
5553 Matthews St, Philadelphia, PA 19138
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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Philadelphia, PA 19138

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Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Very Walkable78 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit58 / 100
Bike Score ®
Bikeable53 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active74 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Prince Hall
Grades PK-5
Public
Corinthian Christian Academy
Grades PK-5
Private
Pastorius Francis P School
Grades K-8
Public
St. Benedict Elementary School
Grades K-8
Private
King Martin Luther High School
Grades 9-12
Public
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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