$2,300
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253 Childs Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
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253 Childs Ave
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Available Oct 12
Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath stone twin in the heart of Drexel Hill! Enjoy beautiful hardwood floors, an abundance of natural light, and a comfortable layout perfect for everyday living. The partially finished basement offers extra space for a home office, playroom, or workout area. All three bedrooms and a full bath are located on the second floor. You’ll love the convenience of rear parking and a location close to schools, public transportation, and Drexel Hill’s popular restaurants and shops. Ready for immediate occupancy! No dogs and no smoking allowed.
253 Childs Ave is a house located in Delaware County and the 19026 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Upper Darby attendance zone.
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Drexel Hill is a suburb of Philadelphia and is known as one of the best areas to live in the metro area. With several parks and excellent schools, Drexel Hill exudes a family-friend vibe. This wooded neighborhood has rentals for every budget. Along with apartments in brick buildings, the neighborhood features single-family houses in a variety of classic styles including Colonials and Victorians. Renters are attracted to Drexel Hill's excellent location. Center City is only 10 miles away and is convenient to several colleges and universities. The University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Saint Joseph's College are just a few of the institutions that are only a few miles from Drexel Hill. Renters can take U.S. Route 1 or Highway 2 to travel around the metro area or hop on a train at one of the transit stations located right outside of Drexel Hill. Great for out-of-state trips, the Philly International Airport is about a 30-minute drive away.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 6.9 mi |
253 Childs Ave is within 12 minutes or 4.9 miles from Swarthmore College. It is also near C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr and University of the Sciences.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades 1-5
568 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
490 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
499 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,318 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4,191 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
445 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,287 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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 Drexel Hill include Marshall Road, located 0.3 mile from 253 Childs Ave. 253 Childs Ave is near Philadelphia International, located 9.9 miles or 23 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 41.8 miles or 69 minutes away.
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 23 min | 9.9 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 69 min | 41.8 mi |
Time and distance from 253 Childs Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.4 mi |
253 Childs Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Cobbs Creek Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi |
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Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi |
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Scott Arboretum
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Drive: | 13 min | 4.9 mi |
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John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
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Drive: | 16 min | 5.7 mi |
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Bartram's Garden
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Drive: | 17 min | 6.0 mi |
253 Childs Ave has 5 parks within 6.0 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Cobbs Creek Park, and Scott Arboretum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 6.2 mi |
253 Childs Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.2 miles, the nearest is Delaware County Memorial Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 27 min | 11.3 mi |
253 Childs Ave is 11.3 miles and a 27 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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253 Childs Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026