8947 Alton St, Philadelphia, PA 19115
What This House Offers
Look no further and move right into this completely remodeled 2-bedroom 2nd-floor apartment. Elegant kitchen with premium granite and ceramic tile. Unbelievable energy (star) efficient stainless-steel appliances, including a large premium refrigerator, a self-cleaning gas range/oven, and a garbage disposal. The master bedroom offers a spacious walk-in closet and a full master bathroom with a tiled shower. The second bedroom is also quite spacious with a good-sized closet. Hall bath complete with premium ceramic tile. This unit is conveniently located near public transportation and shopping. Very few apartments are available at this prime location and in such condition, so act quickly before it belongs to someone else! The tenant is responsible for all utilities (Electricity, gas, and proportional usage of water). GOOD CREDIT (over 650) IS A MUST!
Unit
Home Features
- Basement
8947 Alton St is a single-family home for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1978 | Remodeled in 2025
- Traditional Architecture
- Flat Roof Shape
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Masonry
- Permanent Foundation
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Interior Spaces
- 2813 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement with some natural light
Parking
- Basement Garage
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Rear-Facing Garage
- On-Street Parking
- 2 Driveway Spaces
Lot Details
- 2898 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 31.00 x 95.00
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Municipal Trash
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $2,000
- Requires 2 Months of Rent Paid Up Front
- 12-Month Min and 48-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-08-05
- Assessor Parcel Number 632311047
- Tenant pays for electricity, gas, water, sewer
- The owner pays for heater maintenance contract, lawn/shrub care
- Rent includes water, trash removal
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Krewstown Subdivision
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Philadelphia, PA 19115
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Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable
Transit
Limited public transit
Driveability
Moderately drivable
Bikeability
Very 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
6 min Drive
Commuter Rail
8 min Drive
Airport
36 min Drive
Airport
40 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Frank Anne School
Grades PK-5
Public
C.C.A. Baldi Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Lehigh Christian Academy
Grades PK-8
Private
Washington George High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Stern Hebrew High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| Holy Family University | Drive: 9 min (4.2 mi) |
| C.C. of Philadelphia, NE Ctr | Drive: 12 min (5.6 mi) |
| Salus University | Drive: 13 min (6.4 mi) |
| Penn State Abington | Drive: 17 min (6.6 mi) |
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 8947 Alton St proximity to Sun Valley Center, Krew II, and Krewstown Shopping Center. Sun Valley Center is 0.3 miles away, and Krew II is within a 5 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 30, 8947 Alton St has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 9.9 miles. Transit options include Frankford Transit Center and Arrott Transit Center.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 8947 Alton St are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.7 miles, including Lorimer Park, Pennypack Park, and Insectarium.
Airports
Living in Northeast Philadelphia provides easy access to Trenton Mercer, located just 35 minutes from 8947 Alton St. Another nearby airport is Philadelphia International, located 23.7 miles away.
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