4721 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
$1,040,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
6,623 Sq. Ft.
$157 / Sq. Ft.
6,623
Sq. Ft.
$157
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 1/9/24
Closed 1/9/24
Description
The historically significant Buzby House is an incredible single detached “Renaissance Revival” style Victorian residence built in 1895, located in the Cedar Park neighborhood of University City, West Philadelphia. Custom-designed for its original owner (architect info & copies of original plans are available), it has been occupied by only four families in its 127-year history and has been carefully preserved, restored and upgraded. There are 6-7 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms. Beautiful...The historically significant Buzby House is an incredible single detached “Renaissance Revival” style Victorian residence built in 1895, located in the Cedar Park neighborhood of University City, West Philadelphia. Custom-designed for its original owner (architect info & copies of original plans are available), it has been occupied by only four families in its 127-year history and has been carefully preserved, restored and upgraded. There are 6-7 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms. Beautiful period details are everywhere in the spacious 6623 square foot interior: oak flooring with decorative borders in the open main stair hall with its window bench and an upholstered seat on the stair landing, handsome wide original front and rear staircases for all three floors. Old growth quartered oak dining room floor, period woodwork and pocket doors. Two fireplaces with ornate mantles, one with a large gilded over-mantel with mirror. Elaborate cast iron radiators, leaded glass. Original coved plaster ceilings on the first and second floor and a tin ceiling in the second floor front parlor which also features a large mid-20th C. wood burning fireplace. The expansive main bedroom suite includes a separate dressing room with full-sized closets, a reading room, and a handsome 2021 bathroom. A third floor balcony off the original Billiard room looks out to Chester Ave. through the four mature Honey Locust trees providing privacy from the street. The Pompeian brick exterior features original terra cotta bas reliefs and cornices.
The owners have completed a faithful exterior restoration, with spectacular attention to detail thanks to their access to especially talented restoration professionals. The house is on an approximately quarter acre fenced lot in an irregular shape, with about 72’ of frontage along Chester Ave. Mature Cypress trees provide privacy at the wide side yard, with a driveway that will park up to 3 cars side-by-side, and a single-car detached garage provides storage space only. A recently rebuilt rear deck overlooks the huge, newly-fenced rear yard. The prior owner changed the zoning to 2-family in 1978 and the property contains an efficiency apartment with a private entry, but this unit is not currently licensed or rented.
The location is just four blocks from Baltimore Ave., University City's "main street," with eclectic shops and restaurants serving many different cuisines. Clark Park is 3 blocks away; Cedar Park is 5 blocks away, and a short walk takes you to USciences (now part of St. Joseph’s University) and/or UPenn. The #13 Chester Ave. trolley stops at the corner and will whisk you to center city in 15 minutes, with stops along the way at UPenn, Drexel, and the 30th St. transportation hub in case you want to catch a train.
The owners have completed a faithful exterior restoration, with spectacular attention to detail thanks to their access to especially talented restoration professionals. The house is on an approximately quarter acre fenced lot in an irregular shape, with about 72’ of frontage along Chester Ave. Mature Cypress trees provide privacy at the wide side yard, with a driveway that will park up to 3 cars side-by-side, and a single-car detached garage provides storage space only. A recently rebuilt rear deck overlooks the huge, newly-fenced rear yard. The prior owner changed the zoning to 2-family in 1978 and the property contains an efficiency apartment with a private entry, but this unit is not currently licensed or rented.
The location is just four blocks from Baltimore Ave., University City's "main street," with eclectic shops and restaurants serving many different cuisines. Clark Park is 3 blocks away; Cedar Park is 5 blocks away, and a short walk takes you to USciences (now part of St. Joseph’s University) and/or UPenn. The #13 Chester Ave. trolley stops at the corner and will whisk you to center city in 15 minutes, with stops along the way at UPenn, Drexel, and the 30th St. transportation hub in case you want to catch a train.
Listing Agent
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Property Details for 4721 Chester Avenue
Tax ID Number
461124100
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleVictorian
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2024 12:41 PM
Property Details for 4721 Chester Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAPH2217156 |
| Days on Market | 192 |
| Taxes | $13,008 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Virtual Tour
Building Information for 4721 Chester Avenue
Stories3Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Property Information for 4721 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $929,300
- Year Assessed: 2023
- Improvement Assessed Value: $743,440
- City Town Tax: $5,870
- Land Assessed Value: $185,860
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: C50
- Historic: Yes
- Historic Designation ID: PRESALLIANCE
- Zoning: RSA3
- Zoning Dscrp: Duplex zoning in 1987, but no current license.
- Tax Lot: 114
- School Tax: $7,137
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
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: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Bonus Room
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Study
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Other
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 6,623.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 6,623.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Main Entrance Orientation: South
- Construction Materials: Masonry
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular, 72.00 x 170.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Irregular
- Parcel ID: 1215297
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Fenced, Paved Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Non-Functioning, Wood
- Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(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 4721 Chester Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 4721 Chester Avenue
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$12,712 ($1,059 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt6,290 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,290 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRSA3CountyPHILADELPHIAAPN46-1-1241-00
Schools near 4721 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 | ||
Paul Robeson High School For Human Services 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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