
538 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
What This Apartment Offers
Welcome to 538 E Church Rd, Apt 5 in historic Elkins Park! This beautifully renovated, two-story apartment offers a rare penthouse-style layout with 5 spacious... bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, plus the convenience of an in-unit laundry room. Ideally located near local favorites like the Elkins Park Library, shopping, restaurants and the regional rail station—providing an easy commute to Center City Philadelphia in about 15 minutes. The property features a private parking area with space for 10 vehicles. Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis. Rent includes heat, cold water, sewer, and trash; tenants are responsible for electric and gas cooking. Also included all new appliances. Don’t miss this unique apartment—schedule your showing today!
Unit 5
- $3,600 / month
- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Available Apr 12
Apartment Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
538 Church Rd Unit 5 is an apartment for rent in Elkins Park, PA
Apartment Details
Home Design
- Built in 1910
- Traditional Architecture
- Condominium
- Stone Siding
- Stone Foundation
- Entry on the 3rd floor
Interior Spaces
- Double Pane Windows
- Property has 3 Levels
- Double Hung Windows
Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Gas Oven or Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry in unit
- Washer
Basement
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- Parking Lot
Accessible Home Design
- Doors are 32 inches wide or more
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Windows
Lot Details
- 17800 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in excellent condition
- Lot Dimensions are 106.00 x 0.00
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Cable TV Available
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- 120/240V
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $5,400
- 12-Month Lease Term
- Available 2026-04-15
- $40 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 31-00-06739-007
- Tenant pays for cooking fuel, electricity, cable TV, internet, hot water
- The owner pays for heat, trash collection, water, sewer
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Low-Rise Community
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
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Elkins Park, PA 19027

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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable40 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Salus University
Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr
Drive: 7 min (2.8 mi)
Arcadia University
Drive: 6 min (2.9 mi)
Penn State Abington
Drive: 10 min (3.6 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 538 Church Rd Unit 5 proximity to Shops at Yorktown, Jenkintown Commons, and The Shops at Piazza on The Square. Shops at Yorktown is 0.5 miles away, and Jenkintown Commons is within a 22 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 538 Church Rd Unit 5 has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 6.4 miles. Transit options include Fern Rock Transit Center and Olney Transit Center.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 538 Church Rd Unit 5 are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 4.4 miles, including Awbury Arboretum and Briar Bush Nature Center.
Airports
Living in Elkins Park provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 38 minutes from 538 Church Rd Unit 5. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 26.4 miles away.
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