Lower Gwynedd Township

Situated in the heart of Montgomery County is Lower Gwynedd Township, which is renowned for elegant homes, tree-lined streets, and an award-winning school district. The affluent township is conveniently located near many major corporate centers in Greater Philadelphia, while still offering the scenery and privacy of a quiet suburb.

Lower Gwynedd’s history dates back to the late 1600s when it was founded by Welsh Quakers and known simply as “Gwynedd”. In 1891, the township split into Lower Gwynedd and Upper Gwynedd townships.

Today, Lower Gwynedd includes the villages of Gwynedd, Gwynedd Valley, Penllyn and Spring House. The mailing address for much of the township is either Blue Bell or Ambler.

The township is served by the prestigious Wissahickon School District, which regularly ranks among the very top districts in the state. Gwynedd Mercy Academy is a popular private school in the township.

Lower Gwynedd is conveniently located near the towns of Blue Bell, Plymouth Meeting, Montgomeryville, Fort Washington and Horsham.

Lower Gwynedd Township is primarily residential. While there aren’t many businesses or entertainment options within Lower Gwynedd Township borders, it instead offers beautiful scenery and the tranquility of a residential community.

However, Lower Gwynedd is conveniently located just five minutes from Montgomeryville, which offers a plethora of shopping and dining options.

The township is home to Old York Road Country Club, and an extensive park system including Penllyn Woods, Oxford Park and Veterans Memorial Park. A number of these open spaces offer pavilions, walking trails, basketball courts, and playgrounds.

Homes in Lower Gwynedd Township tend to be priced above the Montgomery County average. ThThe majority of homes

The majority of homes for sale in Lower Gwynedd are single-family homes above $800,000. In fact, it’s not uncommon to find homes for sale above $4 million!

The township offers a blend of older historic homes (including Gentleman’s Farms with considerable acreage) and beautiful newer construction, nestled in luxury subdivisions. Most homes in the township offer over 3,000 square feet of living space and are located on an acre of land or more.

Looking for something a bit smaller and more affordable? There are typically a handful of townhomes and single-family homes for sale under $300,000 as well.

EveryHome is proud to have many Realtors serving Lower Gwynedd Township. We would love to welcome you to the neighborhood!