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Key Details
Property Type Townhouse
Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,240 sqft
Price per Sqft $160
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2674754
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,240
Year Built 1925
Annual Tax Amount $4,329
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 1,792 Sqft
Acres 0.04
Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Offering 1% Interest Rate Buydown for the 1st year at ZERO cost to the homebuyer when using the homeowner's preferred lender! Ask for details and see how this incentive can make owning this exceptional University City property even more attractive.
Welcome to 4938 Chestnut Street, a stately 16-foot-wide row home where timeless Philadelphia character meets thoughtful updates and incredible potential. Offering approximately 2,300 square feet, 6 bedrooms, and 2 full baths, this expansive home is available to rent or purchase.
As you enter, you are greeted by a spacious, light-filled mudroom adorned with beautiful decorative stained-glass windows. Thoughtfully versatile, this charming space can serve as a sophisticated entryway, a welcoming plant room, or a cozy reading nook. Step through the original vestibule and into the main level, where charming architectural details and timeless character unfold throughout the home. The main level features an oversized living room centered around a striking fireplace framed by custom millwork, serving as the room's undeniable centerpiece and showcasing the home's timeless character. Original moldings, stained glass windows, distinctive staircases, and new wood-look vinyl flooring create an elegant blend of historic charm and modern comfort. A gracious, separate dining room offers the perfect setting for everything from intimate dinners to lively gatherings with family and friends.
The kitchen flows toward the rear of the home, opening to a spacious backyard, a rare and valuable amenity in the city.
Upstairs, the second floor offers 3 generously sized bedrooms, a full bath, and additional original character, including a beautiful fireplace in the spacious front primary bedroom. The third floor adds 3 additional bedrooms and another full bath, creating an exceptionally flexible layout for a large household, roommates, guests, home offices, or future rental and multifamily possibilities.
And then there is the location.
Situated in the heart of University City, this home is just two blocks from the train, providing convenient access toward Center City and 30th Street Station. With universities, hospitals, restaurants, neighborhood amenities, and transportation all nearby, the location offers both convenience and long term appeal.
The property is also zoned RM-1, offering potential for a multifamily conversion for investors or owner-occupants, subject to applicable zoning requirements and approvals.
Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, a property with rental potential, or an opportunity to bring your vision to one of University City's most character-filled homes, 4938 Chestnut Street offers space, flexibility, character, and possibility all at an exciting price point.
Schedule your showing today!
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19139 (19139)
Zoning RM1
Rooms
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator
Cooling None
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 3
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2240
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 601019500
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2240
Special Listing Condition Standard
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