Urban Core Neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County 19120, 19126
Only 12 miles from Center City, Melrose Park Gardens is a residential urban neighborhood that offers a slower pace of life, a family-friendly community and easy access to the bustling city of Philadelphia.
Flat-roofed rowhomes, twins and apartments make up most of the housing in Melrose Park Gardens. Single-family colonials and American four squares built in the 1950s can be found on Third Street and Fourth Street. With $236,000 as the average list price, a three-bedroom townhome or twin can range from $150,000 to $300,000. Basement garages and one-car driveways behind rowhomes provide residents with convenient parking. A 1,400-square-foot colonial with a backyard big enough for a playset typically lists between $275,000 and $400,000. The more expensive four squares with detached garages sell for around $550,000. Although Melrose Park Gardens does not have a homeowner’s association, residents keep their lawns well-manicured and take care of their properties.
As a part of the Philadelphia City School District, Melrose Park Gardens children can attend Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School for kindergarten through eighth grade. Rated a C-minus on Niche, this local primary school offers a bilingual academic experience in English and Spanish. Starting in fifth grade, students can go to Grover Washington Jr. Middle School, where they can learn in classrooms with a 12 to 1 student-teacher ratio. This school received an overall C-minus rating on Niche and an A-minus for diversity. Melrose Park Gardens teens can take Advanced Placement courses at the local Samuel Fels High School, which Niche rated an overall C-minus.
Parents and children can walk to Sturgis Playground and Community Center and climb on the monkey bars or buy a popsicle from the local ice cream truck. This small park hosts an annual summer camp and an after-school program. Enjoy walking along the tree-covered nature trails and playing tennis with friends at Fisher Park. During the summer, this 23-acre park hosts live music performances and ‘Park Friends Movie Nights’ that residents can attend for free. Family Fun Day is another community event at Fisher Park where parents and children can participate in fun games, win prizes and get to know their neighbors.
Adams Run Plaza is home to a variety of family-owned restaurants, including a local favorite, Mike’s Breakfast & Lunch. On Saturday mornings, Mike’s is usually crowded with customers who come for the fast service and homestyle breakfast. On the corner of Fifth Street and Cheltenham Avenue, Gogi BBQ is an all-you-can-eat Korean restaurant that serves traditional Korean barbeque and Japanese hot pot dishes. In the Melrose Shopping Center, residents can shop for discounted groceries at Save a Lot Grocery or find other household staples at Dollar General. For fast-food options and other shopping, Greenleaf at Cheltenham is an outdoor mall where residents can find the local Target, Chick-fil-A and Chipotle.
Melrose Park Gardens is very walkable, with crosswalks connecting the sidewalks and a 78 walkability score. Although the neighborhood itself is made for pedestrians, most residents use a car to get around the city. Residents can take a 19-mile drive to the Philadelphia International Airport via Route 13 and Interstate 95. Fewer than 3 miles away, the Jefferson Einstein Hospital on North Broad Street is easily accessible to the community. At the intersection of Valley Road and Mill Road, Melrose Park Station is a regional railway station that is part of the SEPTA or Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Residents can walk or drive to the station and take the train to Center City.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan Real Estate, LLC
(866) 430-3715
53 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park Gardens
$107,000 Price
Seth Floyd
Opulent Realty Group LLC
(267) 481-8837
96 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park Gardens
$156,000 Price
Amber Noble
Keller Williams - Main Street
(848) 279-8837
100 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park Gardens
$190,000 Price
Charissa Prince-Ferdinand
Elfant Wissahickon-Rittenhouse Square
(973) 604-3762
50 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park Gardens
$110,000 Price
Joseph Fasy
Joseph F X Fasy Realtors
(484) 806-1765
128 Total Sales
4 in Melrose Park Gardens
$189K - $243K Price Range
Maria Quattrone
RE/MAX @ HOME
(855) 933-5214
494 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park Gardens
$175,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Melrose Park Gardens | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Melrose Park Gardens, Philadelphia sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Melrose Park Gardens, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $238,111, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,175 - $1,600 per month
$1,095 - $1,415 per month
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