4518 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
About This Home
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!
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Excellent Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Construction materials: Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 4,163
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,163
- Total interior livable area: 4,163 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 461000900
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Four
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 2,503 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 23.00 x 110.00
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,792 | $45,504 |
| Home Insurance * | $470 | $5,640 |
| Property Taxes | $718 | $8,616 |
| Electricity | $456 | $5,481 |
| Total | $5,436 | $65,232 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-18 | Listed for sale | $750,000 |
| 2026-05-06 | Listing removed | $850,000 |
| 2025-11-06 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
| 2025-09-10 | Listing removed | $925,000 |
| 2025-06-18 | Price change | $925,000 |
| 2025-04-24 | Listed for sale | $1,045,000 |
| 2017-10-30 | Sold | $585,000 |
| 2017-08-18 | Price change | $599,000 |
| 2017-07-18 | Listed for sale | $649,000 |
| 2001-04-05 | Sold | $32,000 |
| 2001-03-02 | Sold | $8,100 |
| 1999-04-08 | Sold | $135,000 |
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