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4511 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19143

For Sale: $630,000.00 Active

List Date: 2026-04-16

Philadelphia
7 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
3,540 build ft2
3,541 land ft2

About This Property

Incredible Opportunity in Coveted Spruce Hill! 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.

Listing Agent: Aaron Wallace. Keller Williams Main Line 610-931-6396 aaronwhomes@gmail.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: SPRUCE HILL
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Interior Features
Appliances:
Interior: Additional Stairway, Attic
Laundry:
Furnished: None
Flooring:
Water: Public
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Radiator
Fireplaces: None
Windows:
Utilities:
Sewer: Public Sewer
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1892
Subdivision Name: Spruce Hill
Schools
Elementary School: None
Junior High School: None
High School: West Philadelphia

IDXListing Courtesy of Aaron Wallace. Keller Williams Main Line 610-931-6396 aaronwhomes@gmail.com

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