1238 S Melville St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
What This Townhouse Offers
Welcome to 1238 S. Melville Street
Welcome 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!
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1238 S Melville St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia, PA 19143
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Exceptional public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
2 min Walk
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
4 min Walk
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Airport
19 min Drive
Airport
51 min Drive
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 Grays Ferry Gateway, The Shops At Penn, and Grays Ferry Shopping Center. Grays Ferry Gateway is 1.3 miles away, and The Shops At Penn 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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