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  • Single Family
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,642 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 23 hours ago
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705 E 20th Street, Chester, PAVideo Tour of 705 E 20th Street, Chester, PA.
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!

Full Property Details for 705 E 20th St

General

  • Price: $249,900
  • Taxes: $3,392 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PADE2113190
  • Updated: 4/22/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In, Carpet, Floor Plan - Traditional, Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Brick
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Wood, Fully Carpeted

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 2
  • Upper - Full Baths: 2
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Upper: 6
  • Bedrooms-Up2: 2

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Type: On Street, Detached Garage
  • Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry

Location

  • Area: City Of Chester (10449)
  • Municipality: CITY OF CHESTER
  • County: DELAWARE
  • Subdivision: CHESTER CITY
  • Cross Streets: Chestnut
  • Driving Directions: GPS

School Information

  • School District: Chester-Upland
  • High School: Chester High School - Main Campus

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Frame, Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Square Feet: 2,642
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2,642 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,642 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,970
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 140.00
  • Zoning: RESID
  • Lot Description: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing (Description): Other

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $94.59
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $1,742
  • City/TownTax: $1,122
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $527
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $114,470
  • Tax Amount: $3,392
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2642

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 163-000

Listed by RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester, Peter McGuinn

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  • Peter McGuinn

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Schools serving 705 E 20th St

School District:Chester-Upland School District
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Price & Sales History for 705 E 20th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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4/22/2026
Listed
$249,900
41.99%
MLS
5/27/2004
Sold
$176,000
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Tax History for 705 E 20th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,308
6%
$114,470
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2024
$3,121
-27%
$114,470
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2023
$4,292
193%
$114,470
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2022
$1,466
-66%
$114,470
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2021
$4,292
809%
$114,470
33%
2020
$472
—
$86,370
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2019
$472
-2%
$86,370
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2018
$484
—
$86,370
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2017
$484
—
$86,370
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2016
$484
—
$86,370
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2015
$484
—
$86,370
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2014
$484
—
$86,370
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