$1,400
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1549 N 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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610-721-6006
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
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Available May 16
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1549 N 56th St
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About This Home
Available May 16
Welcome home to this beautifully updated second-floor residence at 1549 N 56th St in the heart of West Philadelphia’s Carroll Park neighborhood. This inviting apartment blends classic Philadelphia charm with modern comfort, offering bright and airy living spaces, generous natural light, and a thoughtfully designed layout for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located near public transportation, shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes, this home places the city at your fingertips. Inside, residents will enjoy well appointed spaces with high ceilings, tall windows, large bedrooms, and a welcoming atmosphere that instantly feels like home. The property has been recently renovated throughout with neutral cabinetry and granite counters in the kitchen and baths. An off-street parking space is also available for an additional $100 per month — a rare and valuable convenience in the city. This is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy comfortable city living in a well-maintained residence with both charm and convenience. Schedule your private tour today and experience everything this wonderful home has to offer.
1549 N 56th St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19131 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
* 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.
Townhome Features
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Contact
- Listed by Kimberlee M Tonetti | BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
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Philadelphia sits at the center of American history and still carries that weight with quiet confidence — it's the city where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and today those same streets anchor neighborhoods full of energy and purpose. As Pennsylvania's largest city and the sixth most populous in the country, Philly draws renters with a broad economy spanning healthcare, financial services, biotechnology, and information technology, plus a university presence that includes the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Temple, and several other institutions spread across the city.
Neighborhoods here range considerably in character. Old City offers cobblestone streets alongside contemporary gallery spaces, Fishtown pulses with creative industries and converted-warehouse architecture, Rittenhouse Square delivers manicured parks and polished streets, and Manayunk brings a hillside village feel within city limits.
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Amenities
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.1 mi |
1549 N 56th St is within 7 minutes or 2.0 miles from St Joseph's Univ., Phila.. It is also near C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr and Philadelphia Osteopathic.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
525 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
374 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
387 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
151 Students
Nearby
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include 56Th Street And Lansdowne Avenue, located 0.0 mile from 1549 N 56th St. 1549 N 56th St is near Philadelphia International, located 9.3 miles or 23 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 37.9 miles or 57 minutes away.
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.0 mi |
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 23 min | 9.3 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 57 min | 37.9 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
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 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
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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 1549 N 56th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
1549 N 56th St has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Fairmount Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Please Touch Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Cobbs Creek Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Merion Botanical Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
1549 N 56th St has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Fairmount Park, Please Touch Museum, and Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.1 mi |
1549 N 56th St has 3 hospitals within 4.1 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 2.7 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 43 min | 21.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 45 min | 23.8 mi |
1549 N 56th St has 3 military bases within 23.8 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 9.9 miles away and a 19 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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What is a Sound Score Rating?
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1549 N 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131