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4520 CHESTER AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19143
$2,950,000 Asking Price
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11
beds
12
baths
8,535
sqft
Built in
1889
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.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Butlers Pantry
- Rooms:
- Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Kitchen,Family Room,Laundry,Other
- Appliances:
- Commercial Range
- Laundry:
- Lower Floor
- Basement:
- Full
- Flooring:
- Wood
- A/C:
- Central A/C,Wall Unit
- Heating:
- Y, Steam,Radiator, Natural Gas,Other
- Fireplace:
- Gas/Propane,Electric, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 6
- Disability Feature:
- None
Exterior
- General:
- Fire Escape,Exterior Lighting,Awning(s),Gutter System,Sidewalks,Secure Storage,Street Lights, Above Grade,Below Grade
- Style:
- Victorian
Construction
- General:
- Masonry, 3, Block,Concrete Perimeter
Location
- Originating MLS:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
- School District:
- THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
- County:
- PHILADELPHIA
Lot
- Zoning:
- RTA1, 883771000
- View:
- City
- Fencing:
- Decorative
- Current Use:
- X50
Utilities
- Utilities:
- Cable TV, 200+ Amp Service
- Water:
- Public
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
Financial
- Source:
- BRIGHT_MAIN
This listing courtesy of:
Dolan Family Real Estate, Idilia M Venti
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About Philadelphia, PA
Housing
- Number of Units
- 705,993
- Median Home Value
- $212,331
- Median Rent
- $993
47.83% of housing units are renter occupied.
9.77% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
48.32%
- Public Transportation
-
19.12%
- Walk to Work
-
6.40%
- Work from Home
-
23.29%
- Other
-
1.20%
The median travel time to work is 28 minutes.
People
- Population
- 1,564,304
- Median Age
- 36.10
- Median Household Size
- 2.55
Education
- High School
-
31.51%
- Associate’s Degree
-
5.70%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
18.90%
- Graduate Degree
-
14.16%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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