159 East Lacy Street






































Description
Built in 1854 and located just one block off Lancaster Street in Chester, near downtown shopping and other necessary conveniences, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect combination of timeless character and modern amenities. Nestled in a quiet, established neighborhood, this spacious residence features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 3,013 square feet of living space.
Step inside to discover large, inviting rooms,...Historic Elegance Meets Modern Convenience at 159 E. Lacey Street, Chester, SC!
Built in 1854 and located just one block off Lancaster Street in Chester, near downtown shopping and other necessary conveniences, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect combination of timeless character and modern amenities. Nestled in a quiet, established neighborhood, this spacious residence features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 3,013 square feet of living space.
Step inside to discover large, inviting rooms, high ceilings, and the charm that only a historic home can provide. Extensive updates have already been completed, including all new electrical wiring, new HVAC, insulation, energy-efficient windows, LED lighting throughout, new carpeting, and a completely renovated kitchen with new appliances installed within the last two years. Additional upgrades include Moen water-saving faucets and other efficiency-focused improvements.
Whether you're looking for a move-in ready primary residence or an investment opportunity, this property offers exceptional flexibility. The home can be purchased as an income-producing rental property with tenants in place, or the tenants can vacate prior to closing for owner-occupant buyers.
Offered as-is, this home is move-in ready and provides a rare opportunity to own a piece of Chester's history without the burden of major renovations. With its convenient location, spacious rooms, extensive updates, historic charm, expansive front and back yard, and investment potential, this exceptional property is truly one of a kind.
Don't miss your opportunity to own this beautifully restored historic home where classic Southern charm meets modern living. Seller is offering up to $5000 in concessions to assist with building a back deck.
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Coldwell Banker Realty
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$2,312 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
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Property Information for 159 East Lacy Street
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Chester County
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Parking Features: Driveway
- Subdivision Name: None
- Year Built: 1854
- Lot Size: 0.88 AC / 38,332 SF
- Longitude: -81.201034
- Latitude: 34.703586
- HOA YN: No
- HOA Subject To: None
- Tax Assessed Value: $140,900.00
- Parcel Number: 201-05-13-006-000
- City Taxes Paid To: Chester City
- Middle Or Junior School: Unspecified
- High School: Unspecified
- Elementary School: Chester Park
- Parking: Open Spaces: 9.0
- Parking: Open Parking YN: Yes
- Parking: Other: Parking in Driveway and 1 concrete pad
- Parking: Carport YN: No
- Garage Spaces: 0.0
- Garage YN: No
- Garage Main Level YN: No
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3012.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Sq Ft Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Main: 1940
- Sq Ft Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Basement: 683
- Sq Ft Unheated Lower: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Main: 297
- Sq Ft Unheated Third: 0
- Sq Ft Unheated Total: 980
- Sq Ft Unheated Upper: 0
- Sq Ft Upper: 1072
- Sq Ft Second Living Quarters: 0.0
- Sq Ft Second Living Quarters HLA: 0.0
- Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 3012.0
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Rolling Slope
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Type: Residential
- Geocode Confidence: High
- Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
- New Construction YN: No
- Photos Count: 38
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Construction Type: Site Built
- Assumable: No
- Senior Community YN: No
- Green Verification Count: 0
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Underground Utilities, Wired Internet Available
- Water Source: City
- Construction Materials: Aluminum, Brick Partial, Block, Hardboard Siding
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
- Pool Private YN: No
- Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Warming Drawer
- Levels: Two
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Central
- Interior Features: Attic Other
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Mud Room, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other - See Remarks
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Door(s), Screen Door(s)
- Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Basement YN: Yes
- Basement Features: Basement Shop, Unfinished
- Bedroom Basement: 0
- Bedroom Lower: 0
- Bedroom Main: 2
- Bedroom Second LQ: 0
- Bedroom Third: 0
- Bedroom Upper: 2
- Full Bath Basement: 0
- Full Bath Lower: 0
- Full Bath Main: 1
- Full Bath Second LQ: 0
- Full Bath Third: 0
- Full Bath Upper: 1
- Half Bath Basement: 0
- Half Bath Lower: 0
- Half Bath Main: 1
- Half Bath Second LQ: 0
- Half Bath Third: 0
- Half Bath Upper: 0
- Room Count: 2.0
- Room Types: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Types: Bedroom(s)
- Room Level: Main
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Property History for 159 East Lacy Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4401942 | $369,000 | — |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Closed CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | $65,600 | — |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Under Contract-No Show CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | — | |
| Oct 9, 2023 | Under Contract-Show CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | — | |
| Jul 7, 2023 | Under Contract-No Show CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | — | |
| May 4, 2023 | Price Change CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | $149,000 | — |
| May 4, 2023 | Price Change CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | $139,000 | — |
| May 4, 2023 | Listed (Active) CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | $95,000 | — |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Closed CANOPY #3646339 | $56,000 | — |
| Sep 17, 2020 | Under Contract-No Show CANOPY #3646339 | — | |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #3646339 | $69,900 | — |
| Apr 7, 2020 | Withdrawn CANOPY #3558468 | $65,000 | — |
| Oct 14, 2019 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #3558468 | $95,000 | — |
| Jan 18, 2006 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252533196 | $95,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2026 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #4401942 | $369,000 |
| 12/29/2023 | Closed CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | $65,600 |
| 10/09/2023 | Under Contract-No Show CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | — |
| 10/09/2023 | Under Contract-Show CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | — |
| 07/07/2023 | Under Contract-No Show CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | — |
| 05/04/2023 | Price Change CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | $149,000 |
| 05/04/2023 | Price Change CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | $139,000 |
| 05/04/2023 | Listed (Active) CHS Regional MLS #23009892 | $95,000 |
| 10/01/2020 | Closed CANOPY #3646339 | $56,000 |
| 09/17/2020 | Under Contract-No Show CANOPY #3646339 | — |
| 07/29/2020 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #3646339 | $69,900 |
| 04/07/2020 | Withdrawn CANOPY #3558468 | $65,000 |
| 10/14/2019 | Listed (Active) CANOPY #3558468 | $95,000 |
| 01/18/2006 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #252533196 | $95,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 159 East Lacy Street
Schools near 159 East Lacy Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Chester Park Center of Literacy through Technology PublicPK to 5 | ||
Chester Park Elementary Of Inquiry PublicPK to 5 | ||
Chester Park Elementary School For The Arts PublicPK to 5 | ||
Chester Middle School Public6 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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