3900 CHESTNUT ST #835 Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 Bath
380 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 380 sqft
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PAPH2680838
Style Victorian
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 380
Year Built 1925
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen anchors the space and earns that role. Upgraded countertops stretch across a thoughtfully arranged prep area, giving you genuine room to work — to chop vegetables on a Sunday afternoon, to plate something that took more effort than you expected, to linger over a second cup of coffee while the city outside is still waking up. Stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator with an ice maker, a microwave, and a disposal, are joined by an in-unit washer and dryer that quietly eliminate one of the more persistent inconveniences of city living. The open floor plan means the kitchen never feels isolated — it flows naturally into the living space, so cooking and conversation happen in the same breath.
Storage here is handled by a walk-in closet, which in a studio is not a small thing. It is the detail that keeps the main living area calm and uncluttered, the detail that makes the space feel larger than its dimensions suggest. The entry-level bedroom area sits comfortably within the open layout, and the whole unit carries a coherence that makes it easy to imagine as genuinely yours.
Beyond the front door, Chestnut Hall — built in 1922 and still defined by the permanence that era of construction implies — surrounds you with a suite of amenities that expand your living space considerably. A fitness center is there for early mornings or late evenings, whenever the rhythm of your day allows. A roof deck opens the city up at a scale the apartment itself cannot, trading the intimacy of 380 square feet for a wide sky and the Philadelphia skyline settling into the evening. A game room and meeting room offer different modes of gathering, while a picnic area and dog park bring outdoor life closer. Concierge and security services are present throughout, and elevator access makes every floor equally approachable. Cats and dogs are welcome here, which is to say the people who love them are too.
University City itself is mid-transformation in the best sense — established institutions and century-old architecture sharing the streetscape with new restaurants, independent coffee shops, and the kind of foot traffic that signals a neighborhood in active conversation with its own future. Chestnut Street has long been the spine of this energy, and 3900 sits squarely within it. The amenities of a dense, walkable neighborhood are not aspirational here; they are simply outside the front door.
When the day calls you toward Center City, the trolley lines along this corridor connect you quickly to the broader SEPTA network, making the commute less a concession to city life and more one of its quiet advantages. 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)
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 380
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 380
