4721 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
- 6 beds
- 4 baths
- 6,623 sqft
- 11,325 sqft lot
- $157 per sqft
- 1895 build
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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.
Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
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MLS# PAPH2217156 —
The Building
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Year Built:1895
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Year Built Source:Estimated
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Masonry
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Victorian
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Historic:Yes
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Levels:3
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Main Entrance:South
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Stone
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Connecting Stairway, Full, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Unfinished
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Assessor
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:6623
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Assessor
Interior
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Interior Features:Additional Stairway, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Bonus Room
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:3
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Fireplace Features:Gas/Propane, Non-Functioning, Wood
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:6623
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Living Area SqFt:6,623 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Buyer Financing:Cash
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Possession:Settlement
Location
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Directions:On Chester Ave. between 47th & 48th Sts.
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Latitude:39.94551086
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Longitude:-75.21524811
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.26
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Lot Size Source:Estimated
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Lot Size Dimensions:Irregular, 72.00 x 170.00
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Lot Dimensions Source:Estimated
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Lot Features:Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Irregular
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Lot SqFt:11,325 Sqft
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Inclusions:2 refrigerators, 2 ranges, washer, dryer, various items original to the house (see list)
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Zoning Description:Duplex zoning in 1987, but no current license.
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Zoning:RSA3
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Water View:No
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Land Use Code:C50
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (215) 356-7266
- Office phone:
- (267) 435-8015
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:461124100
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Tax Year:2023
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Tax Lot:114
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Tax Annual Amount:$13,008
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Tax Assessed Value:$929,300
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Year Assessed:2023
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School Tax:7137.0
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City/Town Tax:5870.00
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:6
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Upper Level Bedrooms:6
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:2
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Bedrooms Upper Level:4
Baths
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Total Baths:4
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Full Baths:3
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Half Baths:1
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Main Level Baths:1.00
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Main Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:3
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Upper Level Total Baths:3
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Upper Level Total Baths:2.00
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Upper Level 2 Total Baths:1.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:2
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Upper Level 2 Full Baths:1
The Listing
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Close Sale Type:Standard Sale
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Window Unit(s)
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Central Air:No
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Hot Water
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Heating Fuel:Natural Gas
Utilities
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Hot Water:Natural Gas
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Water Source:Public
Schools
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School District Name:The School District Of Philadelphia
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:University City
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Senior Community:No
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Pool:No Pool
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:3
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Garage:No
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Type of Parking:Driveway, Off Street
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Parking Features:Fenced, Paved Driveway
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Driveway - # of Spaces:3
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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1/9/24
Jan 9, 2024
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Sold | BRIGHT | $1,040,000 | -20.0% |
10/21/23
Oct 21, 2023
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Pending | BRIGHT | $1,300,000 | |
4/12/23
Apr 12, 2023
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $1,300,000 |