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Serpentine Apartments
3439 Lancaster Ave,
Philadelphia,
PA
19104
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About Serpentine Apartments
NOW OFFERING FIRST MONTH'S RENT FREE! AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! Welcome to your new home at 3433-39 Lancaster Ave in Philadelphia! These charming apartments, at just a 2 minute walk from campus, were originally designed around 1875 but has since been meticulously renovated into a 28-unit apartment building perfect for students and young professionals alike. Despite the fact these units now feature top-of-the-line amenities and modern layouts, these apartments also maintain their original charm. From the original wood porch to exposed brick walls, these units are the perfect blend of modern and cozy. Now offering fully furnished options.
Serpentine Apartments is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Gran cantidad de luz natural
- Mamparas de vidrio
- Duchas estilo espiga
- Luces debajo de los gabinetes
- Espejos LED
- Mariposa para acceso, paquete y sala de correo
Community Amenities
Instalaciones de lavandería
Unidades amuebladas disponibles
Reciclaje
Entrada con llavero electrónico
- Instalaciones de lavandería
- Property manager in situ
- Unidades amuebladas disponibles
- Recolección de basura: acera
- Reciclaje
- Programa de seguro para inquilinos
- Estación de lavado de mascotas
- Transporte público
- Entrada con llavero electrónico
- Almacenamiento de bicicletas
- Recinto cerrado
- Patio
- Baño privado
Apartment Features
Lavadora/Secadora
Aire acondicionado
Lavavajillas
Vestidores
Cocina con isla
Encimeras de granito
Microondas
Nevera
Highlights
- Lavadora/Secadora
- Aire acondicionado
- Calefacción
- Libre de humo
- Preinstalación de cables
- Sistema de seguridad
- Bañera/Ducha
- Barandillas
- Sistema de rociadores
- Espejos con marco
- Accesible en sillas de ruedas (habitaciones)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Lavavajillas
- Zona de eliminación de desechos
- Máquina de hielo
- Encimeras de granito
- Electrodomésticos de acero inoxidable
- Cocina con isla
- Cocina
- Microondas
- Horno
- Fogón
- Nevera
- Congelador
Model Details
- Suelos de baldosas
- Suelos de vinilo
- Techos altos
- Sala de estar
- Ventana mirador
- Vestidores
- Amueblado
- Ventanas de doble panel
- Dormitorios grandes
- Balcón
- Patio
- Porche
- Cubierta
- Con jardín
Location
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Located just west of Center City, University City is named after the many universities that inhabit the neighborhood, including the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Naturally, the neighborhood is a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff seeking a rental close to campus.
There is a broad range of rental options in University City, featuring high-rise condos, upscale apartments, renovated lofts, and elegant townhomes in a walkable environment. The community enjoys access to an array of diverse restaurants, shops, bars, cafes, and markets clustered on Chestnut Street, Walnut Street, and Baltimore Avenue.
In addition to a walkable layout, University City boasts convenience to the SEPTA Market-Frankford Line and Trolley Lines 11, 13, and 36. The many vibrant offerings of Center City are just across the Schuylkill River as well.
Learn more about living in University City
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
Serpentine Apartments is within 4 minutes or 0.2 mile from Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main. It is also near University of Pennsylvania and University of the Sciences.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-4
290 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
359 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
294 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
543 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-4
30 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 1-10
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Lancaster Ave & 36Th St, located 0.2 mile from Serpentine Apartments. Serpentine Apartments is near Philadelphia International, located 9.3 miles or 19 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 35.3 miles or 52 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 19 min | 9.3 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 52 min | 35.3 mi |
Time and distance from Serpentine Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
Serpentine Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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University of Pennsylvania Observatory
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Penn Museum
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Schuylkill River Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Philadelphia Zoo
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Franklin Institute
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
Serpentine Apartments has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including University of Pennsylvania Observatory, Penn Museum, and Schuylkill River Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Serpentine Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.0 mi |
Serpentine Apartments is 6.0 miles and a 12 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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3439 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104