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Benjamin Wong

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BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell

427 N Preston St media gallery Unit
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Townhomes Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia Powelton
$1,250 Total Monthly Price

427 N Preston St

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Philadelphia, PA 19104

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  • Square Feet

    2,637 sq ft

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About This Home

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Updated 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom first floor apartment available in the highly desirable University City area. Enjoy the privacy of having your own floor, a rare feature in a neighborhood where many rentals offer shared kitchens, bathrooms, and common living spaces. This move in ready unit has been refreshed with new flooring, fresh paint, and an updated bathroom. Located just minutes from Drexel University, UPenn, hospitals, SEPTA public transportation, restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and neighborhood shopping. Whether you are a student, faculty member, medical professional, or anyone looking to be close to Center City Philadelphia, this location offers exceptional convenience. Additional features include a washer and dryer located in the basement, providing added convenience for everyday living. If you have been searching for an affordable apartment with privacy, updates, and a prime University City location, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Schedule your showing today.

427 N Preston St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19104 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Street Parking

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Townhome Features

Washer/Dryer

Refrigerator

Heating

Basement

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Basement
  • Laundry Facilities
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Neighborhood

Home to Powelton Village, a long thoroughfare of art spaces, galleries, dance studios, and ethical coffee shops located along Lancaster Avenue, Powelton is known as a haven for artists, creatives, and academics. Located in the University City section of Philadelphia, Powelton sits north of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Known for its mid-to-late 19th-century architecture, this neighborhood features affordable Victorian-style houses and upscale apartments for rent with plenty of trees lining the streets. After school or work, admire art at the Tiberino Museum, catch a show at the Philadelphia Dance Company, visit the farmers market for a taste of the local cuisine, or head to Drexel Park for a relaxing walk and stunning view of the city's skylines. Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly love and you’ll certainly adore your new home in this close-knit community.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Basement
  • Laundry Facilities
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
University of the Sciences
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
University of Pennsylvania
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
427 N Preston St is within 3 minutes or 1.1 miles from C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr. It is also near Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main and University of Pennsylvania.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Lancaster Avenue And 40Th Street, located 0.2 mile from 427 N Preston St. 427 N Preston St is near Philadelphia International, located 9.8 miles or 21 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 35.7 miles or 53 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lancaster Avenue And 40Th Street
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Lancaster Avenue And Spring Garden Street
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Lancaster Avenue And Wallace Street
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
40Th St & Filbert St
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Lancaster Ave & Hamilton St
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Penn Medicine Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
49Th Street
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Philadelphia 30Th Street
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Suburban Station
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Angora
Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Philadelphia International
Drive: 21 min 9.8 mi
Trenton Mercer
Drive: 53 min 35.7 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Soundscore™
75 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 427 N Preston St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
The Shops At Penn
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
9-37 N 52nd St
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Park West Town Center
Drive: 6 min 1.9 mi
427 N Preston St has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 6-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 1.5 mi
Please Touch Museum
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
University of Pennsylvania Observatory
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Philadelphia Zoo
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Schuylkill River Park
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
427 N Preston St has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including University of Pennsylvania Observatory, Penn Museum, and Please Touch Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Hahnemann University Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
427 N Preston St has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Philadelphia Naval Busi Center
Drive: 14 min 6.5 mi
Willow Grove Naval Air Station
Drive: 43 min 21.4 mi
Naval Air Development Center
Drive: 45 min 23.9 mi
427 N Preston St has 3 military bases within 23.9 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 6.5 miles away and a 14 minute drive.

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About the Listing Agent

Benjamin Wong

BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell

Benjamin Wong goal is to help and provide as much information I can as a Realtor. He educates his clients when they are thinking about selling, buying their first homes, and those who are looking to buy multiple properties. Benjamin like to educate and have his clients to be informed on what they are jumping into. Let us have a talk and we can see what possibilities are available to you.

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