7538 Forrest Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150-2202 $239,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/1.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,440
Acreage: 0.07
Age:100 years
Style:
Traditional
MLS#: PAPH2447478
Subdivision: Mt Airy
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 7538 Forrest Ave, a home that has a multitude of options for a creative buyer/ investor. This single home welcomes you with a large front yard, backyard and endless possibilities. Inside, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. A spacious first floor that leads to a full basement as well as access to the large backyard. As you enter the backyard, you'll notice the open lot that sits directly next to the property. This lot is also for sale and the two can be purchased together as a package adding additional options for use of both properties. Schedule your showing today so you don't miss the opportunity to own this unique property. The address to the lot is 7528 Forrest Ave for further details.

Taxes: $3,829
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, None, None, Hot Water - Bottled Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Full Basement

Exterior
Brick/Mortar Foundation, Masonry

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* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (79 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.23 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 0.59 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.62 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.73 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 0.94 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.15 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.3 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 1.35 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.5 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.52 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 1.52 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.54 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.78 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.87 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 1.91 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 1.94 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.08 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 2.25 mi
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.28 mi
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary K–5 Philadelphia 2.39 mi
Henry Charles W School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.41 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 2.41 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.53 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.55 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.55 mi
Lingelbach Anna L School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.59 mi
Logan James School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.59 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.79 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 2.89 mi
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.89 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 2.93 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.97 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 2.98 mi
Kelly John B School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3 mi
Cooke Jay Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.03 mi
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 3.1 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.14 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 3.23 mi
Olney Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.34 mi
Steel Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.41 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 3.44 mi
Franklin Benjamin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.51 mi
Wissahickon Charter School Wissahickon Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Cayuga School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.73 mi
Universal Creighton Charter School Universal Creighton Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.77 mi
Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School K–6 Philadelphia 3.79 mi
McClure Alexander K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.85 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.86 mi
Feltonville Intermediate School Philadelphia City School District 3–5 Philadelphia 3.91 mi
Mastery Cs-Cleveland Elementary Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 3.93 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.94 mi
Cook-Wissahickon School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.95 mi
Barton Clara School Philadelphia City School District K–2 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School K–4 Philadelphia 4.04 mi
Mifflin Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.11 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 4.17 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.18 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
Crossan Kennedy C School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Fox Chase School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.29 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 4.3 mi
Highland School Abington School District K–5 Abington 4.32 mi
Kenderton Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.35 mi
Taylor Bayard School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.37 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.44 mi
Bethune Mary McLeod School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Carnell Laura High School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.55 mi
Rhodes E Washington School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.58 mi
Juniata Park Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.63 mi
Laboratory Charter School Laboratory Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
Moore J Hampton School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
Munoz-Marin Luis Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.77 mi
Peirce Thomas Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Cramp William School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Northwood Academy Charter School Northwood Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR K–8 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Potter-Thomas School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Public Middle (15 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 0.8 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 1.33 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 2.25 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.55 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 2.59 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 3.04 mi
Washington Grover Junior School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.22 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 3.7 mi
Amy NW Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.74 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.86 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.94 mi
Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.95 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 4.2 mi
Clemente Roberto Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.54 mi

Public High (29 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 0.74 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 0.79 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 0.82 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.09 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 1.31 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 1.33 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.18 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 2.25 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 2.45 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.55 mi
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 6–12 Philadelphia 2.67 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 3.07 mi
Olney High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.41 mi
Saul W B Agricultural School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.43 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 3.43 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus Mastery CS-Gratz Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 3.72 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.86 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.87 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.94 mi
Multicultural Academy Charter School Multicultural Academy Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 3.94 mi
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Randolph A. Philip AVT High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Edison High School/Fareira Skills Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Fels Samuel High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
The Linc Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.54 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Northeast High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.86 mi

Private (93 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 0.17 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 0.28 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.39 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.42 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.57 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 0.59 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 0.84 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 0.91 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.17 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 1.26 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 1.31 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 1.38 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 1.41 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 1.41 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 1.46 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 1.49 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 1.52 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 1.54 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 1.64 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 1.67 mi
Chelten Christian Crusade Little People Day School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 1.73 mi
Project Learn School Nonsectarian K–8 Philadelphia 1.74 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 1.83 mi
Lotus Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 1.85 mi
B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.12 mi
Small World Discovery Center Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 2.31 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 2.4 mi
Greene Street Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.47 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 2.47 mi
Germantown Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.48 mi
Camelot Education Nonsectarian K–7 Philadelphia 2.48 mi
Gfs Friends K–12 Philadelphia 2.49 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 2.5 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.52 mi
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.53 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 2.55 mi
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.62 mi
Anthony Wayne Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 2.68 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.71 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.71 mi
The Depaul Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.81 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.83 mi
Logan Hope School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 2.84 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 2.85 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 2.86 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 2.87 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.99 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 3.01 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 3.03 mi
William Penn Charter Mennonite Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.4 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 3.54 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 3.55 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 3.55 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 3.59 mi
Hunting Park Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 3.63 mi
Gospel Of Grace Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Cheltenham 3.65 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 3.66 mi
Presentation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Cheltenham 3.67 mi
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 3.68 mi
International Christian High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 3.69 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 3.7 mi
Olney Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 3.71 mi
Vocatio Career Prep High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 3.81 mi
Little Flower Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.87 mi
First Century Gospel School Christian (no specific denomination) K–10 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 3.88 mi
Cedar Grove Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 Philadelphia 3.89 mi
Cb Community Schools Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.93 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 4 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.1 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.28 mi
St Cecilia Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 4.35 mi
Smart Center Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–3 Philadelphia 4.39 mi
Mercy Career & Technical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.4 mi
Faith Tabernacle School Christian (no specific denomination) 1–12 Philadelphia 4.42 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.42 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.45 mi
St Veronica/Independence Mission School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Thankful Learning Center Inc. Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.51 mi
St James School Episcopal 4–8 Philadelphia 4.53 mi
Happy 'r' Wee Nonsectarian Preschool–K Abington 4.64 mi
High Road School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
St Martin Of Tours School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 4.74 mi
Prodigy Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Regina Coeli Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Abington 4.77 mi
The Meadowbrook School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Meadowbrook 4.89 mi
Shining Star Learning Center Assembly of God Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.97 mi
St Martin De Porres School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.99 mi
The Bridge Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 5 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19150), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 38
  • Average salary of people in this community: $38,462

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 14,791
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.27
  • Households w/ Children: 38%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,152 (66.6%)
  • Rented: 2,682 (25.0%)
  • Vacant: 912 (8.5%)
  • Total: 10,746

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 22,299
Households: 9,834
Median Age: 46.10

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.6%
  • Some High School: 5.2%
  • High School Graduate: 34.9%
  • Some College: 24.0%
  • Associate Degree: 9.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 15.7%
  • Graduate Degree: 9.5%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $47,968

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $918
  • One Bedroom: $918
  • Two Bedroom: $1,094
  • Three Bedroom: $1,246

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7538 Forrest Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150-2202

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