
5237 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
What This House Offers
CROWN OF CHESTER: It is my distinguished honor to present to you 5237 Chester Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19143. • Located in the Heart of Kingsessing, Southwest... Philadelphia, adjacent to a transformative intersection, anchored by a Commercial Mixed Use Corridor and surrounded by residential properties and commercial spaces, Southwest Philadelphia has undergone a radical transformation and evolution in the last few decades. We are directly on a trolley line transportation hub that takes you to University City and the major universities, including University of the Sciences of Philadelphia(USP), Drexel University, and the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League Institution, as well as to Center City substations. Across the street is a massive multi-unit development project. The property will be available June 1, 2024. • Enter this 3 story with 6 units featuring 1 Bed -1 Bath apartments newly renovated ranging from $1000-$1200/month. In unit #2, you will walk up to a beautifully designed kitchen, equipped with granite countertops, modern stainless steel appliances including a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. The kitchen features ceiling lighting, luxury vinyl flooring, and a garbage disposal. This apartment unit features floors and vinyl flooring, high ceilings, newly renovated throughout with new stainless steel appliances. The bathroom has been recently updated with a new vanity, mirror, shower, toilet, and new tile flooring. The property is filled with radiant natural light and illumination from beautiful windows. The property is close to bus stops and close to multi-modal public transportation, Walk to public transportation (Bus and Trolley), Kingsessing Recreation Center, shops, eateries, local market, and in proximity to businesses such as cafes, bars, eclectic and multicultural cuisine and food establishments. Come live in Kingsessing, where there are many things to do and people in a thriving community. • We also have a Commercial Mixed Use property with a residential unit #3 on the third floor for rent• To apply, we are running credit reports, criminal backgrounds, eviction history, and reviewing all income & financial documentation. If you are selected as a tenant, we will collect the first, last & security deposit(one month). There are no minimum score requirements. The entire financial and credit profile will be reviewed in its entirety to determine application viability. Pets are permissible on a case by case scenarios and there is no smoking allowed. We look forward to doing business with you and we will ensure a smooth, efficient, and professional process for all parties. Thank you for the opportunity to showcase this home and we wish you the best of luck in your home search
Unit
- $1,200 / month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 465 sq. ft.
- Available Apr 7
Home Features
- Basement
5237 Chester Ave is a single-family home for rent in Philadelphia, PA
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
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Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of the Sciences
Walk: 19 min (1 mi)
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr
Drive: 4 min (1.5 mi)
University of Pennsylvania
Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi)
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main
Drive: 7 min (2.5 mi)
Discover Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5237 Chester Ave proximity to Plaza 58, Cobbs Creek Shopping Center, and Woodland Village Plaza. Plaza 58 is 0.9 miles away, and Cobbs Creek Shopping Center is within a 24 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 5237 Chester Ave has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.2 miles. Transit options include Chester Avenue And 53Rd Street and Chester Avenue And 52Nd Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5237 Chester Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Bartram's Garden, Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, and Penn Museum.
Airports
Living in Kingsessing provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 16 minutes from 5237 Chester Ave. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 37.6 miles away.
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