$1,975
/ Month
1520 Kater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
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484-483-3114
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
7,308 sq ft
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Available
Available Jun 16
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1520 Kater St
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About This Home
Available Jun 16
Available August 1. Spacious Ave of the Arts / Gradate Hospital Area apartment with washer & dryer (in-unit!). Bright bedroom and large sunken living room with sky high ceilings with enough space for office to work from home. Central air conditioning and heat. Expansive eat-in kitchen with dishwasher. Hardwood floors throughout. Entryway storage space for bikes. Tree-lined street. Only 1 block walk to subway station as well as restaurants and shops on South between 15th and 17th Streets. Easy walk (2 blocks) to artistic venues along the Avenue of the Arts, including the Kimmel Center, Wilma Theatre, University of the Arts, and all forms of public transportation along Broad Street. Apartment is one of five units in a 4-floor building. Parking lots nearby for approx $300/mo. Available August 1.
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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Townhome Features
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Contact
- 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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Amenities
- Basement
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 | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 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, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
29 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 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 |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 1520 Kater St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
1520 Kater St has 1 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 9-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 | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
1520 Kater St has 3 hospitals within 1.2 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 | |
| Drive: | 45 min | 23.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 44 min | 24.2 mi |
1520 Kater St has 3 military bases within 24.2 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 4.3 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1520 Kater St
Philadelphia, PA 19146