3900 Chestnut Street # 525
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$
1,399
Bedrooms1
Baths1.0
Sq
575
for $1,399 with 1 bedroom and 1 full bath. This 575 square foot property was built in 1925.
Hardwood floors and an open layout make this one-bedroom, one-bath residence one of the more thoughtfully proportioned spaces in the building, where 575 square feet feels genuinely livable rather than merely manageable. Natural light moves across the room as the day progresses, and the open floor plan means the kitchen, living, and dining areas exist as a single connected rhythm rather than a series of boxed-off rooms. It is the kind of space that rewards a deliberate arrangement of furniture and a few well-chosen pieces, and it responds in kind.
The kitchen is the natural center of gravity. Upgraded countertops provide real working surface, and stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, microwave, ice maker, and disposal, make daily cooking feel efficient rather than effortful. The bedroom benefits from a walk-in closet, which quietly solves the storage challenge that trips up so many apartment dwellers. An in-unit washer and dryer completes the picture, removing the laundry room from your weekly calculus entirely.
Beyond the front door, the building wraps its residents in a suite of amenities that shift the daily experience in meaningful ways. A concierge at the door sets a tone of attentiveness from the moment you arrive home. When the week accumulates its weight, the fitness center downstairs offers a reliable reset without the commute. The game room and meeting room serve residents whose lives spill beyond the boundaries of their own four walls, whether that means a remote work session that needs a change of scenery or an evening of casual socializing with neighbors. When the weather turns cooperative, the roof deck becomes the most desirable room in the building, with open sky above and the rooftops of University City spread out below. The picnic area offers a more grounded alternative, while the dog park means your four-legged companion, cat or dog, is already accounted for in the building's thinking. Elevator access and on-site security round out a building that takes the infrastructure of daily life seriously.
Step outside and the neighborhood rewards the decision immediately. University City has developed into one of Philadelphia's most walkable and eclectic corridors, where long-established diners share the sidewalk with specialty coffee shops, international eateries, and neighborhood markets. Chestnut Street itself is a thread that connects them all, and the building's position at 3900 places you well within the heart of it. Weekend mornings practically write themselves: coffee within a few blocks, a farmers market or bookshop visit, a long afternoon that requires no car and no plan.
Built in 1922, the building carries the kind of architectural credibility that newer construction rarely earns. The bones are solid, the proportions considered, and a century of Philadelphia history settles quietly into the hallways and common spaces. That lineage does not read as nostalgia so much as confidence, a building that knows what it is and has kept improving anyway.
When the city calls, transit options in University City connect residents to Center City and beyond with the ease that makes a car feel optional rather than necessary. The broader grid of Philadelphia opens from here with straightforward access, which is one of the less celebrated but deeply practical reasons University City continues to draw residents who want to live close to everything without sacrificing a sense of neighborhood. 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.
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Features
General
Living Area
575
Sewer
Public Septic
Heating
Other
Cooling
Central A/C
Appliances
Stove
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Washer
Dryer
Architectural Style
Victorian
Construction Materials
Other
School District
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Year Built
1925
Tenant Pays
Utilities - All
Levels
1
Unit Number
525
Cool Fuel
Electric
Municipality
PHILADELPHIA
Accessibility
None
County
PHILADELPHIA
New Construction
N
Property Type
Residential Lease
Association Amenities
Fitness Center
Concierge
Elevator
Dog Park
Spa
Extra Storage
Game Room
Security
Reserved/Assigned Parking
Subdivision Name
NONE AVAILABLE
Pets Allowed Y/N
N
Garage Y/N
N
Water Access Y/N
N
Other Structures
Above Grade
Full Baths
1
Status
ACTIVE
Directions
Located in University City!
City
PHILADELPHIA
Senior Community Y/N
N
MLS Area
19104 (19104)
Structure Type
Unit/Flat/Apartment
Bathrooms Full Main Level
1
Bathrooms Count Main Level
1.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG
2.43
Vacation Rental Y/N
N
Availability Date
2026-11-21
Standard Status
Active
Year Built Source
Assessor
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Interior
Interior Amenities
Walk-in Closet(s)
Floor Plan - Open
Heating Fuel
Electric
Furnished Y/N
No
Hot Water
Other
Basement (Y/N)
N
Heating Y/N
Y
Fireplace Y/N
N
Above Grade Finished Area
575
Half Baths
0
Central Air Y/N
Y
Total Bedrooms
1
Entry Level
5
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Laundry Type
Common
Above Grade Finished Area Source
Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type
Square Feet
Total Baths
1
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Exterior
Exterior Amenities
Roof Deck
Pool
No Pool
Water Source
Public
Type of Parking
None
Water View Y/N
N
Waterfront Y/N
N
Navigable Water Y/N
N
Water Oriented Y/N
N
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* Excluded Features
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Nearby
About Philadelphia, PA
1,588,239
Population
5%
Since 2002
$
42,223
Median Income
36
Median Age
24%
Households with Children
Trends Information provided by ATTOM Data Solutions.
3533249
Elementary School
3533189
Middle School
Unknown High School
High School
Pricing History
| Date |
Price |
Price Change |
Description |
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10/20/2026
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$1,399
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|
Listed Price
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