Philadelphia, PA 19143,4520-26 CHESTER AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19143,4520-26 CHESTER AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19143,4520-26 CHESTER AVE
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$2,750,000
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11 Beds
12 Baths
8,535 SqFt
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4520-26 CHESTER AVE Philadelphia, PA 19143

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 8,535 sqft

Price per Sqft $322

Subdivision University City

MLS Listing ID PAPH2440626

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 11

Full Baths 10

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 7,605

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1889

Annual Tax Amount $5,740

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.344 Acres

Acres 0.34

Lot Dimensions 120.00 x 125.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Discover The Gables, a historic mansion in University City, just a block from Clark Park and its renowned farmers' market. This award-winning property boasts 11 bedrooms, 10 full 2 half bathrooms, and stunning original features including hardwood floors with intricate inlays, eight elegant gas fireplaces, and impressive 10.5-foot ceilings on the first floor. Large windows provide abundant natural light throughout the spacious interiors. Set on a generous 1/3-acre lot, the property includes a grand wraparound veranda, beautifully landscaped grounds, and paved parking for up to 8 cars. The Gables offers versatile potential in this “as is” property—continue its successful bed and breakfast operation, convert it into a luxurious single-family residence, and explore developing the extra land. With its exceptional location near amenities and just minutes from Center City, this property blends historic charm with modern convenience.

Location

State PA

County Philadelphia

Area 19143 (19143)

Zoning RTA1

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Other

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Butlers Pantry

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Steam, Radiator

Cooling Central A/C, Wall Unit

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Number 6

Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane, Electric

Equipment Commercial Range

Fireplace Y

Appliance Commercial Range

Heat Source Natural Gas, Other

Laundry Lower Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch(es), Patio(s), Wrap Around

Fence Decorative

Utilities Available Cable TV

Water Access N

View City

Accessibility None

Porch Porch(es), Patio(s), Wrap Around

Garage N

Building

Lot Description Corner

Story 3

Foundation Block, Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

School District The School District Of Philadelphia

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 883771000

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Estimated

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Detection System

Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash

Listing Terms Conventional, Cash

Financing Conventional,Cash

Special Listing Condition Standard


Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by Idilia M Venti • Dolan Family Real Estate
agent

DeAndrea DeeDee Jones

Broker Associate | License ID: 0225077056

+1(703) 596-5884

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