Neil Douen
EXP Realty, LLC
(856) 351-4301
165 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Twp
$455,000 Price
About Upper Providence Twp, PA
Every so often, you go in search of one thing, and a different, unexpectedly wonderful thing comes along and alters your path. Upper Providence is one of those places where homebuyers come with one intention and find something monumentally better. “Nobody ever says let’s go to Upper Providence. They’ll say they’re looking for Media Borough, and you have a conversation with them about what they want, and that opens the door to Upper Providence,” says Alec Schwartz, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.
One of the safest townships in the country, Upper Providence is a picture-perfect residential suburb of Philadelphia. It’s a hilly community with a bit of commerce along one main artery and mostly single detached homes, with a smattering of attached and row homes. “There are a lot of Colonials, a lot of split levels, a lot of Cape Cods and ranch-style homes, a lot of trees – too many trees; when they fall down, they knock out power lines,” Schwartz observes.
Naturally, homebuyers shouldn’t be surprised that the cost to live in a place like Upper Providence would be considerable, though not out of reach. With a median home price of around $475,000, house hunters can expect to spend a handsome sum. Still, diligent homebuyers can find bargains. “You can get into a starter home for $250,000 to $300,000 for something that needs some work. I’d say that a detached entry-level colonial is probably around $450,000 to $500,000,” Schwartz estimates.
When it comes to schools, parents have a variety of options available. In fact, schools play a significant role in why homebuyers buy here, Schwartz says. “When they do their research, and they're looking at school district ratings, this district has done well historically. It does well with its science program, I hear that a lot.” Students attend Rose Tree Elementary School, Springton Lake Middle School and Penncrest High School. The schools are in the Rose Tree Media School District, which Niche rates A.
Naturally green, Upper Providence is also home to several parks, one the most significant being Rose Tree Park, a substantial county park. The park hosts outdoor concerts during the summer over the course of six weeks. There’s an amphitheater, or attendees bring folding chairs or simply sit on the ground. Ridley Creek State Park is the other major dedicated outdoor space, with 4.6 miles of trails where riders and hikers can have their way. Rose Tree Park is also home to several annual events and activities. “They do an annual community day. The local animal center does a bark in the park,” Schwartz says. And a few times each year, you’ll find something called a “roots ramble,” where there’s music at various restaurants. Buy a bracelet, and participants can go to any venue.
Most days, Upper Providence diners head for downtown Media, where they find dozens of restaurants of all varieties occupying a five-block stretch of town. “I like one called House. It’s a brunch and sandwich place, and they make really good food,” Schwartz says. “But there are a bunch of good ones.” Residents who choose to cook their own meals can stock up on groceries in neighboring Springfield Township and Middletown Township at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and Acme.
Whether buying groceries or making the 30-mile commute to Philadelphia, the watchwords here are convenience and accessibility. That’s the Upper Providence way of life.
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Upper Providence Twp by the Numbers
10,819
Population
$645K
Average Housing Value
20
Average Days on Market
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$613,700
Median Single Family Price
$642,700
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$296
Months Of Supply
2
Demographics and Finance
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Median Household Income
$123K
Higher than National Average
$71K
% Owners
73%
Higher than National Average
63%
College Graduates
63%
Higher than National Average
34%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44″
Average Winter Low
26°F
Average Summer High
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13″
Average Home Value
Top Schools in Upper Providence Twp, PA
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Indian Lake Elementary School
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#2 Loomis Elementary School
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#3 Media Elementary School
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#4 Rose Tree Elementary School
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#5 Culbertson Elementary School
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#6 Glenwood Elementary School
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#7 Russell Elementary School
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#8 Wallingford Elementary School
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#9 Worrall Elementary School
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Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Springton Lake Middle School
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#2 Paxon Hollow Middle School
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#3 Strath Haven Middle School
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Best Public High Schools
#1 Strath Haven High School
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#2 Springfield High School
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#3 Penncrest High School
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#4 Marple Newtown Senior High School
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Best Private Schools
#1 The Walden School
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#2 Benchmark School
#3 St Mary Magdalen School
Agents Specializing in this Area
Agent Spotlight
Meghan ChorinMeghan has worked in Real Estate since 2004, first by owning her own Real Estate Brokerage, Image One Real Estate Services, then for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, and now for Compass RE. Meghan first entered the field to work alongside her husband, Jason Chorin, a real estate investor/developer throughout the area. After a few years of only working with real estate investors, Meghan started to build a referral base that allowed her to expand her business. And 20+ years later, Meghan can confidently say there is nothing else she would rather do! Meghan adores assisting sellers and buyers through their real estate journey and her goal is to make the process as seamless as possible. Meghan works actively with buyers and sellers throughout Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery Counties and is also licensed in New Jersey and Delaware. Meghan’s areas of focus in NJ are all of the shore points and while in DE, her client focus is the areas outside of Wilmington and the DE/PA border.
Meghan graduated with her BSN from Villanova University in 2003 and worked at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for two years before entering into real estate. When working with her clients, she tries to use one of the most important aspects of nursing- holistic care. There is so much that goes into buying/selling a home and making the focus on the client, their family, and their needs guarantee a successful real estate transaction!
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Meghan graduated with her BSN from Villanova University in 2003 and worked at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for two years before entering into real estate. When working with her clients, she tries to use one of the most important aspects of nursing- holistic care. There is so much that goes into buying/selling a home and making the focus on the client, their family, and their needs guarantee a successful real estate transaction!
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Neil Douen
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John McAleer
John McAleer
Keller Williams Main Line
(484) 603-3963
194 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Twp
$410,000 Price
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Marie Gordon
Marie Gordon
Compass RE
(610) 492-6951
112 Total Sales
5 in Upper Providence Twp
$595K - $1.7M Price Range
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Danny Salik
Danny Salik
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
(484) 572-3735
30 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Twp
$747,500 Price
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Brian Foraker
Brian Foraker
Foraker Realty Co.
(484) 779-1602
414 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Twp
$620,000 Price
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Gretchen Koch
Gretchen Koch
Century 21 Preferred
(610) 989-7288
112 Total Sales
25 in Upper Providence Twp
$165K - $1.6M Price Range
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