$2,240
Total Monthly Price
1521 Fontain St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
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856-644-4062
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Bedrooms
4
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
1,500 sq ft
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Available
Available Jul 31
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Furnished
- Patio
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
1521 Fontain St
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$2,240 deposit,
Available Jul 31
*House can come furnished OR unfurnished* NEED TO KNOW: - 4bed / 2bath house available for 2026-2027 year. - Normally rented by anywhere from 2 to 4 people, comfortably. - If your group count is less than the number of bedrooms, that's OK, and you'd have extra space! Or, if you want to fill it, you can sign a lease and simply add others to it anytime later. UPGRADES UNDERWAY: Package Drop Box! Key-less keypad entry! HIGHLIGHTS: Absolutely huge bedrooms! Musicians & Artists! --> Living room has been used as a music/art studio in past years. House is ONLY 1/2 a BLOCK from campus! Also inside the Temple Police Patrol Area, and less than 1/2 a block from TU FLIGHT shuttle stop. House comes furnished! Free laundry machines in finished basement. Very roomy kitchen with ample fridge space. Hardwood flooring. Private outdoor patio. 1 bathroom on each level. FURNISHED: Property comes furnished (but CAN be un-furnished if the tenant wishes). Includes: 4 Full-sized bed frames, 4 Full-sized mattresses, 4 Desks, 4 Desk chairs, 1 Coffee table. MORE UNIT DETAILS - Student-filled block. - Finished basement is great for musicians who need sound-proofed area. - Ceiling lights in all bedrooms. - 1st floor windows have iron bars. - PETS: Allowed/Negotiable. - Professionally cleaned prior to move-in. LEASE DETAILS - Trash utility service is included in the rent. - You may split rent by bedroom size, if budgets differ in your group. - We have other units within 1 block, or that may be attached to this - if you want to live near friends, we can offer large reductions in rent if you rent more than 1 property. Please inquire! - Attentive property management team, who are highly desired in the Philadelphia market.
1521 Fontain St is a house located in Philadelphia County and the 19121 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.
House Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi
Tub/Shower
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Breakfast Nook
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Basement
- Recreation Room
- Bay Window
- Furnished
- Large Bedrooms
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
- Dogs Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Cats Allowed
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Fees not specified
- Parking
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Utilities Included
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Trash Removal
Property Information
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Furnished Units Available
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Running alongside Fairmount Park, North Philadelphia West encompasses the area between Girard and Lehigh Avenues, west of Broad Street. There’s an incredible diversity of rentals here, including modern apartments that display incredible architecture and amenities to long-standing brick townhomes. Residents delight in the wealth of outdoor opportunities afforded by their proximity to the park, including the Sedgley Woods disc golf course, home of the city's innovative blend of ultimate Frisbee and classic golf. The neighborhood includes the smaller residential areas of Stanton, Brewerytown and Strawberry Mansion, and counts Girard College and Temple University among its academic landmarks.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
1521 Fontain St is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from Temple University, Main Campus. It is also near Temple Univ., Health Center and C.C. of Philadelphia.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
239 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
436 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
1,160 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
4 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
902 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
7 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Susquehanna-Dauphin, located 0.3 mile from 1521 Fontain St. 1521 Fontain St is near Philadelphia International, located 14.8 miles or 27 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 33.9 miles or 52 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 27 min | 14.8 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 52 min | 33.9 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
90
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
69
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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 1521 Fontain St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
1521 Fontain St has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Wagner Free Institute of Science
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Fels Planetarium
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
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Franklin Institute
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
1521 Fontain St has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Wagner Free Institute of Science, Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, and The Academy of Natural Sciences.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
1521 Fontain St has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is Temple University Hospital which is 1.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.2 mi |
1521 Fontain St has 3 military bases within 9.2 miles, the nearest is Naval Inventory Control Point Philadelphia which is 6.5 miles away and a 17 minute drive.
Amenities
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Breakfast Nook
- Hardwood Floors
- Tile Floors
- Basement
- Recreation Room
- Bay Window
- Furnished
- Large Bedrooms
- Furnished Units Available
- Storage Space
- Patio
1521 Fontain St Photos
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.
1521 Fontain St
Philadelphia, PA 19121