503 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-1905 $370,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,725
Acreage: 0.18
Age:62 years
Style:
Straight Thru
MLS#: PAPH2472654
Subdivision: Fox Chase
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

Homes in the Fox Chase area with large lots rarely become available! This home has been well cared for and is now waiting for its next owner to put their own imprint on this wonderful property. As you enter the home you are greeted with a large enclosed porch, having many large windows to allow sunlight thru out the day. Step inside to find a large living room and dining room, perfect for your family gatherings and to entertain guests. Continue thru to the dinette/breakfast nook which for convenience is adjacent to the kitchen making it perfect for hosting holidays. A Powder Room is located in the dinette area. The kitchen has access to a large pantry to house all your needed supplies. The rear room, attached to the kitchen is a mud/laundry room. Head upstairs to find 3 spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom. The rear bedroom has 2 large corner closets. The bathroom has a pedestal sink and tile walls. The Basement is full, clean and dry for additional storage and laundry needs including a laundry sink and an extra finished, paneled room, including a 200 AMP Electrical Panel. Step out back into a wonderful back/side yard, larger than most you see in Fox Chase. For added convenience there is also a storage shed in the rear corner of the lot. All mechanical systems are well maintained, Hot Water Heater replaced in Jan of 2024. Home is within walking distance to the Fox Chase Train Station to Center City , Chubby’s Deli, many shops, restaurants and food chains on Oxford Avenue. Close to Public and Parochial Schools, Library, Coffee Shops, local Bank and Delicatessens.

Taxes: $4,469
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Philadelphia City

Features

Utilities
Radiant Heating, Natural Gas, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Partially Finished Basement

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Masonry, Vinyl Siding

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Public Elementary (73 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Fox Chase School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 0.29 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.1 mi
Crossan Kennedy C School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.17 mi
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 1.37 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 1.54 mi
Greenberg Joseph School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.65 mi
Farrell Louis High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 1.7 mi
Rhawnhurst School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 1.82 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 1.99 mi
Moore J Hampton School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.07 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.32 mi
Solis-Cohen Solomon School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.5 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 2.59 mi
Carnell Laura High School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
Frank Anne School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.8 mi
Franklin Benjamin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.85 mi
Spruance Gilbert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.9 mi
Pollock Robert B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.98 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 3.06 mi
Mayfair School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.19 mi
Northeast Community Propel Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.33 mi
Universal Creighton Charter School Universal Creighton Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.37 mi
Ziegler William High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.38 mi
Allen Ethan School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.53 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.53 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.72 mi
The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR K–8 Philadelphia 3.74 mi
Brown Joseph High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.82 mi
Highland School Abington School District K–5 Abington 3.83 mi
Loesche William High School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Forrest Edwin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.85 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.89 mi
Disston Hamilton School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Overlook School Abington School District K–5 Abington 3.94 mi
Olney Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 3.96 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 3.98 mi
Keystone Academy Charter School Keystone Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.03 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
Holme Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
Mastery Cs-Smedley Campus Mastery CS-Smedley Campus K–6 Philadelphia 4.1 mi
Northwood Academy Charter School Northwood Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Lawton Henry W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.21 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.3 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Sullivan James J School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Marshall John School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.47 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Barton Clara School Philadelphia City School District K–2 Philadelphia 4.56 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 4.56 mi
MAST Community Charter School MAST Community Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 4.59 mi
Feltonville Intermediate School Philadelphia City School District 3–5 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.63 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 4.64 mi
Stearne Allen Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Comly Watson School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
John Hancock Demonstration School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
Juniata Park Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Pine Road Elementary School Lower Moreland Township School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 4.9 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.95 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Public Middle (19 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.1 mi
Baldi C C A Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 1.69 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 1.86 mi
Castor Gardens Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 1.93 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.32 mi
Murray Avenue School Lower Moreland Township School District 6–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.13 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Washington Grover Junior School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.63 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 3.65 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 4.12 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
MAST Community Charter School MAST Community Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Harding Warren G Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.95 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Public High (27 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 1.1 mi
Northeast High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 1.66 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.32 mi
Fels Samuel High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 3.04 mi
Lincoln High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.12 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Washington George High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.39 mi
Lower Moreland High School Lower Moreland Township School District 9–12 Huntingdon Valley 3.45 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 3.56 mi
Swenson Arts & Technology High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.59 mi
Frankford High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.98 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
Olney High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.15 mi
New Foundations Charter School New Foundations Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.24 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 4.3 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
MAST Community Charter School MAST Community Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.95 mi
Franklin Towne Charter High School Franklin Towne Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi
Maritime Academy Charter School Maritime Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Private (73 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Cecilia Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 0.17 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 0.42 mi
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 1.1 mi
Gospel Of Grace Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Cheltenham 1.35 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 1.4 mi
Montgomery Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Huntingdon Valley 1.6 mi
Presentation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Cheltenham 1.64 mi
First Century Gospel School Christian (no specific denomination) K–10 Philadelphia 1.76 mi
The Gan Jewish Preschool–K Philadelphia 1.82 mi
Cora Services Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.95 mi
Resurrection Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 2 mi
Cedar Grove Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 Philadelphia 2.13 mi
Politz Hebrew Academy Jewish K–8 Philadelphia 2.16 mi
Maternity Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 2.24 mi
Shaare Shamayim Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 2.32 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 2.38 mi
Shining Star Learning Center Assembly of God Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.39 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 2.4 mi
St Albert The Great Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Huntingdon Valley 2.6 mi
Red Lion Elementary School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.63 mi
Northeast Central Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 2.73 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 2.92 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 2.93 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 2.98 mi
St Matthew Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.01 mi
Valley Christian School Presbyterian K–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.02 mi
St Jerome School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.06 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 3.09 mi
International Christian High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 3.2 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 3.26 mi
St Martin Of Tours School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.28 mi
The Meadowbrook School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Meadowbrook 3.34 mi
Happy 'r' Wee Nonsectarian Preschool–K Abington 3.36 mi
Ann Kids Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 3.49 mi
Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.52 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.59 mi
Father Judge High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 3.61 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.7 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 3.71 mi
Bryn Athyn Church School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Bryn Athyn 3.73 mi
Regina Coeli Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Abington 3.74 mi
The Academy Of The New Church Girls' School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 3.75 mi
Academy Of The New Church Boys School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 3.75 mi
Holmesburg Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.78 mi
Olney Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.03 mi
St Dominic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.05 mi
St Hubert Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 4.15 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 4.15 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.2 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 4.24 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 4.36 mi
The Bridge Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Frankford Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.42 mi
Christ The King Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
Holy Innocents Area Catholic Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.76 mi
All Saints Episcopal School Episcopal Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.77 mi
St Christopher School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
St Lucy Day School For Children W Visual Impairment Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Archbishop Ryan Academy For The Deaf Roman Catholic Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Calvary Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.9 mi
Logan Hope School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Archbishop Ryan High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.96 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 4.97 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Philadelphia (19111), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 35
  • Average salary of people in this community: $39,206

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 14,094
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.78
  • Households w/ Children: 70%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 13,936 (52.8%)
  • Rented: 10,315 (39.1%)
  • Vacant: 2,155 (8.2%)
  • Total: 26,406

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: 68,113
Households: 24,251
Median Age: 36.70

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: 6.4%
  • Some High School: 8.5%
  • High School Graduate: 35.3%
  • Some College: 18.7%
  • Associate Degree: 6.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 16.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 7.6%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $51,051

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: $774
  • One Bedroom: $840
  • Two Bedroom: $1,026
  • Three Bedroom: $1,334
  • Four Bedroom: $1,399

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