Upper Providence Township Condos for Sale

Upper Providence Township in Collegeville, Montgomery County, is a historic community with roots dating back to the early 18th century. The area has grown significantly in recent decades, transforming former farmlands into subdivisions featuring large Colonial Revival homes, ranch-styles, split-levels, townhouses, and older farmhouses. The township is known for its low crime rate, scoring safer than the national average. Students attend highly rated schools in the Spring-Ford and Perkiomen Valley School districts, including South Elementary School, Perkiomen Valley Middle School East, and Perkiomen Valley High School. Ursinus College, a private liberal arts school, is also located here. The township boasts numerous attractions, including Anderson Farm Park with its sports fields, trails, and community center, and the scenic Perkiomen Trail for outdoor activities. The Upper Schuylkill Valley offers boating opportunities, while The Barn Yard provides indoor play for children. Cultural highlights include performances at Ursinus College and the Berman Museum's extensive art collection. The area’s main thoroughfare, U.S. Highway 422, features big box retailers and grocery stores, while Collegeville’s Main Street offers local dining options like the Collegeville Diner and Chow Bistro. Trappe’s Main Street is known for its fresh crabcakes and coffee roasters. Annual events such as the Schuylkill River Sojourn and Pennypacker Mills’ All Hallows Eve Fall festival add to the community spirit. Major companies like Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline have offices along U.S. Highway 422, providing local employment. The township is car-dependent, with Center City, Philadelphia, 30 miles away and Philadelphia International Airport 35 miles away.