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Amenities for 5240 Sylvester St, Frankford
Features
| 2 Floors |
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| Basement |
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| Exterior Type: Masonry | Hot Water Heating |
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About 5240 Sylvester St
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Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5240 Sylvester St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Frankford |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19124 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Frankford
3-bedroom apartments at 5240 Sylvester St cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Frankford
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,960 |
| June 2024 | $1,998 |
| July 2024 | $1,950 |
| August 2024 | $1,963 |
| September 2024 | $1,924 |
| October 2024 | $1,900 |
| November 2024 | $1,897 |
| December 2024 | $1,900 |
| January 2025 | $1,900 |
| February 2025 | $1,900 |
| March 2025 | $1,920 |
| April 2025 | $1,987 |
| May 2025 | $2,000 |
| June 2025 | $2,000 |
| July 2025 | $1,993 |
| August 2025 | $1,991 |
| September 2025 | $1,934 |
| October 2025 | $1,888 |
| November 2025 | $1,850 |
| December 2025 | $1,843 |
| January 2026 | $1,845 |
| February 2026 | $1,878 |
| March 2026 | $1,891 |
| April 2026 | $1,900 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,366 |
| June 2024 | $1,320 |
| July 2024 | $1,350 |
| August 2024 | $1,410 |
| September 2024 | $1,456 |
| October 2024 | $1,487 |
| November 2024 | $1,465 |
| December 2024 | $1,418 |
| January 2025 | $1,398 |
| February 2025 | $1,361 |
| March 2025 | $1,395 |
| April 2025 | $1,397 |
| May 2025 | $1,360 |
| June 2025 | $1,421 |
| July 2025 | $1,449 |
| August 2025 | $1,453 |
| September 2025 | $1,545 |
| October 2025 | $1,428 |
| November 2025 | $1,367 |
| December 2025 | $1,467 |
| January 2026 | $1,484 |
| February 2026 | $1,527 |
| March 2026 | $1,492 |
| April 2026 | $1,597 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5240 Sylvester St
Northeast Community Propel Academy
7500 rowland ave
philadelphia, PA, 19136
K-8Public
C
Acelero Learning - Plaza Allegheny
432 w allegheny ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Riverton School
600 fifth st
riverton, NJ, 8077
PK, K-8Public
B+
Acelero Learning - Big Germantown
3149 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Kenderton Elementary School
1500 w ontario st
philadelphia, PA, 19140
K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Philadelphia near 5240 Sylvester St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 5240 Sylvester St, Philadelphia
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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