Townhomes Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia Cobbs Creek

$1,325 / Month

137 S 56th St

Philadelphia, PA 19139

215-671-4709

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

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Available

Available Aug 29

137 S 56th St

About This Home

Available Aug 29

This spacious 2 bedroom apartment with den has neutral paint and newer flooring throughout, but retains its appeal of Old World Charm. The Living room with faux fireplace and built in bookcases is a show stopper; the original detail the home offers is one to not be forgotten. The balcony has been enclosed and can be used as additional living space, play area or office . Both bedrooms are nice-sized and offer ample closet space. There is a generous formal Dining room and an updated modern eat-in Kitchen with upgraded shaker-style cabinets. A full bath complete this home. Conveniently located near University City; schools, shopping, recreation and transportation are all within walking distance. Tenants are responsible for all utilities. Applicants must meet credit specifications and income requirements to qualify. Tenants are required to show proof of Renter’s Insurance. $50 application fee per adult. NO pets. All potential Tenants are subject to the following screenings: financial, criminal and rental history. Owner is a PA licensed Real Estate Broker.

137 S 56th St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19139 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Listed by Paula Capati | Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton
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Neighborhood

Cobbs Creek, a tight-knit and up-and-coming community south of Market Street in West Philadelphia, lies about five miles from downtown. Its namesake, Cobbs Creek Park, offers a tranquil outdoor retreat with its trails, water views, and recreational activities. The area, settled by Lenape Indians and named after Quakers, mostly consists of townhomes and apartments that house families and students.

Cobbs Creek gives endless public transportation options. You can travel via trolley, Market-Frankford Line, or by bus to the downtown area. Students and faculty of nearby University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University appreciate the lower-cost housing options and a quick commute.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi
University of the Sciences	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
University of Pennsylvania	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main	Drive:	7 min	2.9 mi

137 S 56th St is within 19 minutes or 1.0 miles from C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr. It is also near University of the Sciences and University of Pennsylvania.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include 56Th Street, located 0.2 mile from 137 S 56th St. 137 S 56th St is near Philadelphia International, located 8.1 miles or 20 minutes away, and Wilmington Airport, located 33.4 miles or 53 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
56Th Street	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
60Th Street	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
52Nd Street	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 54Th Street	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 53Rd Street	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Angora	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
49Th Street	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Fernwood-Yeadon	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Overbrook	Drive:	8 min	2.9 mi
Wynnefield Avenue	Drive:	8 min	2.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Philadelphia International	Drive:	20 min	8.1 mi
Wilmington Airport	Drive:	53 min	33.4 mi

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

20 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 137 S 56th St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Progress Haddington Plaza	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi
9-37 N 52nd St	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Cobbs Creek Shopping Center	Walk:	19 min	1.0 mi

137 S 56th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 19-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Cobbs Creek Park	Drive:	6 min	2.3 mi
Fairmount Park	Drive:	8 min	2.5 mi
Please Touch Museum	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi
Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden	Drive:	10 min	3.7 mi

137 S 56th St has 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Fairmount Park, and Cobbs Creek Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	Drive:	8 min	2.9 mi
Mercy Catholic Medical Center - Mercy Fitzgerald	Drive:	11 min	4.3 mi

137 S 56th St has 3 hospitals within 4.3 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 2.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Philadelphia Naval Busi Center	Drive:	17 min	7.4 mi
Willow Grove Naval Air Station	Drive:	46 min	22.5 mi
Naval Air Development Center	Drive:	48 min	25.0 mi