Mt Airy is a Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood with a long history of civic engagement and residential stability. It’s known for its architectural variety, its proximity to Wissahickon Valley Park, and for being one of the country’s earliest intentionally integrated communities. I’ve lived and owned property here for years, which shapes how I work in this market.
The housing stock ranges from Victorian twins and detached singles to Colonial and Craftsman-style homes, many with original details. Two SEPTA Regional Rail lines serve the neighborhood. Germantown Avenue and Chestnut Hill Avenue are the main commercial corridors.
Talk to HenryMt Airy became one of the country’s first intentionally integrated communities in the 1950s, and that history has had a lasting effect on how the neighborhood operates. Block associations are active, civic participation is high, and new residents tend to find their footing quickly. It’s a neighborhood with a real sense of continuity.
The housing stock is one of Mt Airy’s most distinguishing qualities. Victorian twins and stone singles line the main residential streets, many with original woodwork and carved details that have been well maintained. The variety of styles and lot sizes gives buyers a genuine range of options at different price points.
Two SEPTA lines connect Mt Airy to Center City in about 30 minutes. Wissahickon Valley Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country, borders the western edge of the neighborhood. Germantown Avenue runs through the center, connecting Chestnut Hill to the northwest and Germantown to the south.
Living and working in the same neighborhood provides a particular kind of familiarity. I know the market here well, and I’m happy to share what I know if you’re thinking about buying or selling in Mt Airy.
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