Discover the Charm of Main Line Townhomes!

Welcome to the Main Line, where the blend of historical charm and modern luxury living creates a real estate tapestry unlike any other. With a robust selection of townhomes, the Main Line offers a unique living experience that caters to a diverse range of preferences and lifestyles.

Main Line Townhome Facts at a Glance:

• Total Existing Units: 11,201
• Median Beds/Baths: 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms
• Average Square Footage: 1,985 sq ft
• Average Lot Size: 0.08 acres
• Median Year Built: 1978
• Stats for Current Sales, Prices, $/Sq Ft, Days on Market and Months of Inventory: See charts below

Types ofUnits:

• Twins: Sharing a single common wall, these units offer a balance of community and privacy.
• Interior Townhouses: Flanked by neighbors on both sides, these homes foster a sense of close-knit community living.
• End Unit Townhomes: Combining the end-of-row location with one shared wall, these units often provide more natural light and a bit more seclusion.
• Rowhouses: These historical homes line the streets of Philadelphia and are also present on the Main Line, offering a rich sense of history and character. They are usually not covered by an HOA.
• Carriage Homes: On the higher end, these spacious twins offer modern luxury with a nod to traditional aesthetics.

Development Types:

• Small Developments: Intimate communities with fewer than 10 units, often without amenities, perfect for those seeking a quieter lifestyle.
• Medium Developments: Offering 11-50 units, these are more prevalent in the western suburbs, sometimes featuring communal amenities.
• Large Developments: With over 50 units, these are designed for a more social lifestyle, with amenities like pools and clubhouses in select locations.
• 55+ Communities: Tailored for ease and accessibility, these often include a first-floor master bedroom and community amenities like gyms and pools.
• No HOA Developments: These older, more affordable options offer a taste of the Main Line without the additional fees.

UNIQUE ASPECTS OF MAIN LINE TOWNHOMES:

• Broad Price Range: There are twins and rowhouses in Ardmore, Bryn Mawr and Wayne with 2-3 bedrooms, 1-2 baths and 1200+ square feet selling in the $200,000-$300,000 range. On the high end, you have brand new carriage homes in Wayne with 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 3650 square feet in the $2,600,000 range
• Historical to Modern: From 19th-century rowhouses to contemporary carriage homes, the Main Line offers a range of architectural styles.
• Variety of Settings: Whether you desire a downtown location where you can walk to restaurants and shops or a tranquil setting with trees and greenery out your window, there's a townhome for you.
• Transportation Access: The Main Line grew up around the rail line, now known as the R5, that runs west from Philadelphia, so most developments are close to a station. Highways such as the Schuykill Expressway, Rte. 76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Rte. 276 and the Blue Route, Rte. 476, are nearby as well.

New Construction Trends:

• Energy Efficiency: Embracing sustainable living with modern appliances and construction methods.
• Luxurious Bathrooms: Spa-like features including separate tubs, walk-in showers, and dual vanities.
• Outdoor Living Spaces: Decks and patios for relaxation and entertainment, with roof decks as coveted spaces for their views.
• Multi-functional Spaces: Adaptable areas in the home for fitness, work, or leisure.

Buyer's Corner:

• Variety is the Spice: Explore multiple properties to learn what the market has to offer and to pinpoint what truly matters to you.
• Be Informed: Investigate potential maintenance issues in developments you are considering, particularly with stucco exteriors of homes built after 1980, before committing.
• Know Your HOA: Understanding the HOA's role and responsibilities is crucial in managing future expectations and expenses. Make sure to review the HOA documents that sellers are required to provide you.

In conclusion, the Main Line townhome market offers an eclectic mix of historical elegance and modern sophistication. With a variety of options to suit any preference, it's a market rich with opportunity for both buyers and sellers. Embrace the journey of finding your perfect townhome in this storied Pennsylvania locale.

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Main Line Townhouse Market

Below is a transcript of townhouse marketing video that follows. It contains statistics, charts and text

Townhouse Video Transcript

Construction at some developments below is ongoing and there are new units for sale. At others, construction is complete and existing units are for sale. There are very large subdivisions such as Atwater, which will have more than 500 units when comple and also some small 'boutique' developments such as 28 Bridge with 9 units. 

Eastern Main Line Townhouse Map

Below is an interactive Google map of townhouse developments from Bala Cynwyd west to Bryn Mawr. Click on any house icon on the map to see more information on the particular development or neighborhood. Click on the icon at the top left for access to the layers of the map. There is a layer for each Main Line town that contains entries for the townhouse developments in that specific town. Layers can be turned on or off. Page down for the western Main Line map

Western Main Line Townhouse Map

Below is a map of townhouse developments or neighborhoods containing townhouses. The map contains entries for all Main Line towns from Villanova west to Malvern.

Townhouse Markets by Town and School District

• Ardmore

  There are approximately 4380 residences in Ardmore. Of these, about 2090 or 48% are twins or rowhouses. This is a higher percentage than in most Main Line towns. These properties are distributed throughout the town. There are about 1830 twins and 260 rowhouses. The largest development or neighborhood is also called Ardmore with approximately 540 units of which 265 are twins or townhouses. The oldest of these homes are in the Ardmore neighborhood and date from 1850. There are 2 developments ongoing in 2017: Greycott Court on Montgomery Ave comprising 8 units and Cricket Springs on Cricket Ave and Spring Ave comprising 16 units. Properties range from 1 bedroom, 1 bath units of 580 square feet to 3 bedroom, 3 bath homes with 3700 square feet. Search Ardmore Townhouses

• Bala Cynwyd
  There are approximately 3700  residences in Bala Cynwyd. Of these, about 525 or 14% are twins or rowhouses. These properties are prevalent in several sections of the town. There are about 315 twins and 210 rowhouses. The oldest of these homes are in the Minfford development and date from 1800. The newest development is Sheffield Court on Montgomery Ave, built in 2017 and consisting of 4 townhouses. Properties range from 2 bedroom 1 bath units of 850 square feet to 3 bedroom 5 bath homes with 4200 square feet.The largest development is Belmont Hills with approximately 580 units of which 123 are twins or townhouses. Search Bala Cynwyd Townhouses

• Berwyn
  Berwyn contains about 3925 residences. 456 or 12% of these are twins or rowhouses, referred to collectively as townhouses. There are 114 twins and 342 are rowhouses. The largest subdivision containing townhouses is Waynesborough Wood which has 108. The oldest townhouse in Berwyn is on Bridge Ave and was built in 1876. The newest developments are 12 Bridge and 1067 Lancaster Ave, still under construction in November of 2017. Properties range in size and configuration from 3 bed, 1 bath homes of 965 sq ft to 3 bed, 3 bath properties with 4875 sq ft.   Search Berwyn Townhouses

• Bryn Mawr
  There are approximately 5970 homes in Bryn Mawr. 1035 of these or 17% are rowhouses or twins, referred to collectively as townhouses. There are 305 rowhouses and 732 twins. The oldest of these homes was built in 1820 on Lowrys Ln. The most recent development is Danley on Old Lancaster Rd and Merion Ave, which includes 24 homes, built in 2017. The largest subdivision/neighborhood is Bryn Mawr, which contains 437 properties of which 87 are townhouses.Homes range in size and configuration from 1 bed, 1 bath twins of 770 sq ft to 6 bed, 5 bath homes with 8935 sq ft.  Search Bryn Mawr Townhouses

• Devon
  There are approximately 2380  homes in Devon. Of these, about 235 or 10% are twins or rowhouses, referenced collectively as townhouses. These properties are distributed in several pockets in Devon. There are about 50 twins and 180 rowhouses. The oldest of these homes date from 1890 and are located on Conestoga Rd. The most recent development is called Berkley Brownstones. It is under construction in November of 2017 and will contain 6 townhouses when complete. The largest development is Arbordeau with approximately 133 units of which 35 are townhouses. Arbordeau also has flats. Properties range from 2 bedroom 1 bath units of 895 square feet to 3 bedroom 2.5 bath homes with 3600 square feet. Search Devon Townhouses 

• Gladwyne
  There are approximately 1530 homes in Gladwyne. Just 54 or 4% of these are twins or rowhouses. These properties are close to the village center, south of Black Rock Rd and east of Conshocken State Rd. The oldest of these homes was constructed on Conshohocken State Rd in 1800. The newest development is Gladwyne Commons which is still being constructed in November of 2017. Properties range from 3 bed, 1 bath units with 1260 square feet to 4 bed, 3 bath homes with 3000 square feet.  Search Gladwyne Townhouses

• Haverford
  There are approximately 1875 residences in Haverford. 180 or 10% are twins or rowhouses, referred to collectively as townhouses. These properties are located on several roads, some on Buck Ln, some on Old Lancaster Rd, some on Barrett Ave, some on Booth Ln, etc. 110 properties are rowhouses and 70 are twins. The oldest homes were built in 1860 in the Millbrook section. The most recently built development, ongoing in 2017, is Haverford Reserve on Valley Ridge Rd and Green Ln, comprising 100 homes. Townhouse properties in Haverford range from 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath units of 950 square feet to 4 bedroom, 4 bath homes with 3900 square feet. The largest subdivision is Haverford Crossing with approximately 50 units of which 30 are townhouses. Search Haverford Townhouses

• Malvern
  Malvern is ground zero for townhouse development on the Main Line as this is being written in November of 2017! There are currently 5 separate developments being built that include townhouses: Atwater by NV Homes and Ryan Homes; Linden Hall by Pulte Homes; Malvern Walk also by Ryan Homes; Pickering Crossing by Southdown Homes; and Spring Oak by JPOrleans. It's difficult to provide the number of homes being built, but it's in the hundreds. There are 65 current listings in the multiple listing service. There is no other Main Line town even close to this level of new home development!

  There are 8323 homes in Malvern, of which 1709 or 21% are twins or rowhouses, referred to collectively as townhouses. This is a higher ratio than for any other Main Line town except Ardmore. 279 of these are twins and 1430 are rowhouses. The oldest of these homes were built in 1855 on King St. The newest are listed above. Homes range in size and configuration from 3 bed, 1 bath twins with 700 square feet to 4 bed, 4 bath homes with 6200 square feet. Search Malvern Townhouses

• Merion
  Merion contains about 1808 homes. 272 or 15% of these are twins or rowhouses. There are 55 rowhouses and 217 twins. The largest development is Merion Park with 526 total homes and 46 townhouses. Townhouse properties range from 3 bed, 1 bath twins with 1250 square feet to 5 bed, 3 bath homes with 3860 square feet. The oldest of these homes was built on Bowman Ave in 1850. The most recently built townhouse in Merion is from 1935 on Old Lancaster Rd. Search Merion Townhouses.

• Narberth
  There are approximately 3670 residences in Narberth. Of these, about 530 or 14% are twins or rowhouses. These properties are distributed throughout the town, but mostly east of Wynnewood Ave and north and east of Wynnewood Rd. There are about 440 twins and 90 rowhouses. The largest development or neighborhood is called Narberth with approximately 515 units of which 165 are twins or townhouses. Townhouse properties in Narberth range from 3 bedroom 1 bath units of 975 square feet to 3 bedroom 3 bath homes with over 3000 square feet. The oldest of these homes were built on Montgomery Ave around 1825. 7 new twins and rowhouses were built in 2014 and 2016 on Haverford Rd and on Price Ave. Search Narberth Townhouses

• Paoli
  There are approximately 2410 homes in Paoli. 441 or 18% of these are twins or rowhouses. Properties range from 3 bed, 1 bath twins with 866 square feet to 3 bed, 3 bath rowhouses with 3131 square feet. The oldest of these homes is a twin on Bracken Ave, built in 1880. The development with the most townhouses is weatherstone with 115. Search Paoli Townhouses 

• Villanova
  There are about 2005 homes in Villanova. Of these, just 73 or 4% are twins or rowhouses. 65 are rowhouses and 8 are twins. The development with the most townhouses is Wrenfield at 65. The oldest of these is a twin on Woodmont Rd, built in 1870. The most recent townhouse was built in Wrenfield in 2014. Homes range in size and configuration from 3 bed, 1 bath twins with 1330 square feet to 5 bed, 7 bath rows with 8400 square feet. Search Villanova Townhouses

• Wayne
  Wayne has about 6456 residences, second to Malvern in size amongst Main Line towns. 2052 of these or 32% are twins and rowhouses, split 307 twins and 1745 rowhoues. The oldest of these homes was built on Beechtree Ln in 1855. The newest developments are Parkview, which is part of Chesterbrook, and Plant & Willow on Willow Ave. Homes range from 3 bed, 2 bath rowhouses with 896 square feet to 5 bed, 6 bath rows with 6776 square feet.  Search Wayne Townhouses.

• Wynnewood
  There are approximately 4700 residences in Wynnewood.Of these, about 350 or 7% are twins or rowhouses. Almost all of these properties lie between City Ave and Remington Rd, west of Haverford Rd. The majority of these properties are twins. The largest development is Overbrook Hills with approximately 370 units of which 125 are twins or townhouses. The oldest homes were built in 1920. The most recently built development is Strawbridge Court, completed in 2005. Townhouse properties in Wynnewood range from 2 bedroom 1 bath units of 1000 square feet to 4 bedroom 3 bath homes with 4500 square feet.  Search Wynnewood Townhouses

• Haverford Township School District
  
  
• Lower Merion School District
  
  
• Radnor School District
  
  
• Tredyffrin-Easttown School District 

Recent Main Line Townhouse Sales

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CURRENT MAIN LINE RESIDENTIAL MARKET STATISTICS

Since there is an inherent lag in real estate sales statistics due to the time between contract signing and settlement, statistics on contract signing and price changes are presented below. The Under Contract column below is a good measure of how many homes are being signed to a purchase contract. It includes homes that have changed state from Active to Active under Contract and those that have changed from Active to Pending. The Price Decrease column shows the number of properties taking price decreases in the given period. Sellers would do this in order to sell their homes.