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    742 South 53rd Street, 742 S 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

    4beds
    2,000sqft

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    Apartment
    Available Sat Aug 1 2026
    Central air, none
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Private yardExposed brickRecessed lightingHardwood floorsCentral air conditioningBuilt-in microwaveGarbage disposal
    This dynamite and sprawling 2000 square foot home, located in University City, offers a sunroom. hardwood floors, exposed brick, recessed lighting, central air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, washer/dryer and a private yard. 742 South 53rd Street is only blocks from the commercial thoroughfare of Baltimore Avenue including such venues as Cedar Park Cafe, Hibiscus Cafe, Booker's, Dock Street Brewery, Cedar Park and Malcolm X Park. Nearby SEPTA routes offer easy access to anywhere. Pets are welcome with a $300 refundable pet. Tenants pay for gas, water and electricity. Date Available: August 1, 2026 Tenant Pays: Electricity, gas and water Pet Fees: 300 refundable pet deposit Move-In Costs: First month and a two month security deposit. Move-In Fees: 7500 Application Fee: 45.50 Cristy Michaels PLMG All square footage is an estimate. PLMG is not liable for any discrepancies regarding estimated square footage that is provided by public sources, assessors, agents, advertisements or any other source.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Sun Room
    Cooling
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    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Oven, Washer
    Features
    • Range/Oven
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
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    Features
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Bay Windows, Exposed Brick, Lawn, Range/Oven, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator/Freezer, Stainless Steel Appliances
    Details
    • Parcel number: 462152100

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment
    Condition
    • Year built: 1928

    Building

    Details
    • Building name: 742 South 53rd Street

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/27/2026Listed for rent$2,500+13.6%$1/sqft
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    7/13/2024Listing removed--
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    7/4/2024Listed for rent$2,200$1/sqft
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    6/27/2023Listing removed--
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    6/12/2023Price change$2,200-8.3%$1/sqft
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    12/5/2022Listed for rent$2,400+9.1%$1/sqft
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    1/18/2022Listing removed--
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    12/14/2021Listed for rent$2,200-4.3%$1/sqft
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    8/19/2021Listing removed--
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    6/29/2021Price change$2,300-4.2%$1/sqft
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    6/14/2021Listed for rent$2,400+20%$1/sqft
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    6/29/2020Listing removed$2,000$1/sqft
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    6/13/2020Listed for rent$2,000+5.3%$1/sqft
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    5/31/2018Listing removed$1,900$1/sqft
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    5/24/2018Price change$1,900-2.6%$1/sqft
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    5/13/2018Price change$1,950-2.5%$1/sqft
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    5/10/2018Listed for rent$2,000$1/sqft
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    10/18/2017Sold$92,500+48.2%$46/sqft
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    8/21/2017Listed for sale$62,400+22.6%$31/sqft
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    6/28/2017Listing removed$50,900$25/sqft
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    6/25/2017Listed for sale$50,900-27.3%$25/sqft
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    4/4/2017Sold$70,000-30%$35/sqft
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    9/2/2010Listing removed$100,000$50/sqft
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    5/4/2010Listed for sale$100,000+53.8%$50/sqft
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    1/4/2005Sold$65,000$33/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek

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