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The Willows at Cobbs Creek
800 S 55th St,
Philadelphia,
PA
19143
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About The Willows at Cobbs Creek
The Willows at Cobbs Creek, formerly South 55th St Apartments, is an affordable rental community located in West Philadelphia. Consisting of 20 apartments with private entrances, patios, large closets, high ceilings and spacious floorplans. Located in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia, the community is convenient to shopping, dining, recreation and public transit.
The Willows at Cobbs Creek is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19143 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Maintenance on site
- 24 Hour Access
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Walk-In Closets
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Tub/Shower
- Sprinkler System
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Patio
Location
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Cobbs Creek, a tight-knit and up-and-coming community south of Market Street in West Philadelphia, lies about five miles from downtown. Its namesake, Cobbs Creek Park, offers a tranquil outdoor retreat with its trails, water views, and recreational activities. The area, settled by Lenape Indians and named after Quakers, mostly consists of townhomes and apartments that house families and students.
Cobbs Creek gives endless public transportation options. You can travel via trolley, Market-Frankford Line, or by bus to the downtown area. Students and faculty of nearby University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University appreciate the lower-cost housing options and a quick commute.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.0 mi |
The Willows at Cobbs Creek is within 5 minutes or 1.6 miles from C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr. It is also near University of the Sciences and University of Pennsylvania.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
579 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
608 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary School
Grades K-4
615 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
271 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,626 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
568 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
497 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
355 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
153 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Baltimore Avenue And 55Th Street, located 0.1 mile from The Willows at Cobbs Creek. The Willows at Cobbs Creek is near Philadelphia International, located 7.2 miles or 17 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 38.2 miles or 59 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 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: | 21 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.2 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 59 min | 38.2 mi |
Time and distance from The Willows at Cobbs Creek.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
The Willows at Cobbs Creek has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 miles, which is about a 4-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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Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Bartram's Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Penn Museum
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi |
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University of Pennsylvania Observatory
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
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Cobbs Creek Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
The Willows at Cobbs Creek has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartram's Garden, and Penn Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
The Willows at Cobbs Creek has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 2.6 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.7 mi |
The Willows at Cobbs Creek is 6.7 miles and a 15 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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800 S 55th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143