$3,500 / Month
1655 N 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br | 4 Baths 4 Baths 4 Ba | 1,712 SF |
About This Property
This townhouse is located at 1655 N 56th St, Philadelphia, PA. 1655 N 56th St is in the Overbrook neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA and in ZIP code 19131. This property has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This property has a lot size of 1,742 sqft and was built in 1915. 6 Min from SJU Only accepting 5 bedroom voucher
1655 N 56th St is a house located in Philadelphia County and the 19131 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
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Also known as Overbrook Park, Overbook is filled with lush parks and tree-lined streets that sets it apart from the urban flair Philadelphia is known for. Haddington Woods and the Karakung Golf Course dominates the western portion of the neighborhood while Morris Park is located in the center of Overbook and is great for hiking. Overbook is also adjacent to Fairmount Park, Philly’s sprawling historic green space that is home to several museums, the Philadelphia Zoo, the iconic Rocky Steps, and more. Along with access to several parks, Overbrook is also home to Saint Joseph’s University. Rentals in Overbook are typically more affordable compared to other neighborhoods in the city, but there are upscale options available as well. The neighborhood boasts a variety of styles including charming rowhouses and renovated loft apartments. There are multiple rail stations in Overbrook so residents can easily travel into other neighborhoods and Center City, which is only seven miles away.
Learn more about living in OverbrookBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Studio Studio | 410-420 Sq Ft | $799 | $1,010 | $1,375 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 744-749 Sq Ft | $875 | $1,455 | $2,235 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 994-996 Sq Ft | $902 | $1,692 | $2,605 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 1104 Sq Ft | $754 | $1,306 | $2,604 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 1221 Sq Ft | $670 | $1,360 | $4,500 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.1 mi |
1655 N 56th St is within 6 minutes or 1.9 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 PK-8
374 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
387 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
250 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-11
7 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Lansdowne Av & 56Th St, located 0.1 mile from 1655 N 56th St. 1655 N 56th St is near Philadelphia International, located 9.4 miles or 23 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 37.9 miles or 57 minutes away.
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 23 min | 9.4 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 57 min | 37.9 mi |
Time and distance from 1655 N 56th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
1655 N 56th St has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 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: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Merion Botanical Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
1655 N 56th St has 5 parks within 2.5 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 |
1655 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 | 10.0 mi |
1655 N 56th St is 10.0 miles and a 19 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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1655 N 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131