78 8th St Chester, PA 19013 / 4242

(UPDATED: 07/03/2025)
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Information about property on 78 8th St, Chester PA, 19013-4242. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

A single-family residence at 78 8th Street, Chester, PA.

Facts

  • Built in 1920
  • Lot size 2,004 sqft
  • Rooms 7
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Stories 2 story with basement
  • Basement Full Basement
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Central
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Brick
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Listing info

  • Last sold Aug 2009 for $220,000

Householders and Tenants for 78 8th St, Chester PA

Units - Who lives at 78 8th St, Chester PA

#WCatherine M Bess 19013-4242

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
11/13/2008 Sold $40,000 Public records
02/03/2006 Sold $48,000 Public records
08/12/2005 Sold $1,170 Public records
11/27/2000 Sold $45,000 Public records
09/20/1999 Sold $13,000 Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 78 8th St, Chester PA

09/20/199908/12/200511/13/2008Date$0$3,000$6,000$9,000$12k$15k$18k$21k$24k$27k$30k$33k$36k$39k$42k$45k$48kPrices

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $9,550 N/A
2013 $53 N/A N/A
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8th St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
05 Nov 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Vacant structural area
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source —
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
22 Jun 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source —
Arcing
01 Feb 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
19 Nov 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen

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8 St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
29 Jun 2015 Building fires
30 Apr 2014 Building fires
31 Mar 2014 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
13 Aug 2013 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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