5823 Alter St

About This Home

Newly Renovated 3BR/1.5BA in Cobbs Creek Steps to the Baltimore Ave Trolley Fully renovated three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath townhouse in Cobbs Creek, 19143. Step into a bright living room with exposed brick, wide-plank flooring, and recessed lighting, then into an open kitchen built around a large quartz island the kind of space where dinner gets cooked and eaten in the same room. A half bath on the first floor keeps the main level convenient, and the rear door opens to a private backyard with room to grill, sit out, or plant an herb garden. Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms share a full bath with a walk-in shower, custom tile, and a skylight that fills the room with natural light. The basement holds a Samsung washer and dryer and plenty of storage. Move-in ready and pet-friendly. FEATURES & FINISHES - Kitchen: quartz countertops, large quartz island, energy-efficient stainless steel appliances, gas range - Full bath: walk-in shower, custom tile work, skylight, one-of-a-kind handmade rustic wood vanity - Half bath on the first floor - Primary bedroom: bay window and two closets - Exposed brick and recessed lighting in the living room - Wide-plank flooring throughout the main level - In-unit laundry: Samsung washer and dryer in the basement - Basement storage - Private fenced backyard - Street parking LOCATION Cobbs Creek, one block from Baltimore Avenue, with quick access to University City and Center City by trolley. - SEPTA trolley at 58th & Baltimore (Route 34) University City in about 15 min, Center City in about 25 min - Bus routes 21 and 42 nearby on Chestnut and Walnut - About 2 miles to UPenn, Drexel, and CHOP - One block to the Baltimore Ave shopping center with grocery stores, pharmacy, and restaurants - Cobbs Creek Park and the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center a few blocks west, with trails, tennis courts, and the reopening Cobbs Creek Golf Course - Baltimore Ave dining corridor east toward 50th: Booker's Restaurant, Vientiane Cafe, Vietnam Cafe DETAILS Rent: $1,750/month Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Available: 9/15/26 Lease: 12 months Security Deposit: one month's rent Pets: Dogs and cats welcome (monthly pet rent applies) Laundry: In-unit washer and dryer Parking: Street Utilities: Tenant pays gas, electric, and water Apply online or reach out to schedule a showing.