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Eddystone

Eddystone

$187,402 Average Value
$583 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Eddystone is a historic Delaware River borough

Inspired by a beacon of light in the English Channel, the borough of Eddystone outside Chester came to England's aid in the Great War over a century ago, producing nearly 2 million rifles in what was then the United States' largest factory. Today, the community's industrial legacy remains visible in the ports, warehouses and plants along the Delaware River. Sandwiched between the industrial riverfront sector and Interstate 95, Eddystone today holds a community with about 2,500 residents. Close to Philadelphia and a large retail center in the neighborhood, residents and commuters can easily shop for groceries or other essentials as they return from work by the docks or an office in the big city a few miles away.

Brick row houses line the streets

Eddystone's founders established the borough in the late 1800s around a print works named after a picturesque lighthouse in southwest England. As significant ship, iron and weapon factories opened in the ensuing years, the borough's residential section grew on the east bank of Ridley Creek. Arranged in an urban grid pattern, the community's collection of flat-roofed brick row houses and Colonial-style twins from the early 20th Century average about $175,000. "For the most part, it's like a quiet suburb," Veronica Woods, a local real estate advisor and investor with the Daniel Woods Real Estate Company, says of the area. "One of the main draws to living in the area is that you're near Philadelphia and across the bridge from New Jersey."

Students can walk to Eddystone Elementary

Parents in Eddystone can walk their small children to class, as Eddystone Elementary School is located within the neighborhood. Part of the Ridley School District, Eddystone's students typically advance to Ridley Middle School and Ridley High School. The high school, which has a B rating from Niche, features a variety of programs, including broadcasting and environmental studies.

Eddystone Crossing has shopping and restaurants

The Eddystone Crossing occupies a large swath of the neighborhood, with ample parking lots attached to the Walmart and ShopRite supermarket, the shopping plaza's two anchors. While Popeye's and McDonald's there provide fast food options for the community and commuters traveling along I-95, a few local spots have built themselves as community institutions over the years. Opened in 1970, Vicki's Cold Cuts has served countless hoagies and cheesesteaks from its modest low-slung shop two blocks from Eddystone's borough hall and police department. On Chester Pike, the community's main local thoroughfare, Portobello Café serves classy Italian pasta, meat and seafood dishes inspired by the owner Antonio Logioia's upbringing in the country's Basilicata region.

Tony Daliessio Park is the neighborhood's small outdoor space

With the community largely developed and urban in form, residents typically leave the neighborhood to enjoy nature. However, anyone seeking a small respite from the paved asphalt and masonry walls can take a moment at Tony Daliessio Park, whether taking the kids to its playground or letting their dog run free.

The train and Interstate 95 lead to Philadelphia

Commuters can easily reach I-95 and Interstate 476 from the neighborhood, streamlining the daily commute for many residents. You can drive to Center City Philadelphia, about 16 miles away, or board a 40-minute commuter train at the Eddystone SEPTA station. Setting out for a business trip or far-flung vacation can be a breeze, as you can jet out from Philadelphia International Airport, just a few miles away along I-95.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Philadelphia International

12 min drive

Bus

Chester Pk & Baldwin Towers Dr

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9th St & Ashland Av

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Saville Av & 13th St

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Chester Pk & Simpson St - Mbns

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Saville Av & 11th St

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Saville Av & 9th St

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Saville Av & Chester Pk

Eddystone Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$383,500
Median Sale Price
$445,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$422,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$238,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
45%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$583

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
740
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1938
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,398
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,250
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,522
Median Age
36
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$46,120
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,559

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
85.5%
College Graduates
7.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

64 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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