Lower Providence Township Houses for Sale

Lower Providence Township in Collegeville is a suburb 17 miles from Philadelphia, surrounded by the natural beauty of Evansburg State Park and Perkiomen Creek. The area, part of the Lenape homeland and settled in 1805, features a mix of residential options, including spacious single-family homes on one-to-two-acre lots, colonial-style homes, ranch-style, and split-level homes. Home sizes average around 2,500 square feet on 18,300 square foot lots. The community is known for its tight-knit atmosphere, with many second-generation residents. The crime rate is significantly lower than the national average, contributing to the area's appeal. Evansburg State Park offers 3,349 acres of wilderness with hiking and horseback riding trails along Skippack Creek, and Perkiomen Creek is ideal for fishing. Local dining options include Speck’s Drive-In, known for its broasted chicken, and Collegeville Italian Bakery, famous for its diverse pizza menu and specialty desserts. For fresh produce, Jim and Ralph’s Produce is a family-owned staple. Shopping enthusiasts can visit the nearby King of Prussia Mall, the largest in Pennsylvania and the third-largest in the U.S., just a 10-minute drive away. Students in Lower Providence Township attend highly rated schools: Arrowhead Elementary School, Arcola Intermediate School, and Methacton High School, which offers 24 AP courses. The area is also close to nine colleges and universities, including Bryn Mawr College. Transportation is convenient with U.S. Route 422 and SEPTA Suburban Bus lines 91, 93, 99, and 131 serving the Norristown Transportation Center and surrounding suburbs.