Shortridge Neighborhood Wynnewood, PA

Shortridge Neighborhood Wynnewood, PA

Why Do People Live Here?

Shortridge is an idyllic neighborhood located in the heart of Wynnewood, Pa.  Bounded by Lancaster Avenue to the south, Remington Road and S. Bowman Avenue to the east, E Wynnewood Road to the north and Clover Hill Road to the west, the focal point of this neighborhood is Shortridge Memorial Park.  A beautiful stream (Indian Creek) runs through the park’s 12 acres. The park’s long, open fields has trees lining each side and is ideal for tossing a ball around or just relaxing in the sunshine. People love to take their dogs to the “doggie section” to let them romp around. The park is preserved by Lower Merion Township and local residents.  Shortridge has its own active civic association which organizes several block parties and community events throughout the year.  Shortridge is an old time community where neighbors know and look out for one another.

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What’s the Neighborhood Like?

The homes you would expect to find for sale in Shortridge Wynnewood, PA are generally going to range from 1,900 and 3,200.  This is one of Philadelphia’s first western suburbs.  Many of the homes were built in the 1940s and 1950s.  Most of the homes have solid stone foundations and have been meticulously maintained and updated over the years.  Most home lots are less than ¼ of an acre; easy to maintain, but big enough to play on.  If you like mature trees, nicely landscaped yards, walkable streets and caring neighbors, Shortridge is for you!  This is an old-style residential neighborhood with shopping and public transportation within a five minute walk and cultural and recreational destinations within a few minutes drive.

What’s Going on Nearby the Shortridge Neighborhood?

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania is located outside of Philadelphia in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania.  Shortridge residents have easy access to shopping including Wynnewood Shopping Center which has an Old Navy, a  Giant Supermarket and many smaller stores and restaurants.  Santa Fe Burritos and Yapple Yogurt are personal favorites.  There is a nearby Whole Foods and plenty of shopping in adjoining Ardmore and Narberth.  Before walking over to catch the train at Wynnewood Station, grab a slice at Poppi’s Pizza.  The train line connects the Main Line (many western suburbs of Philadelphia) to Philadelphia’s center city business districts.

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What Schools Will the Kids Attend?

Shortridge kids attend schools in the award winning Lower Merion School District.  Kids go to Merion Elementary School, Bala Cynwyd Middle School and Lower Merion High School. The high school relocated to a new state of the art building in 2010.  Kids can also attend highly rated private and parochial local schools such as all-boys Haverford School, all-girls Baldwin and Agnes Irwin schools, Friends Central, Waldron and Merion Mercy academies and the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy.  To get local school scores and more information about these schools check out Wynnewood school reports on my website.

Now You Really Want to Find a Home Here, Right?

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