About this home

Historic Elegance Meets Modern Convenience at 159 E. Lacey Street, Chester, SC! Built in 1854 and located just one block off Lancaster Street in Chester, near downtown shopping and other necessary conveniences, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect combination of timeless character and modern amenities. Nestled in a quiet, established neighborhood, this spacious residence features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 3,013 square feet of living space. Step inside to discover large, inviting rooms, high ceilings, and the charm that only a historic home can provide. Extensive updates have already been completed, including all new electrical wiring, new HVAC, insulation, energy-efficient windows, LED lighting throughout, new carpeting, and a completely renovated kitchen with new appliances installed within the last two years. Additional upgrades include Moen water-saving faucets and other efficiency-focused improvements. Whether you're looking for a move-in ready primary residence or an investment opportunity, this property offers exceptional flexibility. The home can be purchased as an income-producing rental property with tenants in place, or the tenants can vacate prior to closing for owner-occupant buyers. Offered as-is, this home is move-in ready and provides a rare opportunity to own a piece of Chester's history without the burden of major renovations. With its convenient location, spacious rooms, extensive updates, historic charm, expansive front and back yard, and investment potential, this exceptional property is truly one of a kind. Don't miss your opportunity to own this beautifully restored historic home where classic Southern charm meets modern living. Seller is offering up to $5000 in concessions to assist with building a back deck.

Facts and features

Schools

• Chester Senior High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.1 mi

  2

• Chester Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.5 mi

  3

• Academy For Teaching And Learning

  elementary · K-8 · 0.4 mi

  4

• Holy Place Chester Christian Academy

  elementary · K-5 · 0.7 mi

• Word & Spirit Christian Academy

  elementary · 2-12 · 0.8 mi

• Chester County Career Center

  high · 9-12 · 1.1 mi

Price history

• Nov 6, 2026 · Price Changed$359,500
• Oct 7, 2026 · Price Changed$366,400
• Jul 21, 2026 · Listed$369,000
• Jul 7, 2023 · Listing Removed—
• May 25, 2023 · Price Changed$139,000
• May 4, 2023 · Listed$149,000
• Oct 1, 2020 · Sold$56,000
• Apr 8, 2020 · Listing Removed—

Tax history

• 2025$4,105 tax · $140,900 assessed
• 2024$3,858 tax · $140,900 assessed
• 2023$3,639 tax · $84,400 assessed
• 2022$3,552 tax · $102,900 assessed
• 2021$3,435 tax · $102,900 assessed
• 2020$3,108 tax · $85,600 assessed
• 2019$3,128 tax · $85,600 assessed
• 2018$2,949 tax · $85,600 assessed

Home value

$357,808

• Quantarium$357,808
• Cotality$351,700
• Collateral Analytics$365,000

Where it is