
220 Mercer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
What This Townhouse Offers
Here's something lovely and not easy to find these days: A beautiful 2 story, 2-Bed house on a quiet back street - right off of Frankford Avenue by La Colombe... and Jeni's Ice Cream - in the heart of Fishtown, remodeled with love by great owners who lived in the house for years and now are offering it for rent. House has a gorgeous and spacious kitchen, great sized yard and wood floors. 1ST FLOOR: Enter into front room with space for living/lounging etc. 1st Floor rear is a large kitchen with quartz counters, newer 5 burner range, stainless fridge with dispenser, dishwasher, disposal and deep farmhouse type sink. Kitchen has enough space for eating, and plenty of storage. OUTSIDE REAR: Great size, with patio and planting areas - plenty of space for entertaining and gardening. 2ND FLOOR: Front larger bedroom with two windows to Mercer Street, muraled wall, and storage. Room accommodates a queen sized bed with ease. Rear (2nd) Bedroom has a large Murphy bed built in, a well as a compact walk-in closet well designed for maximum storage. 2nd Bedroom can also serve as a great office, guest room, or creative studio. HALLWAY BATH: Full bathroom off hallway has been redone beautifully with custom subway and hex tile, full tub, custom lighting and extra storage. BASEMENT: Traditional basement features full laundry and room for some storage. LOCATION: This house is a close walk to the El Train, Buses, and Trolleys for quick access to Center City. For those who commute by car, the house is close to I-95 for a direct path to Bucks County, Delaware or New Jersey. All the best of Fishtown is close by - Frankford Hall, Johnny Brenda's, Suraya, Cake Life, Bottle Bar and many more local favorites. House is a pleasure to walkthrough, and won't last long. ****OPEN HOUSE: FRIDAY the 23RD 6:45PM -and- SATURDAY the 24th 1:00PM*** ---THANKS---
Unit
- $1,995 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 800 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
220 Mercer St Townhome is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 19125 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1920
- Traditional Architecture
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Masonry
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 800 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Basement
- Basement
Lot Details
- 587 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 39.00
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,995
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2025-07-01
- Assessor Parcel Number 181402200
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Fishtown Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
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Philadelphia, PA 19125

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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise95 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit68 / 100
Bike Score ®
Biker's Paradise97 / 100
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Grades K-8
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Grades 3-8
Private
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Grades PK-8
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Grades PK-8
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Grades 6-12
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Grades PK-12
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Temple University, Main Campus
Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
C.C. of Philadelphia
Drive: 8 min (2.6 mi)
Camden Co. Coll., Camden City
Drive: 8 min (3.8 mi)
Rutgers, Camden Campus
Drive: 9 min (4.2 mi)
Discover Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 220 Mercer St Townhome proximity to Shops at Schmidts, Fishtown Crossing, and The Plaza at Spring Garden. Shops at Schmidts is 0.5 miles away, and Fishtown Crossing is within a 17 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 68, 220 Mercer St Townhome has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.1 miles. Transit options include Frankford Av & Girard Av - Fs and Girard (Mfl).
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 220 Mercer St Townhome are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, and Great Egg Harbor River.
Airports
Living in Fishtown provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 23 minutes from 220 Mercer St Townhome. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 31.5 miles away.
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