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4520 CHESTER AVE Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Key Details
Sold Price $1,545,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,605 sqft
Price per Sqft $203
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID 1002416024
Sold Date 10/27/16
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 11
Full Baths 9
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 6,675
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1889
Annual Tax Amount $7,840
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 0.344 Acres
Acres 0.34
Lot Dimensions 120X125
Property Description
The Gables-one of the most prominent properties in University City. Currently a long-standing and successful bed and breakfast just 1 block from Clark Park and its fabulous farmers' market. With a prime location and a 94 Walkscore, and standing at the corner of two tree-lined avenues, this 11 bedroom, 10.5 bath, pristine mansion is inundated with beautiful original character. Very high ceilings on every floor, Original hardwood floors throughout with brilliant inlaid detail, ornate Victorian woodwork, 8 gas fireplaces and large windows for spectacular light from all 4 exposures. The 1st floor has 10.5' ceilings, and huge living rooms and a dining room for guests and entertaining. Winner of the University City Historical Society outstanding preservation award, this mansion also enjoys outstanding outdoor space--Situated on a huge 1/3 acre lot, there is a huge, elegant covered wraparound veranda, significant and serene grounds, and paved parking for 8 cars. This property offer so much potential- continue the current business, use as a single family mansion (its original use), convert to a high end multi-unit, and/or develop the additional land as townhomes or condominiums. The land is here for development. One of the city's finest properties and finest parcels?all in an A+ location, close to all University City has to offer and just minutes to Center City.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19143 (19143)
Zoning RTA1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Butlers Pantry
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Steam, Radiator
Cooling Central A/C, Wall Unit
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane
Equipment Commercial Range
Fireplace N
Appliance Commercial Range
Heat Source Natural Gas, Other
Laundry Lower Floor
Exterior
Garage Spaces 4.0
Utilities Available Cable TV
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Corner
Story 3+
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
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Bought with Idilia M Venti • Dolan Family Real Estate