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$1,495
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
573 sq ft
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34 S 55th St
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About This Property
Welcome to your new home! This beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit in a multifamily duplex offers modern comforts and a prime location in West Philadelphia. You'll love the washer & dryer In-unit and the convenience of doing laundry in your own home. The heating & cooling is made easy, staying comfortable year-round with efficient mini splits. Utilities include water and sewer for hassle-free budgeting. This home is a perfect opportunity for a Section 8 applicant seeking rehoming or a qualified renter with 600+ credit score searching for a cozy, updated space to call their own. Nestled close to the University Center Corridor, this unit provides seamless access to Center City, University City, 30th Street Station, and the Philadelphia International Airport. Commuting is a breeze with nearby public transportation and easy access to local universities like Drexel and UPenn—just a 5-minute drive away. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this your new home sweet home in West Philly!
34 S 55th 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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Renting vs. Buying
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Housing Cost Per Month: $1,495
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Rent for 30 YearsRenting doesn't build equity Future EquityRenting isn't tax deductible Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction$0 Net Return
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Buy Over 30 Years$584K - $1.04M Future Equity$265K Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction$45K - $501K Gain Net Return
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$929 / month
$150,000 Listing Price
3 Beds
•1 Baths
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1,280 Sq Ft
$1,214 / month
$200,000 Listing Price
4 Beds
•2 Baths
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1,152 Sq Ft
$1,200 / month
$199,000 Listing Price
3 Beds
•1.5 Baths
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1,060 Sq Ft
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Property Address:
34 S 55th 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: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi |
34 S 55th St is within 17 minutes or 0.9 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
527 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
346 Students
Attendance Zone
3
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
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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.
Transportation options available in Philadelphia include 56Th Street, located 0.2 mile from 34 S 55th St. 34 S 55th St is near Philadelphia International, located 8.4 miles or 21 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 37.6 miles or 58 minutes away.
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 2.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 21 min | 8.4 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 58 min | 37.6 mi |
Time and distance from 34 S 55th St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
34 S 55th St 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 | ||
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Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Cobbs Creek Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
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Fairmount Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi |
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Please Touch Museum
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
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Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.5 mi |
34 S 55th St has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Fairmount Park, and Cobbs Creek Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.7 mi |
34 S 55th St has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 2.0 miles away and a 6 minutes drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.7 mi |
34 S 55th St is 7.7 miles and a 17 minutes from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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34 S 55th St
Philadelphia, PA 19139