Upper Gwynedd Township

You’ll never feel stuck in the suburbs here in Upper Gwynedd Township, a community just north of Philadelphia that offers easy access to the city.

Homes in the area offer that All-American suburban feel, with peaceful, quiet streets where you’ll hear kids playing outdoors and lawnmowers running on summer mornings. You'll find a mix of late 20th Century split levels, ramblers alongside spacious Tudor Revival homes and stunning Colonial Revival estates. You'll also find newly constructed modern farmhouses that offer updated interiors with a charming, pastoral exterior. These homes sit on manicured lawns with well-maintained sidewalks that are perfect for going on a morning jog or walking your pup. Homes here also have spacious backyards that offer plenty of space for you to relax or entertain. Prices here range from $450,000 to $750,000 for an established home and between $800,000 to $1.2 million for new construction and estates.

Families with school-aged children in the area attend the North Penn School District, and all of which are available have an overall score of A on their Niche Report Card. At Gwynedd Square Elementary School, students benefit from the middle school transition program, which helps students prepare for upper-level academics and the socio-emotional component of secondary education. At Pennbrook Middle School, students can participate in the school's notable performing arts program, which includes extracurricular activities like Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, Theater and Voice Ensemble. North Penn High School supports students with its ADAPT program, an academic discussion and peer tutoring program that pairs students for help with homework, complex subjects and SAT prep. The school also boasts a notable Career and Technical Education department, with educational pathways in pre-law, accounting and engineering.

You’ll find plenty of options to get outdoors and into nature here, like the popular Green Ribbon Trail. This well-loved trail meanders through the township’s green belt alongside the Wissahickon Creek. Perfect for hiking and trail running, the path is known for its small stone bridges that cross over the creek. The trail connects to Parkside Place Park, a favorite for families. Here, you can take the kids to the castle-themed playground, play a round of pickleball or basketball, picnic on the lawn or go swim at Nor-Gwyn Pool. This Olympic-sized outdoor pool is a go-to for cooling down during hot summer months.

One of the biggest perks of this community is the easy access it provides to Philadelphia. In North Wales, there’s a SEPTA light rail station on Walnut Street. This is perfect for commuting, as you can hop on the train and be in Philly’s Center City in 35 minutes or to Philadelphia International Airport in an hour. Since you're about 30 miles from Philly, you can also utilize nearby Highway 476 to commute to the city for work or school. This well-connected area is also close to other necessities—Jefferson Lansdale Hospital is about 3 miles away and big box stores like Target, Costco and Wegman’s are f5 miles away in Montgomeryville.

You'll find the township's charming center on North Wales's Main Street. You can grab groceries from Weis or stock up on seasonal Pennsylvania produce at the local Farmer's Market. When you don’t want to eat at home, grab coffee and a pastry at Alice Bakery or grab dinner at Tex Mex Connection. This favorite for tacos, chili and burrito will surely become a staple. When you want more, you have easy access to Philly’s dining, retail and entertainment. You can go to concerts in Fishtown, festivals in Center City or Eagles games at Lincoln Field. With access to all these amenities, this community is a perfect place for nearly anyone looking for convenience to the city.

Offering stunning houses, excellent schools and easy access to Philly while maintaining plenty of amenities, Upper Gwynedd Township is a place you'll love to call home.

Written By

Micaela Green

Photography Contributed By

Alec Oswald

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Mark Barakat