$1,200 / Month
5256 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 1.5 Baths 1.5 Baths 1.5 Ba | 2,224 SF |
About This Property
Two-bedroom 1.5 bathroom apartment with garage parking located in the West Philadelphia/University City/Cedar Park area. This unit is located in a vibrant Philadelphia neighborhood and is the first floor of a two-unit building. The neighborhood is adjacent to University City, Clark Park, Cedar Park, Malcolm X Park, and the Baltimore Avenue shopping corridor. Close to transportation and minutes from center city.
5256 Cedar Ave is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19143 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
Townhome Features
- Basement
Location
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Cobbs Creek, a tight-knit and up-and-coming community south of Market Street in West Philadelphia, lies about five miles from downtown. Its namesake, Cobbs Creek Park, offers a tranquil outdoor retreat with its trails, water views, and recreational activities. The area, settled by Lenape Indians and named after Quakers, mostly consists of townhomes and apartments that house families and students.
Cobbs Creek gives endless public transportation options. You can travel via trolley, Market-Frankford Line, or by bus to the downtown area. Students and faculty of nearby University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University appreciate the lower-cost housing options and a quick commute.
Learn more about living in Cobbs CreekBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Studio Studio | 543 Sq Ft | $850 | $1,211 | $1,660 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 863-866 Sq Ft | $575 | $1,218 | $2,130 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 1122-1129 Sq Ft | $850 | $1,481 | $2,900 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 1375 Sq Ft | $995 | $1,530 | $2,600 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 1622 Sq Ft | $1,200 | $1,731 | $2,500 |
Amenities
- Basement
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
5256 Cedar Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles 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 PK-8
271 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
340 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
355 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
153 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
89 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Baltimore Avenue And 53Rd Street, located 0.2 mile from 5256 Cedar Ave. 5256 Cedar Ave is near Philadelphia International, located 7.4 miles or 17 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 37.9 miles or 57 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.4 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 57 min | 37.9 mi |
Time and distance from 5256 Cedar Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
5256 Cedar Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. 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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Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Bartram's Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Penn Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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University of Pennsylvania Observatory
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Cobbs Creek Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi |
5256 Cedar Ave has 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartram's Garden, and Penn Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
5256 Cedar Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 2.2 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
5256 Cedar Ave is 6.5 miles and a 14 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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5256 Cedar Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143