Exceptional opportunity to own a spacious, beautifully maintained home in the highly sought-after Penn Alexander School Catchment. Offering a rare combination of classic character and modern updates, this impressive residence features multi-zone HVAC for year-round comfort, an updated main kitchen, and a secondary newer kitchen—ideal for multigenerational living or entertaining. Designed for today’s lifestyle, the flexible layout easily adapts to your needs. The top floor features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, a second kitchen, and an enclosed balcony. This entire level can serve as a dedicated home office and an elegant home library, seamlessly transforming this 8-bedroom home into a 6-bedroom retreat with a private workspace floor. In total, the house features three full bathrooms and a convenient first-floor powder room to ensure functionality for family and guests alike. Ideally located in the heart of University City, you are just minutes from the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, CHOP, Penn Medicine, local parks, dining, shopping, and public transportation. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a distinguished home in one of Philadelphia’s most desirable neighborhoods!
For sale
$750,000
4518 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
8beds
4,163sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
2,503 Square Feet Lot
$710,700 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Enclosed balconySecondary newer kitchenConvenient first-floor powder roomSpacious beautifully maintained homeDedicated home officeFlexible layoutElegant home library
- 37 days |
- 637 |
- 34 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lily Wu 610-761-6426,
Keller Williams Main Line 6105200100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2649786
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,163
- Total interior livable area: 4,163 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,163
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,503 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 110.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 461000900
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Spruce Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $947,700
- Annual tax amount: $13,265
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$710,700
Estimated sales range
$675,000 - $746,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,944/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $750,000-11.8%$180/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Listing removed | $850,000$204/sqft |
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| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $850,000-8.1%$204/sqft |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listing removed | $925,000$222/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Price change | $925,000-11.5%$222/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,045,000+78.6%$251/sqft |
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| 10/30/2017 | Sold | $585,000-2.3%$141/sqft |
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| 8/18/2017 | Price change | $599,000-7.7%$144/sqft |
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| 7/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $649,000+1928.1%$156/sqft |
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| 4/5/2001 | Sold | $32,000+295.1%$8/sqft |
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| 3/2/2001 | Sold | $8,100-94%$2/sqft |
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| 4/8/1999 | Sold | $135,000$32/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,266 +4.4% | $947,700 +4.4% |
| 2024 | $12,712 | $908,100 |
| 2023 | $12,712 +51.2% | $908,100 |
| 2022 | $8,409 | -- |
| 2021 | $8,409 +165.8% | -- |
| 2018 | $3,164 | -- |
| 2017 | $3,164 -37.7% | -- |
| 2016 | $5,078 | -- |
| 2015 | $5,078 | -- |
| 2014 | $5,078 +4.5% | $362,800 +1254.5% |
| 2012 | $4,862 | $26,784 |
| 2011 | -- | $26,784 |
| 2010 | -- | $26,784 |
| 2009 | -- | $26,784 |
| 2008 | -- | $26,784 |
| 2007 | -- | $26,784 |
| 2006 | -- | $26,784 |
| 2005 | -- | $26,784 |
| 2004 | -- | $26,784 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $24,352 +15.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $21,120 |
| 2000 | -- | $21,120 |
| 1999 | -- | $21,120 |
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Neighborhood: Spruce Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Penn Alexander SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10West Philadelphia High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: West Philadelphia
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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