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4817 Chester Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19143

– beds
– baths
6,610 sqft
8,750 sqft lot
$256 per sqft
1925 build

Calling all commercial investors and developers for an excellent development opportunity in Kingsessing. This large corner property has a lot size of 70 x 125 or 8,750 SqFt with a curb cut on the 49th Street side leading to ample parking. The building currently has 4 commercial units totalling 6,810 SqFt and current occupants include a laundromat, a convenience store, a church and one vacant unit. All leases are on a month to month contract allowing for the property to be delivered occupied or vacant at closing. The size and zoning of this property allows for the addition of 15 to 20 residential units by right. Alternatively, the current building could be demolished in order for the construction of a large new condo or apartment building with commercial units on the first floor. Additional features include its convenient location next to multiple transit lines, the 13 Trolly servicing The Darby Transportation center to Market East Jefferson Station, and Septa regional rail Media/Wawa Line, with service from Media station to center city and Temple University. It is also in walking distance to shopping and nightlife on Baltimore Ave. and a short commute to UPenn, Drexel University and Center City.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / KW Empower

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 24, 2025 •

MLS# PAPH2448574 —

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The Building

Year Built:

1925
Year Built Source:

Estimated
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Masonry
Building Units Total:

4
Structure Type:

Other
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Accessibility Features:

Other
Foundation Details:

Permanent
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated

Interior

Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

6610
Living Area SqFt:

6,610 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional, FHA
Possession:

0-30 Days CD, 31-60 Days CD

Location

Directions:

GPS
Cross Street:

49th Street
Latitude:

39.94449600
Longitude:

-75.21659100

The Property

Property Subtype:

Other
Property Type:

Multi-Family
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.20
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions:

70.00 x 125.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Estimated
Lot SqFt:

8,750 Sqft
Exclusions:

Tenants personal property
Zoning:

CMX2
Other Structures:

Above Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

AA0
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

882924146
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

166
Tax Annual Amount:

$7,787
Tax Assessed Value:

$556,300
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

4360.0
City/Town Tax:

3426.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Other
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Other
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas, Electric

Utilities

Utilities:

Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

School District Name:

The School District Of Philadelphia
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Kingsessing
Pool:

No Pool
Transportation:

Metro/Subway Station less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

6
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Parking Lot
Parking Lot - # of Spaces:

6

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/23/25 Feb 23, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$1,695,000

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This multifamily located in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19143 is currently for sale for $1,695,000. 4817 Chester Avenue is a 6,610 square foot multifamily with – beds and – baths. 4817 Chester Avenue is in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia and has a WalkScore® of 89, making it very walkable. This multifamily is in the attendance area of B. B. Comegys School and John Batram High School.

Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT and KW Empower.

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