$192,738Average Value$438Average Price per Sq Ft23Homes For Sale
Living among historic sites and century-old homes
Less than 10 miles north of Philadelphia’s City Center, East Germantown stands out as an urban area with an abundance of greenery. This is partly due to the district’s efforts to preserve history, including the sites at Cliveden House and Awbury Arboretum. “The tree-lined streets in East Germantown amaze a lot of people because it’s rare to find that in the city,” says Bob Merritt, a 20-year resident of the neighboring Germantown and one of the first African American Brokers to own a RE/MAX franchise in Philadelphia. History is also maintained in the architecture of homes and churches throughout town, as several were built over 100 years ago using a distinguishable stone foundation. With La Salle University next door and a direct passenger train into the city, East Germantown continues to grow. “It’s a thriving neighborhood. La Salle University is growing and responsible for a big shopping plaza,” Merritt says. But many residents choose to walk along the cobblestone of Germantown Avenue, popping into boutiques and grabbing takeout.
East Germantown homes to many historical homes and an abundance of quaint row homes.
Historic Vernon Park boasts many monuments remembering the early settlers in East Germantown.
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Italianate twin homes and Victorians houses
The majority of homes for sale in East Germantown are rowhomes and twin homes. “A lot of the twin homes are made of stone, all the way up to the roof,” Merritt says. “It’s part of the beauty of the Germantown area. And the insides are spacious, more than the normal square footage.” These properties come in differing styles, from Gothic Revival and Italianate to minimal brick. A three-bedroom, two-bathroom unit, perhaps with a private backyard, can range between $130,000 and $350,000. Standalone dwellings with Victorian, Second Empire or Craftsman influences, many with detached garages or sheds, can cost upwards of $550,000. There are also smaller two-story rowhouses, some with covered front porches, that are priced as low as $65,000 to about $100,000.
The two-story twin homes stand side by side like mirror images.
Turrets and other architectural designs are located in East Germantown with Victorian Era vibes.
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History at Cliveden and Awbury Arboretum
The East Germantown and Germantown communities come together at Vernon Park, a green area nestled near the business district on Shelton Avenue. “There’s always something going on at Vernon Park,” Merritt says. “They throw concerts on the outdoor stage, hold picnics and neighborhood celebrations.” More pocket parks nearby are Cliveden Park, which features a paved walking trail through the hilly green space and a playground, and Mallory Park, which also offers athletic fields and courts. Adjacent to this park is the Cliveden House, which was designated as a Historic Landmark in 1972 for its role in the American Revolution’s Battle of Germantown. Tucked away behind mature trees and shrubbery is Awbury Arboretum, a public park that spans 56 acres of historical grounds. Dog walkers stroll through the trail that loops around the property, and children run around the natural Adventure Woods play area. The Francis Cope House was once the home of a prominent Quaker family and is now used as an art gallery and event space. The arboretum also includes a pond and meadow, where nature lovers can admire frogs and turtles in their wetland habitat. On the other side of Ardleigh Street, athletes practice on the outdoor courts while swimmers jump into the pool at Awbury Park.
The Cliveden house has historical roots in the mid-nineteenth century and East Germantown.
Enjoy the beautiful Awbury green space rarely seen around Philadelphia in East Germantown.
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Admiring Federalist and Colonial architecture
The entire Germantown area teems with historic sites, and the Revolutionary Germantown Festival draws visitors to the Cliveden mansion every summer. Some of the homes and churches also reflect this Federalist and Colonial architectural era. “There’s a church within two blocks in any direction, and a lot of them are still in their original building from over 100 years ago,” Merritt says. Other picturesque attractions include Wyck House, a National Historic Landmark and home to one of the country's oldest rose gardens. The area offers several walking tours of these historic buildings, homes and landmarks.
Cobblestone streets of Germantown Avenue
Residents head to Germantown Avenue for a walk along the cobblestone streets that connect boutiques, diners and buildings with vibrant murals. In the morning, people might sit down for a classic American breakfast at Happy Restaurant, and then peruse the bookshelves and sip an afternoon pick-me-up at Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books. Hot Clucks is a popular takeout spot that serves Nashville Hot Chicken. There are several neighborhood markets to choose from when in need of groceries, including The Fresh Grocer of LaSalle near the University’s campus and Save A Lot.
In East Germantown, locals head to Happy Place Restaurant for all things breakfast.
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books is a productive atmosphere for locals in East Germantown.
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Philadelphia public, charter and private schools
Students living in East Germantown can begin at John Wister Elementary, a charter school with a D-minus Niche grade. They can progress to a 13-1 student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt School and then a 12-1 student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King High School, both of which receive a D-plus. Private school options in the area include Lotus Academy for students in prekindergarten through fourth grade, and Mastery Charter School serves kindergarten through twelfth-grade students.
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School is located off East Washington Lane in East Germantown.
John Wister Elementary School educates students from Kindergarten through 5th grade.
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Olney Transportation Center makes traveling through East Germantown and Philadelphia easier.
Commuting on the public SEPTA system
East Germantown is well connected with a robust grid of roads and rail lines. Two SEPTA Regional Rail lines connect the neighborhood to Center City Philadelphia, and multiple SEPTA bus routes allow commuters to leave their cars behind. “A lot of people live here and work in the city, taking the bus or the Regional,” Merritt says. “I used to take the bus into Center City when I worked there.” U.S. Route 1, Interstate 76 and Interstate 95 are easily accessible from the outskirts of town, the latter running about 100 miles to New York City. On the flip side of public transportation conveniences, living near the city comes with a higher-than-average crime score. According to CAP Index, East Germantown scores a 6 in comparison to the national average of 4, with crimes related to homicide scoring a 10.
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Parks in this Area
Carpenter Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Market Square Park
Fishing
Picnic Area
Trails
Loudoun Park
Trails
Events
Vernon Park
Wister Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Morton Playground
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Waterview Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Awbury Park
Cliveden Park
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
33 min drive
Train
Wister
Train
Germantown
Train
Washington Lane
Bus
Chew Av & Locust Av
Bus
Walnut Ln & Morton St - Mbfs
Bus
Chelten Av & Lena St
Bus
Chelten Av & Boyer St
Bus
Chelten Av & Morton St
Bus
Ogontz Av & Church Ln
Bus
Wister St & Medary Av
East Germantown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Germantown, Philadelphia sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Germantown, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $400,000, consistent with the median 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
29,160
Median Age
37
Population Density
23 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,551
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,159
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
17.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
% Population in Labor Force
57.9%
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®
55/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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