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Residents value walkability and convenience in central Philadelphia
In 2024, USA Today named Philadelphia as the United States’ most walkable city. Far and away the most populous area in the state of Pennsylvania, residents often forgo driving, biking or other methods of getting around in favor of walking. The city takes pride in that characteristic of its population, sometimes highlighting it on billboards, and the neighborhood of Dickinson Square West is no different. “There’s good walkability,” says Vincent Mancini, a Realtor with Keller Williams Philly who lives in the adjacent Queens Village neighborhood. “There’s a good gym, some good restaurants and a few parks. It’s just very walkable, pretty simply.”
Whether it’s the rowhouses that make up most of the neighborhood or a small area of single-family homes in its northeastern corner, all residential spots in Dickinson Square West offer walkability to local restaurants, stores and more. The convenience isn’t exclusive to the neighborhood, though: it applies to much of central Philadelphia. “What I’ve always liked about it is you can get to one side of Philadelphia to the other in a pretty reasonable time frame, even if you’re walking,” says Mike Faber, a Realtor with Keller Williams Empower. “You could walk it. Philly is very walkable.”
Walk through a green oasis in the heart of DIckinson Square West at Jefferson Square.
Gold Star Park offers doggie bags to keep Dickinson Square West clean for your neighbors.
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Pocket parks in and around Dickinson Square West
Jefferson Square sits near the northeastern corner of Dickinson Square West. The park has been around since 1854 and is host to monthly cleanups, yoga and more. Just north, swing sets sit alongside a large tennis court at Weccacoe Playground. “That’s one I happen to love,” Elstone says. “We used to go and play tennis there quite a bit. It’s really nice and within walking distance of one of the better schools in the area. They have a tennis court, which is tough to find in the city of Philadelphia.”
Also in the northeast corner of the neighborhood, Sacks Playground offers several basketball courts, two baseball fields and a pool alongside its play equipment. Alternatively, residents can head to one of several neighborhood pocket parks. “There are all these little, tiny squares that are less than a block,” says Sean Elstone, a Realtor with Keller Williams Main Line Realty. The nearby smaller Gold Star Park accommodates tai chi gatherings, dog-walking and events on its green expanse. Students from Eliza B. Kirkbride School also have recess there.
Kids of Dickinson Square West can tire out on the large jungle gym at Gold Star Park.
Take a breather on a park bench in Jefferson Square on your commute home from work.
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A variety of international food in Philadelphia
Sophie’s Kitchen serves up Cambodian fare in the neighborhood’s northwestern corner. The Dear Lunchbox Café has ice cream, smoothies, sandwiches and more, and it sits close to Gold Star Park. Jade Palace has dine-in and delivery options for its Chinese food. More international fare can be found north of the neighborhood. “Ralph’s Italian Restaurant has been there for a really long time in Bella Vista,” Faber says of the neighborhood north of Dickinson Square West. “There’s shopping to get what you need for cooking. Sprouts is right on the corner of Broad and Washington.” Additional grocery options include an ACME Markets about a mile west or a Whole Foods 1.5 miles north.
Dickinson Square West is home to the 1st Oriental Supermarket on Washington Ave.
Dear Lunchbox Cafe in Dickinson Square West serves healthy breakfast, brunch, and lunch options.
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Flocks of Eagles fans come together on game day
Philadelphia Eagles fans had a championship to cheer about as recently as 2018, but the city has had to wait longer for the Phillies, 76ers or Flyers to revisit the mountaintop of baseball, basketball or hockey. “Philly’s a die-hard sports town, but the Eagles run this city,” says a local who’s been a fan of Philadelphia’s sports teams for nearly 20 years. “It’s just a crazy bond that everybody has here. It’s one of the main things that draws people together in this city.” All four teams play at three stadiums in the Philadelphia Sports Complex to the south, with the 76ers and Flyers sharing Wells Fargo Center.
Dickinson Square West residents take a quick trip to Citizens Bank Park for a Phillies Game.
Dickinson Square West has natural beauty with green spaces for everyone.
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Lines of rowhouses and some single-family homes
Blocks of rowhouses make up most of Dickinson Square West. The primary housing style of the neighborhood, the rowhouses often cost between $300,000 and $750,000. Smaller properties range between $300,000 and $450,000 , while homes with more space and amenities can cost between $600,000 and $750,000. Many of the rowhouses sit within walking distance of numerous restaurants and stores. “It’s one of my favorite neighborhoods because of its access,” Elstone says. A small pocket of single-family homes sits in the northeastern part of the neighborhood, typically priced between $550,000 and $750,000, but homes in this section rarely come on the market. Dickinson Square West receives a CAP crime score of 5 out of 10, slightly above the national average of 4.
Large 3 story row homes in Dickinson Square West often make up more than one unit.
For more privacy over a row home in Dickinson Square West, look towards duplexes with garages.
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Nearby highway access for drivers
Depending on location in Dickinson Square West, residents are able to access northbound or southbound Interstate 95 within a drive of about 2 miles. It’s a similar distance to get on Interstate 676, which crosses the Delaware River and spans parts of Philadelphia and northwestern New Jersey. North of the neighborhood, a highway cap is under construction. “It just went through approvals last year and it’s going to connect all the things in Old City to the river,” Elstone says. “There’s going to be this huge overpass that goes over the top of 95.” Park land will also be part of the cap. SEPTA buses run along several streets in Dickinson Square West.
Get around the city from Dickinson Square West on Septa busses.
Walk through Pennsport from Dickinson Square West to enjoy the Delaware River Walk.
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C-rated schools in and around Dickinson Square West
Neighborhood kids can attend the Eliza B. Kirkbride School for kindergarten through eighth grade. The school scores a C with Niche and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Graduates can then head to Horace Furness High School, which enrolls grades nine through 12. Niche also awards the school a C and considers it the 44th-most-diverse public high school of over 700 statewide. It also received the Heart Safe School Award in 2024 for helping in educating personnel on procedures for cardiac emergencies.
Kirkbride School prides itself on being a welcoming community to all students who enter.
Wide sidewalks make walking to Furness Horace High School in South Philadelphia a breeze.
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Dickinson Square West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dickinson Square West, Philadelphia sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Dickinson Square West, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $393,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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