Renovated 3-bed, 1-bath second-floor apartment in a brick row home with its own covered front porch. Front room with a decorative brick fireplace; white shaker kitchen with gas range, refrigerator and microwave; updated bath with tub and shower; plank floors; ductless mini-split A/C and electric wall-unit heat; on-site laundry. Tenant pays all utilities plus a flat monthly water fee. Move-in: first month, last month and a one-month security deposit. One month is due to take the unit off the market; the rest is due before move-in, except that last month's rent may be paid in three installments in months 2-4, per Philadelphia law. Pets welcome: $250 nonrefundable fee plus $25/month per pet (no fees for assistance animals). Available now; 12-month lease preferred. Apply online. Four photos virtually staged; square footage estimated.
1618 S 56th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Apartment building
2-3 beds
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 Unit 2 3 bd, 1 ba | 1,000 | Now | Fees may apply $1,400 |
What's special
Refrigerator and microwaveCovered front porchGas rangeElectric wall-unit heatBrick row homePlank floorsWhite shaker kitchen
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Heating
- Electric
Neighborhood: Kingesessing
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Getting around
Transit Score®
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Excellent TransitNearby schools in Philadelphia
Mitchell El School
Grades PK-8 • 0.2 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
5/10Bartram John - Main
Grades 9-12 • 1.2 miles2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10College Readiness Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
4/10Living in Philadelphia
Kingsessing sits in southwest Philadelphia, with residential blocks extending toward the wooded trails and open grounds of the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. The area has a four-season climate, and the refuge’s wetlands and paths offer a nearby nature escape and opportunities for birdwatching and walking. Bartram’s Garden, a historic botanical garden along the Schuylkill River, adds another distinctive green space, with gardens and riverfront scenery. Local streets have neighborhood shops and casual dining, while nearby shopping corridors broaden everyday options; coffee shops and nightlife are more limited within the neighborhood itself. SEPTA buses and nearby trolley routes connect Kingsessing with other parts of the city, and biking is an option on local streets and riverfront paths. For the Kingesessing neighborhood, the median rent is $1,450 per month, with a typical range of $750 to $2,875.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 1618 S 56th St located, and what is the neighborhood like?
1618 S 56th St is located at 1618 S 56th St in Kingesessing, Philadelphia, PA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Fred's Water Ice, Dunkin', and Satellite Cafe.
What hospitals and medical facilities are near 1618 S 56th St?
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 1618 S 56th St include Greater Philadelphia Health Action Incorporated, Woodland Avenue Health Center (0.7 miles away), West Philadelphia Women First (0.9 miles away), and Mercy Philadelphia Hospital (0.9 miles away).
What schools are assigned to 1618 S 56th St?
The schools assigned to 1618 S 56th St include Mitchell El School and Bartram John - Main.
What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near 1618 S 56th St?
1618 S 56th St is located near 6 grocery stores, including Save-A-Lot (0.5 miles) and Mariposa Food Co-op (0.7 miles). Additional shopping options, including T-Mobile, are approximately 0.5 miles away.
What colleges and universities are near 1618 S 56th St?
1618 S 56th St is located within 0.6 miles of Trustees Of The University Of Pa, 0.9 miles of Haverford College, and 1 mile of Cooper Kathleen Ms.
