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The Willows at Walnut Hill

242-252 S 49th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

2.9 (2 reviews)

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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

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

Details

Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 12 Month

Property Information

  • Built in 1980
  • 44 units/4 stories

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
2 $38,650
3 $43,500
4 $48,300
5 $52,200
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Neighborhood

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 

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 458 Sq Ft $995 $1,559 $1,870
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 662-667 Sq Ft $750 $1,944 $2,515
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 967-980 Sq Ft $1,125 $2,209 $3,105
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1450-1474 Sq Ft $1,325 $2,229 $3,150
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2078-2104 Sq Ft $3,150 $3,507 $4,000
Amenities
  • 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
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Pantry
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
  • Views
  • Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
Expenses
One-Time
Application Fee $50
Utilities Included
Gas, Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
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
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
University of the Sciences
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
University of Pennsylvania
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main
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
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 5-12
1,186 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Penn Alexander School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
579 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Lea Henry C School
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
475 Students
Attendance Zone
Science Leadership Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
497 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Creative And Performing Arts
Public High School
Grades 9-12
743 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Grades 9-12
568 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
West Philadelphia High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
543 Students
Attendance Zone
New Testament Church Christian
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-K & 3-8
Nearby
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
89 Students
Nearby
Westmeade Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by 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.

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Transportation

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.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Baltimore Avenue And 49Th Street
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 48Th Street
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
46Th Street
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Baltimore Avenue And 47Th Street
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
52Nd Street
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
49Th Street
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Angora
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
30Th St Lower Level
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Philadelphia 30Th Street
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Fernwood-Yeadon
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Philadelphia International
 Drive: 19 min 7.8 mi
Trenton Mercer
 Drive: 56 min 37.0 mi

Walkability Near The Willows at Walnut Hill

Walker's Paradise
91
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
76
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Biker's Paradise
99
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Willows at Walnut Hill.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Progress Haddington Plaza
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Cobbs Creek Shopping Center
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
The Shops At Penn
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
Penn Museum
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
University of Pennsylvania Observatory
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Bartram's Garden
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Philadelphia Zoo
 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
Hospitals Distance
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Hahnemann University Hospital
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
Military Bases Distance
Philadelphia Naval Busi Center
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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What neighborhood is the property located in?

The Willows at Walnut Hill is in Walnut Hill in the city of Philadelphia. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.8 miles of the property. Five parks are within 3.0 miles, including Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center.

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