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$298,500

517 Johnson Ave

Upper Chichester, PA
PENDING-BRIGHT
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,292
Square Feet
0.14
Lot Size (acres)
1940
Year Built
70
Days On Market

Welcome to 517 Johnson Ave: a completely renovated and ideally located 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family home for under $300,000!! Featuring an open floor plan, modern updates, comfortable living, everyday conveniences, and easy accessibility to I-95, this home is a rare find! With everything which has been done to this home, it affords the new buyer without the projects that often come with an older home. Updates are numerous and include new roof and exterior dormer siding (June 2025), waterproofed basement (July 2025), upgraded 200 amp electrical service and new outside service cable wire (July 2025),16 new vinyl North East Windows, USA 900 Series with half-screens, double locks, and capped (August 2025), and new heater (December 2025). Upgrades in 2026 include new second floor bathroom with luxury vinyl plank flooring, kitchen with new white shaker cabinets and Carrara Quartz Countertops, new Ridge Core Vinyl Plank Flooring on first floor, freshly painted throughout, new sidewalk, curb, and driveway apron, and new 4 foot high vinyl white vinyl fence with 5-foot wide gate in front of house and new 6 foot high white vinyl fence in rear. Additional features include newer tankless hot water heater, PEX water lines, and a detached 2-car garage with separate updated electric-making it ideal as a powered workshop! Seller is including a one year home warranty for the buyer, providing added peace of mind on covered home systems and appliances! Agent has financial interest in the property.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
10/07/2026
Listed By
Harry J Mercurio, 6106396141 · Premier Property Sales & Rentals, 6103282400
MLS#
PADE2122788
Source
Bright
Status
PENDING-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
517 Johnson Ave, Upper Chichester, PA 19061
City
Upper Chichester
County
Delaware
Neighborhood
NONE AVAILABLE
Zip Code
19061

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Year Built
1940
Style
Cape Cod
Construction Materials
Stucco
Building Area
1,292 sq. ft.
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Shingle
Levels
One and One Half
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Driveway, Private, Other, Oversized, Garage, Detached, Concrete, On Street

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Built-in Features
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet, Concrete, Ceramic Tile
Exterior Features
Lighting, Rain Gutters
Community Features
Sidewalks
Cooling
None
Heating
Radiant, Oil

Property Features

Lot Size
0.14 Acres
Lot Features
Level, Private, Back Yard, Front Yard
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,292 sq. ft.
Total
1,292 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$298,500
Annual Taxes
$4,995

Schools

99/100
Talley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–12 · 2.4 mi
City
Wilmington
Students
714
Parent reviews
1.5★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
41% White · 41% Black · 8% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
36%
Phone
(302) 475-3976
75/100
Boothwyn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04 · 0.8 mi
City
Boothwyn
Students
273
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
56% White · 18% Black · 13% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 485-6881
75/100
Chichester Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.9 mi
City
Boothwyn
Students
996
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
50% White · 30% Black · 9% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
90%
Phone
(610) 485-6881
75/100
Claymont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 2.6 mi
City
Claymont
Students
845
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
37% White · 33% Black · 13% Asian
Phone
(302) 792-3880
66/100
Chichester Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08 · 0.4 mi
City
Boothwyn
Students
1,029
Parent reviews
4.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
55% White · 24% Black · 10% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
69%
Phone
(610) 485-6881
57/100
Linwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04 · 0.4 mi
City
Linwood
Students
243
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
42% White · 33% Black · 13% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
81%
Phone
(610) 485-6881
56/100
Northley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 2.3 mi
City
Aston
Students
758
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
79% White · 8% Black · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
39%
Phone
(610) 497-6300
53/100
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School
7th & Above · Grades KG–12 · 1.6 mi
City
Chester
Students
521
Student body
97% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
99%
Phone
(610) 859-3010

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
08/29/2026Listed for sale$298,500

Listed by Harry J Mercurio · Premier Property Sales & Rentals · 6103282400

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 7, 2026 at 8:02 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PADE2122788

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