
1520 Dorrance St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
What This Townhouse Offers
🔥 SUMMER MOVE-IN SPECIAL: Move in anytime, rent starts AUGUST 1st! 🔥 Get up to 6 weeks of FREE rent! The home is completely move-in ready right now. Move... your things in today and enjoy the rest of June and all of July on us—your rent payments don't start until August 1, 2026. Rare Point Breeze 3BD/1.5BA with Private Side Yard & Roof Deck! You won't find another outdoor setup like this in the city! Full-sized, private attached yard with pizza oven and shed storage, plus roof deck, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath rowhome is an entertainer’s dream and a remote worker’s paradise. The Ultimate Outdoor Oasis - Private Side Patio: Features a built-in brick pizza oven—perfect for hosting summer nights. - Secure Storage Shed: Not your average shed. This is a locking, double-reinforced storage space with an access ramp, specifically built to handle the weight of a motorcycle, scooters, or bicycles. Keep your transportation safe! - Private Roof Deck: Take in the city skyline & neighborhood views with your morning coffee or evening cocktails on the 550 sq. ft. roofdeck. Flexible Bedroom Layouts (Perfect for Living & Working) - Bedroom 1 (Main): Bright and spacious with great natural light and hardwood floors. - Bedroom 2 (Middle): Currently configured as a luxury dressing room featuring a walk-in closet and mirror/vanity setup. Need a traditional room? The owner can remove the vanity setup so it can be used as a cozy child's room, nursery, or private office. - Bedroom 3 (Back): The ultimate multi-functional space! Outfitted with premium built-in California Closets and a custom Murphy bed (stays with the home). It's the perfect hybrid home office that instantly transforms into a guest room. This room also gives you direct access to the roof deck! - Finished Basement with Bonus Office: A fantastic extra level of living space! Includes a quiet, dedicated office nook perfect for focusing, plus plenty of space for a home gym or extra storage, along with the washer & dryer. A Commuter's Dream & Walkable Hotspots - Unbeatable Transit: Commuting is effortless. You are just a 9-minute walk to the Broad Street Line (Tasker-Morris Station) for a fast ride into Center City or down to the Sports Complex. The SEPTA Route 29 and Route 17 bus lines are also just a 1-to-2-minute walk from your front door. - Walk to Food & Drink: Leave the car keys behind. You are within easy walking distance to Point Breeze's best cafes, bars, and restaurants, including American Sardine Bar, On Point Bistro, Dock Street Brewery South, South Philadelphia Tap Room, and local coffee shops like Two Eagles Cafe and Ultimo. Acme, Sprouts Market & Target all within walking distance. - Green Space: Just a 2-minute walk to Ralph Brooks Park. Modern Comforts & Perks - Convenience: Central air/heating, modern kitchen appliances (including dishwasher), and in-basement washer/dryer. - Pet Friendly: Dogs and cats are welcome on a case-by-case basis. - Repainting: The owner is open to discussing repainting. Available NOW. Schedule your tour today before this special offer is gone!
Unit
- $2,800 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- Available Jul 1
Townhome Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
1520 Dorrance St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active73 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Childs George W School
Grades PK-8
Public
St Thomas Aquinas School
Grades PK-8
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 (1.9 mi)
Thomas Jefferson University
Drive: 6 min (2.2 mi)
Moore College of Art & Design
Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)
University of Pennsylvania
Drive: 8 min (2.9 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1520 Dorrance St proximity to Lincoln Square, 1944 South St, and Dung Phat Plaza. Lincoln Square is 1 mile away, and 1944 South St is within an 18 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Point Breeze is exceptional public transit. Within 3 miles of 1520 Dorrance St, you’ll find Tasker-Morris, Ellsworth-Federal, and Snyder.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1520 Dorrance St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Schuylkill River Park, Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, and Penn Museum.
Airports
Living in Point Breeze provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 18 minutes from 1520 Dorrance St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 35.4 miles away.
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