Maria Quattrone
RE/MAX @ HOME
(855) 933-5214
514 Total Sales
1 in McGuire
$55,000 Price
McGuire
Neighborhood Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SEPTA lines and major thoroughfares give McGuire residents access to the best of Philadelphia.
Written By
Ian Burke
Photography Contributed By
Mitchell Birnbaum
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Maria Quattrone
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Tim Brogan
Tim Brogan
Coldwell Banker Realty
(215) 608-0466
105 Total Sales
1 in McGuire
$60,000 Price
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Alexis Trujillo-Ortiz
Alexis Trujillo-Ortiz
Responds QuicklyUnited Real Estate Group
(267) 578-3446
84 Total Sales
2 in McGuire
$55K - $75K Price Range
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Sharyn Soliman
Sharyn Soliman
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
(856) 543-2300
380 Total Sales
2 in McGuire
$140K - $151K Price Range
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Steve Lecco
Steve Lecco
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
(856) 314-5775
108 Total Sales
1 in McGuire
$28,000 Price
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Jermaine Parker
Jermaine Parker
Coldwell Banker Realty
(856) 263-2576
30 Total Sales
1 in McGuire
$87,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Fairhill Square Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Fairhill Square Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Nelson Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Events
Waterloo Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Mascher Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/13/2016
Niche Review
There are too many drugs and shooting in this area
7/29/2015
Niche 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 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in McGuire, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $69,100, down 42% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$70,200
Median Sale Price
$69,100
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$70,200
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-42%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$87
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,081
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
967
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,357
Median Age
35
Population Density
41 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$20,357
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,911
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
48.5%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.3%
Advanced Degrees
2%
% Population in Labor Force
40.2%
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®
68
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
67
/ 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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