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$950 / Month

251 S Melville St

Philadelphia, PA 19139

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2,304 sq ft
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251 S Melville St

About This Home

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Located on a charming tree-lined block in the heart of University City, this upgraded studio apartment at 251 S Melville St, Unit 2 offers smart design and modern convenience in one of Philadelphiaâ€™s most sought-after neighborhoods. The space features stainless steel appliances, an electric stovetop, and a sleek European washer, making everyday living both stylish and efficient. A built-in Murphy bed maximizes the layout, easily transforming the apartment from a cozy bedroom into an open living areaâ€”perfect for work, relaxation, or entertaining. Additional basement storage provides that extra room every city dweller appreciates. Just steps from Penn and Drexel, Clark Park, local cafÃ©s, restaurants, and major transit routes, this location offers unbeatable access to everything University City has to offer. Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone looking to enjoy vibrant city living with modern upgradesâ€”this is urban convenience at its best.

251 S Melville St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19139 ZIP Code.

* 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.

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Listed by Lisa App | KW Empower
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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.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
University of the Sciences	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
University of Pennsylvania	Walk:	18 min	1.0 mi
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

251 S Melville St is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr. It is also near University of the Sciences and University of Pennsylvania.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Baltimore Avenue And 45Th Street, located 0.4 mile from 251 S Melville St. 251 S Melville St is near Philadelphia International, located 8.0 miles or 19 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 36.8 miles or 55 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Baltimore Avenue And 45Th Street	Walk:	6 min	0.4 mi
Baltimore Ave & 46Th St	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 44Th Street	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 43Rd Street	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi
46Th Street	Walk:	8 min	0.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
49Th Street	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Penn Medicine Station	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
30Th St Lower Level	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Angora	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Philadelphia 30Th Street	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Philadelphia International	Drive:	19 min	8.0 mi
Trenton Mercer	Drive:	55 min	36.8 mi

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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

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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 251 S Melville St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The Shops At Penn	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Progress Haddington Plaza	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Grays Ferry Gateway	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi

251 S Melville St has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 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:	4 min	1.4 mi
University of Pennsylvania Observatory	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
Bartram's Garden	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Schuylkill River Park	Drive:	7 min	2.6 mi
Philadelphia Zoo	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi

251 S Melville St has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Schuylkill River Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center	Drive:	3 min	1.1 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital	Drive:	10 min	4.4 mi