$429,698Average Value$238Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Suburban living in Northeast Philadelphia
Originally a rural township prior to being incorporated into Philadelphia in 1854, Byberry is now a suburban community less than 20 miles northeast of the city’s urban amenities in Center City. “Northeast Philadelphia is more of a generational area where people grow up and continue to remain there,” says Warren Nelson, a broker with ISS Realty LLC who has over 20 years of experience in real estate. “It’s just an old-fashioned, Mayberry kind of area.” Single-family homes sit in subdivisions along Roosevelt Boulevard, a major commercial corridor and one of Philly’s busiest thoroughfares. While residents have easy access to urban conveniences, they’re also only about a mile from lush green spaces in Benjamin Rush State Park.
The single homes at the Arbours at Eagle Pointe have patios in the back yards in Byberry.
This Cape Cod has a nice sized front lawn and fenced in rear yard in Byberry.
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Suburban subdivision and active adult community
Byberry is home to two subdivisions: Normandy and the Arbours at Eagle Pointe. Normandy sits below Pennsylvania Route 63 and features traditional Cape Cod-style homes and sidewalk-lined streets. Most homes were built between the 1950s and 1970s and sit side-by-side on modest lots with room for a small patio or in-ground pool. Normandy is just north of the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, and planes frequently fly overhead. Prices for single-family homes in the subdivision range from around $335,000 to $430,000. Further north across U.S. Route 1, the Arbours at Eagle Pointe is an active adult community with a mix of 398 single-family homes and townhouses built around the 2010s. Residents have access to a clubhouse with a library, exercise room and outdoor pool. New traditional single-family homes sell for about $430,000 to $590,000, while townhouses range from around $360,000 to $420,000.
Amenities at Arbours at Eagle Pointe in Byberry in this 55+ community.
Homes sell fast in the Byberry neighborhood.
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Proximity to Center City and Northeast Philadelphia Airport
U.S. Route 1 and Pennsylvania State Route 63 intersect in the southwestern corner of Byberry. Locally known as Roosevelt Boulevard and Woodhaven Road, the highways connect to major thoroughfares such as Interstate 95. Center City, Philly’s main entertainment and business district, is about a 17-mile drive south. SEPTA provides local bus service, with stops along the neighborhood’s main streets. Somerton Station is about 3 miles east, and SEPTA’s West Trenton Line travels south to Center City, among other places. Residents are just 4 miles north of the Northeast Philadelphia Airport, which is the fourth busiest airport in the state and primarily accommodates corporate and privately-owned aircraft. Philadelphia International Airport is less than a 30-mile drive south.
Residents from the Byberry neighborhood use Roosevelt Boulevard to get around.
Use SEPTA's Somerton Station to get to Trenton or Center City Philly minutes from Byberry.
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Convenient commercial corridor along Roosevelt Boulevard
Roosevelt Boulevard runs north-south through Byberry and is a popular destination for shopping and dining. The Boulevard Plaza shopping center hosts big retailers such as Target and ShopRite. Local favorites include Steve’s Prince of Steaks, a Philly staple known for its award-winning cheese steaks made from sauteed rib-eye beef, melted cheese and homemade rolls. “There’s also more family restaurants around there,” Nelson says. A bit further north off of the thoroughfare, locally owned spots like Momma Mia’s Pizzeria serve up fresh pies next to Neli’s Deli, a neighborhood haunt selling hoagies and quick convenience items.
Steve's Prince of Steaks is a favorite of the Byberry neighborhood for steak sandwiches.
Residents from the Byberry neighborhood can grocery shop at ShopRite on the Boulevard.
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An 11-acre community garden at Benjamin Rush State Park
Residents are about a mile south of Benjamin Rush State Park, which provides respite from the neighborhood's industrial centers along Southampton Road and is the only state park in Philadelphia. Named after Byberry's Founding Father, the green space features over three miles of multi-use trails and is home to the Northeast Radio-Controlled Airplane Club, whose members can frequently be seen flying model airplanes around the park's fly zone. “It’s considered a passive park. It’s all about the walking trails,” says Ron Huber, president of the Benjamin Rush State Park Garden Association. “There’s always been a bird watch group that on Sundays is walking through the park.” The Benjamin Rush Community Garden spans 11 acres, and members have access to 30-foot by 30-foot plots. “We’ve been there since the early 70s, and people come from all over. A lot of homes don’t have the yard space to have a vegetable garden, so if people are interested in gardening, it’s a great opportunity,” Huber says. A bit further south is the Lighthouse Soccer Club, Philadelphia's oldest youth soccer club. The association has five soccer fields and various youth programs for kids ages 5 to 18. Adults can compete in the Inter-County Soccer League on the men's and women's teams known as Lighthouse United.
The Northeast Radio Controlled Airplane Club is located in Byberry.
Become a member of the Benjamin Rush State Park Garden Association & plant a garden in Byberry.
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Specialized programs at George Washington High School
The Philadelphia City School District serves the neighborhood and earns a C-minus from Niche. Students begin their education at the C-plus-rated Watson Comly School before moving to C.C.A. Baldi Middle School, earning a B-minus grade. Teens attend George Washington High School, which earns a C and offers students the opportunity to earn college credit through Advanced Placement Courses, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or by enrolling in dual enrollment courses at the nearby Community College of Philadelphia. The high school also boasts famous alumni like comedian Kevin Hart and screenwriter David Berenbaum, who wrote the hit movie Elf.
George Washington High School in Bustleton.
Start college at Community College of Philadelphia Northeast Regional Center in Byberry.
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Parks in this Area
Junod Playground
Benjamin Rush State Park
Fitzpatrick Playground
Officer Daniel Boyle Memorial Recreation Center
Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Linconia Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Palmer Playground
Transit
Airport
Trenton Mercer
27 min drive
Bus
Southampton Rd & Roosevelt - Mbns
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Mcnulty Rd & Southampton Rd
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Townsend Rd & Mcnulty Rd - Mbfs
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Mcnulty Rd & Commerce Way
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Townsend Rd & Fedex - 2
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Southampton Rd & Roosevelt Blvd
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Roosevelt Blvd & Southampton Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Byberry
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Byberry Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Byberry, Philadelphia sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Byberry, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $585,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$522,500
Median Sale Price
$585,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$585,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
441
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
2008
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,955
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,709
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,539
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,267
Median Age
58
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,332
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,930
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.1%
College Graduates
17.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
49.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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