The Willows at Cobbs Creek

Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia Cobbs Creek

The Willows at Cobbs Creek

800 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Highlights

Walker's Paradise
Walk-In Closets
Views
Patio

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

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Location

800 S 55th St, Philadelphia,

PA 19143

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Neighborhood

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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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

	Cobbs Creek	Philadelphia, PA
Studio	$955	$1,409
1 Bedroom	$1,020	$1,765
2 Bedrooms	$1,131	$2,209
3 Bedrooms	$1,123	$2,949

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of the Sciences	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
University of Pennsylvania	Drive:	7 min	2.2 mi
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main	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

Penn Alexander School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

579 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Chatham Park El School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

608 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Penn Wynne School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

615 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Longstreth William C School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

271 Students

Nearby

Haverford Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,626 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers

Public High School

Grades 9-12

568 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Science Leadership Academy

Public High School

Grades 9-12

497 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Sayre William L Middle School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

355 Students

Attendance Zone

Faith Connection Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades PK-12

153 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

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
Transit / Subway			Distance
Baltimore Avenue And 55Th Street	Walk:	1 min	0.1 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 54Th Street	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 56Th Street	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 53Rd Street	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 57Th Street	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Angora	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
49Th Street	Walk:	21 min	1.1 mi
Fernwood-Yeadon	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Lansdowne	Drive:	7 min	2.3 mi
Penn Medicine Station	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Philadelphia International	Drive:	17 min	7.2 mi
Trenton Mercer	Drive:	59 min	38.2 mi

Walkability Near The Willows at Cobbs Creek

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Somewhat Drivable

Drivability

20 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

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Traffic

Airport

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Willows at Cobbs Creek.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Cobbs Creek Shopping Center	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
9-37 N 52nd St	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Progress Haddington Plaza	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 drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi
Bartram's Garden	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Penn Museum	Drive:	8 min	2.5 mi
University of Pennsylvania Observatory	Drive:	7 min	2.6 mi
Cobbs Creek Park	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
Hospitals			Distance
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center	Drive:	7 min	2.6 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	Drive:	8 min	2.7 mi
Mercy Catholic Medical Center - Mercy Fitzgerald	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.