$1,300
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5490 W Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
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Available Oct 6
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5490 W Berks St
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About This Home
Available Oct 6
Welcome to your new apartment in Wynnfield! Close to St Joseph's University and City Avenue Shopping. This two-bedroom 2nd floor exceptionally rehabbed and spacious apartment is light filled and ready to move in. Lovely tree lined street with a suburban feel and a strong sense of community. Near Jefferson and 53rd Streets close to public transit. Bus routes 40, 52, 63 are close , plus the T1 trolley and the Regional rail at Wynnefield Avenue. Call today for an appointment.
5490 W Berks St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19131 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.
Home Details
Home Type
End Unit Townhome
Year Built
Built in 1918
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
2 Main Level Bedrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Home Design
Converted Dwelling
Stone Foundation
Home Security
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fire and Smoke Detector
Interior Spaces
1,700 Sq Ft Home
Property has 3 Levels
Listing and Financial Details
Security Deposit $1,300
Requires 2 Months of Rent Paid Up Front
12-Month Lease Term
Available 10/15/25
$40 Application Fee
Assessor Parcel Number 522042900
Tenant pays for cable TV, appliances/equipment - some, cooking fuel, electricity, gas, heat, hot water, insurance, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care, minor interior maintenance, utilities - some
The owner pays for lawn/shrub care, management, pest control, repairs, sewer, sewer maintenance, snow removal, real estate taxes, trash collection, water
Rent includes lawn service, sewer, water
No Smoking Allowed
Coming Soon on 10/4/25
Residential Lease
Lot Details
1,742 Sq Ft Lot
Property is in good condition
Parking
On-Street Parking
Utilities
Hot Water Heating System
Municipal Trash
Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
Overview
No Home Owners Association
Wynnefield Subdivision
Pet Policy
No Pets Allowed
Contact
- Listed by Stacey Duke-Middleton | BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
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Source
Bright MLS, Inc.
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Also known as Overbrook Park, Overbook is filled with lush parks and tree-lined streets that sets it apart from the urban flair Philadelphia is known for. Haddington Woods and the Karakung Golf Course dominates the western portion of the neighborhood while Morris Park is located in the center of Overbook and is great for hiking. Overbook is also adjacent to Fairmount Park, Philly’s sprawling historic green space that is home to several museums, the Philadelphia Zoo, the iconic Rocky Steps, and more. Along with access to several parks, Overbrook is also home to Saint Joseph’s University. Rentals in Overbook are typically more affordable compared to other neighborhoods in the city, but there are upscale options available as well. The neighborhood boasts a variety of styles including charming rowhouses and renovated loft apartments. There are multiple rail stations in Overbrook so residents can easily travel into other neighborhoods and Center City, which is only seven miles away.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.8 mi |
5490 W Berks St is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from St Joseph's Univ., Phila.. It is also near Philadelphia Osteopathic and C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
374 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
251 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-6
532 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 8
70 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
387 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-4
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 7-11
7 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Malvern And 63Rd, located 0.8 mile from 5490 W Berks St. 5490 W Berks St is near Philadelphia International, located 10.2 miles or 25 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 38.2 miles or 58 minutes away.
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 25 min | 10.2 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 58 min | 38.2 mi |
Time and distance from 5490 W Berks St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
5490 W Berks St has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Fairmount Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Merion Botanical Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Please Touch Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
5490 W Berks St has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Fairmount Park, Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation, and Merion Botanical Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.4 mi |
5490 W Berks St has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 3.4 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 10.3 mi |
5490 W Berks St is 10.3 miles and a 20 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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5490 W Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19131