Home for rent, Lafayette Hill PA, 3 bedrooms townhouse rental


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Front (car on driveway)



Large backyward (90' deep) and
Pressure-treated deck (15' x 20')
Townhouse for Rent
7 Rooms (3 Bedrooms) -- Available ________________

with Outdoor Deck, Backyard, Attached Garage

2133 Birch Drive
Lafayette Hill, PA   19444

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A Low Crime, Well-Educated and High-Income area  Get Details

Available ___________- 1 year lease or more

    The backyard of the home faces a gorgeous wooded view. The house has a finished basement -- great for an office or child's playroom! Wall-to-wall carpeting in the house -- bedrooms, living room and rec room, you'll instantly feel at home in this sun-drenched, spacious model in an ultra convenient community that's close to shopping, parks, & all major highways. House appliances include: Washer/dryer in separate laundry room, dishwasher, mirowave oven, central air conditioning and a bright kitchen with sliding glass doors to an oversized (20' x 15') outdoor deck, perfect for relaxing or home entertaining.

The backyard is a big open space. For children's safety, a neighbor's fence blocks the way to the road.

Call Jim (the owner) at 610-220-9990
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

$400 less expensive per MONTH ($4,480 less per year) than
    apartments 1/4 mile away.



Spacious house - 1,808 square feet + outdoor deck (300 square feet)
    7 rooms + deck + Big backyard (20' x 90') + garage

3 Bedrooms    (17' x 12', 13' x 9', 13' x 9')
1 Living Room    (14' x 12')
1 Dining Room   (9' x 9')
1 Spacious Eat-In Kitchen   (19' x 13')
    Sliding glass door to outdoor deck
    Storm door for sliding glass door
1 Finished Basement Den (Perfect for office or child's play room)   (20' x 12')
2 1/2 baths
    Master bedroom has private bathroom
1 Laundry room with washer, dryer, sink
1 Garage with remote control opener   (20' x 12')
  - 4 Built-in Storage shelves in garage    (8' x 2')
1 Driveway for 2 cars + free street parking (no restrictions)
1 Attic for storage
1 Wooden outdoor deck    (20' x 15')
1800 square foot backyard    (90' x 20')
    Largest backyard in the neighborhood
    The backyard is a big open space.
    For children's safety, a neighbor's fence blocks the way to the road.
Wall-to-wall carpet in all rooms (except kitchen and bathrooms)
Laundry chute
Quiet area, away from main roads.


Well Maintained

Smoke-free home
Central Air Conditioning / Central Heat (New June 2012)
100% painted (June 2013)
100% Carpeted (New June 2013) - except Kitchen & Bathrooms
Bay window (New Jan. 2011)
Outdoor deck sanded, power-washed & sealed (2015), refurbished (2022)
Sliding Glass Door to outdoor deck (New June 2015)
All windows are double-pane for extra insulation.
All windows have screens.
Storm windows on all windows.
Mailbox adjacent to front door
    (no getting wet on rainy days)
Front storm door (New June 2013)
Lawn cutting included
Owner lives just 0.9 miles away


Modern Appliances

Central Air Conditioning
Full-sized GE Refrigerator/Freezer with ice maker
GE Oven / Stove (New August 2022)
Dishwasher
GE Washer & GE Dryer (New June 2013)
Garbage Disposal
Renovated first floor bathroom and master bathdroom (July 2013).
Electric Garage Door Opener (Jan. 2013)
    with electric eye for safety
Comcast Cable TV or Verizon FIOS TV service available



Monthly Rent
$340 per month LESS EXPENSIVE than 3 Bedroom Apartments at The Glen Apartment Complex (1/4 mile away) The longer the lease, the lower the rent.

in 1st yearin 2nd yearin 3rd yearin 4th year
1 year lease$2,140
2 year lease$2,050$2,150
3 year lease$1,999$2,080$2,160
4 year lease$1,999$2,050$2,125$2,199
+ utilities [all electric] + 1 1/2 month security deposit
+ additional 1/2 month security deposit for pets.
Electric bill for prior tenant averaged $253 per month [5 people in home].
Water bill is about $40 per month. (New toilets - July 2013 - use 50% less water)
New 60 gallon hot water heater (January 2013)
Landlord pays: Grass cutting ($250/year), sewer rental ($360/year)


Great Schools, Parks, Recreation

Colonial School District
Hundreds of Township Recreation Progams

0.6 mile to Plymouth/Whitemarsh High School.
1.1 mile to Plymouth Elementary school
2.7 miles to Chestnut Hill College

7.4 miles to Arcadia University
7.5 miles to Temple University (Ambler campus)
8.2 miles to Montgomery County Community College 9.0 miles to Villanova University
9.4 miles to Gwyned-Mercy College
1.0 mile to public library with lots of children's programs
0.7 mile to Miles Park [children's playground, tot's playground, basketball courts, baseball, soccer fields, exercise path]
1.9 mile to bike path overlooking Schuykill River
3.1 miles to Morris Arboretum (92 acres)
3.1 miles to Fairmont Park (9,200 acres)
3.3 miles to Woodmere Art Museum
3.3 miles to Ft. Washington State Park (493 acres)

2.1 miles to Regal Movie 10-theater multiplex
1.8 miles to AMC 12-theater multiplex
5.2 miles tothe Chestnut Hill Playhouse

20.0 miles to Philadelphia historic sites:
    Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, National Constitution Center, Betsy Ross House,

4.6 miles to Elmwood Park Zoo
11 miles to Philadelphia Art Museum
11 miles to Valley Forge Casino Resort
12 miles to Philadelphia Zoo
18 miles to Sports Complex (Phillies, Eagles, Sixers, Flyers)
22 miles to Sesame Place
23 miles to Parx Casino
45 miles to Dorney Park Amusement Park
55 miles to Six Flags Great Adventure
66 miles to Camelback Ski Resort
75 miles to Atlantic City, NJ
98 miles to Times Square, NYC
109 miles to Baltimore Inner Harbor
181 miles to Baseball Hall of Fame

A Really Great Location


Shopping very close
2.2 miles to Plymouth Meeting Mall
2.2 miles to Whole Foods Market
6.4 miles to King of Prussia Mall

0.9 mile to Grocery stores
0.9 mile to Starbucks
1.0 mile to Dunkin' Donuts
2.0 miles to IKEA
2.0 miles to BJ's Wholesale club
0.6 mile to Post Office
2.2 miles to Home Depot
2.2 miles to Best Buy
2.2 miles to Target
2.2 miles to Marshall's
1.0 miles to REI
2.4 miles to PGA Tour Superstore

3.4 miles to Chesnut Hill Hospital
6.9 miles to Einstein Hospital 11.1 miles to Abington Hospital

0.2 mile to Green Valley Country Club
2.8 miles to Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
3.2 miles to Philadelphia Cricket Club
7.2 miles to Valley Forge Convention Center

The Home is close to main roads & mass transit
1.6 miles to U.S. 476 (the Blue Route)
2.0 miles to Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.0 miles to Schuykill Expressway
0.2 mile to Septa bus route
5.2 miles to SEPTA regional rail station (to downtown Philadelphia)
12.9 miles to Philadelphia Amtrak Station (to NYC/Washington DC)

Montgomery County, Whitemarsh Township
- no Philadelphia City taxes
- Landlord pays all taxes
- Excellent township snow plowing of streets
- Free trash pickup, free sewer rental
4.6 miles to Montgomery County Courthouse

3.1 miles to Philadelphia city boundary

Priced Lower than nearby (1/4 mile away) 3-Bedroom apartments

Our Townhouse
2133 Birch Drive
Glen at Lafayette Hill
555 Andorra Glen Ct.
Indoor square feet1808 1325
Outdoor deck square feet3000
Backyard square feet1,8000
Private EntranceYesNo
Owner Occupied Homes AdjacentYes No
Spacious ClosetsYesNo
Distance to take out garbage20' 150'
Distance to get mail1' 50'
Baths2 1/22
People Living above youNoYes
Monthly RentSee above$2,540


Call Jim at 610-220-9990
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

It's a great home!  I lived in the home for 8 years.
It's a "home", not just an apartment!

Great Location.  I still live nearby -- less than 1 mile away.