$2,100
/ Month
4639 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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215-802-0030
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
2,600 sq ft
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Available
Available Jul 22
Highlight
- Basement
4639 Sansom St
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About This Home
Available Jul 22
Tastefully renovated, spacious 2+ bedroom apartment home in the heart of University City! Just steps from transportation, quality supermarkets, parks, and eclectic restaurants and cafes featuring cuisines from all over the world, all within steps of your front and rear doors in this spacious 1st-floor unit of an expansive, well-maintained two-family home. Situated on a lovely residential block of conscientious neighbors, 4639 Sansom offers both the quiet serenity of one of Philly’s greatest neighborhoods and the convenience of being within walking distance of its finest universities, hospitals, museums, dining, and entertainment venues. The unit itself has both front and rear entrances, a modern full kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, a modern tiled bathroom, and a private front patio, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Too hot outside? Enjoy your spacious living room or expansive kitchen/diningroom in the comfort of your central air conditioning. In addition to the two full bedrooms, there is a bonus room that can be used as an office, nursery, den, or dressing room. The large unfinished basement has a washer/dryer for exclusive use by the 1st-floor tenant and provides ample storage space as needed. Whether you're a long-term resident, graduate/ medical student, or a visiting professor, don’t miss this opportunity to make this quiet, comfortable apartment home yours, along with all that Chestnut and Walnut Streets have to offer the adventurous epicurean who wants to experience the best that University City and Central Philadelphia have to offer.
4639 Sansom St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
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Townhome Features
- Basement
Contact
- Listed by Jerrold M Hill | Realty Mark Cityscape
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Source
Bright MLS, Inc.
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Location
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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
Amenities
- Basement
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
4639 Sansom St is within 3 minutes or 0.2 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 K-8
282 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
503 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
718 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
414 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include 46Th Street, located 0.2 mile from 4639 Sansom St. 4639 Sansom St is near Philadelphia International, located 8.1 miles or 20 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 36.6 miles or 55 minutes away.
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 20 min | 8.1 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 55 min | 36.6 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 4639 Sansom St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
4639 Sansom St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Penn Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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University of Pennsylvania Observatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Please Touch Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Bartram's Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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Philadelphia Zoo
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
4639 Sansom St has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including University of Pennsylvania Observatory, Penn Museum, and Please Touch Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
4639 Sansom St has 3 hospitals within 4.3 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 1.0 mile away and a 19 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 44 min | 21.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 46 min | 24.4 mi |
4639 Sansom St has 3 military bases within 24.4 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 6.5 miles away and a 14 minute drive.
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