Active under contract Townhome MLS# PAPH2668048

4517 LARCHWOOD AVE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143

$529,900

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About 4517 LARCHWOOD AVE

****Best and Final for 9/13/2026, AT 8PM***** Classic Philadelphia charm, beautiful architectural details, and a one-car garage await at 4517 Larchwood Avenue. Situated in University City’s Spruce Hill neighborhood within the Penn Alexander School catchment, this four-bedroom, one-bath home offers approximately 1,696 square feet of above-grade living space and the opportunity to blend its enduring character with your own style.

The enclosed front porch welcomes you with abundant windows and decorative glass. A glass-paneled doorway frames a view through the main living spaces, where a handsome wooden staircase, substantial moldings, and a brick fireplace surround create a warm, inviting setting. The spacious living room flows into a separate dining room, followed by a bright rear room with beautiful parquet flooring, ideal for a breakfast area, reading room, or additional gathering space. Multiple windows fill the kitchen with natural light.

Upstairs, four bedrooms offer flexibility for sleeping, guests, or a home office. The full bathroom features a skylight, separate bathtub, and shower. A rear deck shared with the neighboring property provides outdoor space, while the basement offers laundry, storage, and workspace. The basement gym equipment is included in the sale, and the rear-entry garage provides convenient off-street parking.

With distinctive details, flexible living spaces, and a University City location, this home is ready for its next chapter.

Property details

Property

Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
MLS type
Townhouse
Status
Active under contract
Year built
1925
Stories
2
Living area
1,696 sqft
Price / sqft
$312
Lot
0.04
Full baths
1
Original price
$529,900
MLS #
PAPH2668048

Interior

Features
Central A/C, true, Radiator, Oil, Unfinished, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Heating
true, Radiator
Cooling
Central A/C
Fireplaces
1

Exterior & lot

Features
Traditional, Above Grade, Below Grade
Construction
Masonry, 2, Stone
Foundation
Stone
Lot
RSA5, 461044900
Garage spaces
1

Schools

District
Philadelphia City School District
Elementary
PENN ALEXANDER SCHOOL
Middle
PENN ALEXANDER SCHOOL
High
WEST PHILADELPHIA

Utilities

Utilities
Public Sewer, Public
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Financial

Financial
BRIGHT_MAIN
Annual tax
$3,426
Tax year
2026
Parcel
461044900

Location

Subdivision
SPRUCE HILL
Area
19143 (19143)
County
PHILADELPHIA-PA
Neighborhood
Spruce Hill
Community
PHILADELPHIA-PA, BRIGHT_MAIN, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Directions
Located on Larchwood Avenue between S. 45th and S. 46th Streets. Property entrance faces Larchwood Avenue.

Location

Neighborhood
Spruce Hill
Subdivision
SPRUCE HILL
School district
Philadelphia City School District

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Listed by Jessica M Harding, Honest Real Estate

Listing information is provided by the participating MLS / IDX program and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All information should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.