Vintage charm and modern luxury in Lower Gwynedd Township
Lower Gwynedd Township attracts homebuyers to this Pennsylvania community with well-maintained homes, nearby country clubs and a high-performing school system. The range of housing options includes well-preserved vintage homes constructed over 200 years ago. There are midcentury split-levels, simple Cape Cods and American Foursquares. Houses built between the early 20th century and the 1960s can cost between $375,000 to upwards of $650,000. The housing stock also includes sizable homes spanning over 4,000 square feet with generous lots. These larger residences show a mix of architectural styles, such as contemporary colonials and modern farmhouses. Houses over 3,000 square feet may cost between $600,000 and several million for larger homes or mansions. The area also contains condos that sell for between $225,000 and $375,000, while townhouses range from $350,000 to $550,000.
Top-ranked schools in the Wissahickon School District
Local students are served by the Wissahickon School District, which gets an A-plus score from Niche. Lower Gwynedd Elementary has an A and is ranked as one of the top 10 public elementary schools in Montgomery County. Sixth to eighth graders can attend the A-rated Wissahickon Middle. Wissahickon Senior High has an A-plus on Niche, which scores it as the third-best best public high school in Montgomery County. In addition to a robust academic curriculum, the high school offers technical training through the North Montco Technical Career Center. Programs include concentrations in engineering, horticulture, health and human services, cosmetology and visual communications. Parents may also choose private school at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High, and the community is home to the faith-based Gwynedd Mercy University.
Parks with sports facilities and paved paths, plus multiple golf clubs
Penllyn Park is a great gathering spot for sporty residents. They can take advantage of the onsite basketball and tennis court or cheer on their kids at a Little League game. Locals can spend the afternoon enjoying the playscapes and paved paths at Pen-Ambler Park. Treweryn Farms Trail passes through a scenic landscape of stone bridges, a slow-flowing creek and gurgling waterfalls. The community also contains the Ambler Area YMCA for indoor recreation, including pool and a sauna for post-workout relaxation after spending time in the fitness center. Lower Gwynedd Township also has an avid golfing community, with players hitting the links at nearby country clubs such as The Penllyn Club, Talamore or Squires Golf Club.
Following Route 309 to shopping, restaurants and a movie theater
Route 309 leads to the Gwynedd Crossing Shopping Center and Shoppes at English Village. The retail corridor contains Aldi and Trader Joe's for convenient grocery shopping. There's also a Whole Foods to the east, in the Spring House Village shopping center. The area has a number of retailers, clothing shops, restaurant chains and local eateries. Pancheros is a casual establishment that offers comforting Mexican-style cuisine. A popular spot for drinks or date nights, Spring House Tavern is inside an updated 18th-century inn. After dinner, residents can head to AMC Cinema to catch the latest blockbuster.
SEPTA commuter rail and nearby highways make getting around convenient
Lower Gwynedd Township is about 25 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Commuters can stop by the Gwynedd Valley station off Plymouth Road to take SEPTA trains to surrounding communities. Routes 202 and 309 make it possible to explore the region, leading to I-276 and I-76, respectively.
