Gretchen Koch
Century 21 Preferred
(610) 989-7288
111 Total Sales
6 in Upper Providence Township
$195K - $1.6M Price Range
Upper Providence Township
Suburban Neighborhood in Upper Providence Twp, Pennsylvania
Delaware County 19063
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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Jonathan Clarke
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Gretchen Koch
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Tim Reeder
Tim Reeder
Coldwell Banker Realty
(484) 435-8848
10 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Township
$799,883 Price
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Connie Brady
Connie Brady
RE/MAX Central - Blue Bell
(484) 922-9367
121 Total Sales
3 in Upper Providence Township
$360K - $630K Price Range
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Abdulai Diallo
Abdulai Diallo
KW Empower
(267) 550-5915
99 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Township
$635,000 Price
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David Stilwell
David Stilwell
KW Greater West Chester
(484) 497-2437
59 Total Sales
1 in Upper Providence Township
$575,000 Price
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Heidi Foggo
Heidi Foggo
Compass RE
(484) 922-9878
165 Total Sales
4 in Upper Providence Township
$935K - $1.7M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Glen Providence Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Cherry Street Fields
Middletown Township Memorial Park
Ridley Creek State Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Louis W Scott Memorial Park
Rose Tree County Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Upper Providence Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 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 Upper Providence Township, Upper Providence Twp sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Upper Providence Township, Upper Providence Twp over the last 12 months is $761,356, up 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$648,750
Median Single Family Price
$745,000
Median Townhouse Price
$608,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$242,250
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$217,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$291
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
86
Months of Supply
2.10
Median List Price
$664,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,176
Median Year Built
1966
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,537
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,921
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,298
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
829
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,264
Open Houses
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Thursday, May 14 - 6pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,345 - $1,510 per month
- Providence Court Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 550+ Sq Ft
- 35 State Rd
- Media, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,546
Median Age
44
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,557
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,324
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
60.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
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®
30
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 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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