Walnut Hill

Walnut Hill

Type	Neighborhood
Location	West Philadelphia
ZIP code(s)	19104
Boundaries	Roughly Market Street to Walnut Street, 46th Street to 52nd Street
Adjacent	Spruce Hill, Cobbs Creek, Cedar Park
Major streets	Walnut Street, 46th Street, Market Street
Transit	Market-Frankford Line (46th Street Station), SEPTA trolleys
Landmarks	Victorian homes, near Clark Park

Walnut Hill is a residential neighborhood in West Philadelphia featuring Victorian architecture and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood sits between the more established Spruce Hill and Cedar Park areas and offers access to Clark Park and West Philadelphia's commercial corridors.

History

Walnut Hill developed in the late 19th century as West Philadelphia expanded. The neighborhood attracted middle-class families seeking Victorian homes with access to Center City via streetcar lines.

Character

Housing

• Victorian rowhouses
• Some larger homes
• Mix of single-family and apartments
• Tree-lined streets
• Variable conditions

Community

• Mix of longtime and newer residents
• University-affiliated residents nearby
• Families and professionals
• Active in neighborhood improvement

Living in Walnut Hill

• Victorian architecture
• Near Clark Park
• Transit accessible
• Moderate prices for West Philadelphia

Getting There

• Market-Frankford Line: 46th Street Station
• SEPTA trolleys: Routes 13, 34
• Near 52nd Street commercial corridor

See Also

• Spruce Hill
• Cedar Park
• West Philadelphia