8507 Forrest Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150-2303 $199,900

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Beds/Baths: 3/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,164
Acreage: 0.05
Age:75 years
Style:
AirLite
MLS#: PAPH2540002
Subdivision: East Mt Airy
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse

Description

Welcome to 8507 Forrest Ave, a classic home in the desirable East Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. This property offers nearly 1200 square feet of living space and is full of potential for the buyer looking to add their own personal touches. The main level features a spacious living room and a formal dining room both accented by original hardwood floors, with the kitchen set conveniently to the side. Upstairs, you will find three generously sized bedrooms with good closet space and a full hall bathroom. An attached garage provides added convenience, parking, or storage. There is also a rear driveway and rear entrance into the property. The basement is partially finished and has all mechanical systems. With some updates and renovations, this property has the potential to become a standout home--whether for resale, rental or as a personal dwelling. Property being sold in "As-Is" Condition.

Taxes: $3,115
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Garage - Rear Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Partially Finished Basement, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits

Exterior
Block Foundation, Masonry

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Public Elementary (65 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.27 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.49 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.34 mi
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.36 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.42 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 1.46 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 1.49 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 1.49 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.58 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.64 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 1.88 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.05 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.06 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 2.16 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 2.22 mi
Henry Charles W School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.42 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.57 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.61 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 2.65 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.78 mi
Lingelbach Anna L School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.87 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 2.9 mi
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary K–5 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.25 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 3.27 mi
Logan James School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.52 mi
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Kelly John B School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.65 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.67 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.7 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.79 mi
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 3.84 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 3.87 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.91 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 3.91 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Cooke Jay Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.98 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.02 mi
Cook-Wissahickon School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.21 mi
Steel Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.24 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.25 mi
Highland School Abington School District K–5 Abington 4.25 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 4.28 mi
Wissahickon Charter School Wissahickon Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.29 mi
Olney Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.44 mi
Mifflin Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.51 mi
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School K–4 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School K–6 Philadelphia 4.62 mi
Franklin Benjamin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.62 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.72 mi
Mastery Cs-Cleveland Elementary Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Cayuga School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 4.82 mi
McClure Alexander K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
Universal Creighton Charter School Universal Creighton Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 4.93 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Feltonville Intermediate School Philadelphia City School District 3–5 Philadelphia 4.98 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.99 mi

Public Middle (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 1.08 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 2 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 2.41 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.25 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 3.5 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 3.51 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 3.65 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Amy NW Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.74 mi
Washington Grover Junior School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.94 mi

Public High (24 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 0.5 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 1.11 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.63 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.72 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 2 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.15 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 2.32 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 2.69 mi
Saul W B Agricultural School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.04 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 6–12 Philadelphia 3.16 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.2 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.25 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 3.4 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.66 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.1 mi
Olney High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Mastery Cs-Gratz Campus Mastery CS-Gratz Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 4.56 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Randolph A. Philip AVT High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.76 mi
Multicultural Academy Charter School Multicultural Academy Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.94 mi

Private (84 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 0.33 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.7 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.73 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 0.87 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 1.17 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 1.27 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 1.29 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 1.33 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 1.49 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 1.49 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 1.62 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 1.66 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.68 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.72 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.72 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 1.75 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 1.88 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 1.92 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 1.93 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 1.94 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2 mi
Project Learn School Nonsectarian K–8 Philadelphia 2.01 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 2.22 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.26 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.28 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.34 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 2.37 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.38 mi
B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.39 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 2.45 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 2.45 mi
Chelten Christian Crusade Little People Day School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.46 mi
Lotus Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.47 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 2.47 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 2.5 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.52 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 2.55 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 2.64 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 2.76 mi
Small World Discovery Center Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 2.82 mi
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.04 mi
Camelot Education Nonsectarian K–7 Philadelphia 3.05 mi
Greene Street Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.07 mi
Germantown Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.13 mi
Gfs Friends K–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Anthony Wayne Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 3.21 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 3.27 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 3.28 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 3.4 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 3.46 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 3.53 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 3.54 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 3.54 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
The Depaul Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.59 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 3.67 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.74 mi
Logan Hope School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 3.82 mi
William Penn Charter Mennonite Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.85 mi
Cb Community Schools Nonsectarian Ungraded Philadelphia 3.99 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 4.15 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.28 mi
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 4.34 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 4.35 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 4.4 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 4.49 mi
Hunting Park Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.62 mi
Gospel Of Grace Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Cheltenham 4.63 mi
Presentation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Cheltenham 4.68 mi
Happy 'r' Wee Nonsectarian Preschool–K Abington 4.73 mi
Regina Coeli Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Abington 4.77 mi
Vocatio Career Prep High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 4.79 mi
Little Flower Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
International Christian High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
Aim Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Conshohocken 4.81 mi
Olney Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
The Miquon School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Conshohocken 4.88 mi
First Century Gospel School Christian (no specific denomination) K–10 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Smart Center Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–3 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Cedar Grove Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 Philadelphia 4.96 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.

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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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8507 Forrest Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19150-2303

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