Andre Quain
KW Empower
(484) 806-9161
129 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Park
$225,000 Price
Prospect Park
Located in Delaware County
Long before Prospect Park became a Philadelphia suburb, it was one of those communities that sprang up along miles and miles of brand-new railroad track. The rail companies built homes to support their construction efforts and keep their workers nearby. Before long, you’d see a town take root and a Prospect Park being born. “They started building the houses for the people who were building the tracks. One got built, and the next got built, and eventually they’d need a police force and other city services and before you knew it, you had a town,” says Dave Coffey, a Realtor with Keller Williams Main Line, who grew up not far from here. He calls today’s Prospect Park family-oriented, with lots of shopping, storefronts and places for parents and kids.
Once you get off the main drags like Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park becomes a noticeably quiet place to call home. With not much new construction to speak of, the homes here, many of them Victorians, are tributes to days long since passed with distinct personalities all their own. But attract and spacious as many of the homes may be, it’s often the school district the Coffey’s clients tell him they care most about. “I think it’s the school district that would say drives people there,” Coffey says. “Prospect’s the next step up to get your kids into a better situation.”
Making that next step these days carries a median price tag around $275,000. Coffey says the average single-family home here floats in the range of $235,000 to $325,000. Twin-family homes, also called side-by-sides, cost less. But even some of them may run as high as $235,000, in which case Coffey suggests homebuyers may find a single-family home a better value.
Prospect Park students attend school in the Interboro School District, which Niche has given a B rating. Students attend Prospect Park School from kindergarten through middle school. Some attend Ridley Middle School and Ridley High School or Interboro High School.
In their free time, kids are encouraged to participate in neighborhood athletic associations, which compete with other local athletic associations in neighboring towns. There’s plenty of space for children and adults to play. And by the way, if you’re wondering whether there’s a park in Prospect Park, there is. It’s called Prospect Park Square. Or, for variety, you can head on over to Bonnes Park in neighboring Ridley Park.
When it's time for entertainment, Philadelphia is about 16 miles away and not more than a half hour’s drive. Chances are, though, you’ll opt for the SEPTA commuter line. Particularly if you work, a monthly train pass is one way to fight those monthly parking costs, which tend to add up. “It’s 20 bucks a day to park your car. If you work five days a week, that’s 400 bucks a month. So, it pays to pay the $45 pass,” Coffey says.
Once you work your way back to town, you’ll likely want to grab a bite at one of the local eateries. Right near the train station, you’ll see Marty Magee’s. The restaurant and bar is a favorite around here, as much for its pool league as for what’s on the menu. The food matters for sure., But in Prospect Park, getting along with your neighbors matters just as much.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andre Quain
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Ping Xu
Ping Xu
RE/MAX Edge
(856) 276-5384
173 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Park
$237,000 Price
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Linda Johnson
Linda Johnson
Responds QuicklyBHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
(610) 772-8594
47 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Park
$205,000 Price
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Christina Briglia
Christina Briglia
KW Empower
(856) 443-4729
77 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Park
$149,500 Price
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Teresa Huddell
Teresa Huddell
RE/MAX Hometown Realtors
(610) 298-9585
119 Total Sales
3 in Prospect Park
$125K - $135K Price Range
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Erin Thompson
Erin Thompson
Compass RE
(610) 795-5308
97 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Park
$315,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Park Square
Prospect Park Housing Trends
On average, homes in Prospect Park, PA sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Prospect Park, PA over the last 12 months is $299,999, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$299,900
Median Sale Price
$299,999
Median Single Family Sale Price
$299,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$395,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
67
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,744
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,514
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,778
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31Open Sun 11AM - 1PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,085 - $1,345 per month
- Prospect Court Apartments
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 380+ Sq Ft
- 937 Chester Pike
- Prospect Park, PA
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Prospect Park Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,164
Median Age
40
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$66,830
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$91,789
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
26.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
% Population in Labor Force
80%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.