6849 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 - Photo 1

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$158,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,188 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to this solid and affordable 3-bed, 1-bath brick rowhome in the heart of Southwest Philly's Elmwood section! Whether you're an investor looking for your next opportunity or a first-time homebuyer ready to build equity, this home offers incredible value with a new roof, basement garage, and a wide residential street that provides great curb appeal and easy parking. Inside, you'll find spacious rooms, hardwood floors, and great natural light, with room to upgrade and make it your own. Conveniently located near a neighborhood daycare, Connell Park, McCreesh Playground, public transit, and local shops, this is a walkable, community-focused area ideal for long-term living or rental potential. With solid bones, key improvements already made, and plenty of upside, 6849 Chester Ave is a smart buy in one of Philadelphia's up-and-coming neighborhoods.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 6849 Chester Ave

General

Sold For: $158,000
Taxes: $1,979 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAPH2544296
Added to Site: 100 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Country, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, Upper 1

Other Rooms

Living Room: Living Room, Main
Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
Laundry: Basement, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Private, Shared Driveway, Public
Parking Type: Parking Garage
Garage Description: Basement Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access

Location

Area: 19142 (19142)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
County: Philadelphia
Development Name: Elmwood Park
Subdivision: Elmwood Park
Cross Streets: Cobb Creek
Driving Directions: Please use GPS!

School Information

School District: Philadelphia City

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Natural Gas Available

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Traditional
Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Flat
Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,188
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,188 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,188 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1925
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,120
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 70.00
Zoning: RSA5

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $138.89
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $1,108
City/TownTax: $870
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $141,400
Tax Amount: $1,979
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1188

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 89

Listed by Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell, Tsering Choky
Sold by Rehobot Real Estate, LLC, Andres Cano

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Schools

Schools serving 6849 Chester Ave

School District:Philadelphia City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Catharine Joseph School 6600 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142	K-5	0.3 mi
Bartram John - Main 2401 South 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142	9-12	0.6 mi

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 6849 Chester Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/14/2025

Sold

$158,000

-4.24%

MLS

10/10/2025

Listed

$165,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Beds
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6849 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 (MLS# PAPH2544296) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $158,000 on November 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 6849 Chester Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Philadelphia? You can browse all Philadelphia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

6849 Chester Ave Philadelphia, PA 19142