The brewery buildings
The neighborhood is named for the 19th-century breweries that operated here; several of the surviving industrial buildings have been converted to other uses.
Brewerytown | Philadelphia, PA
A Rowhome Neighborhood on the Edge of Fairmount Park, Named for Its Breweries
Brewerytown sits north of Fairmount along Girard Avenue, next to the East Park section of Fairmount Park and the Schuylkill. Brewerytown Philadelphia real estate and homes for sale mix original rowhomes, gut rehabs and newly built homes, often on the same block.
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What's It Actually Like in Brewerytown?
Girard Avenue
Girard Avenue is the main commercial spine and the route that connects the neighborhood east toward Fairmount and west across the Schuylkill.
Right at the park
The East Park section of Fairmount Park, one of the largest urban park systems in the country, sits along the neighborhood's western edge.
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The Brewerytown Real Estate Cheat Sheet
The stuff I'd want you to know before we started looking at homes here.
- City
- Philadelphia
- County
- Philadelphia County
- ZIP code(s)
- 19121
- Common housing
- Rowhomes, New construction homes, Condos, Converted industrial buildings
- Center City relationship
- Brewerytown is north of Fairmount and northwest of Center City, connected by Girard Avenue and Kelly Drive.
Brewerytown is generally within 19121; the neighborhood name refers to a portion of that ZIP, not the whole of it.
What types of homes are in Brewerytown?
The core stock is 19th- and early-20th-century attached rowhomes, many of which have been gut-renovated. Alongside them are newly built homes and small condo projects, so condition and systems differ enormously from house to house.
Does Brewerytown have SEPTA access?
SEPTA's Route 15 runs along Girard Avenue, connecting the neighborhood east toward Fishtown and west across the Schuylkill, and additional SEPTA bus routes serve the area. Confirm current service and vehicle type with SEPTA.
Is parking available in Brewerytown?
Street parking is the norm on most blocks; some renovated and newly built homes include a garage or parking pad. Verify per property.
What are property taxes like in Brewerytown?
Philadelphia bills one citywide Real Estate Tax on the assessed value set by the Office of Property Assessment, so what you pay depends on the individual property's assessment and on any programs it qualifies for — the Homestead Exemption, LOOP, or a remaining tax abatement. There is no single “neighborhood tax rate,” so always check the actual property. Newer construction here may carry a remaining tax abatement; ask what years remain and what the bill becomes when it ends.
The local detail people miss
Renovation quality is the whole ballgame here
In a neighborhood with this much rehab activity, two houses that look identical online can be very different behind the drywall. Permit history and a thorough inspection matter more than the finish package.
How do schools work in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia schools are assigned by address through the School District of Philadelphia, and the city also has charter, magnet and citywide-admission options. Confirm the catchment and any eligibility for a specific address with the District before you rely on it.
School District of PhiladelphiaThe Brewerytown Tradeoff
Why you might consider it — and what I'd want you to understand before you buy.
Why buyers consider it
Fairmount Park at the edge
The neighborhood borders East Fairmount Park and the Schuylkill River corridor.
Renovated and new housing supply
Ongoing rehab and infill construction mean move-in-ready homes with newer systems are available.
Close-in location
It sits directly north of Fairmount, a short distance from the Parkway and Center City.
What you should know
Block-to-block variation is real
Condition and pricing shift quickly between blocks here. Comparable sales need to be close by, not neighborhood-wide.
Flip quality varies
Ask what was actually replaced — electrical service, plumbing stack, roof, HVAC — and whether it was permitted.
No Regional Rail or subway station in the neighborhood
Transit here is surface routes along Girard Avenue rather than a rail station, which affects some commutes.
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Still Comparing Philadelphia Neighborhoods?
See how Brewerytown compares with other parts of Philadelphia you may also be considering.
Fairmount
Directly southeast with a similar rowhome form, generally higher prices and closer proximity to the Parkway museums.
Explore FairmountManayunk, Roxborough & East Falls
Further up the same side of the Schuylkill, adding detached housing and Regional Rail stations.
Explore Manayunk, Roxborough & East FallsNorthern Liberties & Fishtown
A comparable mix of old rowhomes and new construction on the Delaware River side, with Market–Frankford Line access.
Explore Northern Liberties & Fishtown
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Buyers here are comparing renovation quality directly, so documented work and permits usually decide the price.