
1238 S Melville St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
What This Townhouse Offers
Welcome to 1238 S. Melville StreetWelcome to this beautiful 3-bedroom home located in a desirable neighborhood, offering comfort, convenience, and plenty of... space.The main level features a spacious living room with beautiful hardwood floors, a separate dining room, and a well-sized kitchen. Upstairs, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. The partially finished basement provides additional space that can be used for storage, recreation, a home office, or other needs. The property also includes off-street parking for two cars and a private backyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.Enjoy easy access to Center City Philadelphia and convenient proximity to Clark Park, the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), and St. Joseph’s University.A great opportunity to make this spacious and conveniently located home your next address!
Unit
- $1,900 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1360 sq. ft.
- Available Now
1238 S Melville St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Fees and Policies
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No Pets Allowed
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Philadelphia, PA 19143
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active69 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Comegys Benjamin B School
Grades K-8
Public
Lea Henry C School
Grades PK-8
Public
Crusaders for Christ Christian Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
Bartram John - Main
Grades 9-12
Public
Hms School For Children With Cerebral Palsy
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of the Sciences
Walk: 4 min (0.2 mi)
University of Pennsylvania
Walk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr
Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main
Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1238 S Melville St proximity to 4630-4638 Chestnut St, Grays Ferry Gateway, and The Shops At Penn. 4630-4638 Chestnut St is 1.2 miles away, and Grays Ferry Gateway is within a 23 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Spruce Hill is exceptional public transit. Within 2.8 miles of 1238 S Melville St, you’ll find Woodland Avenue And 46Th Street, Woodland Avenue And 43Rd Street, and Woodland Avenue And 47Th Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1238 S Melville St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Bartram's Garden.
Airports
Living in Spruce Hill provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 17 minutes from 1238 S Melville St. Another nearby airport is Wilmington Airport, located 32.4 miles away.
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