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Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community)

5630-5640 Wyalusing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131 – Haddington

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Beds	Baths	Average SF	Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	700 SF	Not Available

About Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community)

We currently have 1 bedrooms available! Contact us today to set up a tour! Ingerman, in conjunction with the Camphor Council for Community Development, the neighborhood non-profit, redeveloped the historic George Brooks School located in the Haddington section of West Philadelphia into an affordable living community for seniors called Birchwood at Brooks. This community now offers 33 one-bedroom residences, a leasing/ management office, maintenance shop, on-site laundry facilities, community room and a social services suite. Stop in for a tour today!

Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community) is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19131 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
24 Hour Access
Clubhouse
Lounge
Multi Use Room

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

High Speed Internet Access
Air Conditioning
Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Tub/Shower
Handrails
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Carpet

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees
Application Fee

$50

Parking
Surface Lot
Parking Available

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Details

Lease Options

12 Months

Property Information

Built in 1902
33 units/3 stories

Location

Property Address: 5630-5640 Wyalusing Ave, Philadelphia,

PA 19131

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Neighborhood

Located 4.5 miles from downtown, the Haddington neighborhood in West Philadelphia provides plenty of family activities and outdoor enjoyment, including close proximity to the Please Touch Museum and the Philadelphia Zoo. Dripping with old-fashioned charm, the houses for rent in this neighborhood include row homes and colonial architecture from the early 1900s.

For relaxation, visit nearby West Fairmount Park with its scenic city views, a perfect spot for afternoon picnics and the location of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. You can also take a guided tour of A Love Letter for You, a popular rooftop art project. Haddington has no shortage of tasty food, from sweet potato fries at Lulu Cafe to Caribbean cuisine at Brown Sugar Bakery and Cafe. Close to public transportation, Haddington’s location makes reaching other parts of Philadelphia easy.

Learn more about living in Haddington

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	2641-2654 Sq Ft	$900	$1,119	$1,480
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	1749-1762 Sq Ft	$700	$1,155	$1,650
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1100-1119 Sq Ft	$965	$1,479	$2,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1085 Sq Ft	$1,111	$1,490	$2,100
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	1547 Sq Ft	$1,550	$1,760	$2,175

Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
24 Hour Access

Clubhouse
Lounge
Multi Use Room
High Speed Internet Access
Air Conditioning

Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Tub/Shower
Handrails
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Carpet

Expenses

One-Time

Application Fee $50

Office Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr	Drive:	4 min	1.4 mi
St Joseph's Univ., Phila.	Drive:	8 min	2.5 mi
University of the Sciences	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
University of Pennsylvania	Drive:	8 min	2.8 mi

Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community) is within 4 minutes or 1.4 miles from C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr. It is also near St Joseph's Univ., Phila. and University of the Sciences.

Schools

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades 5-12

1,186 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Out of 10

Chestnutwold Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

589 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Out of 10

Bala-Cynwyd Middle School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades 5-8

809 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Out of 10

Welsh Valley Middle School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades 5-8

814 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Out of 10

Universal Daroff Charter School

Charter Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

630 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Overbrook High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

387 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Science Leadership Academy

Public High School

Grades 9-12

497 Students

Nearby

Property Identified

Out of 10

St Rose Of Lima Elementary School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

250 Students

Nearby

Westmeade Academy

Private High School

Grades 9-12

Nearby

School data provided by GreatSchools

Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Girard Av & 57Th St, located 0.2 miles from Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community). Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community) is near Philadelphia International, located 8.7 miles or 21 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 38.0 miles or 57 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Girard Av & 57Th St	Walk:	3 min	0.2 mi
Girard Av & 56Th St	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Girard And 59Th	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Girard Av & 60Th St	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
Girard Av & 54Th St	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Angora	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Overbrook	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Wynnefield Avenue	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
49Th Street	Drive:	7 min	2.5 mi
Merion	Drive:	7 min	2.6 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Philadelphia International	Drive:	21 min	8.7 mi
Trenton Mercer	Drive:	57 min	38.0 mi

Walkability Near Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community)

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Very Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community).

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Progress Haddington Plaza	Walk:	2 min	0.2 mi
Overbrook Plaza	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Park West Town Center	Drive:	5 min	1.5 mi

Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community) has 3 shopping centers within 1.5 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
Fairmount Park	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi
Cobbs Creek Park	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi
Please Touch Museum	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden	Drive:	8 min	3.0 mi

Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community) has 5 parks within 3.0 miles, including Fairmount Park, Cobbs Creek Park, and Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia	Drive:	9 min	3.6 mi
Delaware County Memorial Hospital	Drive:	11 min	3.7 mi

Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community) has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 2.2 miles away and a 6 minutes drive.