Suburban Philadelphia Real Estate News

Welcome to Sharon Hill PA.  This is the last stop of the SEPTA 102 Trolley line running from the 69th Street Terminal to Sharon Hill.

This SEPTA station is located on Chester Pike just a few blocks east of Oak Lane and west of the Borough Hall.  It does not have any parking dedicated to the station itself but has plenty of room for dropping off or picking up passengers along Chester Pike or in the adjacent commercial parking lots.  This could be a good public transportation connecting point through the nearby SEPTA bus stop and is within a long walking distance of the Folcroft R2 Regional Rail station.

Sharon Hill is ideally located with easy access to public transportation, major highway routes, and is only minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport.  There are a wide variety of housing choices in the area from single family homes to twins and row homes.  These residential properties plus many commercial operations are also within easy walking distance of this station.  The video will provide a better feel for the area:

As far as real estate, Sharon Hill has followed a bit different path than much of the county.  For the most part, sales volume has held relatively steady except for 2008.  In 2002 there were 55 sales, then 52 in 2003, 61 in 2004, 60 in 2005, 62 in 2006, 54 in 2007,  then fell to 36 in 2008, and back up to 27 so far this year.

On the other hand prices rose from just $80,000 in 2004 to a peak average price of $137,000 in 2007.  This then fell to $119,000 in 2008 and $112,000 so far this year.  There are also an additional 43 homes currently on the market with an average price of $127,000 and 8 homes under contract with an average price of $89,000 - at least in the short term the average sales price will continue down.

With it's great location but limited parking, this station is an ideal transportation link for both the local homes and businesses.

As always, should you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me anytime.

As we enter firmly into spring, it's a great time to clean up, clear out, and get your home ready for summer.  It's also important to remember not to forget to continue to attend to the environment.  Just a few reminders as we enter the outdoor season:

This year's second Delaware County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held on Saturday April 25.  The collection will take place at the Emergency Services Training Center on 1600 Calcon Hook Rd in Sharon Hill Darby Township 19079.  Computers, monitors, scanners, printers, fax machines, and portable TVs will also be accepted at this event with a maximum of 3 systems per vehicle.  For more information you can also check the Delaware County website.

Delaware County PA also now offers Free Collection of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs).  They will be accepted at any of the county's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events and can now be dropped off Monday through Friday at the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority's Office located in Rose Tree Park - Hunt Club at 1521 N Providence Rd (Rt 252) in Media just north of Route 1.  Home Depot is also accepting CFLs for recycling.  An estimated 99.9% of the mercury will be recovered.

Thinking of doing some additional home retrofits?  Concerned about the returns and potential costs?  Check  for available programs in Pennsylvania through the DSIRE website.  This site contains a great list of the available National, State, and Local incentives for renewable energy.  It is also a wealth of information for related programs and initiatives.

Also be sure to check Green and Save's expanded website.  Their site is one of the leading resources for anyone who wants to save money and the environment while creating a healthier PA home and lifestyle.  It is packed with useful information, links, and resources that can be used throughout your personal and business life. Both the American Institute of Architects and the National Association of Realtors use it as a key education and information resource.

Again, enjoy the remaining days of spring as everything once again begins to grow and bloom.  As always, do not hesitate to contact me anytime with questions or ideas.