West Mount Airy

Hiking in Wissahickon Valley Park
West Mt. Airy is a haven for nature lovers, boasting abundant green spaces and recreational opportunities. Residents can explore the scenic trails of Wissahickon Valley Park, which spans over 2,000 acres and offers hiking, biking, and fishing along Wissahickon Creek. Neighborhood parks like Allen Lane Park and Ned Wolf Park provide additional amenities such as playgrounds, tennis courts, and community gardens.Eat specialty waffles for breakfast on Germantown Ave.
Germantown Avenue serves as the vibrant commercial heart where East and West Mt. Airy meet, offering a diverse array of local businesses, cafes, and specialty shops. Rich in history, Germantown Avenue was integral during the American Revolution, notably witnessing the Battle of Germantown in 1777. Today, it houses businesses like the renowned Mt. Airy Breakfast Boutique, known for its specialty waffles, and Brewers Outlet, offering a vast selection of imported beers. "You always see people out and about," "Berkshire Hathaway Realtor Lisa Denberry, who has sold homes for eight years, says. "Love that people are always walking around."Weavers Way Co-op provides a hub for organic and natural foods. Residents also shop at Acme for daily groceries.
Locals can browse boutiques like Pax Flora Boutique for unique vintage finds.
Celebrating Community Spirit on Mt. Airy Day
Since 1970, West and East Mount Airy neighborhoods have come together to celebrate Mt. Airy Day, a festive occasion featuring food, music, and activities for all ages. Residents can enjoy cultural events at the Quintessence Theater or gather with friends and family at the Mt. Airy Tap Room, a popular local meeting spot.Diverse Dwellings, Shared Dreams
West Mt. Airy offers diverse housing options, ranging from stately Victorian mansions to cozy row homes, cottages, and modern condominiums. Homes sell for as low as $135,000 for one-bedroom condominiums to as much as $2,425,000 for eight-bedroom homes with luxurious amenities like in-ground swimming pools and tennis courts. The median home price in West Mt. Airy is $493,500. Additionally, Victorian senior apartments provide comfortable living options for older residents. "It's one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the city. We specifically chose to move to West Mount Airy from overseas," Denberry says.Riding the SEPTA is seamless in West Mt. Airy
SEPTA provides transportation options for residents, with bus routes connecting the neighborhood through Philadelphia and regional rail lines stopping at Allen Lane, Carpenter, Upsal, and Tulpehocken stations. Highways such as Interstate 76 and Route 1 offer easy access to other parts of the city. Philadelphia International Airport is about 16 miles away.Discipline and leadership skills with the JROTC program at Roxborough High
Children in West Mt. Airy attend schools in The School District of Philadelphia. Students can attend Charles W. Henry School for kindergarten through eighth grade, with a Niche rating of C-plus. Roxborough High School, with a C-minus, offers programs emphasizing leadership, citizenship, and college readiness. The school's Indian Battalion JROTC program aims to instill leadership skills and citizenship values in students. Most of the program's graduates go on to college, but the program also encourages entrepreneurship and military service.Navigating Community Dynamics
While West Mt. Airy has an overall Crime CAP Index score of 3, indicating low crime levels, it is worth noting that the homicide score is 5.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gretchen Koch
Century 21 Preferred
(610) 989-7288
123 Total Sales
1 in West Mount Airy
$575,000 Price
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Maria Quattrone
RE/MAX @ HOME
(855) 933-5214
508 Total Sales
1 in West Mount Airy
$165,000 Price
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Benjamin Katz
Coldwell Banker Realty
(856) 501-5889
82 Total Sales
1 in West Mount Airy
$385,000 Price
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Tim Brogan
Coldwell Banker Realty
(215) 608-0466
107 Total Sales
1 in West Mount Airy
$220,000 Price
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Tom Weeks
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
(484) 742-3589
31 Total Sales
1 in West Mount Airy
$769,000 Price
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Michelle Burns-Mchugh
Compass RE
(856) 409-7227
56 Total Sales
1 in West Mount Airy
$135,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Mount Airy | US |
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Homicide | 4 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
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West Mount Airy Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Mount Airy, Philadelphia sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Mount Airy, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $405,553, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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