$322,149Average Value$230Average Price per Sq Ft15Homes For Sale
A planned residential community 45 minutes from Center City
During the 1960s, the Korman Corporation first established Parkwood as a small residential borough centered around the historic Poquessing Valley Park. Since then, the neighborhood has grown into a much larger master-planned community with over 14,000 residents living in the original rows of red-brick townhomes. Parkwood’s walkable parks and tree-lined backyards attract young families looking to buy their first home outside the city. While the neighborhood’s natural beauty may feel far from downtown, Center City is less than an hour-long train ride away.
A great view of the Parkwood neighborhood from Dunks Ferry Rd and Lester Rd.
Walking the Proquessing Creek Trail in Parkwood.
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Classic Philly rowhomes and some detached colonials
Concrete sidewalks connect the winding residential streets throughout Parkwood. Like most Northeast Philly neighborhoods, Parkwood is full of 1960s red-brick rowhomes with front-facing garages. Although private parking is available, residents with multiple cars must park on the two-lane streets. Front yards are minimal in size, with cement stairways leading to shared porticos. Meanwhile, backyards offer a bit more privacy, with leafy trees and tall wooden fences separating each lawn. Most rowhomes list between $250,000 and $350,000, but some detached colonials in Liberty Square can cost up to $500,000.
Aerial View of the Parkwood neighborhood showing nice size backyards.
One story row home with driveway and attached garage in the Parkwood neighborhood.
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The Fitzpatrick Rec Center has a new nature-inspired playground
Parkwood stays true to its name, offering an abundance of outdoor recreation at popular neighborhood parks. Next to the local elementary school, the Fitzpatrick Playground was recently transformed into a nature-inspired play lot, complete with a new water feature and mini suspension bridge. At the Fitzpatrick Rec Center, older kids can shoot hoops on basketball courts or practice dribbling down the soccer field. Further north, the Junod Recreation Center offers another new playground and several well-maintained athletic facilities. Next door, the Parkwood Youth Organization offers a variety of community sports programs, from pee-wee football to travel basketball. While kids practice for the next big game, parents can take a relaxing stroll down the Poquessing Creek Trail.
In the Parkwood neighborhood your kids will spend hours playing at the Junod Playground.
The Fitzpatrick Recreation Center has many areas for your kids to play.
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Parkwood is known as the holiday neighborhood
Philadelphia locals know Parkwood as ‘the holiday neighborhood.’ Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Halloween or Christmas, Parkwood homes are always decked out for the holidays. While there is no designated decorating committee, “many residential blocks coordinate themes and decorate their homes together,” says Bill Callahan, a resident and co-owner of TheNorthEastLife.com.
Most residents in Parkwood decorate their house for the holidays.
Parkwood has houses with attached garages but, some owners have converted them.
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Philadelphia Mills Mall is a regional shopping destination
Parkwood residents can walk to the neighborhood shopping center to eat lunch at Reen’s Delicatessen or grab a quick snack at the Philly Pretzel Factory. Grocery trips are never an inconvenience with Sam’s Club and Walmart just across Knights Road. Between the two stores, Philadelphia Mills Mall is a regional shopping destination with over 200 brand-name outlet stores. Before heading home, shoppers can grab a bite to eat at one of the fast-food chains surrounding the parking lot.
Play some games at Dave & Buster's in Parkwood.
In the Parkwood neighborhood you'll find over 150 stores at Philadelphia Mills Mall.
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Young students walk to Stephen Decatur School
Parkwood students can begin attending Philadelphia City schools in kindergarten. Crosswalks and flat sidewalks make it easy for kids to walk to class at the Stephen Decatur School. This combined elementary and middle school works with Vetri Community Partnership to teach students about nutrition through cooking classes. After eighth grade, teens can take the bus to George Washington High School. Both public schools score an overall C or higher on Niche.
Crosswalks near the schools in Parkwood.
George Washington High School is only minutes away from the Parkwood neighborhood.
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SEPTA’s Trenton line brings locals straight to Center City
Woodhaven Road borders the west side of Parkwood, allowing residents to access the South Philadelphia Medical Center and nearby interstates quickly. On the opposite side of Woodhaven, the Northeast Philadelphia Airport is a smaller branch of the Philadelphia International Airport System. Gene Fish, a fellow Northeast Philly resident and local Realtor with RE/MAX Elite, explains, “That little airport has never been a problem for residents because it’s mostly used for storage and some private airfare.” The much busier Philadelphia International Airport is only 40 minutes away on I-95. While Center City is easily accessible from this busy interstate, most commuters take the SEPTA Trenton Line to work each morning.
SEPTA Bus picking up people on Academy Rd in the Parkwood neighborhood.
SEPTA Trenton Line is minutes from Parkwood in Cornwells Heights.
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Parks in this Area
Junod Playground
Benjamin Rush State Park
Bensalem Central Park
Fitzpatrick Playground
Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center
Playground
Community Center
Multi-Purpose Field
Palmer Playground
Transit
Airport
Trenton Mercer
30 min drive
Bus
Byberry Rd & Thornton Rd
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Knights Rd & Nanton Dr
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Medford Rd & Belgreen Rd
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Franklin Mills & Design Center Dr
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Comly Rd & Decatur Rd - Fs
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Townsend Rd & Mcnulty Rd
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Franklin Mills & Design Ctr - Mbfs
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Parkwood
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Parkwood, Philadelphia sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Parkwood, Philadelphia over the last 12 months is $322,542, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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One of the few homes available in this highly desirable section of Philadelphia, this adorable and well-maintained single-family residence offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a finished basement. Nestled in a desired neighborhood, the home provides peaceful living while still being just minutes from major highways and public transportation. Recent updates include a newer roof, newer windows,
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Large spacious apartments five minutes from Franklin Mills Mall. Get great pricing, great location, great shopping all under ONE roof! Gas and heat is included! Our property is conveniently located less than 5 minutes from interstate 95 and Franklin Mills Mall. The community features beautiful grounds, great service with comfortable living. Apartments include the following great amenities: Large
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
15,428
Median Age
39
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,967
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,385
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
23.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
% Population in Labor Force
72.3%
Above 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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