
1916 S Alder St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
What This Townhouse Offers
2BR/1.5BA Row Home in the Heart of East Passyunk Square! Charming 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath row home in one of South Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods.... This well-maintained home features an open-concept first floor, upgraded kitchen with stainless-steel appliances which leads to a spacious rear patio with a large flower bed, ideal for entertaining. Hardwood floors throughout and central air. A finished basement perfect for extra living space or a home office and laundry/storage room with a stack washer-dryer. Located just a short walk to East Passyunk Avenue, you'll be surrounded by some of Philadelphia's best restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and nightlife, including Bok Bar and Stogie Joe's. The SEPTA Broad Street Line is just minutes away, providing easy access to Center City, the Sports Complex, and the Navy Yard. A neighborhood playground and dog parks are also within walking distance. This home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and location.
Unit
- $2,600 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
1916 S Alder St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1940
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Masonry
- Brick Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Ceiling Fan
- 1096 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Laundry
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Basement
- Partially Finished Basement
- Crawl Space
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 436 Sq Ft Lot
Utilities
- 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $2,600
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-07-01
- Assessor Parcel Number 394130200
- Tenant pays for cooking fuel, electricity, gas, heat, hot water, insurance, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care, all utilities, water, windows/screens
- The owner pays for advertising/licenses and permits, heater maintenance contract, real estate taxes
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Passyunk Square Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Dogs Allowed
- Limit on the number of pets
- Pet Size Limit
- Pet Deposit $300
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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
Southwark School
Grades PK-8
Public
St Anthony of Padua Regional Catholic School
Grades PK-8
Private
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)
Thomas Jefferson University
Drive: 8 min (2.1 mi)
The Art Inst. of Philadelphia
Drive: 8 min (2.8 mi)
Moore College of Art & Design
Drive: 9 min (3.1 mi)
Drexel Univ., Hahnemann
Drive: 9 min (3.3 mi)
Discover Bella Vista-Southwark, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1916 S Alder St proximity to Pennsport Mall, Dung Phat Plaza, and Washington Avenue. Pennsport Mall is 1.1 miles away, and Dung Phat Plaza is within a 17 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Bella Vista-Southwark is exceptional public transit. Within 4.7 miles of 1916 S Alder St, you’ll find Snyder, Tasker-Morris, and Oregon.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1916 S Alder St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, and Franklin D. Roosevelt Park.
Airports
Living in Bella Vista-Southwark provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 18 minutes from 1916 S Alder St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 35.3 miles away.
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