Lawncrest PA Homes for Sale

Lawncrest PA homes for sale are mostly brick rows and twins along Rising Sun Avenue in lower Northeast Philadelphia, between Tacony Creek Park and Cottman Avenue. Lawncrest is the larger name for an area that also takes in Lawndale and Crescentville, so the figures on this page combine Bright MLS sales listed under all three names. Sales tagged with other neighborhood names or simply Philadelphia are not counted here. See the Philadelphia community page for the citywide picture.

What the Lawncrest Numbers Mean

Lawncrest had 87 sales in the six months through September at a $235,000 median. Half went under contract within 15 days, the average took 44, and homes sold for an average of 98.5 percent of list price. Of those sales, 29 closed above list and 22 closed right at it. As of early October, 45 homes were for sale and 11 were under contract.

Rows are most of the market, 56 of the 87 sales at a $225,000 median. Twins were 16 sales at $272,450 and moved fastest, a 9 day median at an average of 101.1 percent of list. End units were 8 sales at $247,500 and detached homes were 7 sales at $250,000.

By bedroom count, three bedroom homes closed at a $227,000 median and four bedrooms at $264,000. Three bedrooms made up 66 of the 87 sales.

Where Lawncrest Prices Land

By price, 16 sold under $200,000, 58 sold between $200,000 and $299,999, 10 sold between $300,000 and $399,999 and 3 sold for $400,000 or more. The $200,000 to $299,999 range held 58 of the 87 sales, so that is where most Lawncrest buyers are shopping.

Where Is Lawncrest? County, City, and ZIP

Lawncrest sits in lower Northeast Philadelphia, inside the City and County of Philadelphia. Most sales carry the 19111 or 19120 ZIP code, with a few in 19124. Local references describe it as running from Tacony Creek Park north to Cottman Avenue, with Cheltenham Township to the west and Oxford Circle to the east. The older name Lawndale still covers much of the same ground, and the city’s open data map uses Lawndale for most of it.

Because Lawncrest is a city neighborhood, there is no borough or township to sort out. Every home pays Philadelphia real estate tax, and the line between Lawncrest and the next neighborhood is a matter of local habit. That is why these figures use the MLS neighborhood labels rather than the ZIP code.

What Is It Like to Live in Lawncrest, PA?

Of the 87 homes sold, 86 had a basement and 35 had a garage. The MLS lists the median home as built in 1950, with about 1,200 square feet.

Rising Sun Avenue is the main street, with shops between Tacony Creek and Cottman Avenue. The Lawncrest Recreation Center on Rising Sun Avenue is in the middle of a major city renovation, and the Lawncrest Library sits at Rising Sun Avenue and Comly Street. Tacony Creek Park runs along the south side. Lawndale station on SEPTA’s Fox Chase Line is at Robbins and Newtown Avenues, with scheduled weekday morning trips of about 22 minutes to Jefferson Station. Cheltenham station on the same line is at Martins Mill Road and Hasbrook Avenue.

Streets and Home Types in Lawncrest

Lawncrest grew in waves, with homes from before the 1920s, the 1920s and the years after World War II. Buyers today sort the market by home type.

Rowhomes

Rows made up 56 sales at a $225,000 median and went under contract in a median of 15 days. Newtown Avenue had the most row sales, and Hasbrook Avenue and Lawndale Avenue are other common row streets.

Twins and Singles

Twins made up 16 sales at a $272,450 median, and Robbins Avenue had the most twin sales. Detached homes were 7 sales at a $250,000 median. The top sale in Lawncrest was a 1925 detached home at $510,000.

What Kinds of Homes Are for Sale in Lawncrest?

Of the 45 Lawncrest PA homes for sale in early October, 29 were rows, eight were twins, five were end units, two were detached homes and one was a condo. The median asking price was $259,000, about $24,000 above the six month closed median.

New Construction in Lawncrest

Lawncrest is built out. One of the 87 closed sales was marked new construction, 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

Lawncrest 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 choices. There were 45 Lawncrest PA homes for sale in early October against 11 under contract, and the average home sold for 98.5 percent of list. Rows give you the most room to negotiate. Twins are the exception, selling above list on average, so be ready to move on a good one.

What Sellers Should Know Right Now

Lawncrest sellers face real competition, with 45 homes on the market in early October. Price to recent sales of your exact home type, and show the home at its best from day one. Our guide to selling your Lawncrest home covers pricing, timing, and how a cash offer compares to listing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lawncrest PA Homes for Sale

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