Academy Gardens PA homes for sale are mostly twins and detached homes built after World War II, near Pennypack Park in the Far Northeast. The figures on this page come from Bright MLS sales that listing agents placed in the Academy Gardens neighborhood. Philadelphia neighborhood lines are informal, so nearby sales tagged with a neighboring name or simply Philadelphia are not counted here. See the Philadelphia community page for the citywide picture.
What the Academy Gardens Numbers Mean
Academy Gardens had 29 sales in the six months through September at a $320,000 median. Half went under contract within 13 days, the average took 25, and homes sold for an average of 98.0 percent of list price. Of those sales, 8 closed above list and 7 closed right at it, so most buyers paid a little under asking. As of early October, 8 homes were for sale and 7 were under contract.
Twins lead the market, 15 of the 29 sales at a $320,000 median. Detached homes were 10 sales at $357,450 and went under contract a little faster, a 12 day median against 14 for twins. Only 4 rows sold, at a $297,500 median.
By bedroom count, three bedroom homes closed at a $310,000 median and four bedrooms at $385,000. Three bedrooms made up 20 of the 29 sales.
Where Academy Gardens Prices Land
By price, 1 sold under $200,000, 6 sold between $200,000 and $299,999, 19 sold between $300,000 and $399,999, 2 sold between $400,000 and $499,999 and 1 sold above $500,000. The $300,000 to $399,999 range held 19 of the 29 sales.
Where Is Academy Gardens? County, City, and ZIP
Academy Gardens sits in the Far Northeast, inside the City and County of Philadelphia. Most sales carry the 19114 ZIP code, with a few in 19136. Local references describe it as the area between Pennypack Park, Holme Avenue, Grant Avenue and the John F. Byrne Golf Course. The city’s open data neighborhood map draws it a little differently, with Academy Road as its western edge, and listing agents follow the wider version.
Because Academy Gardens is a city neighborhood, there is no borough or township to sort out. Every home pays Philadelphia real estate tax, and the line between Academy Gardens and the next neighborhood is a matter of local habit. That is why these figures use the MLS neighborhood label rather than the ZIP code.
What Is It Like to Live in Academy Gardens, PA?
Of the 29 homes sold, 20 had a basement and 18 had a garage. The median home was built in 1957 and has about 1,336 square feet.
Academy Gardens was built after World War II on land once owned by Thomas Holme, William Penn’s surveyor general. Pennypack Park runs along its southern side, and the John F. Byrne Golf Course and Torresdale Recreation Center are close by. Shopping runs along Frankford Avenue, Willits Road and Holme Avenue. Torresdale station on the Trenton Line is about a mile away, with scheduled weekday morning trips to Suburban Station of roughly half an hour.
Streets and Home Types in Academy Gardens
Academy Gardens does not have named subdivisions the way a suburban township does. The market sorts itself by home type, and twins and detached homes make up most of it.
Twins
Twins made up 15 sales at a $320,000 median and averaged 97.9 percent of list. Convent Avenue, Aubrey Avenue and Primrose Road were among the busiest twin streets.
Detached Homes
Detached homes made up 10 sales at a $357,450 median, on streets such as Annapolis Road and Horatio Road. The top sale was a newly built detached home at $602,000.
What Kinds of Homes Are for Sale in Academy Gardens?
Of the 8 Academy Gardens PA homes for sale in early October, four were rows, two were detached homes, one was a twin and one was an end unit. The median asking price was $309,950, about $10,050 below the six month closed median, partly because more rows than usual were on the market.
New Construction in Academy Gardens
Academy Gardens is nearly built out. One of the 29 closed sales was marked new construction, a detached home finished in 2025, and there is no builder community here. Buyers who want a new home usually look at the new construction communities we track in the suburbs.
School District of Philadelphia
Academy Gardens is in the School District of Philadelphia. Philadelphia sends one real estate tax bill, and part of it funds the school district. The district assigns schools by address and can change those assignments, so confirm with the district for any home you are considering.
What Buyers Should Know Right Now
Buyers have some room to negotiate in Academy Gardens. Academy Gardens homes sold for 98.0 percent of list on average, and only 8 of 29 sold above it. On Academy Gardens PA homes for sale that have been listed for a few weeks, a well supported offer under asking is worth making.
What Sellers Should Know Right Now
Price and condition carry more weight in Academy Gardens than in a hotter market. Homes averaged 98.0 percent of list, so a home priced to recent sales and shown at its best is the one that moves. Our guide to selling your Academy Gardens home covers pricing, timing, and how a cash offer compares to listing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Academy Gardens PA Homes for Sale
How much do homes cost in Academy Gardens?
The median Academy Gardens sale was $320,000 from April through September 2026, based on Bright MLS sales listed in the Academy Gardens neighborhood. By type, the medians were twins at $320,000 and detached homes at $357,450. Sales ranged from $150,000 to $602,000.
How fast do homes sell in Academy Gardens?
Half of the Academy Gardens homes that sold from April through September 2026 went under contract within 13 days. The average was 25 days.
What is Academy Gardens known for?
Academy Gardens is known for its post World War II twins, detached homes and Cape Cods near Pennypack Park and the John F. Byrne Golf Course. It sits in the 19114 ZIP code between Holme Avenue, Grant Avenue and Frankford Avenue.
What school district serves Academy Gardens?
Academy Gardens is in the School District of Philadelphia. Part of every Philadelphia real estate tax bill funds the school district. The district assigns schools and can change those assignments, so check with the district for a specific address.
Is there new construction in Academy Gardens?
Very little. One of the 29 Academy Gardens sales from April through September 2026 was a newly built detached home. There is no builder community here, and nearly every home is a resale.
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