Located in Montgomery County
19002Ambler’s small-town charm is deep-rooted in the community’s big heart and the beautiful old homes and buildings that embellish the Montgomery County borough. Real estate agent Lisa Carlomagno of Houwzer says, “There’s always something going on. People are always out and about, and it’s a really friendly and beautiful atmosphere with historic homes.”
Gene McGonagle, the owner of Ambler Flower Shop, referred to as “Mr. Ambler” by Carlomagno, has lived in Ambler his whole life for more than 50 years. He says, “I love that it’s a hometown community where folks know each other. There’s lots to do, plenty of entertainment and good friends.” Locals flock to Ambler’s quaint downtown area on Butler Pike to eat, shop and hang out. “It’s a wonderful little street,” says Carlomagno, “It’s very walkable, which is why a lot of people move here.” Several shops and restaurants line the busy street. Start your morning with a caffeine push at Backyard Beans Coffee Co. Head to The Pizza Box for various specialty pizzas named after celebrities, including the Al Pacino, a pizza stuffed with lasagna. Enjoy casual comfort foods in an old Victorian building with secret doorways at Gypsy Blu, or try craft beer from around the world at Harry’s Blue Bell Taproom.
Whether you’re looking for vintage home décor from Home by Kristen, shopping for groceries at Weavers Way Co-op or need a spa treatment from Salon Envy, there are plenty of local shops to explore as well. According to McGonagle, a lot of these businesses came following the renovation of the Ambler Theater in 2007. Built in 1928, the community movie theater specializes in art and foreign films and features guest lectures. You can also catch a show at Act II Playhouse, which has won several Barrymore Awards since it opened in 1998.
Most houses in the neighborhood were built in the early 1900s, including intricate Victorian-style homes made of stone with castle-like turrets, a variety of roomy American Foursquares and Colonial Revivals. Many homes were built by stoneworkers who emigrated from Maida, Italy, Ambler’s sister city. You can enjoy viewing these charming stone homes as you stroll through the neighborhood along the tree-lined sidewalks. While some homes have driveways, street parking is fairly common around Ambler. Depending on the house, some yards are more spacious than others; however, trees surround most, so you’re always close to nature. Home prices in Ambler start around $275,000, with a median price of about $500,000.
Ambler is served by the top-rated Wissahickon School District. Students are split between Lower Gwynedd Elementary School and Shady Grove Elementary School. They all go on to Wissahickon Middle School and Wissahickon High School. Each school has an A to A+ rating by Niche. The high school is recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education and is ranked the 18th best school in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report.
Ambler is known for hosting events on Butler Pike just about every month. The Ambler Arts & Music Festival is one of the most popular events. The two-day festival is held every June, filling the streets with vendors, live music, food and activities for people of all ages. Similar fun can be had during First Fridays, held from May through October. There’s also the annual Ambler Auto Show, which began in 1997 and features hundreds of antique and classic vehicles.
Kids can head to Knight Park and run around the playground, shoot some hoops or hit the ramps at the outdoor cement skate park. You can also stroll through shady paved trails and grab a table for a relaxing picnic in the open grassy fields. Immerse yourself deeper into nature at Ambler Borough Park and explore the woodsy trails beside the creek.
SEPTA offers several bus stops throughout Ambler. You can also hop on a train at SEPTA’s Ambler Station, which runs on the Lansdale/Doylestown Line. The train allows for a convenient 17-mile trip to Center City, which takes about 40 minutes. For those who prefer to drive, Philadelphia is about a 20-mile drive away via nearby Pennsylvania Route 309.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Jessica Layser
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
(856) 543-2264
95 Total Sales
1 in Ambler
$392,900 Price
Deborah Landregan
Iron Valley Real Estate Lower Gwynedd
(484) 806-8831
55 Total Sales
5 in Ambler
$308K - $1.1M Price Range
Derek Fulforth
KW Empower
(267) 708-6803
59 Total Sales
1 in Ambler
$441,500 Price
Michael Saulino
Real of Pennsylvania
(484) 592-6063
111 Total Sales
4 in Ambler
$325K - $1.4M Price Range
Robert Wolfson
RE/MAX Centre Realtors
(856) 249-3454
33 Total Sales
3 in Ambler
$505K - $915K Price Range
Adam Baldwin
Compass RE
(610) 200-6685
100 Total Sales
2 in Ambler
$800K - $882K Price Range
On average, homes in Ambler, PA sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Ambler, PA over the last 12 months is $715,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$742,500
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Median Sale Price
$715,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$750,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$735,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$458,750
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
349
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$289
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Number of Homes
10,263
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Number of Homes for Sale
37
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Median Year Built
1974
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Months of Supply
1.30
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,716
Significantly above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,574
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,280
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
900
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037
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$1,505 - $2,080 per month
$1,500 - $1,750 per month
$1,400 - $1,675 per month
$1,400 - $2,599 per month
$1,005 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
14
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Median Rent
$1,737
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,800
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,750
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,950
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,898
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Median Condo Rent
$1,800
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,800
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Total Population
6,830
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Median Age
39
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Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$79,399
On par with the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$101,182
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High School Graduates
95.9%
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College Graduates
46.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
17.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
77.3%
Above the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
49''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
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Annual Snowfall
11''
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