$1,450 / Month

226 S 49th St

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Philadelphia, PA 19139

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    800 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Crown Molding
  • Walk-in Shower
226 S 49th St
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About This Home

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ONE MONTH FREE ON 13 MONTH LEASE. Available for January 1st move in. Looking for something with character? Tired of the cookie-cutter new construction homes? Welcome home. This is a beautiful 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment with a large private backyard. This is large 2 bedroom with lots of storage space and a newly renovated bathroom. Both bedrooms are a great size and on the opposite side of the unit. The kitchen has also been completely redone and has stainless steel appliance. As an added bonus, this unit includes a complimentary mounted flat tv and concierge laundry service. This quintessential West Philly block is quiet and beautiful between Walnut Street and Chestnut for easy walking and easy parking. Pets are welcome with a fee. This unit is THREE blocks from the Market Frankford Train. Located minutes away from many of our main attractions: Art Museum (Run the the Rocky Steps) the Barnes Foundation Museum, City Hall the Liberty Bell, Constitution Center, and a Great Cheese Steak! Just 18 minutes away from Philadelphia International Airport, 10 minutes away from Penn Station. University of Penn and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are within walking distance. Tenant pays all utilites.

226 S 49th St is a house located in Philadelphia County and the 19139 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.

Home Details

Home Type

Semi-Detached or Twin Home

Year Built

Built in 1919

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Walk-in Shower 2 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Straight Thru Architecture Traditional Architecture Brick Exterior Construction Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

Traditional Floor Plan Wood Flooring Crown Molding Ceiling Fan Partially Furnished 800 Sq Ft Home Non-Functioning Fireplace Property has 1 Level

Kitchen

Stove Kitchen in Efficiency Studio

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,450 $2,900 Move-In Fee Requires 2 Months of Rent Paid Up Front 12-Month Min and 48-Month Max Lease Term Available 12/1/25 $50 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number 461224600 Tenant pays for electricity, all utilities, water, gas No Smoking Allowed Residential Lease

Lot Details

1,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

On-Street Parking

Utilities

Electric Baseboard Heater Cable TV Available Electric Water Heater Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association University City Subdivision

Pet Policy

Dogs and Cats Allowed Pet Deposit Required

Contact

  • Listed by Katherine Mejia | Legal Real Estate LLC
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
  • Source
    Bright MLS, Inc.
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Amenities
  • Fireplace
Neighborhood

Built as a streetcar suburb in the 1800s, the Walnut Hill neighborhood sits about four miles west of Center City in Philadelphia. Well-preserved rowhomes speak to the neighborhood's rich history, with large, ornate houses for rent in an area known for its friendly, welcoming vibe. Locals run the Walnut Hill Community Association, which works to keep the neighborhood revitalized.

Nosh on Chinese classics at Evergreen Chinese, where you can dine in or get your food delivered to your Walnut Hill apartment. Join other locals at J & P Seafood when the taste for seafood strikes.

Walnut Hill keeps residents connected to downtown Philadelphia and beyond with a robust public transportation system, including neighborhood stops on the El, along with multiple city bus routes.

Learn more about living in Walnut Hill 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
226 S 49th St is within 7 minutes or 0.4 mile from C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr. It is also near University of the Sciences and University of Pennsylvania.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
475 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
543 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-K & 3-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
89 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Baltimore Avenue And 49Th Street, located 0.5 mile from 226 S 49th St. 226 S 49th St is near Philadelphia International, located 7.9 miles or 19 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 37.0 miles or 56 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Philadelphia International
Drive: 19 min 7.9 mi
Trenton Mercer
Drive: 56 min 37.0 mi
Very Walkable
85
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Excellent Transit
76
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
99
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 226 S 49th St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
226 S 49th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Penn Museum
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
University of Pennsylvania Observatory
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Bartram's Garden
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Philadelphia Zoo
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
226 S 49th St has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including University of Pennsylvania Observatory, Penn Museum, and Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
226 S 49th St has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 14 min 6.6 mi
226 S 49th St is 6.6 miles and a 14 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.

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