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Property Description
Highly Visible Flex Commercial Space with Broad Use Potential offering exceptional versatility for a wide range of business uses including retail, service, daycare, special-purpose operations, light industrial, and automotive-related services. Ideally located near the corner of Morton Avenue and Melrose Avenue in Chester, Pennsylvania, the property benefits from strong street presence, easy access, and consistent local traffic. Formerly occupied by Surplus ArmeÌ, a licensed firearms retailer and gunsmithing operation, the building is thoughtfully laid out to support both customer-facing functions and back-of-house operations. The open front area works well as a retail showroom, reception area, classroom space, or client engagement zone, while the rear portion offers flexible workspace suitable for light manufacturing, repair, customization, storage, or auto service uses where permitted. This adaptable configuration makes the property attractive to a diverse set of users-ranging from boutique retail and specialty services to daycare, trade contractors, non-profits, and special-purpose occupancies seeking a functional, affordable footprint in a visible corridor. With prominent signage visibility, a proven commercial address, and a layout that can be tailored to meet evolving operational needs, 1115 Melrose Avenue presents an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs, owner-occupants, or investors looking to establish or expand in a well-traveled Chester location. Discover how this flexible space can be customized to support your vision-schedule a tour today.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1115 Melrose Ave
General
- Price: $279,900
- Taxes: $3,527 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Retail
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PADE2108754
- Updated: Today (2/27/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Business
- Business Type: Other/General Retail
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: City Of Chester (10449)
- Municipality: CITY OF CHESTER
- County: DELAWARE
- Driving Directions: corner of Morton Avenue and Melrose Avenue in Chester, Pennsylvania,
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Masonry
- Drive-In Doors: 1
- # Loading Docks: 2
- Building Size: 3589
- Year Built: 1960
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Single
Lot Features
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 60.00
- Zoning: C-1/R
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $77.99
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,857
- City/TownTax: $1,196
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $472
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $122,070
- Tax Amount: $3,527
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Equipment Negotiable
- Lot Number: 880-001
Listed by Keller Williams Main Line, Darryl K Miller and KW Empower, Michael R. McCann
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Schools
Schools serving 1115 Melrose Ave
School District:Chester-Upland School District
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1115 Melrose Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/27/2026
Listed
$279,900
99.93%
MLS
7/05/2022
Sold
$140,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1115 Melrose Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,528
6%
$122,070
—
2024
$3,328
-27%
$122,070
—
2023
$4,577
193%
$122,070
—
2022
$1,563
-66%
$122,070
—
2021
$4,577
1175%
$122,070
86%
2020
$359
—
$65,700
—
2019
$359
-2%
$65,700
—
2018
$368
—
$65,700
—
2017
$368
—
$65,700
—
2016
$368
—
$65,700
—
2015
$368
—
$65,700
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2014
$368
—
$65,700
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1115 Melrose Avenue, Chester, PA 19013 (MLS# PADE2108754) is a Retail property. 1115 Melrose Avenue is currently listed for $279,900 and was received on February 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 1115 Melrose Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in Chester? You can browse all Chester real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

