McGuire is an urban community in the heart of northern Philadelphia. The community is a part of the broader Fairhill neighborhood, a historic neighborhood home to El Centro de Oro (“The Golden Block”), a commercial district home to third and fourth-generation family-owned businesses and cultural centers dedicated to people of Puerto Rican and Latin American descent. Charming rowhouses are a short walk or bus ride from schools, community centers and established local businesses.
The community has rowhomes amid artistic setting
Here you’ll find a community of rowhomes along bustling city streets adorned with artful murals celebrating local history and culture. McGuire’s specific neighborhood area is bordered by Lehigh Avenue in the south, North American Street to the west and West Gurney Street to the north and east. Most homes are within a short walk of Southeastern Philadelphia Transport Authority’s urban bus stations, putting City Center Philadelphia less than five miles away from the neighborhood. Philadelphia’s staple rowhouses make up most of McGuire’s residential landscape, reflecting Philadelphia’s innovative and ambitious approach to housing, part of the reason why Philadelphia was called “the City of Homes.” The design for rowhomes is ideally suited for building on narrow home lots, with a plethora of interior plans to fit any budget. Home prices in McGuire range from $82,500 for rowhouses in need of a bit of T.L.C. to as much as $270,000 or more for move-in ready homes.
Students can get exposure to vocational fields
Public school students are served by The School District of Philadelphia, beginning their academic journeys at primary schools like the Julia de Burgos School. The school has a C-minus Niche rating and was named for a renowned Puerto Rican poet who valued education and community engagement. Students move on to secondary schools such as the Edison/Fareira High School, which has an overall C-minus Niche rating and combines the Edison High School with the Fareira Skills School, a vocational school educating students in a variety of career and technical areas such as childcare, plumbing and electrician programs.
Mascher Park and Lighthouse Community Center offer recreation
Local parks and community centers give locals a place to get active and to connect with their community. Along West Lehigh Avenue, you’ll find Mascher Park, featuring half a city block of playgrounds and plenty of basketball courts perfect for a pickup game with your neighbors. Head to the Lighthouse Community Center on West Somerset Street, a center dedicated to creating a safe and risk-free environment for children, families and the community as a whole, offering a variety of preschool, afterschool, athletic and city partnership programs. The Congreso de Latinos Unidos on American Avenue is a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting individuals and families in predominantly Latin American neighborhoods through college and G.E.D. preparedness, employment training and financial literacy courses.
Sabor Latino and El Principe represent local Hispanic dining scene
Walk around the neighborhood and you’ll pass several local stores and restaurants. Fine Fare Supermarket will keep your kitchen stocked with fresh produce, bulk foodstuffs and other household necessities. Sabor Latino Grocery and Restaurant is a local corner store offering simple convenience products and Latino American lunch fare in a casual setting. El Principe is a local restaurant serving up a bevy of classic Latin American dishes for takeout and delivery.
Commuters have access to SEPTA lines
SEPTA lines and major thoroughfares give McGuire residents access to the best of Philadelphia.
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There are too many drugs and shooting in this area
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7/29/2015Niche Review
I know from my family that this area is unsafe and it makes me extremely uncomfortable to visit. To be honest, it is a really bad neighborhood and by this I mean, the area is full of crime and drugs. Therefore, I do not feel safe or secure walking alone, especially at night.
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McGuire Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McGuire, Philadelphia sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in McGuire, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $68,000, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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