Nick DeLuca
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 510-8958
197 Total Sales
3 in Eddystone
$137K - $155K Price Range
Eddystone
Suburban Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
Delaware County 19022, 19094
Inspired by a beacon of light in the English Channel, the borough of Eddystone outside Chester came to England's aid in the Great War over a century ago, producing nearly 2 million rifles in what was then the United States' largest factory.
Today, the community's industrial legacy remains visible in the ports, warehouses and plants along the Delaware River. Sandwiched between the industrial riverfront sector and Interstate 95, Eddystone today holds a community with about 2,500 residents. Close to Philadelphia and a large retail center in the neighborhood, residents and commuters can easily shop for groceries or other essentials as they return from work by the docks or an office in the big city a few miles away.
Eddystone's founders established the borough in the late 1800s around a print works named after a picturesque lighthouse in southwest England. As significant ship, iron and weapon factories opened in the ensuing years, the borough's residential section grew on the east bank of Ridley Creek. Arranged in an urban grid pattern, the community's collection of flat-roofed brick row houses and Colonial-style twins from the early 20th Century average about $175,000. "For the most part, it's like a quiet suburb," Veronica Woods, a local real estate advisor and investor with the Daniel Woods Real Estate Company, says of the area. "One of the main draws to living in the area is that you're near Philadelphia and across the bridge from New Jersey."
Parents in Eddystone can walk their small children to class, as Eddystone Elementary School is located within the neighborhood. Part of the Ridley School District, Eddystone's students typically advance to Ridley Middle School and Ridley High School. The high school, which has a B rating from Niche, features a variety of programs, including broadcasting and environmental studies.
With the community largely developed and urban in form, residents typically leave the neighborhood to enjoy nature. However, anyone seeking a small respite from the paved asphalt and masonry walls can take a moment at Tony Daliessio Park, whether taking the kids to its playground or letting their dog run free.
The Eddystone Crossing occupies a large swath of the neighborhood, with ample parking lots attached to the Walmart and ShopRite supermarket, the shopping plaza's two anchors. While Popeye's and McDonald's there provide fast food options for the community and commuters traveling along I-95, a few local spots have built themselves as community institutions over the years. Opened in 1970, Vicki's Cold Cuts has served countless hoagies and cheesesteaks from its modest low-slung shop two blocks from Eddystone's borough hall and police department. On Chester Pike, the community's main local thoroughfare, Portobello Café serves classy Italian pasta, meat and seafood dishes inspired by the owner Antonio Logioia's upbringing in the country's Basilicata region.
Commuters can easily reach I-95 and Interstate 476 from the neighborhood, streamlining the daily commute for many residents. You can drive to Center City Philadelphia, about 16 miles away, or board a 40-minute commuter train at the Eddystone SEPTA station. Setting out for a business trip or far-flung vacation can be a breeze, as you can jet out from Philadelphia International Airport, just a few miles away along I-95.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nick DeLuca
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Brooke Penders
Brooke Penders
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 849-0218
340 Total Sales
1 in Eddystone
$132,500 Price
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Charissa Prince-Ferdinand
Charissa Prince-Ferdinand
Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
(973) 604-3762
50 Total Sales
1 in Eddystone
$195,000 Price
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Asmaro Gist
Asmaro Gist
Realty Mark Associates-CC
(267) 234-7786
45 Total Sales
1 in Eddystone
$224,900 Price
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Maria Quattrone
Maria Quattrone
RE/MAX @ HOME
(855) 933-5214
494 Total Sales
1 in Eddystone
$75,000 Price
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William Furia
William Furia
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 759-8679
91 Total Sales
1 in Eddystone
$164,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Catania Brother's Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Ridley Park Lake
- Lake
Washington Park
Tony Daliessio Municipal Park
Bessie Barber Memorial Park
Hetzel Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Eddystone | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Eddystone, PA sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Eddystone, PA over the last 12 months is $163,046, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$170,000
Median Single Family Price
$168,450
Median Townhouse Price
$179,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$128
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Months of Supply
2.50
Median List Price
$170,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
719
Median Year Built
1938
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,400
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,261
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,522
Median Age
36
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,120
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$55,559
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.5%
College Graduates
7.3%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
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®
48
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 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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