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    5823 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

    3beds
    1,200sqft

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    Townhouse
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    Cats, dogs OK
    Air conditioner, central air
    In unit laundry
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    What's special

    Quartz countertopsCustom tile workBasement storageStreet parkingPrivate fenced backyardGas rangeThree well-sized bedrooms
    Newly Renovated 3BR/1.5BA in Cobbs Creek Steps to the Baltimore Ave Trolley Fully renovated three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath townhouse in Cobbs Creek, 19143. Step into a bright living room with exposed brick, wide-plank flooring, and recessed lighting, then into an open kitchen built around a large quartz island the kind of space where dinner gets cooked and eaten in the same room. A half bath on the first floor keeps the main level convenient, and the rear door opens to a private backyard with room to grill, sit out, or plant an herb garden. Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms share a full bath with a walk-in shower, custom tile, and a skylight that fills the room with natural light. The basement holds a Samsung washer and dryer and plenty of storage. Move-in ready and pet-friendly. FEATURES & FINISHES - Kitchen: quartz countertops, large quartz island, energy-efficient stainless steel appliances, gas range - Full bath: walk-in shower, custom tile work, skylight, one-of-a-kind handmade rustic wood vanity - Half bath on the first floor - Primary bedroom: bay window and two closets - Exposed brick and recessed lighting in the living room - Wide-plank flooring throughout the main level - In-unit laundry: Samsung washer and dryer in the basement - Basement storage - Private fenced backyard - Street parking LOCATION Cobbs Creek, one block from Baltimore Avenue, with quick access to University City and Center City by trolley. - SEPTA trolley at 58th & Baltimore (Route 34) University City in about 15 min, Center City in about 25 min - Bus routes 21 and 42 nearby on Chestnut and Walnut - About 2 miles to UPenn, Drexel, and CHOP - One block to the Baltimore Ave shopping center with grocery stores, pharmacy, and restaurants - Cobbs Creek Park and the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center a few blocks west, with trails, tennis courts, and the reopening Cobbs Creek Golf Course - Baltimore Ave dining corridor east toward 50th: Booker's Restaurant, Vientiane Cafe, Vietnam Cafe, Dock Street Brewery DETAILS Rent: $1,750/month Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 Available: 9/15/26 Lease: 12 months Security Deposit: one month's rent Pets: Dogs and cats welcome (monthly pet rent applies) Laundry: In-unit washer and dryer Parking: Street Utilities: Tenant pays gas, electric, and water Apply online or reach out to schedule a showing.
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    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Details
    • Parcel number: 033126200

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/14/2026Listed for rent$1,750+2.9%$1/sqft
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    9/1/2025Listing removed$1,700$1/sqft
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    8/5/2025Listed for rent$1,700$1/sqft
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    7/31/2024Listing removed--
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    7/3/2024Listed for rent$1,700+6.3%$1/sqft
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    2/12/2022Listing removed--
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    1/13/2022Listed for rent$1,600$1/sqft
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    8/21/2021Sold$70,000-25.5%$58/sqft
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    4/6/2021Price change$94,000-5.1%$78/sqft
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    4/2/2021Listed for sale$99,000+551.3%$83/sqft
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    9/24/2001Sold$15,200$13/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek

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