Notable Neighborhoods: Fort Washington, PA

Garrison Greene: Is it location, location?

When we see lots of buyers gravitating to a particular neighborhood, we take note. The Garrison Greene neighborhood of Fort Washington, PA is one example.

When we see lots of buyers gravitating to a particular neighborhood, we take note. The Garrison Greene neighborhood of Fort Washington, PA is one example.

Over the past six months, our Delaware Valley real estate team has conducted a number of transactions in the Garrison Greene neighborhood of Fort Washington, PA. Additionally, our listings there have been selling at a relatively quick pace. What accounts for the neighborhood’s popularity? We think that it’s about location.

Fort Washington is an area where several major transportation arteries come together. The Pennsylvania Turnpike and Route 309 pass through the area, and the Blue Route (I-476) is two exits west on the turnpike. The Fort Washington SEPTA station is on the R5 line, about a 40 minute ride to Center City.

Within Fort Washington, Garrison Greene is a community of 90 townhomes built three years ago by Michael Anthony. They range in size from 1700 to 2000 square feet, with two or three bedrooms. Prices range from $300,000 to $310,000. The neighborhood is a few minutes from the train station and from the Fort Washington exit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Purchasers’ commuting patterns have a strong influence on where they purchase their homes. In this case, we think that excellent commuter access will allow this neighborhood to remain popular. While Center City is accessible by rail, commercial areas in King of Prussia and Valley Forge are about a half-hour drive west on the turnpike. Other major commuter destinations are accessible as well, including Conshohocken (to the southeast) and Horsham (to the east).