$2,200 / Month

426 S 42nd St

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Philadelphia, PA 19104

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  • Bedrooms

    1

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    3,150 sq ft

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    Available Nov 21

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About This Home

Available Nov 21

462 42nd St Unit A, offers a spacious first floor, freshly painted, one bedroom apartment, with a very large living room and kitchen, with hardwood floors throughout. A added bonus room can serve as either office or additional bedroom space. The kitchen has new appliances including , microwave, six burner large stove and dishwasher. There are lockable entrances from the common hallway into the living room, kitchen and back hallway. This apartment has access to a large patio at the rear of the property. There is a full size washer and dryer and a designated storage space in the basement. This stately old home is located in University City/Spruce Hill part of West Philadelphia. With University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, University of the Sciences and the Restaurant School all within walking/biking distance, the area hosts many dining, shopping and coffee shops that caters to the diverse academic and culturally abundant neighborhood. There is plenty of public transportation and center city is minutes away. This property is in the public school Penn-Alexander Catchment. $2500 .00 Monthly Rent with a First and Last Month Deposit.

426 S 42nd St is a house located in Philadelphia County and the 19104 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.

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  • Listed by Jan LeSuer | Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
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Neighborhood

Situated in West Philadelphia’s University City District, Spruce Hill is a charming neighborhood teeming with historic residences, multicultural eateries, and lush spruce trees. The scenic Clark Park serves as a tranquil reprieve from Spruce Hill’s dynamic urban environment, as well as a host to plenty of popular community events.

Close proximity to numerous hospitals and universities, including the prestigious University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, makes the neighborhood a top choice for a diverse range of residents. Spruce Hill boasts a walkable environment along with convenient access to SEPTA bus routes and trolley lines. Center City sits just three miles east of the neighborhood, providing residents with a bevy of metropolitan amenities.

Learn more about living in Spruce Hill 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 4 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
426 S 42nd St is within 4 minutes or 0.3 mile from University of the Sciences. It is also near University of Pennsylvania and C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
475 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
579 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
543 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
81 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
394 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Baltimore Avenue And 42Nd Street, located 0.0 mile from 426 S 42nd St. 426 S 42nd St is near Philadelphia International, located 7.5 miles or 18 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 36.7 miles or 54 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 2 min 0.0 mi
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Philadelphia International
Drive: 18 min 7.5 mi
Trenton Mercer
Drive: 54 min 36.7 mi
Walker's Paradise
93
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
86
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
95
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.
Busy
66
Soundscore
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 426 S 42nd St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
426 S 42nd St has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Penn Museum
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
University of Pennsylvania Observatory
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Bartram's Garden
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Schuylkill River Park
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Philadelphia Zoo
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
426 S 42nd St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Bartram's Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.2 mi
426 S 42nd St has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
426 S 42nd St is 5.7 miles and a 12 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.

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