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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,592 sqft$188/sqft
408 Chestnut St, Ridley Park, PA 19078
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,098 sq ftLot Size
1930Year Built
$188/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Diamond in the rough in a perfect location. Welcome to 408 Chestnut Street Ridley Park. Just 3 blocks to Ridley Park Lake, 3 blocks to downtown Ridley Park, 5 minutes to I-95 and the blue route and 3 blocks to the local train. First floor offers a living room, dining area, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, full bath and a 3-season porch. Second floor offers 2 more bedrooms, full bath and attic storage with fan. Basement is partially finished with separate utility room, separate laundry room and outside exit...Diamond in the rough in a perfect location. Welcome to 408 Chestnut Street Ridley Park. Just 3 blocks to Ridley Park Lake, 3 blocks to downtown Ridley Park, 5 minutes to I-95 and the blue route and 3 blocks to the local train. First floor offers a living room, dining area, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, full bath and a 3-season porch. Second floor offers 2 more bedrooms, full bath and attic storage with fan. Basement is partially finished with separate utility room, separate laundry room and outside exit to the fenced in backyard. Lots of natural light throughout the home and plenty of storage areas. Home is being sold in as is condition, lots of potential to make this home shine. Priced according to updating needed. NOTE: Due to interest/demand, all offers must be submitted by Thursday October 26, 2023 at 12noon. All offers will be presented Thursday evening October 26, 2023.
  • Listed by: Sharon E Goodspeed 215.990.8415 sharon.goodspeed@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 11/27/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PADE2055770

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$330,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

100.4%

Ridley Park, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 408 Chestnut Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,892 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 37-00-00357-00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 10-24-2023
  • Subdivision: RIDLEY PARK
  • Subdivision: RIDLEY PARK (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: Dupont
  • Municipality: RIDLEY PARK BORO
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 9
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,592.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Winterized Y/N: No
  • Property Condition: Average
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF
Location
Location
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: RIDLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397359
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Ridley Park Boro (10437)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $215,830
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $647
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $152,830
  • City Town Tax: $1,133
  • Land Assessed Value: $63,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 255-000
  • School Tax: $5,111
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,592.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 19.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 539981
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 408 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 27, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1523021134

$300,000
Nov 27, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2055770

$300,000
Oct 27, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2055770

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/27/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1523021134

$300,000
11/27/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2055770

$300,000
10/27/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2055770

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 408 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$63,000Additions$152,830Total$215,830
Tax Record2026$8,600 ($717 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,592 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,924 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyDELAWAREAPN37-00-00357-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 408 Chestnut Street

This home is within Ridley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lakeview El School
PublicK to 5

Ridley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridley High School
Public9 to 12

St Madeline-St Rose School
PrivatePK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 408 Chestnut Street, Ridley Park, PA 19078
$300,000
4
1,592
6,098
$251,000
3
1,770
6,055
3
2
1,478
7,057
$17,000
4,760
$234,000
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1
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1
1,695
3,703

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