$423,412Average Value$253Average Price per Sq Ft41Homes For Sale
A safe neighborhood for families in Northeast Philadelphia
Bustleton residents enjoy a slower pace of life without ever being too far from the busy streets of Center City. Gene Fish, a local Realtor with Re/MAX Elite, describes the neighborhood as a very safe area, noting “a lot of policemen, firemen and other city service workers live in Bustleton.” Along with safety, families appreciate having access to popular shopping centers and local restaurants. Residents commuting to Center City have no problem getting to work with nearby train stations offering a 30-minute ride straight into the city.
There are many shopping center in the Bustleton neighborhood to shop.
Tiffany On The Blvd has been a Bustleton neighborhood favorite for almost 50 years.
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New traditional homes with tree-lined backyards
Bustleton offers an eclectic mix of home styles, ranging from 1960s twin homes to detached new traditionals from the early 2000s. Most attached homes offer front-facing garages with paved driveways leading straight into the neighborhood’s winding streets. These tightly packed homes sit on narrow lots with backyards separated by wooden fences. Bustleton’s new traditional and ranch-style homes offer a bit more privacy with spacious green lawns and tree-lined backyards. Flat sidewalks make it easy for residents to go on an evening stroll around the neighborhood. A three-bedroom rowhome in Bustleton usually lists between $250,000 and $350,000. Meanwhile, some of the newer homes with four bedrooms can cost up to $500,000.
In Bustleton there are new built homes with attached garages.
There are many homes in Bustleton that have driveways and garages.
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Take college-level classes at George Washington High School
Students can attend Philadelphia City public schools. Kindergarteners begin at Greenberg Elementary, which receives an overall B-minus on Niche. After eighth grade, students transition to George Washington High. This C-rated school offers an International Baccalaureate Program in addition to dual-enrollment classes.
Greenberg Elementary School received a B- rating from Niche.
High School students from many neighborhoods attend George Washington High School in Bustleton.
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Long-time locals have loved dining at Kelly’s Seafood since 1969
The ACME Markets and Aldi are two go-to grocery stores in Bustleton. Other big-box retailers are easily accessible at the Whitman Square shopping center on Roosevelt Boulevard. While this main corridor is filled with fast food chains, most residents like to dine at local restaurants. Steve Stein’s Famous Deli is a neighborhood favorite, serving one of the best corn beef sandwiches in Philly. Locals have been raving about the crab cakes at Kelly’s Seafood since its opening in 1959.
Kelly's Seafood has been a staple in the Bustleton neighborhood since 1958.
Many Bustleton residents head to Famous Deli & Restaurant for some food shopping.
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Center City is only a 30-minute train ride away
Public buses and nearby trains make it easy for Center City commuters to get to and from work. The Philmont Station offers a 30-minute subway ride into the city. Drivers can follow Grant Avenue to Interstate 95 and arrive at the Philadelphia International Airport in about 40 minutes. The Holy Redeemer Hospital is less than a 10-minute drive outside the neighborhood. A small private airport borders the east edge of Bustleton, but Fish confirms, “It’s never been an issue for residents.”
Residents in Bustleton can take a train from the SEPTA Philmont Station to get to Center City.
Train station sits in Bustleton, PA as a form of getting between towns.
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Escape the busy city on the trails at Pennypack Park
The peaceful woodlands at Pennypack Park offer a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Residents can bike along paved pathways or enjoy a quiet walk through nature on one of the park’s dirt trails. Beavers have recently started building their own homes in Bustleton along Pennypack Creek. At Hayes Memorial Playground, kids can climb on the massive jungle gym or learn to play soccer through the neighborhood’s youth sports program.
Residents in Bustleton enjoy a bike ride in Pennypack Park.
Walk with friends on the paved trail in Pennypack Park in Bustleton.
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In the immediate area where I live there isn't too much crime that goes on
5.0Niche User
5/27/2015Niche Review
Great place to live in. Everyone is friendly and is willing to help.
3.0Niche User
3/22/2016Niche Review
I do not visually see a lot of crime in my neighborhood; however, I have heard from neighbor's that there have been some individuals who reported attempted break-in's. In addition, I have read in the newspaper of some crime in the neighborhood.
3.0Niche User
9/11/2014Niche Review
Most people have a living with an Associate's or Master's Degree, so the job market is pretty good.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bustleton
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bustleton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bustleton, Philadelphia sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bustleton, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $392,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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