321 Fern St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120

House buyers in Olney have various choices to move around without the need for a car. Physically active people will value the very pedestrian-friendly character of this neighborhood; carrying out daily needs is very convenient by walking, and a variety of businesses are quite close by. Owing to Olney Station on the Fox Chase Line, and a few nearby bus lines, Olney is very transit friendly. However, cars are a somewhat poor transportation option in Olney. Nevertheless, many real estate listings are a rather short drive from the closest highway.

Locals will welcome that no matter where their house is situated in Olney, primary as well as high schools are nearby. Residents have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. In terms of food, a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short walk away in this part of Philadelphia. Furthermore, there are over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops to experience in Olney. It is also easy to reach a variety of clothing stores on foot.

Olney has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Olney is good for those who enjoy a quiet atmosphere, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue - although there are still several louder sections, especially closer to the railway line. It is very easy to get to parks from most locations within the neighborhood since there are a few of them close by for residents to discover. Finally, there are numerous things to do in this part of the city to visit. Although the nightlife is limited, there are masses of people around most of the time. Olney Avenue is among the most active streets in this area.

About two thirds of the population of this neighborhood own their home whereas renters make up the remainder. In this part of the city, about three quarters of dwellings are townhouses, but duplexes are also present in the housing stock. A majority of the housing growth in this neighborhood occurred prior to the 1960s. This area also has a choice of unit sizes; however this area is especially good for those looking for three bedroom homes.