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Clifton Heights PA Homes Update

Clifton Heights PA continues to be a popular housing choice in eastern Delaware County.

Clifton Heights PAIncorporated on June 1, 1885, Clifton Heights PA is located just 6 miles west of Philadelphia. Bordering on Darby Creek, Clifton Heights was shaped by the development of the mills that drove the local economy. Today it continues to be a great smaller Borough conveniently located in eastern Delaware County centered at the crossroads of Baltimore Pike and Springfield Road.

Clifton Heights PA Twin HomeClifton Heights is just minutes off Route 1/Township Line Road to the north, I-476 to the west, and I-95 to the south. The borough is well served by both bus and rail public transportation options. Both the 102 Trolley Line and the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line(check the video) afford quick and easy access to Philadelphia, Media, and multiple connections through the 69th Street Terminal.

Most of the housing consists of either row homes or twins with a good representation of both single family homes and condos as well. Clifton Heights PA Row HomesLike most areas of the county, prices have retreated a bit since reaching the highs seen in 2006 and 2007. Prices peaked with an average price of $135,000 in 2006 and $136,000 in 2007 including two sales reaching into the $270,000 range. Since then average prices retreated to $129,000 in 2008, $119,000 in 2009, and $118,000 in 2010. Today, there are 45 homes currently on the market with an average $119,000 asking price with 8 homes under contract averaging $128,000, and 9 homes sold year to date for $99,000.

With its convenient location, great public transportation, affordable housing, and good range of housing options, Clifton Heights is a great home choice in the area.

David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc – Newtown Square,PA/Bear, DE
Office: 610-225-7400/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.DelawarePAHomes.com

 

0 comments • David Henke Realtor (r) Homes Just West of Philadelphia PA • March 22 2011 08:40AM

Clifton Aldan SEPTA R3 Regional Rail Station Clifton Heights PA

Clifton Aldan R3 Regional Rail Station Clifton Heights PA Welcome to Clifton Heights PA .

Clifton Heights Borough Pennsylvania is one of the smaller boroughs in Delaware County but is an important road, train, trolley, and bus crossroads and is well served by SEPTA . The borough itself is centered on the intersection of Baltimore Ave (Baltimore Pike as you travel west) and Springfield Rd which both carry heavily traveled bus lines. The 102 Trolley travels basically north to south through the borough on its way from the 69th Street Terminal to its end in Sharon Hill PA. The R3 Regional Rail Line runs along its southern border with Aldan generally from east to west.

The SEPTA R3 Regional Rail Line station is located at the intersection of the R3 Rail Line and the 102 Trolley at the Rail Line's overpass at Springfield Rd. The original station is on the south/Aldan side and it has a shed on the Clifton Heights side of the platform. There are good size parking lots located on both sides of the track affording plenty of space on each side for dropping off/picking up passengers. The station is within easy walking distance of many homes and businesses in both boroughs. The video should give you a better feel for the area:

 

Although prices have pulled back somewhat, the real estate market has remained very active. From an average sales price of less than $100,000 in 2003, prices rose quickly to peak at an average of $143,000 in 2007. Activity actually spiked to 128 transactions in 2004 and has drifted down since then to 125 sales in 2005, 111 in 2006, 96 in 2007, and 64 in 2008. In 2009 we have already seen 24 settlements at an average price of $124,000 with an additional 13 properties pending ($142,000 average price) and 37 homes now available on the market at an average $158,000 list price. Considering the the higher average pending price at this time, the average sales prices could be heading a bit higher.

The Clifton Aldan Station is a great commuter station with good access to the rail, trolley, and bus lines. It also has good parking and is within easy walking distance to many residential and commercial areas.  If you are looking for good transportation to or from the area, this could be a great option to consider.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me for any additional details.

(All statistics are from the TrendMLS System and believed accurate but not guaranteed)

0 comments • David Henke Realtor (r) Homes Just West of Philadelphia PA • May 27 2009 08:14PM