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Improving neighborhood near the city
Located along the Market Street corridor in West Philadelphia, Dunlap is a small city neighborhood anchored by a historic school that was converted into apartments more than 30 years ago. “It’s close to the city, and because the city is more expensive, people are coming here,” says Andres Duran Saavedra, a local Realtor with Giraldo Real Estate Group who has seven years of experience. “The area is still a work in progress but a lot of the properties are being rehabbed and people are investing so it’s definitely improving. I typically see a lot of couples and people from the university moving here.”
Thomas Dunlap School building is an historic building that has been converted into apartments in the Dunlap neighborhood.
The University of Pennsylvania is minutes from the Dunlap neighborhood.
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Colonials and gothic revival homes
Dunlap’s residents live in a densely populated community with colonial and gothic revival row homes made of brick and stone arranged in a classic city grid. Home prices generally range from about $100,000 to $300,000. At the high end, someone considering investing in rental properties can purchase a three-unit triplex for approximately $275,000 or more. Around that same price point, they could acquire a freshly renovated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath row house with modern amenities, fixtures and a finished basement. A simpler 900-square-foot row home with two or three bedrooms will cost around $150,000. There are about 960 total homes in the neighborhood and the average number of days on the market for Dunlap is more than twice the national average. Most homes were built in the early 1920s and they can be anywhere from 900 to 3,200 square feet in size.
The Dunlap neighborhood is starting to see some new construction mixed in with the older buildings.
Some of the larger homes in the Dunlap neighborhood have been converted into apartments.
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C rated schools
Students are zoned to Philadelphia city schools and can attend the Alain Locke School which received a C-minus rating from Niche and serves about 330 students in grades K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 9-to-1. West Philadelphia High School is another option next to the hospital, which also administers various educational community programs that help kids learn to read and more. The high school also received a C-minus rating from Niche and serves about 480 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. The neighborhood’s most prominent landmark is the Thomas Dunlap School, a three-story stone Colonial Revival building constructed in 1906. Another major landmark in the area is the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Karabots Care Center. The nearby University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League research university with a history that dates back to 1740, making it the country’s first university.
The Dunlap neighborhood children will attend West Philadelphia High School in their teen years.
Alain Locke School received a C- rating from Niche.
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Market Street retail
Market Street acts as a commercial hub with multi-ethnic restaurants and neighborhood watering holes in storefronts shadowed by the elevated subway tracks on Market Street. Greedy’s is the place to be for soul food classics like fried fish with collard greens and mac and cheese. Spots like Sammy’s Sports Bar foster a close-knit neighborhood feel as neighbors gather after work throughout the week. At Cousin Danny’s Lounge, residents can routinely hear new bands playing on the bar’s small, intimate stage. Around the corner along 52nd Street, additional restaurants and retailers, including a Family Dollar and ALDI, satisfy local grocery needs.
Stop by the Food Market on Market Street near the Market-Frankford Station and grab a bite to eat near the Dunlap neighborhood.
Retail stores on Market St in the Dunlap neighborhood.
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Parks and recreation centers
The nearby Nichols Park has updated playground equipment and a gazebo commonly used for parties and concerts. West Mill Creek Playground is also nearby along with the Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center and Vidas Athletic Complex. Lee Park is a larger option that houses both the recreation center, the athletic complex and the sports fields that accompany them.
Your kids will love this little playground at Nichols Park near Dunlap.
Welcome to Lee Cultural Center Park in Dunlap.
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SEPTA provides convenient travel options
Neighborhood residents are conveniently close to the 52nd Street SEPTA subway station and bus stops, connecting the neighborhood to downtown, just 13 minutes away.
Aerial view of the SEPTA 52nd Street Market-Frankford Line Station in the Dunlap neighborhood.
SEPTA Buses run on many streets in the Dunlap neighborhood.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
West Mill Creek Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Tiffany Fletcher Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Pool
Playground
Drexel Square Park
Trails
Events
Lee Cultural Center Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Nichols Park
911 Schuykill Memorial
Max Paul Park
Walnut Hill Community Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
21 min drive
Subway
46Th Street
Bus
46th St & Mandela Way
Bus
Market St & 52nd St
Bus
Market St & 48th St - Fs
Bus
46th St & Haverford Av - Fs
Bus
52nd St & Arch St - Fs
Bus
Market St & 50th St - Fs
Bus
Market St & 49th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dunlap
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dunlap, Philadelphia sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Dunlap, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $169,885, up 7% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,294
Median Age
36
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,807
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,754
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.7%
College Graduates
30.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12%
% Population in Labor Force
53.3%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
74/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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