Tim Reeder
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 435-8848
10 Total Sales
1 in Norwood
$225,000 Price
Norwood
Suburban Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
Delaware County 19036, 19074
Norwood is one of a cluster of communities not far from Philadelphia’s bustling streets where people come to get away from all the city’s excitement yet remain close to the city, its amenities and certain aspects of its lifestyle. Over the decades, families of one-time Philadelphians have steadily streamed southward into Delaware County. And each new wave of transplants pushes more people into places like Norwood, a close-knit suburb about 16 miles from the city. “The people who buy in Norwood are moving from the suburbs closer to Philadelphia,” says Dave Coffey, a Realtor with Keller Williams Mainline. “People know each other here. It’s a tight-knit community.”
A walk or ride around town reveals a densely populated suburb that moves at a distinctly more relaxed pace than its substantially more heavily populated cousin to the north. Norwood’s nearly 6,000 residents inhabit a mix of mostly single-family homes dating back some 50 to 60 years. You’ll find Colonials, ranch-style homes and some Cape Cods too among the rows of neat and well-maintained homes. “There’s a little something for everyone,” Coffey says.
Norwood’s median selling price is around $260,000, with homes often selling from $260,000 to $360,000 of late. Homebuyers in search of a single-family home should prepare to shell out around $300,000 or so, Coffey advises. And with fewer row homes and more single-family inventory, investment sales aren’t as active here as in some neighboring communities, which explains the steeper ratio of homeowners to renters.
Students here attend either Glenolden School or Norwood School from kindergarten through eighth grade. Then, they move on to Interboro High School. All three schools are in the Interboro School District, which has a 17 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio and has received a B-minus rating from Niche.
The high school’s student-athletes play for the Bucks. However, prior to that, they would have been Termites, the name belonging to Norwood Athletic Association teams. The association plays its home games at George A. Cassidy Field, which is located at Norwood Lower Park, the community’s main broad green space. Besides baseball diamonds, the park also has fields for soccer, basketball courts and vast spaces to relax or walk the family dog. Perhaps indoor activities are more to your liking. If so, The Skatium in nearby Havertown is the rink people around here flock to for hours of ice-skating fun.
For a nice meal away from home, chances are you’ll have to head just a short drive into neighboring communities. There is one popular spot, however, that’s a local favorite and brings neighboring townspeople here. The Erin Pub is a mainstay of Irish cooking and is beloved for its thick prime rib.
If you’re like many of the locals, there’s a good chance sports will be a dinner topic. The Phillies, Eagles and Flyers have gobs of loyalists out this way. Committed fans can easily make their way from here to into the city by SEPTA rail. Norwood has its own station, making the trip into the city easy for reaching sports events, concerts or even for a daily commute between Philadelphia and Norwood.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tim Reeder
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Lauren Cardonick
Lauren Cardonick
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
(856) 263-2282
22 Total Sales
1 in Norwood
$365,000 Price
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Gaurav Gambhir
Gaurav Gambhir
KW Empower
(267) 651-8678
191 Total Sales
1 in Norwood
$216,000 Price
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David Stilwell
David Stilwell
KW Greater West Chester
(484) 497-2437
59 Total Sales
2 in Norwood
$220K - $235K Price Range
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Kadjologo Coulibaly
Kadjologo Coulibaly
Maison RZK
(844) 328-1326
74 Total Sales
1 in Norwood
$320,000 Price
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Meghan Chorin
Meghan Chorin
Compass RE
(610) 998-3578
404 Total Sales
2 in Norwood
$226K - $293K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Norwood Lower Park
Park Square
Brookwood Park
- Playground
Westbridge Park Playground
- Playground
Leedom Estates Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Bonnes Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
11 min drive
Train
Norwood
Bus
Chester Pk & Amosland Rd
Bus
Chester Pk & Garfield Av - Fs
Bus
Chester Pk & Welcome Av - Fs
Bus
Chester Pk & Cleveland Av
Bus
Chester Pk & Winona Av
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Norwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Norwood, PA sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Norwood, PA over the last 12 months is $302,272, up 14% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$307,500
Median Single Family Price
$305,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$201
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Months of Supply
1.80
Median List Price
$305,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,924
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,554
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,038
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,001
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 2712 - 2pm
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Sunday, Apr 2711am - 1pm
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Sunday, Apr 272 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,994
Median Age
42
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$94,184
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,190
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
24.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
60
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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