Brewerytown Philadelphia Investing

[Matt Burns]

Does anyone live or invest in property in the Brewerytown area of Philadelphia? Would you advise buying/moving there? Is it safe? I'm interested in buying my first home, living in it for a few years, then renting it out afterwards.

[Paulette Midgette]

Hi@Matt Burns, I grew up in North Philly (Allegheny West).  I had family members who lived in Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Francisville, and the University City area.  But back then it was just know as North Philly and not too many people wanted to live in these areas outside of the ones who didn't have enough money to move elsewhere.

Therefore, take it from me when I say this.  Brewerytown is changing.  Easy access to the Parkway and Center City.  There is a lot of investment here and realtors are setting up offices to take advantage of the new interest and changing neighborhood.  The closer you are to Girard the better...this is the area that is experiencing the most change right now.  I would be caution of the areas above Ceil B. Moore Ave going towards Strawberry Mansion...still pretty rough.  The residents here aren't very tolerate of what they see as the new age folks taking over their neighborhoods.  I believe if you stay between Girard and Ceil B. Moore you will be in good shape.

Paulette