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Historic Chester looks towards the future
The site of William Penn’s first arrival in the area, Chester is the oldest city in Pennsylvania. The city was initially named Upland and later named after the English city of Chester when William Penn came up the Delaware River. From a small shipbuilding and textile town to an industrial powerhouse manufacturing steel ships for both World Wars and consumer goods. Historic buildings and artistic murals line the downtown streets of a community that is proud of its past and looking towards a better future.
Looking down the main shopping area in Downtown Chester.
Historic buildings fill downtown Chester, reflecting the town's past.
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Historic row homes
Here you’ll find a community of traditional city streets lined with historic buildings adorned with modern murals. These murals are adorned with messages of community solidarity and collective action as the city engages in revitalization through local art and reinvestment. Homes largely retain their historic quality, sporting the classic twin house style and row houses similar to those found in Philadelphia. Downtown Chester’s twin houses feature spacious open floor plans along with turret windows on the second floor, though Chester’s most common home style is the row house. Colonial and traditional-style houses built in the early 1900s feature two to three-story layouts as well as street parking. Most homes are a quick walk or bus ride to nearby schools and businesses, plus cities like Wilmington and Philadelphia are only a half-hour train ride from the Chester Transportation Center. The range of home prices varies; homes needing major restoration and a little T.L.C. range from $15,000 to $110,000, row houses range from $150,000 to 440,000 and more recent developments are priced as high as $660,000 or more.
Downtown Chester residents often have on-street parking.
Row homes are the most common style of living in Downtown Chester
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Public and private education in Chester
Chester offers its students a range of public and private education options. Public and charter schools in the area operate under the Chester Upland School District, with primary schools like Stetser Elementary, which has an overall C minus Niche rating teaching students from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade. Students move on to intermediate and secondary institutions such as Toby Farms Intermediate and Chester High School. The latter high school has an overall C minus Niche rating a longstanding reputation as basketball championship winners since the 1980s and has graduated several professional basketball players.
Chester High School earns a D+ overall on Niche.
Stetser Elementary School serves students throughout Chester from Pre-K through sixth grade.
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Modern mural at a historic library
After school, bring the kids to the historic J. Lewis Crozer Library. The library was founded in 1769 as the Chester Library Company, one of the earliest libraries established in Pennsylvania, and renamed in 1925 after a sizeable donation from philanthropist J. Lewis Crozer. The current building’s exterior is entirely covered by artful murals depicting some classic literary titles and more abstract pieces.
This book mural leaves no doubt where South Chester folks can come for their favorite reads.
The Crozer Public Library in South Chester is a popular stop for relaxation and learning.
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Established and new eateries in downtown
A sizeable revitalization initiative in Chester is reflected in established and new businesses. Downtown shopping offers a range of local retailers and services to browse through. Regional grocery stores like Express Food Market will keep your home stocked with fresh produce, bulk foodstuffs and other household necessities. There are also several local restaurants where you can enjoy a nice meal. Start your day at Penn Café, a locally owned and newly renovated restaurant in the heart of downtown, dishing out specialty beverages, baked goods, and a range of small-plate meals. Name A Better Duo Tacos and Bowls is a local take-out spot offering tacos, bowls, and other Mexican favorites.
Many South Chester residents start their day with coffee at Penn Cafe in nearby Larkintown.
Name a Better Duo Tacos in Downtown Chester is a lively spot for a bite.
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Commuters head to downtown
Historic homes with quick commutes to schools and nearby metropolitan areas make Chester a choice for a home well worth considering.
Locals can commute to Philadelphia or Wilmington with ease at the Chester Transportation Center.
Septa is a dependable form of transportation for many folks in Chester PA.
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On average, homes in Chester, PA sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Chester, PA over the last 12 months is $135,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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