Name: Cedarbrook
Address: Philadelphia

About the neighborhood

Cedarbrook offers a calm atmosphere with several green spaces thoughtfully spread throughout the neighborhood, providing peaceful areas for relaxation. Residents have convenient access to various dining options along Stenton Avenue, including restaurants and quaint cafes, alongside nearby supermarkets for daily needs. The neighborhood features primarily townhouses, alongside duplexes and detached homes, with a variety of unit sizes including a notable number of three-bedroom residences. Public transit options are readily available with multiple bus lines servicing the area. While the terrain is gently varied, the neighborhood’s welcoming streets and ample amenities contribute to a comfortable environment for daily living.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cedarbrook is a good part of Philadelphia with respect to traveling without driving. Owing to 3 train stations (e.g., Mount Airy and Stenton) with access to the Chestnut Hill East Line, and a few nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is convenient in this part of Philadelphia. It is also convenient for pedestrians to move around in this part of the city; running common errands is easy without the need to use a car, and a variety of businesses are reasonably close at hand. Cedarbrook is not particularly conducive to biking as the area is not especially flat, and there are few bike lanes.

Services

It is very often practical for property owners in Cedarbrook to do their grocery shopping as pedestrians. Additionally, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for instance along Stenton Avenue. It is also easy to get to a selection of clothing stores as a pedestrian. Regarding education, locals will value that no matter where their property is located in this part of Philadelphia, primary as well as high schools are nearby. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Cedarbrook offers a slower-paced ambience and will appeal to those who enjoy spending time outdoors. There are around 20 public green spaces nearby for residents to explore, such as Ernie Field and Awbury Park, and they are very well-spread out, making it easy to reach them from the majority of locations in the neighborhood. This area is quiet overall, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic - although that is not the case close to the railway line.

Car friendly4.6

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly4.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.0

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.8

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk