6076-80 Ridge Ave

Roxborough was founded in 1682. Ridge Avenue, once called Ridge Road, served as a popular passage from Center City through the city and beyond. Today, Ridge Avenue has transformed from a route on a map to a popular destination. The town is full of well-known shops, businesses, and restaurants, some of which have served the area for 90+ years.Roxborough is one of the safest, greenest, and most conveniently located neighborhoods in Philadelphia, with one of the highest household incomes in the city and can best be defined by its architecture. With much of the neighborhood’s colonial-era housing stock lost to time, the neighborhood’s unique architectural profile is mostly that of the Victorian era. Roxborough’s selection of new and old single-family homes, townhomes, twins, condominiums and garden-style apartments makes it a special community.More than 25% of Roxborough’s population are older millennials, ages 25 to 35 years old, who enjoy its access to nightlife, affordability, and impressive apartment stock.The commercial corridor along Ridge Avenue is home to much of Roxborough’s local shops, offices, and restaurants. Small businesses in town thrive from patrons’ commitment to shopping small and frequenting favorite bars. Roxborough is well-connected to Center City with multiple bus routes and bike lanes reaching the river and downtown area of Philadelphia in additional to SEPTA’s Regional Rail line.Philadelphia University and St. Joseph’s University are nearby.Roxborough has several seasonal events in which to partake, as well as recreation, education, and art centers that host activities, classes, and performances. Enjoying the outdoors is always an easy option, with trails for walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding nestled throughout Wissahickon Valley Park. The multitude of community green space within Roxborough is perfect for picnics and children’s activities.