{"id":343,"date":"2012-06-30T19:28:09","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T19:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=343"},"modified":"2019-07-09T18:03:53","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T18:03:53","slug":"west-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SouthEastPA3\/BHHSHomeSale\/?page_id=343","title":{"rendered":"MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>County Offices<\/strong><br \/>\nSwede &amp;  Airy Streets<br \/>\nNorristown,  PA<br \/>\n610-278-3000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montcopa.org\/\">www.montcopa.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n101 Bill  Smith Boulevard<br \/>\nKing of  Prussia, PA<br \/>\n610-277-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerycountychamber.org\/\">www.montgomerycountychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Highways<\/strong><br \/>\nPennsylvania Turnpike; Interstate 76 and 476;  US Highways 30, 202, and 422<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Services<\/strong><br \/>\nSituated northwest of Philadelphia, Montgomery  County boasts a strong economy, a strategic location, and remarkable diversity.  Valley Forge National Historical Park, the nation&#8217;s largest mall, thousands of  acres of farmlands and woodlands, miles of scenic rivers, and dozens of  corporate office parks are a few elements in the colorful mosaic of this vibrant  region.<\/p>\n<p>Healthcare institutions within the county range  from local medical centers to the expansive facilities of regional hospitals  like Abington Memorial. In addition to an excellent physician-per-person ratio,  many of the county\u2019s fully accredited, comprehensive institutions like Lankenau  Hospital have affiliations with prestigious medical training schools, ensuring  the very latest in technological breakthroughs, research, and treatment.  Offering a highly trained professional staff, Montgomery County hospitals  feature a wide range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services,  state-of-the-art medical\/surgical equipment, advanced acute-care facilities,  modern birthing centers, and cost-effective programs that cover every aspect of  healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>Providing excellence in public education,  Montgomery County\u2019s school districts rank among Pennsylvania\u2019s finest.  Award-winning public schools combine with a wide range of opportunities for  private instruction and parochial-school options. Honors and advanced-placement  programs, special needs programs, the latest in classroom technology, dedicated  staff members, and strong parent involvement consistently produce high SAT  performance scores and an exceptional percentage of college-bound seniors.  Private schools on every level expand the options for alternative learning and  social environments in parochial and independent schools.<\/p>\n<p>Montgomery residents have an abundance of  choices for continuing education, from vocational\/technical training and adult  education classes to four-year degrees and beyond. In addition to the  institutions of higher education within Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley  as a region is home to some of the nation\u2019s most prestigious colleges and  universities. The expanded facilities of the University of Pennsylvania combine  with those offered in such famous schools as Villanova University, Rosemont  College, and Bryn Mawr to the west.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lifestyle<\/strong><br \/>\nMontgomery County offers suburban comfort with  a touch of class. Spacious homes, some of which date back almost three  centuries, are surrounded by meticulously manicured and generous lots. New  subdivisions blend with a hometown atmosphere in most communities, while the  smaller villages and rural areas retain all of the charm of quiet, tree-lined  neighborhoods, shaded streets, and narrow country lanes of another era.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of where you settle in Montgomery  County, a municipal park will only be minutes from home. Weekends find many  residents in the national or state parklands, enjoying a complete range of  outdoor activities. Winter sports include ice-fishing, sledding, cross-country  and downhill skiing, and ice-skating. During the warmer summer months,  residents enjoy horseback riding, hiking, bird-watching, nature study, birding,  boating, fishing, tennis, swimming, team sports, or golfing on public and  private courses. Serious athletes can join casual bicycle riders along the  Schuylkill Bike Trail, 22 miles of scenic beauty that winds along the river  bank.<\/p>\n<p>Few locations can rival Montgomery County for  the quality and sheer volume of art galleries, museums, and historical homes or  sites. Unique venues feature such wonders as the world\u2019s largest privately  owned collection of stained glass housed in the Gothic-style Bryn Athyn  Cathedral, or the impressive collections found in the Streitwieser Historical  Trumpet Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Performing arts in Montgomery County begin on  the community level, with an abundance of dinner theaters, musical and arts  festivals, hands-on craft shows, and year-round celebrations. A myriad of  living history sites and elaborate re-enactments allow residents to take a step  back in time, experiencing life in Pennsylvania more than 200 years ago.  Off-Broadway plays abound and top performers pack the houses at popular  facilities such as the Hedgerow Theatre and the Media Theatre for the  Performing Arts, while comedy clubs blend with the sights and sounds of  headline musical performers at a wide variety of exciting night spots.<\/p>\n<p>Aficionados of shopping can explore thousands  of stores, shops, markets, antique dealers, malls, craft centers, and specialty  boutiques. Spend the entire day at the East Coast\u2019s largest enclosed mall at  King of Prussia or browse through the quaint shops in Skippack Village.  Sophisticated styles await shoppers along the Main Line&#8217;s prestigious  boutiques, while bargain-hunters may prefer to seek out one of the many factory  outlets or take a stroll through Franklin Mills.<\/p>\n<p>Dining options in Montgomery are equally  varied, from casual and family fare to gourmet meals by candlelight.  World-class international cuisine, ethnic variety, and local flavors from  Pennsylvania Dutch Shoo-Fly Pie to Philly Cheesesteaks are all available. From  Lower Moreland to Marlborough and along the entire Main Line, Montgomery County  has every ingredient for the &#8220;good life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abington, Rockledge<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Abington Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n267-536-1000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.abington.org\/\">www.abington.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Rockledge Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-379-8572<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/rockledgeborough.org\/\">http:\/\/rockledgeborough.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-887-5122<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.emccc.org\/\">www.emccc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With approximately 56,000 residents, Abington  Township is a thriving community strategically located on the border of  Philadelphia and Montgomery counties, making it an ideal home for commuters to  Center City. Elegant older homes are the trademark of this area, although new  constructions harmonize beautifully with the stately mansions of the past.<\/p>\n<p>With a population just under 3,000, Rockledge is a  small, quiet residential community that provides suburban living in a  family-oriented atmosphere with a wide selection of moderately-priced,  attractive homes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheltenham<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Municipal Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-887-1000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cheltenhamtownship.org\/\">www.cheltenhamtownship.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-887-5122<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.emccc.org\/\">www.emccc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This highly developed residential community offers  suburban living at its best within an easy commute of Philadelphia\u2019s numerous  amenities. The area offers an abundance of attractive homes in a wide range of  architectural styles and price ranges.<\/p>\n<p>Commuters are drawn to this community for its  proximity to Philadelphia and excellent transportation facilities, as well as  its modern, well-equipped school system. Five shopping centers and full  recreational amenities combine to make Cheltenham a self-contained community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conshohocken, Plymouth, Whitemarsh<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Conshohocken Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-828-1092<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.conshohockenpa.gov\/\">www.conshohockenpa.gov<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Plymouth Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-4100<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.plymouthtownship.org\/\">www.plymouthtownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Whitemarsh Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-825-3535<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.whitemarshtwp.org\/\">www.whitemarshtwp.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerycountychamber.org\/\">www.montgomerycountychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Easy access to Philadelphia via the Pennsylvania  Turnpike makes these two communities attractive to commuters who desire a  residence in an area of beautiful landscapes, open spaces, woodlands, hills,  and gracious homes. Ranging from cape cods to contemporary stone ranch styles  and Colonials, many of the homes in this area feature expansive lots of an acre  or more.<\/p>\n<p>Among the many luxurious recreational organizations  in the area is the prestigious Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, well-known for  its U.S. Pro-Tour IVB Golf Classic each year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Douglass, New Hanover (Gilbertsville)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Douglass Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-367-6062<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.douglasstownship.org\/\">www.douglasstownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>New Hanover Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-323-1008<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.newhanover-pa.org\/\">www.newhanover-pa.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerycountychamber.org\/\">www.montgomerycountychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Quiet neighborhoods mark the primarily residential  townships in this area, although New Hanover creates a true \u201ccountry\u201d  atmosphere with a full half of its 22 square miles devoted to farmland.<\/p>\n<p>Gilbertsville and Douglass enjoy a significant  segment of commercial activity. Both buses and taxis take commuters to nearby  Pottstown where bus and rail service to Philadelphia are available. Just  minutes away, Pottstown also provides the closest major medical facility and  expanded opportunities for shopping.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>East Greenville, Marlborough, Upper Hanover<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>East Greenville Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-679-5194<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.egreenville.org\/\">www.egreenville.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Marlborough Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-234-9300<br \/>\n<strong>Upper Hanover<\/strong><br \/>\n215-679-4401<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.upperhanovertownship.org\/\">www.upperhanovertownship.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-679-3336<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.upvchamber.org\/\">www.upvchamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Upper Hanover is the perfect residential choice for  those who desire vast expanses of gently rolling hills, giant shade trees, and  open space. With ample room for new development, this area offers spacious  one-acre lots with an abundance of options in new-home construction that cover  a wide range of architectural styles and price ranges.<\/p>\n<p>Of these three communities, Upper Hanover features  the most expansive recreational facilities, including a vast expanse of county  parkland.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hatboro, Horsham<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Hatboro Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-443-9100<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hatborogov.org\">www.hatborogov.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Horsham Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-643-3131<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.horsham.org\/\">www.horsham.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-956-9540<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/hatborochamber.com\/\">http:\/\/hatborochamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>These two residential communities are located in an  area surrounded by wide, gently rolling fields and wooded countryside.  Strategically located at Routes 611 and 263, they offer excellent access to  Philadelphia and other major business centers, as well first-rate educational,  shopping, and cultural amenities.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to traditional residences in a wide  variety of styles and price ranges, newcomers will find an abundance of new  single-family construction and townhome communities. Local shopping centers and  privately owned shops meet the retail of area residents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hatfield, Lansdale, Montgomery, North Wales, Towamencin, Upper Gwynedd<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Hatfield Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-855-0900<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hatfieldtownship.org\/\">www.hatfieldtownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Lansdale Offices <\/strong><br \/>\n215-368-1691<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lansdale.org\/\">www.lansdale.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Montgomery Offices <\/strong><br \/>\n215-393-6900<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerytwp.org\/\">www.montgomerytwp.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>North Wales<\/strong> <strong>Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-699-4424<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.northwalesborough.org\/\">www.northwalesborough.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Towamencin Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-368-7602<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.towamencin.org\/\">www.towamencin.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Upper Gwynedd Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-699-7777<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uppergwynedd.org\/\">www.uppergwynedd.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerycountychamber.org\/\">www.montgomerycountychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Major highway links between the North Penn area and  Philadelphia have spurred growth in these residential, commercial, and  industrial centers. English manors and large estates are available, as well as  single-family homes and townhouses.<\/p>\n<p>Lansdale, in particular, began its economic growth  with the construction of the Northern Pennsylvania Railroad. To keep pace with  expansion while retaining the uncrowded feeling North Penn communities  carefully control growth to protect the open spaces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jenkintown<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Municipal Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-885-0700<br \/>\n<u><a href=\"http:\/\/jenkintownboro.com\/\">http:\/\/jenkintownboro.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-887-5122<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.emccc.org\/\">www.emccc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Less than one square miles in size, Jenkintown  offers an extremely community-oriented and self-contained residential refuge.  Traditional Colonial and Tudor twins, as well as single-family homes, are  available on well-maintained lots shaded by mighty oaks and giant maples.<\/p>\n<p>The area also offers brick and stucco houses  scattered among the older stone and frame structures with large porches and  handcrafted trim. Excellent schools that feature small classrooms and  outstanding education programs enhance the draw to this small community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Limerick, Royersford, Upper Providence<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Limerick Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-495-6432<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.limerickpa.org\/\">www.limerickpa.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Royersford Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-948-3737<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.royersfordborough.org\/\">www.royersfordborough.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Upper Providence<\/strong> <strong>Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-933-9179<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uprov-montco.org\/\">www.uprov-montco.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-489-7200<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.springfordchamber.com\/\">www.springfordchamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Royersford, with its Main Street shopping district  and stately older Victorian homes, serves as a focal point for a number of  surrounding communities located in both Chester and Montgomery counties. A 12-acre  conservation park adds to the feeling of openness in this community, just as  the State Game Farm enhances Limerick.<\/p>\n<p>Each of these population centers are nestled into  an area rich in farmlands and historic villages as well as scenic beauty,  offering vast opportunities for further expansion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower Merion<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lower Merion Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-649-4000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowermerion.org\/\">www.lowermerion.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerycountychamber.org\/\">www.montgomerycountychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The attractive communities in the Lower Merion area  are not only convenient to the amenities of the major suburbs but they provide  easy access to the resources of Philadelphia. Housing options are abundant,  ranging from older single-family dwellings and Colonial estates to multi-family  complexes and new construction.<\/p>\n<p>Shopping is available in these communities,  providing local conveniences. For those who desire a wider selection of retail  goods, the King of Prussia Mall is located nearby.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower Moreland, Bryn Athyn<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lower Moreland Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-947-3100<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowermoreland.org\/\">www.lowermoreland.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Bryn Athyn Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-947-9889<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brynathynboro.org\/\">www.brynathynboro.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-887-5122<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.emccc.org\/\">www.emccc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Excellent transportation services and close  proximity to Philadelphia make these communities attractive to commuters who  desire a serene suburban lifestyle. Newcomers will find an abundance of housing  options from which to choose, from stately older homes in well-established  neighborhoods to new construction in a variety of architectural styles.<\/p>\n<p>A major draw to this area is the outstanding school  system. With a foundation of excellent programs, a dedicated staff, and classes  with as few as 10 students\u2014these schools consistently produce high SAT  achievers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower Providence, Worcester<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Lower Providence Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-539-8020<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowerprovidence.org\/\">www.lowerprovidence.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Worcester Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-584-1410<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.worcestertwp.com\/\">www.worcestertwp.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerycountychamber.org\/\">www.montgomerycountychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just north of the  Schuylkill River are the semi-rural townships of Lower Providence and  Worcester, as well as the young and growing community of Audubon, named after  the naturalist and painter John James Audubon. Young families and professionals  alike are drawn to this area of fertile farmlands, rolling hills, woodlands and  patchwork fields.<\/p>\n<p>A wide variety of housing  styles in equally wide price ranges includes handsome Colonial and split-level  homes as well as large estates. The possibilities for expansion are plentiful,  with new development offering spacious lots of one and two acres.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Norristown, East Norriton, West Norriton<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Norristown Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-272-8080<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.norristown.org\/\">www.norristown.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>East Norriton Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-275-2800<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.eastnorritontwp.org\/\">www.eastnorritontwp.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>West Norriton Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-631-0450<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westnorritontwp.org\/\">www.westnorritontwp.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerycountychamber.org\/\">www.montgomerycountychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once fertile, rich farmland, the area surrounding  Norristown has grown and developed into an attractive suburban and residential  area for residents who work locally as well as those who commute to  Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p>Quiet, shady streets offer a wide range of housing  options that vary from moderately-sized rowhomes and townhomes to spacious  split-levels, ranches and stately Colonials.<\/p>\n<p>Historic Norristown Borough is also the county seat  and political center for Montgomery County.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Perkiomen, Collegeville, Skippack, Trappe<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Collegeville Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-489-9208<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.collegeville-pa.gov\/\">www.collegeville-pa.gov<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Skippack Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-454-0909<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.skippacktownship.org\/\">www.skippacktownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Trappe Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-489-7181<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.trappeborough.com\/\">www.trappeborough.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerycountychamber.org\/\">www.montgomerycountychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The primarily rural, residential area served by the  Perkiomen Valley School District takes in a number of smaller boroughs and  townships, including Lower Frederick and Schwenksville.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, these communities hold a great deal  of significance. Recent pharmaceutical and corporate growth has resulted in new  home and shopping development.<\/p>\n<p>Skippack Village offers residents a reminder of the  past in its antique shops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pottstown<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Municipal Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-970-6500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pottstown.org\/\">www.pottstown.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-326-2900<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tricountyareachamber.com\/\">www.tricountyareachamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Conveniently located near  the intersection of Pottstown Pike and Route 422, which connect to the  Pennsylvania Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway, Pottstown offers a quiet  suburban lifestyle within easy access to urban resources. Commuters are drawn  to this municipality for its abundance of affordable housing options, which  ranges from older homes to new construction and multi-family complexes.<\/p>\n<p>Pennsylvania country charm,  local shopping facilities, a full-service hospital, and year-round activities  combine to make Pottstown a desirable place to call home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Souderton, Salford, Telford<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Souderton Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-723-4371<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soudertonborough.org\/\">www.soudertonborough.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Salford Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-257-5664<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.salfordtownship.com\/\">www.salfordtownship.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Telford Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-723-5000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.telfordborough.org\/\">www.telfordborough.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-723-9472<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.indianvalleychamber.com\/\">www.indianvalleychamber.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sprawling old farmhouses mix with older  single-family residences and new construction in a variety of styles and price  ranges. One to five-acre lots are not uncommon in some sections, and Salford  Township in particular has retained its original flavor as an agricultural  community.<\/p>\n<p>Active civic groups, a grassroots friendliness and  old-world Pennsylvania hospitality characterize these communities. Shopping  facilities and recreation opportunities are available locally, although  residents have a plethora of resources from which to choose in the Philadelphia  area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Springfield<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Municipal Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-836-7600<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.delcopa.gov\/\">https:\/\/www.delcopa.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-887-5122<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.emccc.org\/\">www.emccc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This quiet residential community borders on the  Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, attractive to both families and young  professionals with its excellent school system and easy commute to Center City.<\/p>\n<p>Stone colonial and split-level homes are common,  interspersed with charming townhouses set on secluded and beautifully  landscaped lots. Shaded lanes and tree-lined neighborhoods enhance the  small-town feeling of Springfield, although vast urban amenities of  Philadelphia are only minutes away via the SEPTA railway or Route 309.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upper Dublin<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Municipal Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n215-643-1600<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.upperdublin.net\/\">www.upperdublin.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-887-5122<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.emccc.org\/\">www.emccc.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just twenty miles north of Philadelphia at Exit 26  of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is the history-filled community of Upper Dublin.  The charm of its stately old country homes, rare inns and numerous antique  shops is further enhanced by the gentle rolling hills, wooded land and  considerable expanses of open space.<\/p>\n<p>Excellent area schools produce students who perform  exceptionally based on SAT scores, and over 85% of the high school seniors are  college bound. A wide range of attractive housing is available in both older  homes and new construction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Upper Merion, King of Prussia, Bridgeport, West Conshohocken <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>(King of Prussia)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Upper Merion Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-265-2600<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.umtownship.org\/\">www.umtownship.org<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>West Conshohocken Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-828-9747<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.westconshohockenborough.com\/\">www.westconshohockenborough.com<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Bridgeport Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-272-1811<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.boroughofbridgeport.com\/\">www.boroughofbridgeport.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-9500<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.montgomerycountychamber.org\/\">www.montgomerycountychamber.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Adjacent to the gently  rolling hills of the scenic Valley Forge National Park, Upper Merion offers  residents a variety of cultural, recreational, housing, and employment  opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Residential neighborhoods  provide a diversity of architectural styles that range from single family homes  in both well established areas and in new developments, to condominium  complexes and modern apartments.<\/p>\n<p>The Court and Plaza at King  of Prussia Mall combine to create one of the nation\u2019s largest and most  impressive shopping centers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Whitpain, Blue Bell<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Whitpain Offices<\/strong><br \/>\n610-277-2400<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitpaintownship.org\/\">https:\/\/www.whitpaintownship.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber of Commerce<\/strong><br \/>\n215-362-9200<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pennsuburban.org\">www.pennsuburban.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Blue Bell area serves as the hub of Whitpain  Township. From yesterday&#8217;s rich farmland, developers have transformed this area  into a community of attractive suburban homes. Blue Bell, along with the  township, is known for its lovely executive homes, major business parks,  convenient local shopping, and the main campus for Montgomery County Community  College. The nearest major shopping malls are the Montgomery Mall and the  Plymouth Meeting Mall. Recreational facilities combine with a wide range of  programs sponsored by the township park and recreation board. SEPTA bus routes  link commuters with the Norristown Transportation Center and Philadelphia.  Nearby communities include Ambler, East Norriton, Norristown, Spring House, and  Plymouth Meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA County Offices Swede &amp; Airy Streets Norristown, PA 610-278-3000 www.montcopa.org Chamber of Commerce 101 Bill Smith Boulevard King of Prussia, PA 610-277-9500 www.montgomerycountychamber.org &nbsp; Major Highways Pennsylvania Turnpike; Interstate 76 and 476; US Highways 30, 202, and 422 &nbsp; Services Situated northwest of Philadelphia, Montgomery County boasts a strong economy, a strategic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SouthEastPA3\/BHHSHomeSale\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/343"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SouthEastPA3\/BHHSHomeSale\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SouthEastPA3\/BHHSHomeSale\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SouthEastPA3\/BHHSHomeSale\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SouthEastPA3\/BHHSHomeSale\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=343"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SouthEastPA3\/BHHSHomeSale\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":701,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SouthEastPA3\/BHHSHomeSale\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/343\/revisions\/701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/SouthEastPA3\/BHHSHomeSale\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}