Darine Son
Real Broker, LLC
(267) 668-1981
85 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Park
$260,000 Price
Prospect Park
Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
Delaware County 19076, 19078
Long before Prospect Park became a Philadelphia suburb, it was one of those communities that sprang up along miles and miles of brand-new railroad track. The rail companies built homes to support their construction efforts and keep their workers nearby. Before long, you’d see a town take root and a Prospect Park being born. “They started building the houses for the people who were building the tracks. One got built, and the next got built, and eventually they’d need a police force and other city services and before you knew it, you had a town,” says Dave Coffey, a Realtor with Keller Williams Main Line, who grew up not far from here. He calls today’s Prospect Park family-oriented, with lots of shopping, storefronts and places for parents and kids.
Once you get off the main drags like Lincoln Avenue, Prospect Park becomes a noticeably quiet place to call home. With not much new construction to speak of, the homes here, many of them Victorians, are tributes to days long since passed with distinct personalities all their own. But attract and spacious as many of the homes may be, it’s often the school district the Coffey’s clients tell him they care most about. “I think it’s the school district that would say drives people there,” Coffey says. “Prospect’s the next step up to get your kids into a better situation.”
Making that next step these days carries a median price tag around $275,000. Coffey says the average single-family home here floats in the range of $235,000 to $325,000. Twin-family homes, also called side-by-sides, cost less. But even some of them may run as high as $235,000, in which case Coffey suggests homebuyers may find a single-family home a better value.
Prospect Park students attend school in the Interboro School District, which Niche has given a B rating. Students attend Prospect Park School from kindergarten through middle school. Some attend Ridley Middle School and Ridley High School or Interboro High School.
In their free time, kids are encouraged to participate in neighborhood athletic associations, which compete with other local athletic associations in neighboring towns. There’s plenty of space for children and adults to play. And by the way, if you’re wondering whether there’s a park in Prospect Park, there is. It’s called Prospect Park Square. Or, for variety, you can head on over to Bonnes Park in neighboring Ridley Park.
When it's time for entertainment, Philadelphia is about 16 miles away and not more than a half hour’s drive. Chances are, though, you’ll opt for the SEPTA commuter line. Particularly if you work, a monthly train pass is one way to fight those monthly parking costs, which tend to add up. “It’s 20 bucks a day to park your car. If you work five days a week, that’s 400 bucks a month. So, it pays to pay the $45 pass,” Coffey says.
Once you work your way back to town, you’ll likely want to grab a bite at one of the local eateries. Right near the train station, you’ll see Marty Magee’s. The restaurant and bar is a favorite around here, as much for its pool league as for what’s on the menu. The food matters for sure., But in Prospect Park, getting along with your neighbors matters just as much.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Darine Son
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Gretchen Koch
Gretchen Koch
Century 21 Preferred
(610) 989-7288
111 Total Sales
2 in Prospect Park
$125K - $454K Price Range
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Christina Briglia
Christina Briglia
KW Empower
(856) 443-4729
72 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Park
$149,500 Price
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JACK SWEENEY
JACK SWEENEY
BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
(484) 787-5729
22 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Park
$170,000 Price
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Brooke Penders
Brooke Penders
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 849-0218
340 Total Sales
4 in Prospect Park
$235K - $315K Price Range
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Anthony J Fanelli
Anthony J Fanelli
Responds QuicklyAM Realty Advisors
(215) 607-2711
51 Total Sales
1 in Prospect Park
$220,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Park Square
Leedom Estates Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Bonnes Park
- Basketball
- Playground
ABC Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Veterans Park
- Parking Lot
Spirit of America Park
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
10 min drive
Train
Prospect Park
Bus
Chester Pk & Summit Av
Bus
Chester Pk & Comerford Av - Fs
Bus
Chester Pk & Lincoln Av
Bus
Chester Pk & Prospect Av
Bus
Chester Pk & Rodney Rd
Bus
Chester Pk & Acres Dr
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Prospect Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 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 Prospect Park, PA sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Prospect Park, PA over the last 12 months is $305,486, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$314,500
Median Single Family Price
$310,000
Median Townhouse Price
$343,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Months of Supply
0.80
Median List Price
$310,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,992
Median Year Built
1938
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,502
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,868
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 2711am - 1pm
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Saturday, Apr 2612 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,295 - $1,495 per month
- Ridley Mews Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 550+ Sq Ft
- 1628 Lincoln Ave
- Prospect Park, PA
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$1,085 - $1,345 per month
- Prospect Court Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 380+ Sq Ft
- 937 Chester Pike
- Prospect Park, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,855
Median Age
40
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,967
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,589
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
26.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
49
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 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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