Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2026
Listed
$529,900
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MLS
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 4517 Larchwood Ave
General
- Price: $529,900
- Taxes: $3,426 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2668048
- Updated: 9/8/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Basement Garage
Location
- Area: 19143 (19143)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: SPRUCE HILL
- Driving Directions: Located on Larchwood Avenue between S. 45th and S. 46th Streets. Property entrance faces Larchwood Avenue.
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
- Elementary School: Penn Alexander School
- Middle School: Penn Alexander School
- High School: West Philadelphia
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,696
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,696 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,696 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,760
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RSA5
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $312.44
- School Tax: $1,918
- City/TownTax: $1,507
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $244,800
- Tax Amount: $3,426
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1696
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Gym equipment currently located in the basement is included in the sale.
- Lot Number: 123
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Schools
Schools serving 4517 Larchwood Ave
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Penn Alexander School 4209 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 | K-8 | 0.3 mi |
West Philadelphia High School 4901 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 4517 Larchwood Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 4517 Larchwood Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$3,427
—
$527,000
10%
2025
$3,427
—
$478,800
—
2024
$3,427
—
$478,800
—
2023
$3,427
—
$478,800
100%
2021
$3,427
—
-100%
2023
$3,427
—
$244,800
-34%
2020
$3,427
—
$371,300
4%
2019
$3,427
—
$357,400
-8%
2018
$3,427
—
$386,700
—
2017
$3,427
—
$386,700
—
2016
$3,427
-26%
$386,700
12%
2015
$4,634
—
$345,800
—
2014
$4,634
82%
$345,800
1224%
2013
$2,551
—
$26,112
—
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4517 Larchwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (MLS# PAPH2668048) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 4517 Larchwood Avenue is currently listed for $529,900 and was received on September 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 4517 Larchwood Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.