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161 W Olney Ave

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161 W Olney Ave is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19120 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.

Townhome Features

  • Basement
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Neighborhood

Located about 12 miles north of Downtown Philadelphia, Olney is an amenity-laden neighborhood in northern Philadelphia. Known for its charming rowhouses, Olney has highly affordable to mid-range rentals available for rent. Olney feels suburban and residents have plenty of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Tacony Creek Park boasts 302 acres and creekside views and the 5th Street thoroughfare houses authentic eateries and shops. Great for families, Olney also has several schools located within the neighborhood as well. Olney is a great choice for renters looking for a quieter city experience while maintaining easy access to major attractions and destinations. Conveniently, Downtown Philadelphia is less than 30 minutes away.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 521 Sq Ft $850 $956 $1,145
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 1001-1005 Sq Ft $800 $1,118 $1,802
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 901-906 Sq Ft $1,000 $1,404 $2,057
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1207 Sq Ft $1,400 $1,632 $1,800
Amenities
  • Basement
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
La Salle University
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
Temple Univ., Health Center
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Drexel Univ., Queen Lane
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
161 W Olney Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.6 miles from C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr. It is also near La Salle University and Temple Univ., Health Center.
Schools
Washington Grover Jr School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
443 Students
Attendance Zone
Lowell James R School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-4
530 Students
Attendance Zone
Fels Samuel High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,053 Students
Attendance Zone
Incarnation Of Our Lord School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
260 Students
Nearby
Zion Christian Day School
Private Elementary School
Grades K
34 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
124 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Olney, located 1.3 miles from 161 W Olney Ave. 161 W Olney Ave is near Philadelphia International, located 18.4 miles or 33 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 27.0 miles or 45 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Olney
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Fern Rock Transportation Center
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Logan
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Wyoming
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Hunting Park
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Olney
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Fern Rock Transportation Center
Walk: 28 min 1.4 mi
Lawndale
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Melrose Park
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Wister
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Philadelphia International
 Drive: 33 min 18.4 mi
Trenton Mercer
 Drive: 45 min 27.0 mi

Walkability Near 161 W Olney Ave Philadelphia, PA 19120

Very Walkable
86
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
69
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
55
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 161 W Olney Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
One & Olney Square
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Adams Run Plaza
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Tacony Creek Plaza
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
161 W Olney Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Awbury Arboretum
 Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Tacony Creek Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Wagner Free Institute of Science
 Drive: 13 min 5.0 mi
Pennypack Park
 Drive: 13 min 6.0 mi
Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
 Drive: 18 min 6.7 mi
161 W Olney Ave has 5 parks within 6.7 miles, including Tacony Creek Park, Awbury Arboretum, and Wagner Free Institute of Science.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Friends Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.9 mi
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
161 W Olney Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Albert Einstein Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Philadelphia Naval Busi Center
Drive: 24 min 12.6 mi
161 W Olney Ave is 12.6 miles and a 24 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.

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