Girard Estate

Named after Stephen Girard, whose South Philadelphia property was developed in 1920.

Property Listings

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MLS® PAPH2431148

$1,900,000

2616 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
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MLS® PAPH2443818

$779,000

1821 W Porter St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,556 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2400490

$748,500

2022 W Shunk St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,200 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2450698

$699,000

2616 S 18th St #13, Philadelphia, PA 19145
4 Beds 4 Baths 16,150 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® PAPH2441992

$600,000

2223 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
6 Beds 4 Baths
For Sale
MLS® PAPH2456000

$599,995

2511 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,768 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Girard Estates

 

History

Girard Estate is named after Stephen Girard, whose South Philadelphia property was developed in the 1920s by the City of Philadelphia.
 
Girard’s country home was on a plot of land he named Gentilhommiere in what was formerly called Passyunk Township of Philadelphia County. He was likely the richest man in the United States when he died in 1831, and he left most of his $6 million estate to the City of Philadelphia.
 
Girard’s will stated that Gentilhommiere must not be sold. To meet the second stipulation, the Board of City Trusts, trustee of the Girard Estate, developed 481 rental homes which became the Girard Estate homes.
 
Most of the semi-detached homes were designed by architects John and James Windrim and were built from 1906 to 1916. The architectural styles included Bungalow, Prairie, Mission, Jacobean Revival, and Colonial Revival. They are a marked difference from the typical South Philly row homes. In 1950, the city received permission to sell all 481 homes to private owners. All the homes were sold within two years.
 
In 1979, Girard Estate became a location for “Rocky II.” The crew filmed scenes on the 2300 block of S. Lambert Street for a week.
 
Today, Girard Estate is a mostly Italian American neighborhood, with a smaller Irish population. (Wikipedia)
 

Boundaries

Its boundaries stretch from South 22nd Street on the west to South 17th Street on the east. The southern boundary is clearly defined as the south side of Shunk Street but its northern boundary is irregular in stretching from the north side of Porter Street between South 17th Street and South 21st Street, along the east side of South 21st Street to West Passyunk Avenue, then along the south side of West Passyunk Avenue to its northwestern tip at South 22nd Street.
 
  • Zip Code: 19128
 

What To See / Do

  • Stephen Girard Park

  • Vendemmia Festival

  • Girard Estate Historic District
 

More Information

  • Girard Estates Neighborhood Association
 

Schools

  • Girard Academic Music Program

  • Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School

  • Stephen Girard Elementary School

  • St. Monica School
 

Public Transportation

Overview for Girard Estate, PA

11,938 people live in Girard Estate, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $39,234. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,938

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$39,234

Average individual Income

Around Girard Estate, PA

There's plenty to do around Girard Estate, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
85
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
72
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Mediterranean Foods, Capo's Coins, and OpenBox Athletics.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Mediterranean Foods Logo
Dining 4.9 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Capo's Coins Logo
Shopping 1.15 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
OpenBox Athletics Logo
Active 1.48 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Crossfit Rittenhouse Logo
Active 2.38 miles 44 reviews 5/5 stars
Body Is the Temple Logo
Active 1.06 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Boss Chick Dance Workout - Philadelphia Logo
Active 3.26 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Girard Estate, PA

Population Households Employment

Girard Estate has 5,109 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Girard Estate do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,938 people call Girard Estate home. The population density is 40,912.867 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,938

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37

Median Age

46.75 / 53.25%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,109

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$39,234

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Girard Estate, PA

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The following schools are within or nearby Girard Estate. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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