Philadelphia, PA

Girard Estates

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$240K - $775K
For Sale on Trulia:
38 homes
Rent:
$895 - $4K
For Rent on Trulia:
30 homes
To Downtown Philadelphia:
17 minutes
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What Locals Say about Girard Estates

At least 112 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say there are community events

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say car is needed

  • 36 % Say it's quiet

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 25 % Say parking is easy

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Henry Tan
    "Philly isn’t really a good place to commute. Some areas are too danger to commute, especially during at night. And the people also don’t care with other people, typically New Yorker pretty much"
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  • Trulia User
    "You see dog owners all the time and are mostly friendly. just make sure you pick-up after your pet "
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  • Trulia User
    "Loved here for several years now, my wife grew up in this neighborhood. Love this area. Great little neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is close to several sports arenas and not far from major roads. We are not far from Center City and the Arts. It’s a relatively safe neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great city neighborhood. Feel safe. Neighbors always say hello. Know all my neighbors by name. Couldn’t ask for a better place "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy not long at all. Commuting is super easy to center city and to the airport. Easy, easy, easy....."
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  • Gino C.
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 4 years. It’s a great place to live. So many great restaurants and shops within walking distance. Neighbors are friendly and there are great parks within walking distance. "
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  • Vince M.
    "Still a sense of family within the neighborhood. Kind and friendly neighbors. Long terms relationships and new ones adding to this area."
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  • Leonard C. Q.
    "Great community. Generations of south Philadelphians still live here. Strong, proud culture in the neighborhood. "
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  • Jimmy T.
    "I’ve lived here for 35 years. My 4 children grew up here, it’s always been safe an everyone knows each other. Would recommend it to anyone."
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  • Dhenny1
    "People are always walking their dogs in this neighborhood. Nearly everyone picks up after their dogs. People even place stations for those that forgot their doggy bags so they can still pick up after them. The parks are dog friendly and well maintained. "
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  • Luighsighe H.
    "Lots of people walk their dogs in the neighborhood. It’s a friendly place. Lots of multi generations living in this area. Lots of kids play outside and the holidays of all kinds are decorated for. "
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  • Hayesc919
    "Very good neighborhood to live in. I’ve been living here for the last 4-5 years. Very quiet and peaceful."
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  • Susanesposito15
    "l love living here playground across the street l can take my grandtr to Acme is close just a great neighborhood to live💗🙏"
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  • Genedenardo
    "position I have lived in this neighborhood all my life I am 50 years old. normally it's a very quiet safe neighborhood a friendly neighbors."
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  • Karl S.
    "Love this neighborhood. Still retains the feeling of an actual neighborhood. People say hello and are friendly. "
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  • Asdonnell
    "Lots of public transportation available. Multiple buses run straight into center city, and there’s easy accept to the Broad St subway."
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  • Angela R.
    "I've had the pleasure of living and raising my children in the historically magnificent Girard estates. The homes are palacious twins with front and back porches on tree lined streets. It's truly a suburban oasis in the city, yet you are 2 miles away from Philadelphias's awesome city of different sections of cities "
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  • Gianna .
    "I have lived her all 25 years of my life and everyone in this area become good friends!!! People around here all know each other or a family member or friend. It’s not like other neighborhoods. We were more tight knit years ago, but still are in some way. "
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  • Gianna
    "The community events are definitely around the fall when they have vendemmia (wine festival) other festival gatherings like Halloween parties "
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  • Victoria B.
    "Some dog owners in the area. Not a ton of people walking dogs. Very good about picking up after dogs. Not always friendly though. "
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  • Mark G
    "There are many families. People are friendly and they communicate. It’s safe to walk around at night because you trust the people around you. Nobody likes every single neighbor, no matter where you live. But I’ve never felt uneasy living here."
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  • JRC
    "Lots of schools in the area and Marconi plaza is a good local park. For families and dog walking also. "
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  • Mick
    "quality neighborhood with original bakeries, butchers and family's that have been here for generations. "
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  • Donna P.
    "Many children live here. In addition to GAMO, the Girard Academic and Music Program. there are other fine schools. The library has many programs and is within walking distance."
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  • Donna P.
    "Halloween in the park with vendors, games, refreshments and hayrides.Lighting the Christmas Tree in the park with vendors, refreshments,Santa and horse-drawn sleigh rides. easter Egg hunt in the park."
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  • Donna P.
    "The historic houses make the area unique. The ones surrounding Girard Park, the summer residence of Stephen Girard, famous Phialdelphia wrought-iron maker, are over 100 years old."
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  • Lee A. E.
    "Fireworks are a real thing here. New Years and Fourth of July, everyone is setting off fireworks. Get your dog one of those vests!"
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  • Liam B.
    "The easter egg hunt in girard park is great also wine tasting there too"
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  • Marcello B.
    "The day to day living, of enjoying the community, saying hi to your neighbors, and supporting local businesses. We are not there just for an event, we are there for every day life"
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  • Mayesha A.
    "Having parties at my friends house, going to birthday parties, playing a game"
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  • Mayesha A.
    "It's a really nice place with cool houses."
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  • Liam B.
    "An old plantantion, it's one of the nicest areas in South Philly."
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  • Marcello B.
    "The neighborhood is family oriented, with old traditions and high community standards."
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  • Marcello B.
    "Commuting to/from can be a little bit of a nightmare with the city ripping apart all the streets. Improvements are poorly planned."
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  • Nat M.
    "This is a safe area with lots of families with kids, schools, a library and park nearby. Neighbors look out for each other."
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  • Nat M.
    "This wonderful area has friendly neighbors and clean streets, plus great accessibility to public transportation, parks, entertainment, and small businesses."
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  • Nat M.
    "Commutes are easy with so many options in and out the neighborhood. The public transportation is pretty reliable, too."
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