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$3,500 / Month
1520 Kater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
2 Days Ago
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484-483-3114
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2
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Bathrooms
2.5
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Square Feet
3,200 sq ft
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1520 Kater St
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Approx 3200 square feet of Spaciousness! Ave of the Arts / Graduate Hospital Area bi-level home on a tree-lined street with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, large open living and dining areas, additional large separate sunken living room with sky high ceilings, 2 small bedroom-sized work spaces plus areas for walk-in closets or bicycle storage. Washer & dryer in unit. The top floor of this penthouse unit has the renovated open kitchen, open dining room, powder room (half bathroom), and open living room with views of downtown Philadelphia. Owner used the top floor for many years to entertain for corporate receptions, art auctions, gallery showcasing and more. The lower level of the apartment has a large bright bedroom, new en-suite stone shower bathroom, three additional rooms with desirable extra closet space, and another bathroom with shower and tub. In between the levels is the large living room and skylight for an entertainment area, play space, or additional work space. Expansive eat-in kitchen has a wall of cabinetry, chef's 6-burner stove, dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator, and built-in microwave. Central air conditioning and hardwood floors throughout. Only 1 block to restaurants and shops on South between 15th and 17th Streets. Only 2 block) to artistic venues along the Avenue of the Arts, including the Kimmel Center, Wilma Theatre, Suzanne Roberts Theatre, University of the Arts, and all forms of public transportation along Broad Street. This grand unit is located on the 3rd and 4th floor of a five-unit building. Parking lots nearby for approx $250/mo.
1520 Kater St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19146 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
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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 Andres Nicolini | OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
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Nestled just southwest of the heart of Center City, Southwest Center City is a revitalized neighborhood strewn alongside the Schuylkill River. The neighborhood’s many alluring rentals include stylish lofts, modern apartments, and charming townhomes. Southwest Center City boasts excellent walkability, partly due to its layout and partly due to its ideal location.
The University of Pennsylvania, both a premier Ivy League institution and the area’s number one employer, lies just across the Schuylkill River from the neighborhood and is accessible within a 10-minute walk. Southwest Center City also sits within walking distance of SEPTA’s Ellsworth-Federal Station, which is served by the Broad Street Line. Major city attractions are just steps away as well, including Rittenhouse Square, the Kimmel Center, and Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
1520 Kater St is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from The Art Inst. of Philadelphia. It is also near Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel Univ., Hahnemann.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
683 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
322 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
466 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-3
29 Students
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Private Elementary School
Grades 1-6
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Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Lombard-South, located 0.2 mile from 1520 Kater St. 1520 Kater St is near Philadelphia International, located 8.6 miles or 20 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 34.4 miles or 51 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 20 min | 8.6 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 51 min | 34.4 mi |
Time and distance from 1520 Kater St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
1520 Kater St has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Schuylkill River Park
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Franklin Institute
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Fels Planetarium
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Independence National Historical Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
1520 Kater St has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Schuylkill River Park, The Academy of Natural Sciences, and Franklin Institute.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
1520 Kater St has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 17 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.3 mi |
1520 Kater St is 4.3 miles and a 11 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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1520 Kater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146