1213 Walnut
1213 Walnut St,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
$2,080 - $5,145
Studio - 2 Beds
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Birchwood at Grays Ferry
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About Birchwood at Grays Ferry
Birchwood at Grays Ferry, formerly St. Anthony’s Residences, is comprised of a newly rehabbed, historically certified former school building with 55 and over apartment rentals, along with a group of neighboring townhomes with no age designations. Situated in a quiet area of South Philadelphia near parks and the Schuylkill trail, the community is convenient to local shopping, dining and entertainment, as well as South Street and public transit. The community offers both 55+ and family affordable rentals in a mix of unit types and floorplans. The newly remodeled apartments feature updated appliances, washers & dryers (select units), spacious floorplans, carpeting, and large closets. The community it pet friendly, has off-street parking, on-site management and maintenance. *Note: This community offers affordable housing for families and seniors, as such income and age restrictions may apply. Voucher holders welcome!
Birchwood at Grays Ferry is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19146 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
24 Hour Access
Lounge
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Vintage Building
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Yard
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Handrails
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Views
- Yard
- Lawn
Location
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Nestled just southwest of the heart of Center City, Southwest Center City is a revitalized neighborhood strewn alongside the Schuylkill River. The neighborhood’s many alluring rentals include stylish lofts, modern apartments, and charming townhomes. Southwest Center City boasts excellent walkability, partly due to its layout and partly due to its ideal location.
The University of Pennsylvania, both a premier Ivy League institution and the area’s number one employer, lies just across the Schuylkill River from the neighborhood and is accessible within a 10-minute walk. Southwest Center City also sits within walking distance of SEPTA’s Ellsworth-Federal Station, which is served by the Broad Street Line. Major city attractions are just steps away as well, including Rittenhouse Square, the Kimmel Center, and Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
Birchwood at Grays Ferry is within 5 minutes or 2.1 miles from University of Pennsylvania. It is also near The Art Inst. of Philadelphia and Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
307 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
579 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
267 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Middle & High School
Grades 7-12
897 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
546 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include 22Nd Street, located 1.0 miles from Birchwood at Grays Ferry. Birchwood at Grays Ferry is near Philadelphia International, located 8.1 miles or 18 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 35.3 miles or 54 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 18 min | 8.1 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 54 min | 35.3 mi |
Time and distance from Birchwood at Grays Ferry.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
Birchwood at Grays Ferry has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-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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Schuylkill River Park
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Penn Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Franklin Institute
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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University of Pennsylvania Observatory
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
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The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi |
Birchwood at Grays Ferry has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Schuylkill River Park, Penn Museum, and University of Pennsylvania Observatory.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
Birchwood at Grays Ferry has 3 hospitals within 2.2 miles, the nearest is New Hanover Regional Medical Center which is 1.7 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.4 mi |
Birchwood at Grays Ferry is 4.4 miles and a 11 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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