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The Arbours at Eagle Pointe is a 398-home 55+ community in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia — right at the Bucks County border at 15100 Dahlia Drive. Built in 2008 by Westrum Development, it offers three home types (single-family, villa ranch, and front-entry townhomes) from the mid-$300s, making it one of the most affordable for-sale 55+ communities in the Philadelphia market with a genuinely complete amenity package. Philadelphia SEPTA bus service runs at the community's gate, which is rare for any 55+ community in the region.
The 5,000+ square foot clubhouse is a genuine differentiator at this price point: it includes a library, card room, fitness center, billiards room, pub, and outdoor pool with spa. A pub — not just a card room. For buyers in the mid-$300s range who want both a club-quality social scene and a real house (not a condo), Arbours at Eagle Pointe stands apart from alternatives at this price level.
The Affordability + Amenity Combination
In the Philadelphia 55+ market, under-$400K communities typically offer either affordability (Centennial Station, Village of Buckingham Springs) or amenities (Heritage Creek, Flowers Mill) but rarely both. Arbours at Eagle Pointe at mid-$300s with a pub, pool, and 5,000 sq ft clubhouse is unusual. The reason it's priced lower than comparable-amenity suburban communities is its Philadelphia City location rather than a suburban county address. Philadelphia's property tax rate (~1.3%) is actually lower than suburban counties, but Philadelphia City wage tax applies to earned income for city residents — relevant only if either spouse still has wage income. For retirees living on pension, Social Security, and investment income, the city wage tax is typically not a significant factor.
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Amenities
5,000+ square foot clubhouse: library, card room, fitness center, billiards room, pub lounge, and catering kitchen. Outdoor pool with spa. Patio. Parks and natural spaces with lakes throughout the community. SEPTA bus service at the gate. Jefferson Torresdale Hospital approximately 5 miles away. Neshaminy Mall and Northeast Philadelphia shopping corridors nearby.
Cost Structure
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Home Price | From mid-$300s | Verify current MLS — range varies by home type |
| HOA Fee | Verify with HOA | Covers exterior maintenance, landscaping, snow, clubhouse, pool |
| Property Tax | ~1.3% effective (Philadelphia Co.) | Lower rate than suburban counties — Philadelphia City wage tax applies to earned income |
| PA Act 1 Exemption | File with Philadelphia Revenue Dept | Primary residents |
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