1 Bed
1 Bath
575 SqFt
1 Bed
1 Bath
575 SqFt
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 PAPH2665504
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 sits at the heart of daily life here. Upgraded countertops give you real working space, and the stainless steel appliances — refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher with disposal, and ice maker — handle the practical without sacrificing the aesthetic. Cooking a proper dinner or assembling a quick breakfast before heading out both feel equally at home in this kitchen. When the meal is done, everything is at hand and nothing is far away.
The bedroom is a genuine retreat, anchored by a walk-in closet that solves the storage equation most city apartments never quite answer. The open floor plan keeps the living area from feeling chopped up, so the space breathes rather than crowds. In-unit washer and dryer mean laundry gets handled on your schedule, not the building's — a small thing that reshapes the rhythm of an entire week.
Chestnut Hall, built in 1922, carries the kind of architectural character that newer construction simply cannot replicate. The building has grown into its century with intention. Concierge service and on-site security provide a layer of ease and reassurance at both ends of the day. An elevator serves the building, so the commute between your floor and the lobby is effortless. When you want to stay in but not stay in, the fitness center, game room, and meeting room give you options without leaving the building. The roof deck earns its place as the building's social hub — the kind of space where a quiet evening outdoors becomes something more than just fresh air. A dog park and picnic area round out the outdoor offering, welcoming residents who share their home with a cat or dog.
Step outside onto Chestnut Street and University City unfolds in every direction. The corridor between Clark Park and Penn's campus is lined with the kind of cafes, eateries, and neighborhood spots that make a place feel lived-in rather than manufactured. There is a coffee shop that knows your order and a Thai restaurant two blocks over that earns regulars the old-fashioned way. The mix of longtime neighborhood staples and newer arrivals along the corridor gives the area a texture that changes block by block without ever losing its identity. Drexel, Penn, and the broader medical and research institutions that define this part of Philadelphia create an energy that is intellectual and walkable in equal measure — the streets feel purposeful at eight in the morning and unhurried at nine at night.
University City is one of Philadelphia's most dynamic and genuinely walkable neighborhoods, and a home on Chestnut Street puts you at its center. The architecture of the building, the scale of the unit, and the life outside the door come together here in a way that is hard to manufacture and easy to appreciate once you are in 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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