$3,600
Total Monthly Price
500 S Melville St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Bedrooms
4
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
1,800 sq ft
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Available
Available Sep 23
Highlights
- Pets Allowed
- Patio
- Yard
- Basement
- Playground
- Deck
500 S Melville St
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,600 deposit,
Available Sep 23
This is a bright and welcoming 4 bedroom/2 full bath house in the heart of University City (20 min walk to CHOP/Penn/Drexel). It's the perfect mix of urban and suburban, with off-street parking and access to the 34 (T2) and 13 (T3) trolley, 42 bus lines within blocks. Five minute walk to Clark Park (farmers market, playgrounds, dog park). All pets welcome! We just redid everything (kitchen, deck, bathroom, etc) thinking it was our forever house as we love the neighborhood. It's got a second-floor laundry, eat-in kitchen, sunroom, large back patio, dining room, first floor bathroom, off-street parking, huge basement, an amazing "play alley," and a small but functional front yard. It's in the Penn Alexander K-8 School catchment. Pets okay. It's available starting Sept 23rd (but flexible move in) for $3600 water/trash included. Owners only a block away for easy resolution of any issues!
500 S Melville St is a house located in Philadelphia County and the 19143 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
* 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.
House Features
Washer/Dryer
Tub/Shower
Ceiling Fans
Heating
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Sunroom
- Playground
- Patio
- Deck
- Yard
- Dog Park
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.
- Dogs Allowed
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- Cats Allowed
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- Parking
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Utilities Included
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Located in West Philadelphia, Cedar Park is a historic neighborhood that has undergone revitalization in recent years. Known as a “streetcar” suburb, Cedar Park boasts stunning architecture and many historic homes. Today, this diverse neighborhood is known as a quirky, urban locale with a bohemian vibe and vibrant culture. Located along Baltimore Avenue, Cedar Park maintains its own distinctive identity with a unique collection of galleries, shops, independent music, international restaurants, and a microbrewery.
Although the neighborhood is perfect for urbanites, Cedar Park is filled with trees and residents have access to several city parks including Clark Park and Malcolm X Park. Like most urban communities, Cedar Park is walkable, but residents also use public transit to travel to other major destinations in the city including the University of Pennsylvania and Center City. Great for renters of all ages, Cedar Park offers affordable to upscale rentals in every style.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
500 S Melville St is within 10 minutes or 0.6 mile from University of the Sciences. It is also near C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr and University of Pennsylvania.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
503 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
595 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
718 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
499 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
56 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Baltimore Avenue And 45Th Street, located 0.1 mile from 500 S Melville St. 500 S Melville St is near Philadelphia International, located 7.6 miles or 18 minutes away, and Wilmington Airport, located 32.9 miles or 51 minutes away.
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 18 min | 7.6 mi |
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Wilmington Airport
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Drive: | 51 min | 32.9 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
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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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.
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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 500 S Melville St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
500 S Melville St has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 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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Penn Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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University of Pennsylvania Observatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Bartram's Garden
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Schuylkill River Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Philadelphia Zoo
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
500 S Melville St has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Bartram's Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.6 mi |
500 S Melville St has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 46 min | 22.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 47 min | 24.7 mi |
500 S Melville St has 3 military bases within 24.7 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 6.2 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Basement
- Sunroom
- Patio
- Deck
- Yard
- Dog Park
- Playground
500 S Melville St Photos
500 S Melville St
Philadelphia, PA 19143