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Gilham Apartments
511-521 Gilham St,
Philadelphia,
PA
19111
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About Gilham Apartments
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Gilham Apartments is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19111 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Controlled Access
- 24 Hour Access
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
511-521 Gilham St,
Philadelphia,
PA
19111
Lawncrest provides residents with a quiet setting and plenty of amenities about 11 miles northeast of Downtown Philadelphia. Thanks to two train stations, bus stops, and Route 13, residents can easily travel into the heart of the city and other areas. True to its name, Lawncrest residents have access to several parks and golf courses. Lawncrest Park has a library and a recreational center, Tacony Creek Park is a popular spot for jogging, and Melrose Country Club has a lush golf course. Lawncrest has a variety of rowhouses, apartments, duplexes, and townhomes available for rent at various price points.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Lawncrest | Philadelphia, PA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,151 | $1,408 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,063 | $1,765 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,504 | $2,205 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,202 | $2,932 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.1 mi |
Gilham Apartments is within 7 minutes or 3.3 miles from C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr. It is also near Salus University and La Salle University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
1,275 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
314 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
1,134 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,260 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,352 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
269 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
10 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Frankford Transit Center, located 2.6 miles from Gilham Apartments. Gilham Apartments is near Philadelphia International, located 20.1 miles or 34 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 25.0 miles or 41 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 34 min | 20.1 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 41 min | 25.0 mi |
Walkability Near Gilham Apartments
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
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Soundscore™
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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 Gilham Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
Gilham Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-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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Tacony Creek Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Pennypack Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
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Lorimer Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Insectarium
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi |
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Awbury Arboretum
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.4 mi |
Gilham Apartments has 5 parks within 5.4 miles, including Tacony Creek Park, Pennypack Park, and Lorimer Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
Gilham Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Jeanes Hospital which is 1.6 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 27 min | 12.9 mi |
Gilham Apartments is 12.9 miles and a 27 minute drive from Willow Grove Naval Air Station.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
511-521 Gilham St
Philadelphia, PA 19111