Academy Gardens
Academy Gardens
| Type | Neighborhood |
|---|---|
| Location | Far Northeast Philadelphia |
| ZIP code(s) | 19114 |
| Named for | Academy Road |
| Boundaries | Roughly Academy Road area, near Bucks County line |
| Adjacent | Torresdale, Morrell Park, Bensalem Township |
| Major streets | Academy Road, Grant Avenue |
| Transit | SEPTA bus routes (limited) |
| Landmarks | Near city boundary |
Academy Gardens is a residential neighborhood in the Far Northeast, named for Academy Road. The neighborhood features suburban-style housing near the Bucks County border.
Character
Housing
- Single-family homes
- Townhouse communities
- Newer construction
- Suburban lots
- Planned developments
Community
- Middle-class families
- Commuters
- Car-dependent
- Near Bucks County shopping and amenities
Living in Academy Gardens
- Suburban lifestyle
- Near city boundary
- Car necessary
- Quiet residential
Getting There
- SEPTA buses: Limited service
- Car: Primary transportation
- Academy Road: Main corridor
- Near: I-95