Completed August 2025

Rosalynn's Way

For more than 30 years, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dedicated her voice, time and energy to building and advocating for affordable housing alongside Habitat for Humanity. In her honor, we dedicate these four new Habitat Homes.

 
 
Our vision is a city where everyone has a decent place to live. Alongside families, community partners and volunteers, we work to reduce barriers to affordable homeownership in Philadelphia.

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is excited to announce the development of Rosalynn’s Way, four newly constructed single-family homes on North 40th Street in West Philadelphia.  

The homes will be 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath homes located between Reno and Brown Streets. The development includes one wheelchair accessible unit with a first-floor bedroom and a second full bath. All Habitat units are built to Energy Star standards, allowing four more Philadelphia families to have a safe, warm and dry place to call home.

Habitat’s unique Homeownership Program partners with first-time homebuyers who might not otherwise qualify for a traditional mortgage, opening doors of opportunity to build brighter futures for themselves and their families.

For more information, please see our Homeownership Program page.

 
 

Home Features

4 Two-Story Rowhomes | Setbacks and facades to match the surrounding context

~1,300 Square Feet

3 Bedrooms

1.5 Bathrooms | 2 full bath in accessible unit

Rear Yard

In-unit Washer and Dryer

Energy Star Certified

Neighborhood Context | Mantua

Originally developed to align with the Promise Zone Comprehensive Housing Strategy adopted by the City in 2018, Rosalynn’s Way is located in the Mantua neighborhood of West Philadelphia, with close proximity to Fairmount Park, academic institutions, and cultural landmarks.

Habitat Philadelphia continues to support the revitalization of the 40th Street Corridor, partnering with community organizations and development companies to bring this collective vision to life. In addition to the four new homes, Habitat Philadelphia also carries out substantial home renovation and repair projects in this area.

Nearby Necessities

Amenities | Grocery Stores | Hospitals | Medical Centers | Rowhomes

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