Waverly
Neighborhood in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Delaware County 19026
Century-old, colonial-style homes on suburban streets
Colonial-style single-family homes are the most common architectural design found in Waverly, with some Dutch Colonial roofs and Tudor style elements mixed in as well. “The homes are colonial and stone, gorgeous and beautiful, and you get so much for your money,” Selber says. “It’s mostly people who like the area and who grew up in the area. You can get your dream house and you don’t have to die to buy it.”Most homes in Waverly date to the 1920s or 1930s and sit on properties fronted by sidewalks, with paths leading to front doors and expansive front and back lawns. Prices for single-family properties typically range between about $400,000 and $600,000, while multi-family homes often sit on the west side and can cost around $300,000. “Price-wise, in this area, you get really beautiful houses for prices that you can’t get anywhere,” Selber says. But she adds that there are some financial considerations that buyers need to be aware of before jumping in to homeownership: “Taxes are still higher than other places, and prices have gone up for everything in Drexel Hill.” Waverly has a CAP crime score of 4 out of 10, even with the national average.
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Nearby parks with recreation on dry land and the water
Though Waverly has no parks within its boundaries, residents can find outdoor spaces close by. “There’s some recreation, but it’s not as prevalent as it is in Lower Merion, where there are more parks in every neighborhood,” Selber says. Darby Creek runs through part of Indian Rock Park about a mile southwest of Waverly, one of the closest green spaces for recreation. Locals can fish in the creek, shoot hoops at the basketball courts or sit at picnic tables. Pilgrim Park sprawls across 50 acres about 2 miles from Waverly, while Dermond Recreation Area Park sits just north of the neighborhood and offers sports fields, a basketball court and a playground.
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Four schools serve students outside Waverly
Waverly students are served by the Upper Darby School District, which earns an overall grade of B-minus from Niche. Kids can begin their education at the Upper Darby Kindergarten Center, which receives a B-plus. Aronimink Elementary School enrolls first through fifth grade and gets a B, while Drexel Hill Middle School earns a C. Upper Darby Senior High School has a B as well. Upper Darby Senior High School counts singer-songwriters Todd Rundgren and Jim Croce, as well as actor Tina Fey, among its notable alumni. All four schools sit outside of Waverly, but are all located within about a two-mile radius between Aronimink Elementary and Upper Darby Senior High.
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Heading east into Philadelphia on Route 3
Philadelphia sits less than 10 miles east of Waverly, and locals can avoid the highway by taking Route 3 into the heart of Center City. On-ramps to Interstate 495 are about 3 miles west of the neighborhood, while Route 1 is about a mile away. “It’s definitely easy for people to get around,” Selber says. Wilmington is over 20 miles south of Waverly. SEPTA buses make stops along State Road on the northern edge of the neighborhood, while SEPTA trains run through Aronimink Station just outside Waverly.Numerous brewpubs and pizza stops close by
Many of the restaurants in Waverly are concentrated around Burmont Road in the neighborhood’s southwest corner. Locals have several options for pizza close together in Burmont Pizza and Grill, Brothers Pizza & Restaurant and Fourno Pizza & Grill, while the nearby CJ Wok serves up Chinese food. Artillery Brewing is a popular brewpub just outside of Waverly and has a Revolutionary War theme, particularly with its drink menu, cannon designs on the exterior window, and interior “mess tent” façade. Station Tap sits close by and has burgers and cocktails. For groceries, the ShopRite of Drexeline and an ACME Markets are each less than 2 miles in opposite directions from Waverly.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mark Reale
Mark Reale
NextHome Signature
(610) 839-8630
75 Total Sales
1 in Waverly
$269,900 Price
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Nick DeLuca
Nick DeLuca
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 510-8958
200 Total Sales
1 in Waverly
$324,900 Price
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Kevin Toll
Kevin Toll
KW Empower
(484) 446-2565
390 Total Sales
2 in Waverly
$221K - $315K Price Range
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Maria Quattrone
Maria Quattrone
RE/MAX @ HOME
(855) 933-5214
509 Total Sales
1 in Waverly
$320,000 Price
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Erica Deuschle
Erica Deuschle
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Main Line
(610) 463-0417
1,417 Total Sales
4 in Waverly
$251K - $374K Price Range
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Diane Reddington
Diane Reddington
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 806-1725
525 Total Sales
1 in Waverly
$515,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Indian Rock Park
Dermond Recreation Center
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Waverly | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Waverly Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waverly, Drexel Hill sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Waverly, Drexel Hill over the last 12 months is $387,500, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$390,000
Median Sale Price
$387,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$177
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
222
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,220
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,829
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,078
Median Age
39
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,944
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$79,196
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.1%
College Graduates
44.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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A walkable community with colonial-style homes and townhouses 10 miles from Philly
Drexel Park
Gridded and leafy suburb with trolley access 8 miles west of Center City
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