$1,100 / Month

709 S 56th St

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Philadelphia, PA 19143

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

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  • Available

    Available Apr 4

Highlights

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room
  • Radiator
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About This Home

Available Apr 4

Conveniently located, large 2 bedroom available in West Philly! Enjoy a nice large front patio for relaxing, a great sized living room with shiny wood floors, and a huge eat in dining room and open kitchen for all your entertainment and gathering needs. An added bonus? A convenient (and rare) fire escape is right off the kitchen. Come and see your next home! All applicants pay a $40 application fee. We run credit (must be good), income must be triple the rent, and must have a verifiable landlord reference.

709 S 56th St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19143 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Interior Unit Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1962

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

En-Suite Primary Bedroom 2 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Full Bathroom

Home Design

Brick Exterior Construction Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

Living Room Dining Room 1,862 Sq Ft Home Property has 2 Levels

Kitchen

Eat-In Kitchen Gas Oven or Range

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,100 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term Available 4/1/25 $40 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number 463213500 Tenant pays for electricity, gas The owner pays for water Rent includes water Residential Lease

Lot Details

1,237 Sq Ft Lot

Utilities

Radiator Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association Cobbs Creek Subdivision

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Contact

  • Listed by Karmen N Fails | Common Ground Realtors
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
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    Bright MLS, Inc.
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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.

Learn more about living in Cobbs Creek 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
709 S 56th St 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
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
813 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
358 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
355 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
153 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Baltimore Avenue And 56Th Street, located 0.2 mile from 709 S 56th St. 709 S 56th St is near Philadelphia International, located 7.4 miles or 18 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 38.4 miles or 59 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 4 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Philadelphia International
Drive: 18 min 7.4 mi
Trenton Mercer
Drive: 59 min 38.4 mi
Somewhat Walkable
66
Walk Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Good Transit
67
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
86
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 709 S 56th St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
709 S 56th St has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Bartram's Garden
Drive: 7 min 2.1 mi
Penn Museum
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
University of Pennsylvania Observatory
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
Cobbs Creek Park
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
709 S 56th St has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartram's Garden, and Penn Museum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.5 mi
709 S 56th St has 3 hospitals within 3.5 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 2.6 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 15 min 7.0 mi
709 S 56th St is 7.0 miles and a 15 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.

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