I have lived in Florida Park all of my life. It began many years ago as summer cottages for Philadelphian's to excape the summer heat. Most of those small houses have been added onto or rebuilt altogether. Some still remain. Take a drive through and you will only see 2 houses that are alike. They were built by the same man. You can't ask for a better place to raise children. My grandfather built my home in 1942. There are woods and creeks running through the bottom Street. Children are safe on the streets. It is a little unusual in that everyone looks out for each other and their kids. Kids ride 4 wheelers in the woods. Fish at crum creek, hike etc. I love it. If you are a snob who would be embarrased if one of your neibors houses wasn't as nice as yours, it is not for you. If you love a kid friendly, neighborly place come join us.

I live in Broomall (all my life) and Newtown Square is a VERY nice area to live in. You're right off of the mainline area. I have to disagree with RT3 being a 4 lane "highway" because it's not a highway. A highway would be 476 or I95. RT3 is a road that can take you from the city all the way into West Chester. 2 lanes on each side.

There can be various reason for the pricing but I can tell you that $300,000 in our area is on the low side of average prices for homes.

Good luck!

There is also a very overpriced new construction priced above 500,000. One of these "one time" builders who I think was trying to make money but has clearly entered the market at the wrong time.

Newtown is a very nice area! With $4.00 a gallon of gas, you will not need to travel far for anything you need. Give me a call or email me and I can provide you with a full list of amenities and available homes in that area.
(610) 534-5525

It's like a shanty town off of RT3 which is a 4 lane highway with some traffic lights. I looked at a house there...one across the street was a bank foreclosure with no windows or light bulbs if that gives you an idea of the type of people living there; next door to that was the prevous owners father - his place looked like Sanford and Son. If its all you can afford, it gets you into decent schools/amenities for a low price, just be aware who your neighbors are...