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$750,000

4518 Walnut St

Philadelphia, PA
ACTIVE
8
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
4,163
Square Feet
0.06
Lot Size (acres)
1925
Year Built
99
Days On Market

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!

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
07/18/2026
Listed By
Lily L Wu, 6107616426 · Keller Williams Main Line, 6105200100
MLS#
PAPH2649786
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
4518 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia
Neighborhood
SPRUCE HILL
Zip Code
19139

Architecture

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
3.5
Year Built
1925
Style
Victorian
Building Area
4,163 sq. ft.
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
On Street

Features & Amenities

Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas

Property Features

Lot Size
0.06 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
4,163 sq. ft.
Total
4,163 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$750,000
Annual Taxes
$13,265

Schools

76/100
Penn Alexander School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
572
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
45% White · 26% Asian · 14% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7760
64/100
KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–03 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
398
Student–teacher
14.7
Student body
86% Black · 6% Two or More Races · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
76%
Phone
(267) 417-3070
56/100
Locke Alain School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.5 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
444
Student body
83% Black · 7% Two or More Races · 5% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7670
55/100
The Workshop School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
255
Student body
86% Black · 6% Two or More Races · 3% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7730
54/100
Lea Henry C School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.2 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
554
Student body
76% Black · 10% Asian · 8% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7660
54/100
The Workshop School
Grades 09–12 · 0.3 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
91
Student body
96% Black · 2% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
70%
Phone
(215) 605-6850
54/100
Middle Years Alternative
Middle · Grades 05–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
270
Student body
83% Black · 10% Asian · 4% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7720
54/100
Washington Martha School
Elementary · Grades KG–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Philadelphia
Students
401
Student body
88% Black · 10% Two or More Races · 1% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(215) 400-7770

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
07/18/2026Listed for sale$750,000

Listed by Lily L Wu · Keller Williams Main Line · 6105200100

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: July 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PAPH2649786

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