Drexel Park
Close-knit community with cottages and Colonial-styles
Pedestrian-friendly sidewalks line the gridded residential streets of Drexel Park, where front lawns of single-family homes are canopied by dogwood, cedar and poplar trees. One-story housing styles include cottage-like dwellings, while two- and three-story styles are mostly Colonial-inspired properties, some with decorative stone facades. Most homes feature detached garages and driveways. Price tags for these 2,000- to 4,000-square-foot houses typically range from $350,000 to $600,000. “Most of the bigger homes can have up to six bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, and the highest prices I’ve sold are around $600,000,” Gallagher says. “You get way more house for your money out here.”The community stays connected through the Drexel Park Homeowners Association, which requires a low annual membership fee for both renters and owners. “They have meetings once a month and drop off newsletters and other things in everyone’s mailboxes,” Gallagher says. “They’ll talk about what’s going on in the neighborhood, like the Fourth of July parade. Or someone might be hosting a wine tasting at their home.”
Local SEPTA trolley service into Center City
Residents can get around Philadelphia via the SEPTA light rail, locally known simply as “the trolley.” Depending on which end of the neighborhood they live in, they can use the stations at Drexel Hill, Irvington, Drexel Park and Lansdowne. Once aboard, passengers can head further west or to the 69th Street Transportation Center, which provides subway connections to Norristown, Philadelphia and Frankford. “Drexel Park was built for professionals going into the city using the trolley,” Gallagher says. The SEPTA bus system also services the area, with several bus stops along Lansdowne Avenue. U.S. Route 1 and State Route 3 intersect just north of Drexel Park, allowing for a 40-mile commute to Trenton and a 100-mile commute to New York City. There is also a bike lane from one end of the neighborhood to the other. Philadelphia International Airport is about 10 miles south.Arlington Cemetery's seasonal Greenhorn Gardens
Drexel Park residents are within walking distance of Arlington Cemetery, which is about the same size as the neighborhood itself. In addition to being a well-known cemetery and funeral home, the site also features Greenhorn Gardens, a greenhouse and flower garden that is open from spring to fall. “They grow veggies, plants and different things,” Gallagher says. “And people will go into the cemetery and walk. There are people in there all the time.” To the east, Naylors Run Park has tennis courts, baseball fields, a playground and walking trails. Nearby, Lansdowne YMCA provides community members with fitness facilities and athletic clubs.Running errands and grabbing bites around Drexel Park
On the west side of Drexel Park, there is a fairly busy corner of retail and dining. In addition to a couple of pizza spots like Marathon Pizza and Coco’s Pizza, there’s a local market, Sangillo's Farm Fresh Produce and Deli. Gambol’s Cafe is a sports bar that stays open late serving traditional pub favorites. On the east side, Bond Shopping Center is another retail-heavy area with ACME Markets, fast-food eateries, pharmacies, banks and other storefronts. Casey’s is a locally adored bar and restaurant with American fare and live music on the weekends. “There’s also a ShopRite at Drexeline Shopping Center,” Gallagher adds, referring to the retail area less than 2 miles west of the neighborhood. “There are lots of grocery markets and other things all around us. People don’t have to go far to run errands.”Upper Darby public schools and private Catholic academies
The Upper Darby School District, which earns a B-minus rating from Niche, serves students living in the Drexel Park area. They can begin at Hillcrest Elementary, which receives a B-minus, before advancing to Drexel Hill Middle, which has a C, and Upper Darby High, which holds a B. Notable alumni of Upper Darby High School include actress and comedian Tina Fey and singer/songwriter Jim Croce.Private Catholic schools in the neighborhood include Holy Child Academy, a kindergarten through eighth-grade school with an A-plus rating, and Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School, which has a B.



Agents Specializing in this Area
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Zakiya Eleby
Opulent Realty Group LLC
(856) 666-2202
83 Total Sales
1 in Drexel Park
$340,000 Price
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Meghan Chorin
Compass RE
(610) 998-3578
403 Total Sales
2 in Drexel Park
$260K - $351K Price Range
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Kevin Toll
KW Empower
(484) 446-2565
388 Total Sales
2 in Drexel Park
$225K - $385K Price Range
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Mary Farrington
Compass RE
(267) 662-1999
13 Total Sales
1 in Drexel Park
$305,000 Price
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Vince May
Responds QuicklyBHHS Fox & Roach-Media
(484) 302-4652
328 Total Sales
2 in Drexel Park
$285K - $295K Price Range
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Betsy Cohen
Responds QuicklyBHHS Fox & Roach Malvern-Paoli
(484) 922-9401
87 Total Sales
1 in Drexel Park
$370,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Drexel Park | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 2 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 3 | 4 |
Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
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Drexel Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Drexel Park, Drexel Hill sell after 130 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Drexel Park, Drexel Hill over the last 12 months is $810,000, up 286% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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