| 2 | $38,650 |
| 3 | $43,500 |
| 4 | $48,300 |
| 5 | $52,200 |
The Willows at Walnut Hill
242-252 S 49th St,
Philadelphia,
PA
19139
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About The Willows at Walnut Hill
ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL ON 2 & 3 BEDROOM RENTALS! VOUCHER HOLDERS WELCOME. The Willows at Walnut Hill, formerly Chatham Court Apartments, is a remodeled historic building in West Philadelphia between Locust & Spruce, walking distance from the University of Pennsylvania, city schools, shopping, dining, and just steps from public transit. The spacious 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments offer modern amenities, wall-to-wall carpeting, and large closets. Additionally, the building offers residents on-site laundry facilities, a community lounge, 24/7 maintenance, and on-site management offices. Please note: affordable housing, income restrictions apply in accordance with Philadelphia income limits.
The Willows at Walnut Hill is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
24 Hour Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Video Patrol
- 24 Hour Access
- Online Services
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Vintage Building
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Yard
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Smoke Free
Heating
Oven
Highlights
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Handrails
- Sprinkler System
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Pantry
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Model Details
- Carpet
- Views
- Yard
- Lawn
- Garden
Income Restrictions
Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.
How To Qualify
Based on the size of your household, your Maximum Annual Income must be equal to or less than the amount listed in this chart.
| # Persons | Annual Income |
Location
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Built as a streetcar suburb in the 1800s, the Walnut Hill neighborhood sits about four miles west of Center City in Philadelphia. Well-preserved rowhomes speak to the neighborhood's rich history, with large, ornate houses for rent in an area known for its friendly, welcoming vibe. Locals run the Walnut Hill Community Association, which works to keep the neighborhood revitalized.
Nosh on Chinese classics at Evergreen Chinese, where you can dine in or get your food delivered to your Walnut Hill apartment. Join other locals at J & P Seafood when the taste for seafood strikes.
Walnut Hill keeps residents connected to downtown Philadelphia and beyond with a robust public transportation system, including neighborhood stops on the El, along with multiple city bus routes.
Learn more about living in Walnut Hill
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
The Willows at Walnut Hill is within 8 minutes or 0.4 mile 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 PK-8
475 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 5-12
1,186 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
579 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
543 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
497 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
743 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
568 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
89 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-K & 3-8
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Baltimore Avenue And 49Th Street, located 0.5 mile from The Willows at Walnut Hill. The Willows at Walnut Hill is near Philadelphia International, located 7.8 miles or 19 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 37.0 miles or 56 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 19 min | 7.8 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 56 min | 37.0 mi |
Time and distance from The Willows at Walnut Hill.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
The Willows at Walnut Hill has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Penn Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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University of Pennsylvania Observatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Bartram's Garden
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Philadelphia Zoo
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
The Willows at Walnut Hill has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
The Willows at Walnut Hill has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi |
The Willows at Walnut Hill is 6.5 miles and a 14 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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242-252 S 49th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139