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$2,300 Total Monthly Price

38 E Penn St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

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What This Apartment Offers

Ashlawn (c. 1851) – Grand First-Floor Residence | 2 Bed, 2 Bath with Private Porch, Yard & Parking

$2,400/month | Available Mid-August through September...
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Experience the elegance of a grand Victorian estate in the heart of Historic Germantown.

Occupying the entire first floor of Ashlawn, a beautifully preserved residence built circa 1851, this expansive apartment blends remarkable historic architecture with tasteful modern updates. Soaring ceilings, original woodwork, decorative plaster medallions, restored hardwood floors, marble and wood mantels, oversized windows, and period lighting create a home unlike anything found in a typical apartment.

The spacious layout includes gracious formal living and dining rooms, a renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry and butcher-block countertops, and two full bathrooms. The primary suite features a large walk-in closet and private en-suite bath, while the second bedroom is generously sized and served by a second full bath.

Apartment Features:

* Two large bedrooms
* Two full bathrooms
* Expansive formal living and dining room with original fireplace mantel
* Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, butcher-block counters, farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and dishwasher
* In-unit washer and dryer
* Large walk-in closet in the primary suite
* Central air conditioning
* Gas heat
* Beautiful original woodwork, decorative plaster ceilings, fireplaces, and hardwood floors throughout

Outside, enjoy amenities rarely found in Philadelphia apartments:

* Private covered porch overlooking the grounds
* Large shared yard with mature trees and landscaped green space
* One off-street parking space
* Quiet setting on the unit block of East Penn Street in Historic Germantown

Ashlawn offers the opportunity to live in one of Germantown’s finest surviving nineteenth-century residences, where historic craftsmanship, generous room proportions, and modern conveniences come together in an exceptional setting. This is an apartment that feels much more like a private home than a typical rental.

Available mid-August through September 1. Showings the first week of August. One-year lease preferred.

Unit 1st Floor

  • $2,300 Total Monthly Price

    12 Month Lease

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1500 sq. ft.
  • Available Aug 17

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bay Window
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Crown Molding
  • Den
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen

Community Features

  • Storage Space
  • Utilities Included

38 E Penn St Unit 1st Floor is an apartment for rent in Philadelphia, PA

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Allowed

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Dogs Allowed

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Get In Touch

Property Address:
38 E Penn St,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone Number: (267) 296-9741

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable80 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable50 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

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Soundscore

Active69 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Airport
Philadelphia International
30 min Drive
PHL
Airport
Trenton Mercer
53 min Drive
TTN

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

5 rating

Mastery Charter John Wister Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

4 rating

Logan James School

Grades PK-5

Public

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St. Barnabas Episcopal School

Grades PK-5

Private

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Imani Educationl Circle Cs

Grades K-8

Public

2 rating

King Martin Luther High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Germantown Friends School

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

La Salle University

Drive: 4 min (1.3 mi)

Drexel Univ., Queen Lane

Drive: 5 min (1.3 mi)

Philadelphia University

Drive: 7 min (2.1 mi)

C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr

Drive: 7 min (3.1 mi)

Discover East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 38 E Penn St Unit 1st Floor proximity to Gateway Plaza, Freedom Square, and 5810-5816 Greene St. Gateway Plaza is 0.3 miles away, and Freedom Square is within a 7 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, 38 E Penn St Unit 1st Floor has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.7 miles. Transit options include Logan and Wyoming.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 38 E Penn St Unit 1st Floor are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 4.6 miles, including Awbury Arboretum and Wagner Free Institute of Science.

Airports

Living in East Germantown provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 30 minutes from 38 E Penn St Unit 1st Floor. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 30.6 miles away.

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