7 Beds
2 Baths
3,540 SqFt
7 Beds
2 Baths
3,540 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,540 sqft
Price per Sqft C$177
Lot Size 3,541 Sqft
MLS Listing ID PAPH2609162
Financing Cash,Conventional
Style Victorian
Subdivision Spruce Hill
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 2
Short Sale No
HOA Y/N N
Originating MLS BRIGHT
Property Description
Step back in time and envision the future with this magnificent Victorian-era row home at 4511 Chester Ave. Bursting with historic character and old-world charm, this expansive 7-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence spanning over 3,400 finished square feet offers an extraordinary canvas for the visionary buyer ready to restore it to its former glory.
From the moment you arrive, the stately covered front porch with classic white columns and bay window details sets the tone for the grandeur within. Inside, original Victorian architectural details abound, from the ornate, carved fireplace mantels and decorative transoms to the stunning stained-glass entry panel and beautifully turned staircase with original newel posts and spindles.
The expansive main level flows through generously sized living and dining rooms, separated by original pocket doors, each room anchored by decorative brick fireplaces with elegant white mantels. The large eat-in kitchen offers ample cabinet space and room to reimagine. Upstairs, multiple spacious bedrooms including an oversized primary with a sweeping bay window provide abundant living space, complemented by two full bathrooms.
The full attic presents tremendous potential for additional living space or storage, while the impressive basement with soaring 8-foot ceilings opens the door to endless possibilities, whether a recreation room, home gym, or additional finished living area.
Throughout the home, traces of its Victorian heritage peek through the updates of prior decades, waiting to be uncovered and celebrated. With solid bones, generous room sizes, and irreplaceable period details, this property is a rare find in one of Philadelphia's most sought-after historic neighborhoods. Adding exceptional value, this home is located within the highly coveted Penn Alexander School catchment, one of the most sought-after public school assignments in all of Philadelphia. Property will be sold AS-IS.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19143 (19143)
Zoning RTA1
Rooms
Basement Full, Poured Concrete
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Attic
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
1-purchase type For Sale
Exterior
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched
Accessibility 36\"+ wide Halls, 32\"+ wide Doors
Parking Type On Street
Building
New Construction N
Story 4
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Lot Dimensions 26.00 x 138.00
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Story 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Schools
High Schools West Philadelphia
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax Amount C$4,354
Tax Year 2025
Tax ID 461121800
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 3540
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Special Sale Standard
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