$394,517Average Value$248Average Price per Sq Ft46Homes For Sale
East Falls offers quiet residential streets and local restaurants miles from Center City
Scenic riverfronts and bustling restaurants blend with quiet residential streets in the community of East Falls. The community was named after the now-defunct fall line along the Schuylkill River. However, the river provides a backdrop for the neighborhood's local restaurants, markets, and parks. Residents live in row houses and period estates just minutes from local amenities and commuter rails to Center City.
Friendly service abounds at the local pubs in East Falls.
Tudor Style Row Homes in East Falls line Midvale Ave.
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Period architecture suburbs and colorful rowhomes in East Falls
Forested suburban streets and river valley parks slope down from the northwest into neat suburbs and urban street blocks in the southeast. The whole neighborhood is bordered by the Wissahickon Creek and the Schuylkill River, so locals are always close to the waterfront. The residential landscape of East Falls features a range of classic Philadelphia twin and rowhomes, along with a smattering of larger single-family houses. Vibrant-colored facades and ample street parking are some of the perks of East Falls' row and twin homes, as well as being within a short distance of community amenities. East Falls single-family houses often feature the asymmetrical half-timber exterior typical of Tudor-style homes. Still, there are also a fair amount of contemporary home builds available. "It's a pretty trendy area, lots of new builds next to older homes, more eclectic than other Philly neighborhoods," says Seth Govan, a local Realtor for HomeSmart Realty Advisors with over 10 years of experience. Prices range from $210,000 for a condo or twin home to $800,000 or more for large Colonial or Tudor-revival houses.
Beautiful Row Homes dating from the 1930s in East Falls.
Second Empire architecture offers unique ambience in East Falls.
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Franchise grocers and locally owned restaurants
East Falls has a variety of locally owned restaurants and markets around the neighborhood. ShopRite on Fox Street is one supermarket chain in East Falls that offers brand-name groceries and baked goods. "It's got a lot of good restaurants, nice little bars and such. The neighborhood has that trendy vibe," says local Realtor Seth Govan. Locals have their pick of corner pubs and riverside restaurants in East Falls. Billy Murphy's Irish Saloon is on the corner of Indian Queen Lane and Conrad Street, offering a range of brews and specialty drinks in a classic Irish pub. In Riva is a pizza place along the Schuylkill River, offering fresh-made wood-oven pizzas, a riverside patio and an industrial-themed dining room.
East Falls residents shop at the nearby ShopRite for groceries.
Friendly service abounds at the local pubs in East Falls.
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Produce and artworks at East Fall's Farmer's Market
Farmers, artisans and community organizations gather under the Twin Bridges for the weekly East Falls Farmers' Market. On Saturdays, locals can browse through vendors offering prepped foods and beverages, fresh produce and unique artworks. The East Falls Community Council and other neighborhood groups also put on various flea markets and seasonal events throughout the year.
Extracurriculars at Central High School
Public school students are served by the School District of Philadelphia, beginning their academic journeys at schools like Thomas Mifflin School. The school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and teaches from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade. Students move on to secondary institutions such as Central High School. The high school holds an overall A-plus rating according to Niche and features a wealth of extracurriculars, from the student-led Afrocentric Magazine to a Robotics Team that has been inducted into the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Hall of Fame. East Falls is also home to a Thomas Jefferson University campus, a private research university with over 160 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
The Thomas Mifflin School is an historic American school.
Central High School receives an overall A+ grade from niche.com.
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Lush green spaces and riverfront hiking in East Falls
Locals only have a short walk from their homes to hiking trails along the riverfront or the public parks scattered around the neighborhood. McMichael Park is in the center of East Falls on Midvale Avenue. Named for a former Philadelphia mayor, the park features five acres of open space, including a war memorial, children's playgrounds and shaded picnic spaces. Local athletes head down Scotts Lane to the McDevitt Recreation Center, which features an indoor basketball court, tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields. The Schuylkill River Trail runs diagonally along East Falls' southwest, offering views of the river and Philadelphia's steel arch bridges. Wissahickon Valley Park lies along the eponymous creek in the neighborhood's northwest, offering miles of waterfront and dense forest trail hiking.
Visitors enjoy shade and open green space at McMichael Park in East Falls.
Take a ride by the river along the Schuylkill River Trail in East Falls.
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East Falls residents enjoy east access to local highways.
SEPTA rail and freeway access offers quick commutes from East Falls
Many residents often find themselves outdoors in East Falls, whether by walking through local parks or cycling through bike lines. Residents who don't work in local businesses take the seven-mile commute to Center City in Philadelphia for work. The neighborhood is close to state Route 1, Interstate 76, Kelly Drive, and Philadelphia International Airport, 15 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Wissahickon Valley Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Saylor Grove Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
McMichael Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Trails
McDevitt Park and Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
100 Steps
Trails
Hiking
Inn Yard Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
28 min drive
Train
East Falls
Bus
Ridge Av & Ferry Rd - Fs
Bus
Henry Av & Roberts Av - Mbfs
Bus
Henry Av & School House Ln
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Queen Ln & Fox St - Detour
Bus
Allegheny Av & 33rd St
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Ridge Av & School House Ln
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Midvale Av & Warden Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
East Falls
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Falls, Philadelphia sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in East Falls, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $395,172, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,461
Median Age
34
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,113
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,042
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
67.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
59/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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