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A Philadelphia town older than Philadelphia
Immense, historic homes with an eye-catching array of architectural styles have come to define East Oak Lane in north Philadelphia, located 12 miles from Center City and directly east of Broad Street. It was settled in the late 1600s, before the founding of Philadelphia. And while many neighborhoods here contain architecture that predates the United States, East Oak Lane has a differentiator according to Philadelphian Bill Callahan. “If you want a big house but perhaps you don’t want the crowds of Chestnut Hill, East Oak Lane is much more residential than most older neighborhoods,” he says.
Large stone homes are found on Oak Lane in East Oak Lane, PA.
The East Oak Lane neighborhood is full of two-story homes touching each other.
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Long-standing and cared-for houses
The oldest houses in East Oak Lane are west of Fifth Street and they grow more elaborate as they get closer to Oak Lane, a half-mile-long road that runs northeastward between Broad Street and Cheltenham Avenue. “They’re gigantic,” says Callahan, who runs TheNortheastLife.com with two partners. “Clearly people put a lot of thought into these homes.” Homes sit up from the streets on hills on large lots with sidewalks, and tidy front yards. In certain sections, the roadways are lined with young maple trees. Mixed architectural styles are everywhere. There are a lot of stone exteriors on anything from a colonial manor with a wraparound porch to a Tudor with an unequally pitched roof. An eight-bedroom American Foursquare with a stucco exterior and red clay tile roof can sell in the high $500,000s. To the southeast, stone and brick rowhouses and twin condominiums dominate. For those who prefer a ranch home, bungalow or Cape Cod-style property, the southern side of the neighborhood has four-bedroom ranch homes with stone exteriors can price in the high $300,000s. The larger, older homes bring the median price in East Oak Lane to around $324,500 compared to $218,000 in West Oak Lane, which is mostly a rowhome community.
This Colonial Manor is in East Oak Lane, PA on a nice tree-lined street.
Ranch homes can be found in the East Oak Lane neighborhood.
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Career path programs
Public elementary students attend Ellwood School and Wagner Middle School. Both schools earn C-minus ratings from Niche. Neighborhood kids go on to D-plus-rated Martin Luther King High School, which has a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. It offers AP classes, as well as career and technical programs that focus on business, culinary skills and health. East Oak Lane is also home to the first bilingual charter school in Pennsylvania, the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, providing academic programming from kindergarten to eighth grade in both English and Spanish.
The Ellwood School is a public Elementary School in Philadelphia.
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School is a private school in Philadelphia.
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Community events on the green space
The recreation center located at Sturgis Playground in the center of town provides neighborhood youth a place for learning, friendship and play. Residents attend movie nights, arts and crafts, bingo and summer camp here hosted by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. They give back to the community with food drives and Thanksgiving meal-packing events they hold. For free fun anytime, locals head to the playground and cool off at the splash pad when the sprinklers are on. Many toss a Frisbee for a little Ultimate on the field where youth leagues play football.
Roots Community Garden teaches the importance of nature at Fisher Park.
Children love playing on the playground at Sturgis Park.
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A mecca of Korean cuisine
Korean culture features prominently in East Oak Lane. For a quick snack, grab some spicy Korean fried chicken at Café Soho. For a sit-down meal and authentic feel, Jong Ka Jib serves traditional bibimbap, bulgogi and japchae in a dining room complete with bamboo shades and wood finishes from floor to ceiling, including the polished tables and benches. And, of course, the experience wouldn’t be complete without some bubble tea. Luckily, thirsty patrons can grab some at Mr. Wish Olney. Residents can experience a new Korean dish or make an old favorite by popping by H Mart Philadelphia, a Korean grocery chain stocked with fresh lychee, live seafood, frozen mandu and a food court.
Inside of H Mart in the East Oak Lane, you will find a food court.
Enjoy lunch or dinner at Jong Ka Jib Restaurant in East Oak Lane, PA.
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A nearby transportation hub
For those traveling downtown or out of the city, Fern Rock Transportation Center is conveniently located just a mile south in Olney. Commuters can park the car in its lots and find a bus or SEPTA line for work or play in greater Philadelphia.
Residents of East Oak Lane can ride the SEPTA Bus route on 5th Street.
Catch a train or bus at the Fern Rock Transportation Center near East Oak Lane.
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Parks in this Area
Cherashore Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Morris Estate Recreation Center
Basketball
Pool
Playground
Fisher Park
Basketball
Tennis
Trails
Russel Park
Baseball/Softball
Multi-Purpose Field
Sturgis Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
36 min drive
Bus
Broad St & Chelten Av
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12th St & Lakeside Av - Fs
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66th Av & 10th St
Bus
66th Av & 5th St - Fs
Bus
Godfrey Av & 10th St
Bus
11th St & Oak Ln Av
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Godfrey Av & 6th St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.650 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
11/5/2023Niche Review
I have resided in East Oak lane for over 27 years as a homeowner. It is a beautiful and quiet area to raise a family, as I have done. The only problem I have had or have experienced is when neighbors allow their outside family or friends (who don't reside here to act a fool).
4.0Niche User
6/27/2014Niche Review
The weather is very balanced , we can usually predict what the weather will be like during the specific time of the year.
3.0Niche User
6/27/2014Niche Review
It's alot of great business around the area , the qaulity of service could improve through.
5.0Current Resident
6/30/2017Niche Review
I love east oak lane! I was raised in this area of Philadelphia since I was born. It nice quiet and welcoming
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East Oak Lane Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Oak Lane, Philadelphia sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in East Oak Lane, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $357,500, up 20% from 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
6,660
Median Age
44
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,573
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,166
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
11.6%
% Population in Labor Force
58.9%
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
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
51/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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