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Scottish Rite Tower
739-743 S 16th St,
Philadelphia,
PA
19146
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About Scottish Rite Tower
Experience a new place to live at Scottish Rite Tower. The location of this community is in Philadelphia on S. 16th St. in the 19146 area. Make a visit to check out the current floorplan options. The professional leasing team is ready to help match you with your perfect apartment. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
Scottish Rite Tower 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.
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- Ascensor
Apartment Features
- Aire acondicionado
- Accesible en sillas de ruedas (habitaciones)
739-743 S 16th St,
Philadelphia,
PA
19146
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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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Southwest Center City | Philadelphia, PA | |
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| Studio | $1,543 | $1,407 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,940 | $1,763 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,307 | $2,200 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,572 | $2,934 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
Scottish Rite Tower is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from The Art Inst. of Philadelphia. It is also near Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel Univ., Hahnemann.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
626 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
393 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades PK & 9-12
611 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
29 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Lombard-South, located 0.3 mile from Scottish Rite Tower. Scottish Rite Tower is near Philadelphia International, located 8.4 miles or 19 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 34.5 miles or 51 minutes away.
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 19 min | 8.4 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 51 min | 34.5 mi |
Walkability Near Scottish Rite Tower
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
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
30
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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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
Active
Soundscore™
68
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Traffic
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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 Scottish Rite Tower.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
Scottish Rite Tower 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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Schuylkill River Park
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Walk: | 20 min | 1.1 mi |
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The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Franklin Institute
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Fels Planetarium
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Scottish Rite Tower has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Schuylkill River Park, The Academy of Natural Sciences, and Franklin Institute.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
Scottish Rite Tower has 3 hospitals within 1.5 miles, the nearest is Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is 1.0 miles away and a 20 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
Scottish Rite Tower is 4.1 miles and a 10 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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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.
739-743 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146