Front Façade - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Historic Pillars - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Expansive Side Yard - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Front of Home and Driveway - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Expansive Side Yard - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Front Foyer - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Front Foyer - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Front Foyer - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Living Room - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Living Room - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Kitchen - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Kitchen - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Kitchen - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Kitchen - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Kitchen - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Kitchen - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Kitchen - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Mudroom/Laundry - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Mudroom/Laundry - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Primary Bedroom - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Primary Bedroom - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Primary Bathroom - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Primary Bathroom - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Bedroom (1st Floor) - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Bedroom (1st Floor) - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
1/2 Bath (1st floor Bedroom) - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Dining Room - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Dining Room - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Upstairs Hallway - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Upstairs Bedroom 1 - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Upstairs Bedroom 2 - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Upstairs Bathroom - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Upstairs Bathroom - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Backyard - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Backyard - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Floor Plan - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Floor Plan - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
Floor Plan - 159 E Lacy Street, Chester
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$366,400

159 E Lacy Street
Chester, SC 29706
Listed by April Morris · Coldwell Banker Realty
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
3,012 sqft
Year built
1854

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4401942
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
None
Status
Active
Days on market
75
On market date
July 24, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Chester Park Elementary School for the Arts
1.51 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: Average (2025)
Enrollment
379
Student:teacher ratio
13.1:1
District
Chester 01
Middle
Chester Middle
1.52 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
566
Student:teacher ratio
14.9:1
District
Chester 01
High
Chester Senior High
1.03 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
781
Student:teacher ratio
15.6:1
District
Chester 01

Walkability

Blended score for Chester's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

59
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
85 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores8
Parks2
Schools6
Transit stops0
Pharmacies7

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$73,280 down
$293,120 loan
Principal & interest$1,901
Property tax (est.)$305
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 12 days ago.

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