
1247 E Columbia Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
What This Apartment Offers
PARKING SPACE INCLUDED. Welcome to the Ice House, a LEED certified green building nestled in the hea of Fishtown. Boasting dramatic skyline views from the... rooftop terrace and dog park, to more quaint inter koi pond views from your personal patio, you have the ability to feel like you re in the city, or miles away, a at the same time. This gated modern one bedroom one bathroom unit offers 674 square feet of open livi space and includes a deeded and gated garage parking spot on the first floor of the building. Enter the un by walking up to the second floor open-air courtyard, encompassed by the building on almost all sides, thereby acting as a sound-wall from the outside city noises. Scenic views of the courtyard are just the beginning as you enter into the unit through an oversized door, opening up to the living room and kitchen area, finished with dark oak hardwood floors, quartz countertops, a large island with ample seating, GE stainless steel appliances, flat panel bamboo cabinetry, a goose neck chef s faucet, modern farmhouse pendant lighting and a glass backsplash. In addition to the main room and kitchen area, the unit includes custom tile bathroom with a large all-glass shower complete with stone flooring, a large bedroom with ceiling fan, and a large walk-in bedroom closet. Top this all off with high-efficiency utilities such as a tan less water heater and a new LG stackable washer dryer set. Get to know the area, with some of Philadelphia s finest establishments just seconds away from your front door. Suraya, Philadelphia Magazine s #1 ranked restaurant, W. Mulherins and Sons, Fette Sau, Frankford Hall, Evil Genius Brewery, Goose Island Brewery, the Fillmore, Johnny Brenda s and many more are all just steps away! Other amenities include: Community locked package drop, individual locking mailboxes, an electronic locking bicycle storage room rooftop grill and bar communal rooftop terrace and communal rooftop dog park.
Unit 5
- $2,250 / month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 674 sq. ft.
- Available Now
1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 5 is an apartment for rent in Philadelphia, PA
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No Pets Allowed
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Temple University, Main Campus
Drive: 5 min (1.9 mi)
C.C. of Philadelphia
Drive: 8 min (2.7 mi)
Camden Co. Coll., Camden City
Drive: 8 min (3.9 mi)
Rutgers, Camden Campus
Drive: 9 min (4.3 mi)
Discover Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 5 proximity to Shops at Schmidts, Fishtown Crossing, and The Plaza at Spring Garden. Shops at Schmidts is 0.6 miles away, and Fishtown Crossing is within a 14 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 5 has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.4 miles. Transit options include Girard Av & Columbia Av and Girard Av & Palmer St.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 5 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, and Great Egg Harbor River.
Airports
Living in Kensington provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 23 minutes from 1247 E Columbia Ave Unit 5. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 31.3 miles away.
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