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A friendly Philly neighborhood
Sat along one of the many curves of the Delaware River near downtown Philadelphia is Tacony, a historic neighborhood that has been a part of the city and its culture since 1854. The community his home to some colorful personalities and good hearts, such as Dennis Fink. A local business owner and inhabitant of Northeast Philly for 40 years, Fink has long admired this part of the city for its heart. “My first place was this apartment right above a local bar. Back then, the neighborhood was made up almost entirely of Italian-American families. You might think it would be hard to integrate, but within the first few weeks, a neighbor gave me a translation book to help me keep in touch with everyone. To this day, people here are just as helpful and friendly.”
Tacony is in Philadelphia, the city of neighborhoods.
Tacony shows its sports pride with murals.
Disston Hamilton Elementary School has an Eagles themed sports field in Tacony
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Fink's Hoagies has gourmet sandwiches
While Fink is a long-standing pillar of the community with a list of exploits, his current venture is as one of the best sandwich makers in the neighborhood. Aptly named Fink’s Hoagies, the sandwich shop has appeared on TasteAtlas and Fox 29 Philly as a must-try location. “My wife and I opened the shop in 2005,” says Fink, “initially it was meant as a post-retirement project, but pretty quickly, we blew up beyond what we could have expected.” When asked about his menu, Fink says he loves to experiment. “I like to explore what I can do with the ingredients I can get my hands on. If I like it, it goes on the menu.” When residents need groceries, they can shop at the stores sat at the community’s many street corners such as The Queen Grocer or J&J Corner Store. Big box shopping can be done downtown at Market Place East, 6 miles southwest on Market Street.
Enjoy the "Best Finkin' Hoagies" from the hoagie master himself at the local favorite Finks.
Tacos at El Limon in Tacony use the freshest of ingredients.
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This neighborhood's parks are always in reach
Those wanting to enjoy the outdoors can walk to one of seven local parks positioned across the street from the neighborhood's densest areas. Three of these seven parks: Tony Trujillo Park, Disston Park and Christa Lewis Memorial Park, are all arranged in a single strip stretching across the southeast edge of the community. Combined, the three are Tacony’s largest park, separated only by the streets that run through it. Parkgoers can lounge on the area’s lush grass as little league players crack bats on the baseball fields and dogs dig and tussle at the nearby dog park.
Perfect your jump shot at the basketball court at Vogt Park in Tacony.
The Vogt Rec Center in Tacony hosts after school events for students.
Stroll along the Delaware River on the K&T Trail in Tacony.
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Homes here are from the 1950s
As a historic neighborhood, Tacony has a median construction year of 1950, with many of its older buildings being from the early 1900s. The neighborhood’s gridded streets are lined with brick townhouses with yards no bigger than a few dozen square feet at either end. Styles can include Federal and Italianate. Prices in the area range from $150,000 to $400,000.
Blossoming roses in front of Tacony rowhomes add a beautiful scent to the city.
You may find Italiante style homes in Tacony neighborhood.
Row homes of Tacony are colorful and have covered front porches.
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Disston Hamilton Elementary School has an Eagles themed sports field in Tacony
Lincoln Highschool has plenty of athletic opprotunities
Young students can start their education at Hamilton Disston School, on Cottage Street, which teaches kindergarten through eighth grades and earns a C-minus from Niche. Seeing students the rest of the way to graduation, Lincoln High School sits off Rowland Avenue, about a half mile northeast of the neighborhood. The school shares a campus with Austin Meehan Middle School and Northeast Community Propel Academy, meaning students have access to multiple baseball fields, track and field, a pool and multiple tennis courts. Niche gives Lincoln High a C grade.
Hop aboard the Septa Regional Rail at Tacony station to get to Center City Philadelphia.
The local train station is a walk away from many homes
Blocks vary in size in Tacony, with densely packed homes sitting on smaller blocks, while larger homes get more space. This street plan, along with sidewalks on every street, which allows locals to complete many of their errands on foot. Those wanting to travel out of the community can walk down Disston Street, where the Tacony Train Station can take them downtown or to Trenton, New Jersey. Alternatively, drivers can take the Delaware Expressway right next to the station.
Tacony shows its sports pride with murals.
The art center has community paintings
Tacony is a densely packed community with locals living in close proximity to each other, making for strong bonds that form a cohesive community. Community Paint Day in March is an event held at the Tacony Lab Community Arts Center that spotlights this tight-knit culture, with paint sessions inspired by local stories of the area’s history.
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Parks in this Area
Roosevelt Playground
Charles A. Russo Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Wissinoming Playground
Pool
Playground
Moss Playground
Mayfair Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Lardner's Point Park
Picnic Area
Mullin Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
30 min drive
Train
Tacony
Bus
Torresdale Av & Levick St
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Cottman Av & Jackson St
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Princeton Av & Torresdale Av - Fs
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Cottman Av & Erdrick St
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State Rd & Unruh Av
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State Rd & Elbridge St - Fs
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Torresdale Av & Cottman Av Loop
Tacony Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tacony, Philadelphia sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Tacony, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $535,000, up 41% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Property Id: 2054117This spacious and budget-friendly 3-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers the perfect mix of comfort and convenience in one of Philadelphia's accessible neighborhoods. The apartment features three well-sized bedrooms with great natural light, a full bathroom, a bright living area ideal for relaxing or hosting friends, and a functional eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,610
Median Age
36
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.1%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,810
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,481
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.8%
College Graduates
14.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
80/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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