Elmwood
Rows of brick townhouses
Brick rowhomes with cozy front porches line up along the streets. Some homes are recently renovated, while some are in need of a few updates. Homes range from 900 to 1,500 square feet. Depending on the size of the home and how recently it was updated, homes can range in price from $60,000 to $210,000. The average number of days on the market for Elmwood is higher than the national average. There are about 5,400 total homes in the neighborhood and almost all of them were built in the 1920s. Lots are small, and often nonexistent, with front stoops that connect directly to the sidewalk.
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Take the subway into downtown
Elmwood residents have convenient access to SEPTA’s Subway-Surface Trolley Route 36 to travel throughout the neighborhood. Downtown Philadelphia is also just a short 10-mile drive northeast. “There’s maybe about four to five different sources of transportation in the area to get people from A to B,” Robinson says. “Lots of people commute on public transportation because it's so close. You can walk out your door and less than a block away there’s a trolley or bus that will take you anywhere you want to go in Philly.”C rated schools
Students in Elmwood can attend Thomas G. Morton School which has about 420 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Tilden Middle School has about 350 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. Both schools received a C-minus rating from Niche. John Bartram High School received a D-plus rating from Niche and has about 490 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. They offer sports programs like track and field, baseball and tennis.
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Plenty of international dining options
Elmwood has no shortage of dining options to choose from. “There’s a place here that locals call Africatown where they’ve got at least 10 different restaurants where you can get different types of international foods,” Robinson says. Fatu’s African is one example that has authentic West African cuisine with organic ingredients and dishes like fried plantains and fish. Aseda International Kitchen specializes in Ghanaian and Jamaican dishes. Minchgirl African is another option with owners straight from Liberia. Locals can pick up their groceries from the nearby ShopRite or from one of the many markets and convenience stores like Liberia Waterside Market.
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Playgrounds and dog parks
Paschall Playground has multiple sports fields and basketball courts along with a playground and pool to enjoy on hot days. Buist Park is a dog park that used to be a specialty rose nursery in the 1920s. Park visitors can still enjoy some of that original flora today when taking advantage of the park’s wide-open green spaces and paved walking trail. The nearby Elmwood Park is home to The Labor Monument: Philadelphia’s Tribute to the American Worker, which is a modern sculpture commemorating the contributions of Philadelphia’s working class to the nation’s history.
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From car shows to gardens
The nearby Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum has one of the highest-ranking car collections in the country, with over 70 historic racing cars from Ferrari to Bugatti to Porsche. “We hold a Demo Day event twice a month where we drive our racecars and the people in the community just love coming to watch,” says Chris Webb, communications director at the museum. “It's a great neighborhood. The people who come to see us are fantastic. They’re really positive and really enjoy our collection and the programs we provide.” Bartram’s Garden, a historic, 50-acre public garden, is nearby as well. The garden dates back to the 1720s, making it the oldest botanical garden in the United States. Visitors can walk the trails and learn about both local plants and local history. “Bartram’s Garden sits right next to the river and they have kayak floats and things,” Robinson says. “You can also rent your own little space in the gardens to grow veggies or flowers or anything you like.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Deneen Thomas
Deneen Thomas
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(855) 967-5652
51 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$82,000 Price
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Charissa Prince-Ferdinand
Charissa Prince-Ferdinand
Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
(973) 604-3762
53 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$110,000 Price
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Keave Slomine
Keave Slomine
KW Empower
(484) 806-8811
113 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$185,000 Price
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Angela Floyd
Angela Floyd
BAE Realty and Investment Services
(267) 508-7313
48 Total Sales
2 in Elmwood
$90K - $100K Price Range
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Asmaro Gist
Asmaro Gist
Realty Mark Associates-CC
(267) 234-7786
48 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$63,000 Price
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Maria Quattrone
Maria Quattrone
RE/MAX @ HOME
(855) 933-5214
509 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$333,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Connell Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
J. Finnegan Park - Power 99 Parks & Rec
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Bartram's Garden
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Elmwood Park
Buist Park
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
11 min drive
Subway
Elmwood Avenue And 57Th Street
Subway
Elmwood Avenue And 58Th Street
Subway
Elmwood Avenue And 59Th Street
Subway
Elmwood Avenue And 63Rd Street
Subway
65Th Street And Elmwood Avenue
Subway
Elmwood Avenue And 66Th Street
Subway
Elmwood Avenue And 68Th Street
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Elmwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 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
Elmwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elmwood, Philadelphia sell after 64 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Elmwood, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $392,500, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,000
Median Sale Price
$392,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$390,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$485,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
153
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,915
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,649
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,100
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
14,118
Median Age
35
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,638
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,672
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.3%
College Graduates
12.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
68
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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