Philadelphia, PA 19143 4520 Chester Avenue
$2,750,000
72 more
Presented By: Dolan Family Real Estate
Beds • 11- Full/Half Baths • 10 / 2
- SQFT • 8,535
Beds • 11
Full/Half Baths • 10 / 2
SQFT • 8,535Home Details
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 propertycontinue 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.
Presented By: Dolan Family Real Estate
Interior Features for 4520 Chester Avenue
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels10
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 11
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 15
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 25
Total Bedrooms11
Bathrooms
Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Half Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 25
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 14
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels9
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 25.00
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 14.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 12.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels9
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels2
Half Baths2
Total Baths12
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area7605
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFull
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area930
Below Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesGas/Propane, Electric
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringWood
Heating FuelNatural Gas, Other
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterNatural Gas
Interior AmenitiesButlers Pantry
Laundry TypeLower Floor
Total Fireplaces6
Total Stories3
Other Rooms
Room TypeLiving Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Other
Room Details for 4520 Chester Avenue
Dining Room
area
0 X 0
level
Main
Family Room
area
0 X 0
level
Main
Kitchen
area
0 X 0
level
Main
description
Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry
Laundry
area
0 X 0
level
Lower 1
Living Room
area
0 X 0
level
Main
Other
area
0 X 0
level
Main
description
PARLOR
Primary Bedroom
level
Unspecified
General for 4520 Chester Avenue
Acceptable FinancingConventional, Cash
AccessibilityNone
AppliancesCommercial Range
Architectural StyleVictorian
Association Recreation FeeN
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
Building NameTHE GABLES
CityPHILADELPHIA
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsMasonry
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C, Wall Unit
CountyPHILADELPHIA
DirectionsOne block from Clark Park. Chester Ave between 45th Street and 46th Street.
Electric200+ Amp Service
Full Baths10
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingSteam, Radiator
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Levels3
Location TypeDowntown
Lot Size Square Feet15000.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area19143 (19143)
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-12T08:36:39
MunicipalityPHILADELPHIA
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesPorch(es), Patio(s), Wrap Around
PossessionNegotiable
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG361.6
Property ConditionExcellent
Property TypeResidential
School DistrictTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Security FeaturesCarbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameUNIVERSITY CITY
Tax Annual Amount5740.0
Tax Assessed Value410100.0
Tax Lot36
Tax Year2025
Total SQFT8535
UtilitiesCable TV
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
ViewCity
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1889
Year Built SourceEstimated
ZoningRTA1
Exterior for 4520 Chester Avenue
Door FeaturesDouble Entry
Exterior AmenitiesFire Escape, Exterior Lighting, Awning(s), Gutter System, Sidewalks, Secure Storage, Street Lights
FencingDecorative
Foundation DetailsBlock, Concrete Perimeter
Land Assessed Value82020.00
Land Use CodeX50
Lot Dimensions120.00 x 125.00
Lot FeaturesCorner
Lot Size Acres0.34
Lot Size SourceEstimated
LotDimensionsSourceEstimated
Navigable Water Y/NNo
Other EquipmentNegotiable
PoolNo Pool
Type of ParkingParking Lot
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Rachel Shepherd
Price
$2,750,000
MLS#PAPH2440626
List Date
01/31/2025
Property Type
Single Family
Phone
703.929.4729
