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$1,075
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1 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Available Jan 11
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226 S 56TH St
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About This Property
Clean and spacious, this renovated one bedroom, first floor apartment with shared laundry in Cobb's Creek is available! Property features a front porch with a shared secure entrance, newer vinyl plank flooring throughout, an updated kitchen with tile backsplash and beautiful white cabinetry, and shared laundry in the basement. All rooms have plenty of natural light with neutral colored paint. Great location close to public transportation, amenities and shopping. Unit has exclusive use of the backyard! First and last month's rent and security deposit required.
226 S 56TH St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19139 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
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Edward A Welch III
higgins & welch real estate, inc.
Bright MLS, Inc.
Copyright © 2025 Bright MLS, Inc.
Property Address:
226 S 56TH St,
PHILADELPHIA,
PA
19139
This Property
Available Property
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.
Learn more about living in Cobbs Creek
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 21 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
226 S 56TH St is within 21 minutes or 1.1 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
346 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
527 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
355 Students
Attendance Zone
3
Out of 10
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
153 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in PHILADELPHIA include 56Th Street, located 0.3 mile from 226 S 56TH St. 226 S 56TH St is near Philadelphia International, located 8.1 miles or 20 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 37.7 miles or 58 minutes away.
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 20 min | 8.1 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 58 min | 37.7 mi |
Time and distance from 226 S 56TH St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
226 S 56TH St has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. 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 | 1.3 mi |
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Cobbs Creek Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Fairmount Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi |
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Please Touch Museum
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.8 mi |
226 S 56TH St has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Fairmount Park, and Cobbs Creek Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.4 mi |
226 S 56TH St has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 2.1 miles away and a 6 minutes drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.4 mi |
226 S 56TH St is 7.4 miles and a 16 minutes from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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226 S 56TH St
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139