3900 CHESTNUT ST #524 Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 575 sqft
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAPH2675930
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 575
Year Built 1925
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen anchors the daily rhythm here. Upgraded countertops provide a generous surface for morning prep, and the full suite of stainless steel appliances — refrigerator, microwave, and ice maker among them — keeps the space feeling contemporary and functional. A disposal makes cleanup effortless, and because the washer and dryer are tucked right inside the unit, laundry becomes a background task rather than a planned errand. No shared machines, no waiting, no hauling a bag down a corridor.
The bedroom offers a walk-in closet that quietly solves the storage puzzle many compact urban apartments never manage to crack. An open floor plan means the transition from kitchen to living space flows without interruption, giving the apartment a sense of scale that the square footage alone does not tell. Whether your evening routine involves cooking a full dinner or simply unwinding after a long commute, the layout accommodates it without friction.
Chestnut Hall's community amenities extend the living experience well beyond the four walls of the unit. A fitness center means the morning workout is an elevator ride away. The roof deck offers a genuine pause from city rhythm — a place to take in the Philadelphia skyline as the evening settles in. A game room and meeting room give residents spaces to gather or focus depending on the moment, while the picnic area provides an outdoor option at ground level. A dog park on site means pets are genuinely welcome, not merely tolerated, and the building's concierge and security services add a quiet layer of attentiveness to daily life. Elevator access keeps the building navigable at any hour.
Cats and dogs are welcome here, which matters in a neighborhood as walkable and active as University City. Chestnut Street itself is a corridor of daily convenience — coffee shops, groceries, and the energy of one of Philadelphia's most dynamic academic and medical districts are all within easy walking distance. The University of Pennsylvania campus borders the neighborhood, and the density of restaurants, bookstores, and local institutions along Baltimore Avenue and beyond gives this part of the city a texture that commuter-belt addresses simply cannot replicate.
For those who rely on public transit, the positioning of 3900 Chestnut Street places riders within reach of multiple SEPTA options connecting University City to Center City and points across the region. The ability to leave a car behind entirely is not an aspiration here — it is a practical reality that the neighborhood's infrastructure fully supports. Whether the destination is a downtown office, a hospital shift, or an evening out, the city remains close and accessible without the friction of traffic or parking.
University City is Philadelphia living at a particular register: intellectually alive, architecturally rooted, and genuinely walkable in every direction. Unit 1-524 at Chestnut Hall places a resident squarely at the center of it. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units. Parking may be available subject to availability and may be an additional fee.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19104 (19104)
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Walk-in Closet(s), Floor Plan - Open
Hot Water Other
Heating Other
Cooling Central A/C
Equipment Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Furnishings No
Fireplace N
Appliance Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
Heat Source Electric
Laundry Common
Exterior
Amenities Available Fitness Center, Concierge, Elevator, Dog Park, Spa, Extra Storage, Game Room, Security, Reserved/Assigned Parking
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 575
Sewer Public Septic
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed N
Senior Community No
Tax ID 881117500
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 575
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