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Susan Allison
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Cell: (717) 725-7738
Office: (717) 560-9100
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705 E 20TH STREET , Chester, PA 19013


Sold For: 270000

Sold on: May 29th, 2026
$ Per Square Foot: $102.20
Beds: 6
Baths: 2 full 1 partial

Comments for 705 E 20TH STREET , Chester, PA 19013

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!

Accessibility: Above Grade, Below Grade Heating: Hot Water
Appliances: Dishwasher Interior: Kitchen - Eat-In, Carpet, Floor Plan - Traditional, Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors
Basement: Full, Partially Finished Lot Description: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Basement: Yes Lot Dimensions: 0.16 Acre(S)
Cooling: Ductless/Mini-Split, Window Unit(s) Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Days on Market: 37 Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
Electric Description: 200+ Amp Service Number of Rooms: 10
Exterior: Frame, Masonry Roof Type: Pitched
Exterior: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Fireplace: Brick Sewer: Public Sewer
Fireplaces: 1 Taxes: $3,392
Flooring: Wood, Wall to Wall Carpeting Water: Public
Fuel Type: Natural Gas Year Built: 1900
Garage: 2  
High School: CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL - MAIN CAMPUS
School District: CHESTER-UPLAND

Listed By

Agency Name: RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester
Agency Phone: 6106922228

Shown By

Agent Name: Susan Allison
Agent Phone: Cell: (717) 725-7738
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

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