4502 Chester Ave

3,237 Sq. Ft.
$340 / Sq. Ft.
3,237
Sq. Ft.
$340
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This West Philly 3,237 s.f. drop-dead gorgeous c.1889 Queen Anne Victorian twin is one of 41 Willis Hale houses located in the recently designated Chester-Regent Philadelphia Local Register Historic District in University City. Beautifully restored & upgraded, it features original details galore plus recent high-efficiency mechanical systems, a chef's kitchen/great room, and luxury baths. It’s located on a 30’ x 125’ landscaped lot on a tree-lined block adjacent to West Philly's Clark Park, the beloved...This West Philly 3,237 s.f. drop-dead gorgeous c.1889 Queen Anne Victorian twin is one of 41 Willis Hale houses located in the recently designated Chester-Regent Philadelphia Local Register Historic District in University City. Beautifully restored & upgraded, it features original details galore plus recent high-efficiency mechanical systems, a chef's kitchen/great room, and luxury baths. It’s located on a 30’ x 125’ landscaped lot on a tree-lined block adjacent to West Philly's Clark Park, the beloved Spruce Hill “third place.”
Baltimore Avenue, with its collection of eclectic restaurants & shops, is just a block to the north. The T3 (#13) trolley stops at the corner and delivers riders to City Hall in 15 minutes, stopping along the way at UPenn, Drexel U and the 30th St transportation hub.

Listing Agent

  1. Melani Lamond

    Melani Lamond

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    melani.lamond@compass.com

    P: (215)-356-7266

Property Details for 4502 Chester Avenue

Tax ID Number
461125500
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Victorian, Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2026 10:53 AM

Property Details for 4502 Chester Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2567160
Days on Market1
Taxes$14,031 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTwin Home
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1889
Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Building Information for 4502 Chester Avenue

Stories3Residences-Year Built1889Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,530 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,361

Property Taxes

$1,169

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 4502 Chester Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19143 (19143)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
  • Type of Condo
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,002,400
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $801,920
  • City Town Tax: $6,173
  • Land Assessed Value: $200,480
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: H50
  • Zoning: RTA1
  • Tax Lot: 163
  • School Tax: $7,857
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2008
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,237.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,142.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,237.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 30.00 x 125.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Rear
  • Parcel ID: 1215304
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Island
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 4502 Chester Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2567160

$1,100,000
Jun 16, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #257730555

$494,000

+1.8% / yr

Jun 16, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005709106

$494,000
Mar 28, 2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1005709106

Mar 15, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005709106

$499,000
Aug 18, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240218382

$470,000

+148.7% / yr

Aug 18, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH250636

$470,000
Jun 15, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH250636

May 17, 2005

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000540991

$485,000
May 16, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH250636

$489,900
Jan 19, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000540991

$485,000
Oct 7, 2004

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH202944

$205,000
Sep 29, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239764929

$210,000
Aug 7, 2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH202944

Jul 20, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH202944

$250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2567160

$1,100,000
06/16/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #257730555

$494,000

+1.8% / yr

06/16/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005709106

$494,000
03/28/2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1005709106

03/15/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005709106

$499,000
08/18/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #240218382

$470,000

+148.7% / yr

08/18/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH250636

$470,000
06/15/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH250636

05/17/2005

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000540991

$485,000
05/16/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH250636

$489,900
01/19/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000540991

$485,000
10/07/2004

Closed

BRIGHT #PAPH202944

$205,000
09/29/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #239764929

$210,000
08/07/2004

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH202944

07/20/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH202944

$250,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 4502 Chester Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$12,632 ($1,053 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,142 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,142 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1892ZoningRTA1CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN46-1-1255-00

Schools near 4502 Chester Avenue

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Comegys Benjamin B School
PublicK to 8

Bartram John - Main
Public9 to 12

The Workshop School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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4502 Chester Avenue is for sale in Philadelphia, PA 19143. This property was listed for sale on February 19, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,100,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on June 16, 2008. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Comegys Benjamin B School, Bartram John - Main and The Workshop School. 4502 Chester Avenue is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 3,237 sqft built in 1889.

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