
1519 Emily St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
What This Townhouse Offers
Available Now: Welcome to 1519 Emily Street! This charming 2-bed, 1-bath home is perfectly situated in a highly desirable, walkable South Philadelphia... neighborhood. The main level features a sunlit, seamless flow from the living room through the dining area and kitchen, which leads out to a private rear patio. Upstairs houses both bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the unfinished basement provides dedicated laundry and extra storage space. Lease Terms: Generally, 1st month, 12th month, and 1 month security deposit are due. Other terms may be required by Landlord. $50 application fee per applicant. Cats are conditional on owner's approval and may require an additional fee, if accepted. (Generally, $250/cat with a 1 cat max). Sorry, no dogs. Tenants are responsible for: electricity, gas, cable/internet, water and a $21.50/month Risk Protection Fee. Applicants must make 3x the monthly rent in verifiable net income, have a credit history considered (i.e., no active collections), no evictions within the past 4 years, and must have a verifiable rental history with on-time rental payments. Exceptions to this criteria may exist under the law and will be considered.
Unit
- $1,750 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 900 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
1519 Emily St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1920
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Masonry
- Permanent Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 900 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry in unit
- Washer
Basement
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- Public Parking
- Unassigned Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 581 Sq Ft Lot
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
- Window Unit Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,750
- 12-Month Lease Term
- Available 2026-07-01
- Assessor Parcel Number 481112100
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Philadelphia Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Cats Allowed
- Limit on the number of pets
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Philadelphia, PA 19145

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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy66 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Girard Stephen School
Grades K-5
Public
True Gospel Tabernacle Learning Center
Grades PK-5
Private
Universal Vare Charter School
Grades K-8
Public
Our Lady of Hope
Grades PK-8
Private
Universal Audenried Charter School
Grades 9-12
Public
Sts John Neumann & Maria Garetti Cath High School
Grades 9-12
Private
South Philadelphia High School
Grades PK-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
The Art Inst. of Philadelphia
Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)
Thomas Jefferson University
Drive: 7 min (2.3 mi)
Moore College of Art & Design
Drive: 7 min (2.7 mi)
University of Pennsylvania
Drive: 8 min (3.3 mi)
Discover South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1519 Emily St proximity to Oregon Avenue Shopping Center, South Philadelphia Shopping Center, and Girard Plaza. Oregon Avenue Shopping Center is 1 mile away, and South Philadelphia Shopping Center is within an 18 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, South Philadelphia West is exceptional public transit. Within 4 miles of 1519 Emily St, you’ll find Snyder, Tasker-Morris, and Oregon.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1519 Emily St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4 miles, including Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Franklin D. Roosevelt Park, and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial.
Airports
Living in South Philadelphia West provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 16 minutes from 1519 Emily St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 35.6 miles away.
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