Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia Kensington

$3,000 / Month

1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 30

Philadelphia, PA 19125

267-239-7010

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2.5
Square Feet

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Available

Available Sep 14

About This Home

Available Sep 14

The Ice House Condominiums, a LEED Platinum certified building that includes one-car garage parking in the heart of Fishtown. Renowned for its ultra energy efficient build and private, green roof deck with jaw-dropping views, this meticulously maintained, owner-occupied two bedroom, two and a half bath condo features a custom glass door, hardwood floors, GE Profile stainless steel appliance suite, quartz countertops with seating for three at the kitchen island. Additional high lights include a private patio with park views, glass paneled, floating staircase and a green private roof deck. This property offers communal koi pond, rooftop dog park and a separate grilling/picnic area and one-car garage parking. 1247 East Columbia Avenue is Steps from Ricci's Hoagies, Float Dreamery, Lloyd Whisky Bar, Two Robbers to name just a few venues. Additionally, SEPTA's Girard Station offers easy access to other city neighborhoods. Renters pay for gas and electricity. Pet's are welcome with a 500 refundable pet deposit. Date Available: October 1, 2026 Tenant Pays: Electricity and gas Pet Fees: Refundable 500 pet deposit Move-In Costs: First month and a two month security deposit Move-In Fees: 9000 Application Fee: 45.50

1247 E Columbia Ave is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19125 ZIP Code.

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Listed by Cristy Michaels | Philly LMG, LLC
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Neighborhood

Kensington is an artistic neighborhood in Philadelphia that offers unique rentals, partially due to the spacious studio and loft apartments available. There are also several affordable and modern townhomes for rent in town that attract families. You’ll find locals heading down Frankford Avenue to the artistic Fishtown neighborhood which is full of craft breweries and charming pubs. Check out Philadelphia Brewing Company or Memphis Taproom for some local brews. Try a cheese pie at Pizza Brain, which doubles as the nation’s only pizza museum, or chow down on bratwurst at Frankford Hall, a large, indoor German beer garden.

There are several stops on the area’s commuter rail line in Kensington, as well as plenty of bus routes to get to Center City, located less than five miles away, making this neighborhood a more affordable yet convenient option for in-city living.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Temple University, Main Campus	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
C.C. of Philadelphia	Drive:	8 min	2.7 mi
Camden Co. Coll., Camden City	Drive:	8 min	3.9 mi
Rutgers, Camden Campus	Drive:	9 min	4.3 mi

1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 30 is within 5 minutes or 1.9 miles from Temple University, Main Campus. It is also near C.C. of Philadelphia and Rutgers, Camden Campus.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Girard Av & Columbia Av, located 0.1 mile from 1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 30. 1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 30 is near Philadelphia International, located 13.9 miles or 23 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 31.3 miles or 46 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Girard Av & Columbia Av	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Girard Av & Palmer St	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Frankford Av & Girard Av - Fs	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Girard Av & Berks St	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Girard - Mfl	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Temple University	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Jefferson Station	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi
North Broad	Drive:	8 min	2.8 mi
North Philadelphia Amtrak Station	Drive:	8 min	3.2 mi
North Philadelphia Amtrak	Drive:	9 min	3.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Philadelphia International	Drive:	23 min	13.9 mi
Trenton Mercer	Drive:	46 min	31.3 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 30.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Fishtown Crossing	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Shops at Schmidts	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
836-850 N 3rd St	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi

1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 30 has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Great Egg Harbor River	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Independence National Historical Park	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi
Adventure Aquarium	Drive:	11 min	4.7 mi

1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 30 has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, and Great Egg Harbor River.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Hahnemann University Hospital	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Wills Eye Hospital	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi
Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience	Drive:	8 min	3.0 mi

1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 30 has 3 hospitals within 3.0 miles, the nearest is Hahnemann University Hospital which is 2.7 miles away and a 6 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Philadelphia Naval Busi Center	Drive:	14 min	8.3 mi
Willow Grove Naval Air Station	Drive:	40 min	19.7 mi
Naval Air Development Center	Drive:	38 min	20.4 mi

1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 30 has 3 military bases within 20.4 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 8.3 miles away and a 14 minute drive.