4500 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Philadelphia
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4500 Chester Ave,Philadelphia, PA 19143
$989,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,788 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: melani lamond
Office: compass pennsylvania, llc.
MLS#:PAPH2575124
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$989,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$261.09

About this home

Designed by prominent Philadelphia architect Willis Hale (c.1889), this handsome, move-in ready Victorian has the best location in all of University City for a panoramic view of West Philly’s beloved Clark Park - plus an amazing wrap-around sun porch from which to view it. It’s on the corner of a block of beautifully intact twin houses now included in the City’s Chester Regent Historic District. Numerous updates have been made, including adding central air conditioning, a heat pump, and new storm windows for maximum year-round comfort. The thoughtfully restored brick and stone stairs at the main entrance from 45th Street lead to a vestibule that opens into a foyer; the living room is to the right, with a French door to the sun porch; on the other side of the foyer is a large dining room. Original pocket doors mark the entrances to both the living room and dining room from the foyer. Beyond the dining room is a large, light-filled kitchen at the rear of the house, with several...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1889
  • Listing ID #:PAPH2575124
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:March 23, 2026 at 08:50 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:6
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:10
  • Dining Description:Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Primary Bath(s)
  • Kitchen Description:Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Full
  • Living area:3,788 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Wall Unit
  • Heating:Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1889
  • Building area:3,788 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.09 Acres
  • Lot Features:Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Architectural Style:Victorian
  • Construction Materials:Masonry
  • Exterior Features:Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:3 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$989,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$261.09
  • Tax amount:$10,351 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Amenities:100 Amp Service, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s)

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