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Boothwyn 4.46 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.59 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 4.69 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.93 mi

Public Middle (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 0.98 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 2.03 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 2.13 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 2.26 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 2.58 mi
Chichester Middle School Chichester School District 5–8 Boothwyn 3.85 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 4.6 mi

Public High (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 0.91 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 1.05 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 2.13 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 2.21 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 2.26 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 2.87 mi
Chichester Senior High School Chichester School District 9–12 Boothwyn 3.83 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 4.22 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-As Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 4.43 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 4.93 mi

Private (23 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 0.66 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 0.73 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 1.17 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 1.22 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.36 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 1.49 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 1.53 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 1.71 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 2.28 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 2.3 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 2.45 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 2.52 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 2.59 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 2.59 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 2.84 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 2.87 mi
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center Christian (no specific denomination) K Upper Chichester 2.94 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 4.14 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 4.15 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 4.21 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Upper Chichester 4.66 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 4.69 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 4.86 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Chester (19013), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 23
  • Average salary of people in this community: $31,970

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 6,140
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.57
  • Households w/ Children: 68%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 4,316 (29.0%)
  • Rented: 7,900 (53.1%)
  • Vacant: 2,663 (17.9%)
  • Total: 14,879

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 35,134
Households: 12,216
Median Age: 31.40

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 5.1%
  • Some High School: 11.7%
  • High School Graduate: 47.7%
  • Some College: 17.4%
  • Associate Degree: 6.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 8.9%
  • Graduate Degree: 3.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $32,345

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $761
  • One Bedroom: $664
  • Two Bedroom: $869
  • Three Bedroom: $972
  • Four Bedroom: $959

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Listing Courtesy of: Century 21 Preferred , (610) 565-8990

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202 W Elkinton Avenue, Chester, PA 19013-4904

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