1011 Remington St · Chester, PA 19013

$107,000

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,008 sqft · Townhouse public records · 111 Days on market

Built 1940 1,742 sqft lot $106/sqft · 25% above area Est $85k · 25% over

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Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +9.9/10.0
• Rent growth +4.2/5.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +0.8/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

1011 Remington Street is a tenant-occupied 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom investment opportunity in Chester producing immediate income at $1,200 per month, with a recently renewed lease. Based on current performance, this property offers a projected 9.8% cap rate!!! Making it a compelling addition to any cash-flow-focused portfolio. The home features forced air heat, solid structure, and a reliable tenant with minimal issues reported. While some light cosmetic updates could increase long-term value, the property is already performing. The tall, dry basement is a major upside play — ideal for finishing to increase rental income, improve valuation, or create additional usable living space. Yes, a dry basement in THIS neighborhood! Location strengthens the investment Located in Chester with easy access to major roads, public transit, and nearby amenities. Tenant Occupied – Income Producing Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom Projected 9.8% Cap Rate Message me for details, the rent roll, or to schedule a showing. Investors welcome!

Key facts

• Tenant occupied
• Tall dry basement
• Forced air heat

Tags

• TENANT OCCUPIED
• IMMEDIATE INCOME
• FORCED AIR HEAT
• SOLID STRUCTURE
• TALL DRY BASEMENT

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath townhouse listed at $107k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $521 ($6k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $107k).
• Recommended offer: $97k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 12.1% vs local median 7.5% in Chester — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 73/100 on livability (#540 in PA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, employment F.
• Chester-Upland SD (suburban): math 4% / reading 17% proficiency, ranked #533 of 539 in PA (top 99%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 81% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+6.9%/yr); 140 active listings in the ZIP; 21 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 299 units permitted in Delaware County in 2024 (5 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $1,593/mo this rent would consume 46% of the median local household income ($41k/yr) (locally 2668% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $740 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 6.9% rent growth), your $30k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 111 days — a 9% lower offer ($97k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $15k; list at $107k implies a 613% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1940 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $97,370 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 111 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1940 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.49% ✓
• Cap rate: 12.14%
• Cash-on-cash: 20.88%
• DSCR: 1.93
• GRM: 5.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $85,393
• List price: $107,000
• Delta: 25.30%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
1018 Remington St	0.03mi	3/1.0	1,032 (+2%)	6mo	$138,000	$134	89
1105 Terrill St	0.14mi	3/1.0	1,018 (+1%)	7mo	$140,000	$138	86
1124 Thomas St	0.08mi	3/1.0	1,046 (+4%)	6mo	$70,000	$67	84
1105 Brown St	0.07mi	3/1.0	1,080 (+7%)	4mo	$50,000	$46	82
1109 Brown St	0.08mi	3/1.0	1,092 (+8%)	3mo	$47,000	$43	80
1118 Brown St	0.12mi	3/1.0	1,092 (+8%)	1mo	$147,000	$135	80
921 Mcdowell Ave	0.14mi	3/1.0	1,108 (+10%)	3mo	$74,000	$67	74
936 Mcdowell Ave	0.13mi	3/1.0	1,108 (+10%)	6mo	$90,000	$81	72
1308 Morton Ave	0.21mi	3/1.0	882 (-12%)	2mo	$95,000	$108	68
853 E 14th St	0.24mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,152 (+14%)	4mo	$210,000	$182	53
1849 Plymouth Dr	0.70mi	3/1.0	1,120 (+11%)	8mo	$240,000	$214	42
166 Bullens Ln	0.69mi	3/1.0	1,120 (+11%)	10mo	$250,000	$223	41

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 6.88% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 17.6%
• Equity multiple: 1.75×
• Total profit: $22,354
• Equity at exit: $15,954

10-year hold

• IRR: 28.7%
• Equity multiple: 4.04×
• Total profit: $91,045
• Equity at exit: $9,251

Cash invested: $29,960 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Pennsylvania: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

10-day notice; Philadelphia has eviction-court diversion + some protections; otherwise moderate.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 19013

• Rents YoY: 6.9%
• Active inventory: 140
• Price-to-rent: 5.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,593 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$561
• Tax from tax record: −$132 /mo · $1,579/yr
• Insurance: −$45
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$335
• Net cashflow: $521

Break-even live

Break-even rent $933

Max offer price $107,000

Occupancy floor 62%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $582	-5% $552	+0% $521	+5% $491	+10% $461
Rent	-10% $396	-5% $458	+0% $521	+5% $584	+10% $647
Rate	-1.0pp $575	-0.5pp $549	base $521	+0.5pp $494	+1.0pp $465

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $26,750
• Closing costs: $3,210
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 21 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
1124 Thomas St Chester, PA	3.0	1.0	1046	$1,200	$1.15	25d	1	0.06mi
1118 Brown St Unit 318 Chester, PA	3.0	1.0	1092	$1,900	$1.74	16d	1	0.12mi
1206 Thomas St Chester, PA	3.0	1.0	833	$1,399	$1.68	25d	1	0.12mi
1211 Johnson St Chester, PA	3.0	1.0	882	$1,500	$1.70	3d	1	0.15mi
1127 Walnut St Chester, PA	4.0	1.5	1312	$1,600	$1.22	8d	1	0.32mi
1510 Washington Ave Chester, PA	4.0	1.5	1280	$2,000	$1.56	19d	1	0.35mi
1312 E 13th St Crum Lynne, PA	3.0	1.0	1280	$1,940	$1.52	19d	1	0.42mi
814 Upland St Chester, PA	3.0	1.0	1344	$1,525	$1.13	8d	1	0.53mi
2015 Hyatt St Chester, PA	3.0	1.0	988	$1,950	$1.97	12d	1	0.71mi
1944 Ridley Mill Ln Woodlyn, PA	2.0	1.0	840	$1,600	$1.90	44d	1	0.90mi
13 E 21st St Unit A Chester, PA	2.0	1.0	900	$1,250	$1.39	44d	1	0.92mi
125 W 21st St Chester, PA	4.0	1.5	1152	$1,850	$1.61	25d	1	0.99mi
2219 Madison St Unit B Chester, PA	2.0	1.0	800	$1,000	$1.25	44d	1	0.99mi
314 E 24th St Chester, PA	2.0	1.0–1.5	800	$1,500	$1.88	5d	13	1.05mi
330 W 21st St Chester, PA	3.0	1.0	1152	$1,500	$1.30	44d	1	1.07mi
1400 MacDade Blvd Woodlyn, PA	1.0–2.0	1.0	775	$1,600	$2.06	44d	2	1.10mi
1433 Grant Ave Unit B Woodlyn, PA	2.0	1.0	1200	$1,450	$1.21	44d	1	1.12mi
2701 Madison St Chester, PA	1.0–2.0	1.0	860	$1,533	$1.78	3d	10	1.14mi
418 Penn St Chester, PA	3.0	1.0	1250	$1,350	$1.08	44d	1	1.14mi
25 W Parkway Ave Chester, PA	3.0	1.0	1324	$1,600	$1.21	6d	1	1.33mi
2607 Edgmont Ave Unit 2F Brookhaven, PA	2.0	1.0	850	$1,600	$1.88	25d	1	1.46mi

Listing history 19 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $107,000 Active 111 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $107,000 Active 108 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $107,000 Active 107 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $107,000 Active 106 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $107,000 Active 105 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $107,000 Active 103 DOM
7. 2026-06-13
   days on market $107,000 Active 102 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $107,000 Active 99 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $107,000 Active 98 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $107,000 Active 97 DOM
11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $107,000 Active 94 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $107,000 Active 93 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $107,000 Active 92 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $107,000 Active 91 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $107,000 Active 90 DOM
16. 2026-04-17
    price $107,000 1034-char remark

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    1011 Remington Street is a tenant-occupied 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom investment opportunity in Chester producing immediate income at $1,200 per month, with a recently renewed lease. Based on current performance, this property offers a projected 9.8% cap rate!!! Making it a compelling addition to any cash-flow-focused portfolio. The home features forced air heat, solid structure, and a reliable tenant with minimal issues reported. While some light cosmetic updates could increase long-term value, the property is already performing. The tall, dry basement is a major upside play — ideal for finishing to increase rental income, improve valuation, or create additional usable living space. Yes, a dry basement in THIS neighborhood! Location strengthens the investment Located in Chester with easy access to major roads, public transit, and nearby amenities. Tenant Occupied – Income Producing Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom Projected 9.8% Cap Rate Message me for details, the rent roll, or to schedule a showing. Investors welcome!

17. 2026-03-25
    price $115,000 1034-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1034 chars)

    1011 Remington Street is a tenant-occupied 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom investment opportunity in Chester producing immediate income at $1,200 per month, with a recently renewed lease. Based on current performance, this property offers a projected 9.8% cap rate!!! Making it a compelling addition to any cash-flow-focused portfolio. The home features forced air heat, solid structure, and a reliable tenant with minimal issues reported. While some light cosmetic updates could increase long-term value, the property is already performing. The tall, dry basement is a major upside play — ideal for finishing to increase rental income, improve valuation, or create additional usable living space. Yes, a dry basement in THIS neighborhood! Location strengthens the investment Located in Chester with easy access to major roads, public transit, and nearby amenities. Tenant Occupied – Income Producing Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom Projected 9.8% Cap Rate Message me for details, the rent roll, or to schedule a showing. Investors welcome!

18. 2026-03-02
    listed $125,000 Active 1034-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1034 chars)

    1011 Remington Street is a tenant-occupied 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom investment opportunity in Chester producing immediate income at $1,200 per month, with a recently renewed lease. Based on current performance, this property offers a projected 9.8% cap rate!!! Making it a compelling addition to any cash-flow-focused portfolio. The home features forced air heat, solid structure, and a reliable tenant with minimal issues reported. While some light cosmetic updates could increase long-term value, the property is already performing. The tall, dry basement is a major upside play — ideal for finishing to increase rental income, improve valuation, or create additional usable living space. Yes, a dry basement in THIS neighborhood! Location strengthens the investment Located in Chester with easy access to major roads, public transit, and nearby amenities. Tenant Occupied – Income Producing Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom Projected 9.8% Cap Rate Message me for details, the rent roll, or to schedule a showing. Investors welcome!

19. 1997-05-29
    soldstatus $15,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast PA · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,579 · $132/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,635 · $136/mo
• Expected delta: +$56/yr (+$5/mo · 3.5%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 7/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥103°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $19,119
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,994
• − Property taxes: −$1,579
• − Insurance: −$535
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,529
• − Management: −$1,529
• − Depreciation: −$3,113
• Taxable income: $4,840
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,162
• After-tax cash flow: $5,095/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Chester-Upland SD
• NCES district ID: 4205860
• Math proficiency: 4% ▼ -3.00%
• Reading proficiency: 17% ▼ -6.00%
• Median HH income: $29,790
• Composite: 8.05/100
• National rank: #9918
• State rank: #533 of 539 in PA

Livability — Chester

• Score: 73/100
• State rank: #540
• US rank: #5053

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety A User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Chester, PA
• County: Delaware County · 399,863 people
• City population: 35,064
• Metro: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
• Population (ZIP): 35,064
• Household income: $41,261
• Rent vs Own: 61.0% rent · 39.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 2668.0

Population outlook (Delaware County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 577,490 people
• By 2030: 581,243 · +0.6%
• By 2040: 584,700 · +1.2%
• By 2050: 586,581 · +1.6%
• By 2075: 598,706 · +3.7%
• By 2100: 590,823 · +2.3%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly Black (71%)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 71% White 14% Hispanic / Latino 9% Two or more races 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 6%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2%
• Foreign-born: 4% · Canada
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 6%

Political lean MEDSL · Delaware

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+23.7) · D 61.4% · R 37.6% · Other 1.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: +2.3pp toward D · 2008: 21.4pp · 2024: 23.7pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+23.7 2020: D+26.7 2016: D+22.0 2012: D+21.8 2008: D+21.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -149.69%
• Current HPI: 219.5173
• Rent YoY: ▲ 6.88%
• Metro: Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.68%
• F500 in state: 34

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in PA)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Healthcare	2	$309B
▸Insurance	2	$27B
▸Telecommunications / Media	1	$124B
▸Industrial Distribution	1	$22B
▸Financial Services	1	$20B
▸Chemicals / Materials	1	$18B

Price history

+613.3% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-17 Price Changed $107,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-03-25 Price Changed $115,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 2026-03-02 Listed $125,000 BRIGHT MLS
• 1997-05-29 Sold (Public Records) $15,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+22.2%/yr

Latest (2026): $1,579 · +143.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.