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A diverse urban neighborhood
Just outside Montgomery County at the tip of North Philadelphia, Cedarbrook offers a city lifestyle steps away from the suburbs. “It’s one of the best parts of the city to live in,” says Sonja Wayns, an associate broker with Diversified Realty Solutions, who lives near the community. “It is a family-based neighborhood of several diverse cultures. The people who live here make Cedarbrook what it is, especially the long-term owners who show such pride in their homes.”
Finley Recreation Center includes basketball courts enjoyed by kids of all ages.
Cedarbrook Plaza shopping center includes a variety of restaurant and retail options.
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A mix of home styles
The neighborhood is lined with blocks of row houses and twins, a mix of traditional brick architecture and charming English cottage styles with stone siding. “Most of the homes in Cedarbrook were built between the 1930s and 1950s. A lot of them have been renovated. It is a competitive market because people know they will get their money’s worth here. The inventory is quite limited,” says Wayns.
Sitting atop elevated front yards, many of Cedarbrook’s homes have welcoming front porches and small grassy areas or gardens where residents can enjoy sunny days and neighborly chats. Some rowhomes also come with decks facing back alleyways for more outdoor relaxation. Driveways and attached garages in the back provide off-street parking. Small single-family homes, such as ranch-styles and Cape Cods, with bigger yards and more greenery, are blended into this urban neighborhood, providing a more suburban feel. Single-family homes range from about $400,000 to $600,000, while rowhomes and twins go for around $200,000 to $400,000. Each block is lined with sidewalks, allowing for leisurely strolls through the neighborhood.
Small yards and front porches are featured amenities of many Cedarbrook homes.
Cedarbrook row homes feature a variety of architectural styles.
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Grants help improve school
Pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students go to Franklin S. Edmonds School, which has a C-minus rating from Niche. The school has received several grants to enhance its cultural and academic programs. Martin Luther King High School has a D-plus rating. The school has a 12-1 student-teacher ratio. For those who prefer private education, LaSalle College High School is just outside the neighborhood. The school has an A-plus rating from Niche and a 100% graduation rate.
Franklin S Edmonds School serves 476 students.
Many high schoolers in East Germantown attend Martin Luther King High School.
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Parks, playgrounds and stadiums
Finley Playground is a 6.6-acre site just outside the community. The open space has plenty of playground equipment, sports fields, a sprinkler for hot summer days and basketball and tennis courts. Nearby Water Tower Recreation Center is a 2-acre park built on a former reservoir site. The facility houses six tennis courts, a batting cage, a hockey rink, basketball courts and two ball fields. Residents can walk to Benjamin Johnston Memorial Stadium, which has a track open to the public.
Water Tower Recreation Center includes 6 pickleball courts.
Neighborhood kids enjoy playing on the playground at Finley Recreation Center.
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A whirl of shopping options
Residents can fill most of their shopping needs at the Cedarbrook Plaza Shopping Center. It boasts several retailers, including Walmart, Dollar Tree and Forman Mills. Grocery needs can be filled at The Fresh Grocer. The shopping center also has several restaurants, including My Blue Heaven, a popular spot specializing in southern cuisine. The Wadsworth Avenue district features a line of local restaurants and shops. Hungry shoppers can grab breakfast at Bread & Butter Philly, or enjoy authentic Caribbean food from Paradise Jamaican Restaurant. For high-quality meats, visit the local butcher at Sam’s Quality Meat Market, which has been serving the community since 1958.
Cedarbrook residents enjoy the convenience of a Walmart right in the neighborhood.
Royal Meats is one of many local businesses found on Wadsworth Ave in Cedarbrook.
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Cemeteries and churches
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church is a significant fixture in the community. The church, which has a congregation of more than 10,000, provides the community with multiple outreach and youth programs, including a drill team, football club and both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts units. Cedarbrook is also home to Ivy Hill Cemetery, which stands out with its tall, stone gothic archway. The scenic cemetery was established in 1867 and offers a beautiful landscape of grassy fields and trees. It is also the final resting place of several notable people, including Sister Sledge’s Joni Sledge, known for the famous hit song “We Are Family” and Smokin’ Joe Frazier, whose tombstone features a life-size portrait of the heavyweight champion.
Ivy Hill Cemetery is a public cemetery chartered in 1867.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church provides many youth programs in Cedarbrook.
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Getting around Cedarbrook
Cedarbrook is 13 miles from Philadelphia’s Center City via Kelly Drive. SEPTA buses provide public transportation for those traveling around Cedarbrook and surrounding areas. Several train stations are just four blocks from the neighborhood, located on the Chestnut Hill Line. Cedarbrook is considered a very walkable neighborhood.
Commuting in Cedarbrook is easy, with service from frequent SEPTS busses.
Families enjoy the wide sidewalks found in Cedarbrook.
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Parks in this Area
Mermaid Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Finley Recreation Center
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Water Tower Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Veterans Park
Playground
Laurel Beech Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Pleasant Playground
Picnic Area
Playground
Events
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
37 min drive
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Wadsworth Av & Williams Av
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.33 Reviews
4.0Niche User
4/6/2016Niche Review
This is a very safe family neighborhood. It's very close to the suburbs and boasts many small businesses. Malls, doctors' offices, restaurants, supermarket and more are all within a 15 minute drive. For a pedestrian like me, I have to option of hoping on any of 3 buses to take me in whichever direction I need to go. The longest walk from my house to anywhere essential is 6 blocks. For everywhere else I take the bus.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cedarbrook
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cedarbrook, Philadelphia sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Cedarbrook, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $288,820, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,350
Median Age
48
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,352
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,486
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
28.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
59.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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