
540 Fairthorne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
What This House Offers
-EASY PARKING directly out front-Large fenced in backyard for safe playing-3 season porch with gorgeous view-Open floor plan with updated kitchen and... bath-Central air & radiator heat-Huge basement with washer/dryer, folding table, built in storage, and work bench-Quiet, tree lined street, with suburban feel-Walking distance to Wawa, ShopRite, CVS and Target-Short walk to Planet Fitness and the YMCA-Bus stop at the top of the street, train station at the bottom of the hill with free parking-Trailhead to Wissahickon Park/Forbidden Drive at end of the street-5 min walk to Kelly & Gorgas Park / playgrounds-Lovely twin-mates (active couple in their 70s)-And hospitable neighbors who take care of each other
Unit
- $3,200 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1535 sq. ft.
- Available Jun 1
Home Features
- Carpet
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Tile Floors
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Fenced Lot
- Storage Space
540 Fairthorne Ave is a single-family home for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
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Philadelphia, PA 19128
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Holy Child School
Grades PK-8
Private
Shawmont School
Grades PK-8
Public
Roxborough High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Student Ed Center & Delaware Valley High School Cc
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Philadelphia University
Drive: 8 min (3 mi)
Drexel Univ., Queen Lane
Drive: 10 min (3.8 mi)
Philadelphia Osteopathic
Drive: 9 min (4 mi)
Chesnut Hill College
Drive: 13 min (5.2 mi)
Discover Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Fairthorne proximity to Ivyridge, Domino Lane Shopping Center, and Roxborough Ridge Commons. Ivyridge is 0.6 miles away, and Domino Lane Shopping Center is within an 11 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, Fairthorne has some public transit, including 10 transit stops within 6.4 miles. Transit options include Malvern And 63Rd and Hunting Park.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Fairthorne are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.8 miles, including Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Wissahickon Environmental Center, and Awbury Arboretum.
Airports
Living in Roxborough provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 33 minutes from Fairthorne. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 41.5 miles away.
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