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MLS: #PAPH2636668, Listed By: Brad Levinson, KW Empower, Source:Bright MLS

3900 Chestnut Street #831

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

$1,318 Check your credit

Overview

Bed

Bath

400

Acres

Description

Tucked into a corner of West Philadelphia where a century-old building anchors one of the city's most intellectually alive stretches of Chestnut Street, studio 831 at the eighth floor offers something quietly rare: a compact, thoughtfully arranged space that lives larger than its footprint suggests. The open floor plan does real work here, erasing the visual boundaries between the kitchen and living area so that the whole of the apartment feels like a single, breathable room rather than a series of cramped compartments. Your mornings take shape in a kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances, upgraded countertops, and an ice maker and microwave tucked in close — everything within arm's reach, nothing wasted. The in-unit washer and dryer mean laundry happens on your schedule, not th e building's, and the walk-in closet gives a studio-sized space organizational range that most comparable footprints simply do not offer. The open layout flows naturally toward the living area, where your furniture arranges itself around the rhythm of the day rather than around the architecture's limitations. Built in 1922, Chestnut Hall carries the quiet authority of a building that has watched an entire neighborhood evolve around it. The bones of that era — the proportions, the presence — are still here, updated for the way people actually live now. At 400 square feet, this is an exercise in intentional living, the kind of space that encourages you to know where everything is and to use what you have. The community around you rewards that same intentionality. Chestnut Street at this address sits at the edge of a neighborhood that blends longtime residents with students, researchers, and people who have simply chosen to stay because the street has something most city blocks do not: a sense of continuity. The cafés and restaurants along this corridor have regulars who know the staff by name. The bookshops and small independent businesses along nearby blocks are the kind that have been here long enough to feel like neighborhood institutions rather than recent arrivals. There is a texture to daily life here — the same faces at the corner, the unhurried pace of a stretch that has never fully decided whether it belongs to the university or the neighborhood proper, and in that ambiguity found its own distinct character. When you are ready to step out of that self-contained world, the building's amenities expand your square footage considerably. The roof deck transforms the city skyline into a nightly backdrop, and the fitness center means a morning workout does not require a separate commute. A concierge handles the small logistical details that accumulate in urban life, and the building's security infrastructure adds a quiet layer of reassurance. The dog park, game room, meeting room, and picnic area mean that the building functions as more than a place to sleep — it functions as a place to actually live. Your pets are welcome here as well, cats and dogs both, which makes the calculus of city living with an animal considerably simpler. When the city calls, it answers quickly. The dense transit network along this stretch of West Philadelphia puts Center City within easy reach, and the walkable grid of streets surrounding Chestnut Hall means that most daily needs resolve themselves on foot before you ever consider anything else. 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.

Property Details

Property Type : Other

Price : $1,318

AD Id : 84959124

MLS Id : PAPH2636668

Living Area Size : 400

Year Built : 1925

County : PHILADELPHIA

Subdivision: None Available

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Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1
Interior Features

Walk-In Closet(s) Appliances: Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Common Area
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Electric, Other Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Electric

Building Information

Year Built: 1925 Building Area Total: 400 Construction Materials: Other Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 200X219

Property Information

Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE Source Property Type: Residential Lease Property SubType: Condominium Levels: One Property Age: 101

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $1318

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 881117500

Parking Information

None

Garage Information

Pets Allowed: No

Homeowners Association Information
Association Amenities: Fitness Center, Concierge, Dog Park, Elevator(s)

Location Information

Direction: Located in University City! WaterSource: Public

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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/01/2026 @ 07:09

MLS: PAPH2636668 LISTED BY: Brad Levinson, KW Empower 215-627-3500 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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