
Neighborhood: Penrose
- Outdoor ActivitiesAmple parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.Green SpacesScenic trails and gardens with private, less-crowded natural escapes.Transit AccessConvenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.Highway AccessQuick highway connections for seamless travel and regional access.
Anchored by Eastwick and the airport district, 19153 sits on Philadelphia’s southwest edge where tidal marshes meet runways, offering easy access to I‑95/I‑76 and SEPTA’s Airport Line at Eastwick Station. The four‑season, mid‑Atlantic climate brings warm, breezy summers and crisp winters, and locals lean into the outdoors at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum for birdwatching, fishing spots, and miles of boardwalk walking and biking paths, plus living history at nearby Fort Mifflin. Daily needs are simple with ShopRite at Penrose Plaza, Wawa on Island Avenue, big‑box options, and casual eateries and coffee stops along Island Avenue and Lindbergh Boulevard; fitness and play spill into neighborhood rec centers and green fields. Community life feels laid‑back and practical—popular with airport and logistics pros, families, and pet owners—while Center City and the Stadium District are a quick ride away. Recent Zillow Market Trends show a median asking rent around the low $1,300s, with most listings roughly $1,100–$1,800 in recent months.
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Nearby schools in Philadelphia
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Patterson John M SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Tilden William T Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Bartram John - MainGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Frequently asked questions
2821 Island Ave has a walk score of 73, it's very walkable.
2821 Island Ave has a transit score of 57, it has good transit.
The schools assigned to 2821 Island Ave include Patterson John M School, Tilden William T Middle School, and Bartram John - Main.
2821 Island Ave is in the Penrose neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA.
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