Garden Court
Historic rowhouses and opulent single-family homes
Single-family homes are very hard to come by, but a few sit on or near South 47th Street, typically following Tudor Revival designs. These homes offer upwards of 4,000 square feet of interior space and range in price from $900,000 to $1.5 million. Two-story, brick rowhouses comprise the majority of the neighborhood, with second-story bay windows and enclosed or open-air porches. Some builds have pastel blue dentals and trims while others have roofs with the red interlocked shingles characteristic of Mediterranean homes. Other townhouses show Tudor Revival architectural influence. “A lot of homes are on the National Register of Historic Places,” Allen says. “If it’s on there and you want to renovate, you have to get approval from the historic commission for your facade. Residents have a lot of input on development, and new development has to be run through the community association.” Townhouses don’t go on the market often, but prices typically fall between $400,000 and $1.1 million. “Each couple of blocks you get closer to Center City, the price goes up,” Allen notes. Values are also on the rise. “Houses are starting to sell for double what my clients paid for 6 to 7 years ago,” Hvostal says.
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Shopping and dining in University City
A cluster of local eateries sit just east of the neighborhood in the Spruce Hill and University City neighborhoods. Tropical-themed Copabanana serves up Mexican street cuisine and American comfort food. Hvostal suggests trying Doro Bet, an Ethiopian restaurant with a plethora of gluten-free options. Booker’s Restaurant & Bar just southwest of the neighborhood is a cornerstone of the West Philly dining scene, popular for their Southern-style meals like peach cobbler French toast. On select evenings, a jazz band performs. Cedar Food Market is a local grocery store just a few blocks from Booker’s, and there’s also Walnut Supermarket a few blocks northwest of Garden Court. An Acme supermarket and Aldi are within a mile of the neighborhood, and so is Makkah Market, which is open 24/7 and specializes in Middle Eastern products.
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Clark Park hosts a weekly farmers market
Ben Barkan Park is a small green space on the northwest side of the neighborhood with a playground. Malcolm X Memorial Park is just west of Garden Court and anchored by a central pavilion used for celebrations and community-wide events like Juneteenth. The park also features paved walkways, two playgrounds and chess tables. Clark Park is just southeast of the neighborhood and features mature trees and walking trails. The green space is home to the Clark Park Farmers Market, which takes place every Saturday morning year-round. Just east of the neighborhood, Spruce Hill Bird Sanctuary is tucked behind a block of rowhouses, a leafy retreat known to attract red-tailed hawks, downy woodpeckers and other species.
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Porchfest and charitable community events
The Garden Court Community Association (GCCA) puts on several events throughout the year such as a Progressive Dinner. Food is prepared and enjoy by community members, and proceeds go to GCCA initiatives and the Cheryl Roebuck Memorial Music Scholarship, which assists West Philadelphia K-12 students interested in developing their musical skills. Porchfest covers much of West Philadelphia, a DIY music festival in June where artists from genres as diverse as folk, jazz and rap perform from residents’ porches.University of Pennsylvania is helping neighborhood schools
Henry C. Lea School serves pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade students. Kids can then move up to West Philadelphia High. Both schools earn overall C ratings from Niche. The University of Pennsylvania, a private Ivy League institution commonly known as UPenn, sits only a mile east of Garden Court. Through the Educational Pipeline Program, West Philadelphia High students interested in careers in healthcare and medicine can attend lessons organized by UPenn students, participate in a six-week summer internship and graduate with college credit.
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SEPTRA bus and rapid transit routes, plus nearby highways and Philadelphia International Airport
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority trolley route 34 follows Baltimore Avenue, heading east to Center City. The Market-Frankford line of the SEPTA rapid transit system follows Market Street, running through Center City. Philadelphia International Airport lies 6 miles south of Garden Court. Ramps to Interstate 76 are about 2.5 miles east of the community. I-76 connects to major highways such as Interstates 95 and 676. Cyclists can use bike lanes on Spruce Street and South 48th Street.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Debbie McLaughlin
Debbie McLaughlin
Cummings & Co. Realtors
(717) 931-6222
108 Total Sales
1 in Garden Court
$231,900 Price
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Seth Floyd
Seth Floyd
Opulent Realty Group LLC
(267) 481-8837
88 Total Sales
1 in Garden Court
$250,000 Price
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Kathy Krebs
Kathy Krebs
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
(484) 806-8805
57 Total Sales
2 in Garden Court
$337K - $350K Price Range
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Christina Briglia
Christina Briglia
KW Empower
(856) 443-4729
74 Total Sales
1 in Garden Court
$460,000 Price
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Abdulai Diallo
Abdulai Diallo
KW Empower
(267) 550-5915
109 Total Sales
1 in Garden Court
$599,000 Price
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Phanerrica Muhammad
Phanerrica Muhammad
Responds QuicklyCompass RE
(215) 337-2518
102 Total Sales
1 in Garden Court
$670,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Clark Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Malcolm X Park
- Playground
- Events
Barkan Park
- Playground
Cedar Park
- Playground
Max Paul Park
Walnut Hill Community Playground
Spruce Hill Bird Sanctuary
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Garden Court | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Garden Court Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Garden Court, Philadelphia sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Garden Court, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $1,300,000, up 213% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,375,000
Median Sale Price
$1,300,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$359,250
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
213%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$530
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
481
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,802
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,786
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,079
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
731
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,295 - $3,105 per month
- Garden Court Towers
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 362+ Sq Ft
- 4701 Pine St
- Philadelphia, PA
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$1,405 - $2,900 per month
- OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 426+ Sq Ft
- 4900 Spruce St
- Philadelphia, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,361
Median Age
35
Population Density
47 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,624
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,398
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
71.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
41.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
99
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
81
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
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Cobbs Creek
West Philadelphia neighborhood made up of rowhouses and independent restaurants
Dunlap
Small city neighborhood anchored by a historic school
Walnut Hill
Neighborhood west of Philadelphia with quick access to universities
Spruce Hill
Victorian-style homes and tree-lined streets minutes from University City
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