$330,000
SOLD JUL 2, 2025

217 Chester Ave Folsom, PA 19033

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,831 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$180 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

About This Home

As of July 2025

Opportunity knocks in the heart of Ridley Park! Welcome to 217 Chester Ave — a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached home brimming with potential. Perfect for buyers with a vision, this fixer-upper is ready to be transformed into your dream home or next successful investment.

Step inside and imagine the possibilities. The home features a large family room complete with a cozy fireplace, ideal for gatherings or relaxing evenings. A formal dining room with classic hardwood flooring offers the perfect space for hosting meals and entertaining guests.

The kitchen includes a charming breakfast nook and sliding glass doors that lead to a back patio — a great setup for indoor-outdoor living. Outside, you'll find a fenced-in backyard with ample space and potential for a garden, play area, or outdoor retreat.

Other amenities include a rare 2-car attached garage, adding convenience and value. While the home does require significant TLC, the bones are solid and the layout inviting — a true diamond in the rough just waiting to shine.

Whether you're looking for a family home to renovate to your taste or an investor seeking your next project, 217 Chester Ave is worth a look.

Don’t miss this opportunity — schedule your showing today and bring your imagination!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Holder

(855) 450-0442 pabroker@onereal.com Real of Pennsylvania License #2077526 Listed on: 04/26/2025

Real of Pennsylvania

Co-Listed By

Nick Repine

(855) 450-0442 pabroker@therealbrokerage.com Real Broker, LLC License #RS365937

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

(844) 552-7444 datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office License #0225194075

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,868

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 28.30 x 100.00
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,831 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 577-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38-03-01947-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,868

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 4/26/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 1831
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1831
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 163.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1831
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
  • Roof: Pitched, Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 28.30 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Property Condition: Good, Average
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3650.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4868.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-03-01947-00
  • Tax Lot: 577-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RIDLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Eckler Kenneth W and Eckler Kimberly B
Bought by
Fagelson Liam and Fagelson Chelsea
Seller's Agent
William Holder
Real of Pennsylvania
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
10.37%
Views
92
Current Estimated Value
$345,576

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,576
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$302,197
Outstanding Balance
$301,686
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$39,489

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2006
Sold by
Fletcher Brian and Fletcher Sherry
Bought by
Eckler Kenneth W and Eckler Kimberly B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2002
Sold by
Donithan James and Donithan Josephine M
Bought by
Fletcher Brian and Fletcher Sherry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $330,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $330,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $220,000 None Available
Deed $144,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $302,197 FHA
Closed $302,197 FHA
Previous Owner $176,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $144,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Sold $330,000 +10.4% $180 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2025 04/26/25 For Sale $299,000 -- $163 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,865 $197,700 $55,410 $142,290
2024 $6,865 $197,700 $55,410 $142,290
2023 $6,566 $197,700 $55,410 $142,290
2022 $6,355 $197,700 $55,410 $142,290
2021 $9,838 $197,700 $55,410 $142,290
2020 $6,664 $117,970 $33,260 $84,710
2019 $6,542 $117,970 $33,260 $84,710
2018 $6,461 $117,970 $0 $0
2017 $6,461 $117,970 $0 $0
2016 $647 $117,970 $0 $0
2015 $661 $117,970 $0 $0
2014 $661 $117,970 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2088942

Bright MLS

APN: 38-05-00294-00

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