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$2,200 /month

5553 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA 19138

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What This Townhouse Offers

Spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home featuring an enclosed front porch, hardwood floors, and a bright living and dining area that flows into the kitchen. Upper... level offers comfortable bedrooms and a full hall bath, with an additional half bath on the main level. Conveniently located near public transportation, schools, and local amenities. Section 8 accepted. Pets case by case. First month, last month, and security deposit due at lease signing.

Unit

  • $2,200 / month
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • Available Now

Townhome Features

  • Basement

5553 Matthews St is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the 19138 zip code.

Townhome Details

Home Design

  • Built in 1900
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Interior Unit Townhome
  • Masonry
  • Brick Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1056 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels

Basement

  • Unfinished Basement

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Lot Details

  • 861 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 17.00 x 52.00

Schools

  • Martin L. King High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Public Water Source
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Public Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,200
  • 24-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 2026-03-01
  • Assessor Parcel Number 122294700
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • The owner pays for pest control
  • Residential Lease

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

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Get In Touch

Property Address:
5553 Matthews St,
Philadelphia, PA 19138
Listed by
LeeAnn Sullivan | Real of Pennsylvania
Phone Number: (267) 982-1566
BrightMLS#MD

Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS, Inc.

Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Very Walkable78 / 100

Transit Score ®

Good Transit58 / 100

Bike Score ®

Bikeable53 / 100

Soundscore

Active74 / 100

Travel and Transit

Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail
Airport
Philadelphia International
34 min Drive
Philadelphia International
Airport
Trenton Mercer
48 min Drive
TTN

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

4 rating

Prince Hall

Grades PK-5

Public

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Corinthian Christian Academy

Grades PK-5

Private

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Pastorius Francis P School

Grades K-8

Public

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St. Benedict Elementary School

Grades K-8

Private

2 rating

King Martin Luther High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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Green Tree School & Services

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

La Salle University

Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi)

C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr

Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)

Drexel Univ., Queen Lane

Drive: 7 min (2.7 mi)

Philadelphia University

Drive: 9 min (3 mi)

Discover East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 5553 Matthews St proximity to Shoppes At LaSalle, Champlost Shops, and West Oak Lane Shopping Center. Shoppes At LaSalle is 0.8 miles away, and Champlost Shops is within an 18 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 58, 5553 Matthews St has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.9 miles. Transit options include Olney Transit Center and Fern Rock Transit Center.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 5553 Matthews St are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 0.8 miles, including Awbury Arboretum.

Airports

Living in East Germantown provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 34 minutes from 5553 Matthews St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 29.4 miles away.

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