6738 Emlen St, Philadelphia, PA 19119
What This Townhouse Offers
Spacious 3 level home in the charming Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. Features living room, dining room, large kitchen. Master bedroom has a full private bath, 2 addition bedrooms and a hall bath. Full finished basement with additional bathroom, Rear yard with patio and 2 car parking . Close to local schools, shopping and transportation. The yearly Condo/HOA is low and covers snow removal and maintenance to the common areas ( Seller pay for ) This townhouse is located less than a block from the Carpenter Lane Regional Rail System on the Chestnut Hill West Line. It is also centrally located for easy access to West Mt. Airy shops and eateries, Germantown Ave. shops and eateries, Forbidden Drive, Wissahickon Trail, Chestnut Hill and it is located in the C.W. Henry Elementary School catchment area. 2022: replaced the gutter on the front , 25 linear ft gutter , downspout and elbows ( Cooper roofing ). The size will surprise you!
Unit
6738 Emlen St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1970
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 1360 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
Parking
- 1 Assigned Parking Space
- 2 Parking Spaces
- 2 Driveway Spaces
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Municipal Trash
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
- Private Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $2,300
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-09-01
- $55 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 888220162
- Tenant pays for gas, heat, electricity
- Rent includes hoa/condo fee
- No Smoking Allowed
- Coming Soon on 2026-08-03
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- $172 Monthly HOA Fees
- Mt Airy Subdivision
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Good public transit
Driveability
Fairly drivable
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Driveability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
A Sound Score rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
Travel and Transit
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Airport
34 min Drive
Airport
55 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Emlen Eleanor C School
Grades PK-5
Public
Greene Street Academy
Grades PK-5
Private
Henry Charles W School
Grades K-8
Public
Roxborough High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Jesus is the Way Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| La Salle University | Drive: 8 min (2.6 mi) |
| Drexel Univ., Queen Lane | Drive: 8 min (2.8 mi) |
| Philadelphia University | Drive: 9 min (3 mi) |
| C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr | Drive: 9 min (3.7 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 6738 Emlen St proximity to Winston Commons and Germantown Plaza. Winston Commons is 0.5 miles away, and Germantown Plaza is within a 31 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 6738 Emlen St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 4.2 miles. Transit options include Olney Transit Center and Logan.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 6738 Emlen St are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.9 miles, including Awbury Arboretum, The Morris Arboretum, and Wissahickon Environmental Center.
Airports
Living in West Mount Airy provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 34 minutes from 6738 Emlen St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 31.6 miles away.
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