$342,757Average Value$239Average Price per Sq Ft17Homes For Sale
Established residential blocks along Pennypack Park
In a vast network of grassy, residential blocks between Cottman Avenue and Pennypack Park, Fox Chase provides a blend of urban and suburban comforts outside of downtown Philadelphia. “There’s a lot of local businesses, it’s one of the few places that still has a grocery store on the corner,” says Carol McCann, an Associate Broker at RE/MAX One Realty with 33 years of experience in Fox Chase. “Everybody sticks together. If you go on the Facebook group, there’s a lot of community involvement. You can know everything going on in the neighborhood.” Boasting plenty of local shopping, dining and recreation hubs, Fox Chase is also only a quick SEPTA Train trip away from all the amenities of Center City.
Route 232 provides commuters of Fox Chase direct access to Philadelphia.
You can find one story Spanish Revival homes with shaded front porches in Fox Chase.
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Varied attached and detached suburban home styles
Sidewalk-lined blocks pack countless styles of homes from across eras throughout Fox Chase. “It’s not a cookie-cutter area,” McCann says. “There are buildings from the Victorian era and more modern split-levels. It’s pretty diverse.” Twin homes built from the 1920s through 1970s in a range of one- and two-story styles sell for $175,000 to $400,000. Equally varied single-family home styles sell for $200,000 to $600,000, ranging from early 20th century Cape Cods and midcentury ranch-style builds to new traditional construction from the 2000s in the Fox Run development. While some homes have private driveways, street-parked cars are found along most blocks, as are shady, mature trees.
Homes in Fox Chase often feature Tudor-style architecture.
A charming Craftsman home with a small front porch in Fox Chase.
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Walkable local businesses and Great Northeast Plaza
Small local businesses and restaurants pop up throughout Fox Chase, with a larger concentration lining sidewalks at the intersection of Rhawn Street, Oxford Avenue and Pine Road. The oldest known building in Fox Chase was an inn built in 1683 which is now home to John’s Sushi House, standing across the way from Rieker’s Prime Meats, a family owned joint known for stocking imported German treats. A few blocks away, Schenk’s Family Bakery has whipped up specialty cakes and pastries in their Fox Chase storefront since the 90s, and Keller’s Market is a destination for groceries and deli sandwiches.
Rite Aid, CVS and a couple of dollar stores provide convenience store necessities within Fox Chase, and a handful of small community churches hold religious services. A few miles down Cottman Avenue, Roosevelt Mall and Great Northeast Plaza connect locals to dozens of retailers like Macy’s and Ross, as well as big box grocery staples like GIANT and Target.
Le Souk Market in Fox Chase has an assortment of gifts and foods imported from the Middle East.
Great Northeast Plaza offers many casual shopping and dining options just outside of Fox Chase.
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Attending Philadelphia City public schools
Kids start school at Fox Chase School which earns a C on Niche, followed by Baldi Middle School which earns a B-minus and George Washington High School which earns a C. George Washington High students can opt into Career & Technical Education Programs to get specialized education in careers from marketing to culinary arts.
Fox Chase School is on Rhawn St in the Fox Chase neighborhood.
Baldi Middle School has received a rating of B- from Niche.
George Washington High School in Bustleton.
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Pennypack, Champions and Burholme parks
Making up Fox Chase’s northeast border, Pennypack Park is a beloved destination park known throughout Philadelphia, and the trailhead off Pine Road gives hikers and bikers quick access to miles of trails through tranquil forests along Pennypack Creek. For classic community park amenities, locals can find three separate playgrounds and shady park benches at Champions Park or make use of the many baseball and soccer fields at the much larger Burholme Park. For a fee, locals can tee off at the neighboring driving range and mini golf course at the Burholme Family Fun Center.
Kids can climb on animal statues and explore the jungle gym at Burholme Park in Fox Chase.
Run with a friend on the paved trail in Pennypack Park in Fox Chase.
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Visitors can see stunning landscaping at the Ryerss Museum and Library in Fox Chase.
Ryerss Museum and Rockledge Fall Festival
Shrouded by rich planting and mature trees on the grounds of Burholme Park, the Ryerss Museum & Library attracts history buffs to explore collections of art and artifacts or relax in the reading room of an opulent 19th century manor. Each fall, Fox Chase residents head a few blocks from home to peruse the cars and food vendors lining Huntingdon Pike at the Rockledge Fall Festival and Car Show.
SEPTA service into Center City and Jeanes Campus
Commuters can drive 13 miles into Center City via I-95, and SEPTA bus stops line connective roads throughout the area. “Accessibility to Center City brings a lot of people here. Walkability to the SEPTA Train is a big draw,” McCann says. The Fox Chase Line terminates at Rhawn Street, providing a 30-minute ride into Center City. For medical care, Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus sits in the southwest corner of the neighborhood.
There are many SEPTA bus routes in the Fox Chase neighborhood.
Residents in the Fox Chase neighborhood use SEPTA trains to get to and from Center City Philly.
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Parks in this Area
Jardel Playground
Pennypack Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking
Burholme Park
Baseball/Softball
Golf
Soccer
Jardel Playground
Fox Chase Playground
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
Champion Park Playground
Playground
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Lions Park
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
36 min drive
Train
Ryers
Train
Fox Chase
Bus
Algon Av & Hartel Av
Bus
Whitaker Av & Faunce St
Bus
Whitaker Av & Bleigh Av
Bus
Oxford Av & Verree Rd - Mbns
Bus
Cottman Av & Oakley St
Bus
Rhawn St & Jeanes St
Bus
Verree Rd & Tustin St - Mbfs
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fox Chase
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 Fox Chase, Philadelphia sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Fox Chase, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $336,211, up 4% 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
19,635
Median Age
42
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,984
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,647
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
31.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.9%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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