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$2,950,000
22 Days Online

4520-26 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
11
Beds
10
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
8,535
SqFt
$346
/SqFt
1889
Built
Subdivision:
UNIVERSITY CITY
County:
PHILADELPHIA
Listing courtesy of Dolan Family Real Estate

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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$2,950,000
Days Online 
22 Days
Bedrooms 
11
Inside Area (SqFt) 
8,535 sqft
Total Baths 
12
Full Baths 
10
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
0.34 Acres
Year Built 
1889
MLS® Number 
PAPH2389772
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$5,796
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 weeks agoListing first seen online
a month agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres 
0.34
Number Of Stories 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Above 
7605
SqFt Total 
8535
Style 
Victorian
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
Current use is a Bed and Breakfast.
Interior Features
Basement 
Full
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Gas
Fireplaces 
6
Flooring 
Wood
Heating 
SteamNatural Gas
Interior 
Pantry
Dining Room 
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Family Room 
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Kitchen 
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Laundry 
Dimensions - 0 X 0
Living Room 
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Other 
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Primary Bedroom 
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Exterior Features
Lot Features 
Corner Lot
Patio And Porch 
PatioPorch
View 
City
Waterview 
City
Community Features
MLS Area 
19143 (19143)
School District 
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Schools
School District
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Dolan Family Real Estate



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