Cheltenham & Abington Townships, Montgomery County

A community with history, transit access, and an active commercial center.

Glenside spans portions of Cheltenham and Abington townships in Montgomery County. It has a SEPTA regional rail station on the Lansdale/Doylestown line, a commercial corridor on Easton Road, and the Keswick Theatre, which has been operating since 1926. The housing stock was built primarily between the 1920s and 1950s.

Buyers here tend to find prices more accessible than in neighboring Jenkintown or Elkins Park, with a housing stock that has real character: bungalows, stone twins, and Colonial-style homes from the interwar and postwar periods.

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Neighborhood Highlights
  • Spans Cheltenham and Abington townships, Montgomery County
  • Mix of bungalows, stone twins, and Colonial-style homes (1920s to 1950s)
  • SEPTA Regional Rail: Lansdale/Doylestown line (Glenside station)
  • Keswick Theatre, operating since 1926
  • Easton Road commercial corridor with restaurants and retail
  • Borders Jenkintown, Elkins Park, and Wyncote
  • Center City Philadelphia approximately 30 to 40 minutes by train
At a Glance

Glenside by the numbers.

Median sale price (Apr 2026) $478,000
Typical price range $425,000–$600,000
Median days on market 6 days
Zip code 19038
Township Cheltenham & Abington Townships, Montgomery County
The Neighborhood

What Glenside is about.

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Keswick Theatre & Easton Road

The Keswick Theatre has been a community fixture since 1926, hosting touring acts and local productions across multiple eras of the neighborhood’s history. Easton Road has developed a solid mix of restaurants, shops, and services that give the area a walkable commercial center with genuine staying power.

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Housing

The housing stock in Glenside is varied and interesting. Bungalows from the 1920s and 1930s with original porch details, stone twins with good bones, and larger Colonial-style homes that have been well-maintained. The variety means there’s generally something in the market for buyers at different price points.

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Transit

Glenside station provides direct service to Center City Philadelphia on the Lansdale and Doylestown lines, with a trip of roughly 30 to 40 minutes. That access has made the neighborhood consistently attractive to commuters and has had a steady effect on demand over time.

Market Snapshot

What to expect in Glenside.

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Typical Price Range

Glenside closed 17 sales in April, with prices running from $333,500 to $1,425,000 and a median around $478,000. Most sales landed between $425,000 and $600,000, a slight upward shift from Q1’s middle-of-market range. The neighborhood’s mix of bungalows, stone twins, and Colonials continues to anchor the typical range, with larger Cheltenham-side properties setting the top.

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Days on Market

April was a fast month in Glenside. The median DOM was 6 days, down from Q1’s 13, with an average of 12. That tracks with what was already a strong Q1 story: when Glenside listings are well-priced, they sell almost immediately. The few properties that sat longer had pricing or condition issues.

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Market Conditions

The pipeline grew meaningfully heading into May: 20 active listings with 21 more under contract or pending, compared with 27 total at the end of Q1. That points to more sellers testing the market this spring, which is healthy supply for a neighborhood that has been short on inventory. SEPTA access, the Keswick corridor, and prices that remain more accessible than some neighboring markets continue to drive consistent demand.

Read the full Q1 2026 market update →

Market Conditions

Philadelphia Metro
Home Demand Index

The T3 Home Demand Index (HDI) measures buyer urgency relative to available supply. Values below 50 signal limited demand; 50–74 moderate; 75–89 slow; 90+ steady. Updated monthly from Bright MLS data.

The Philadelphia metro HDI in April 2026 was 80, in the Slow tier — up from 65 in March 2026 and down from 88 a year prior. Buyer demand has accelerated through the spring but remains below 2025’s peak. The condominium segment continues to run hottest, while single-family above $805,000 has cooled relative to last April.

Apr '26 80 Slow
Mar '26 65 Moderate
Apr '25 88 Slow
2024 2025 2026
<50 Limited 50–74 Moderate 75–89 Slow 90–109 Steady

Source: Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index · homedemandindex.com · All 28 data points sourced from monthly report pages.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Glenside real estate.

What is the median home price in Glenside, PA?

As of April 2026, the median closed price in Glenside was approximately $478,000, with sales ranging from $333,500 to $1,425,000. Most activity falls between $425,000 and $600,000. The neighborhood’s mix of bungalows, stone twins, and Colonials anchors the typical range, with larger Cheltenham-side properties setting the top.

How fast do homes sell in Glenside?

In April 2026, the median time on market in Glenside was 6 days, down from Q1’s 13. Well-priced listings sell almost immediately. Properties that linger typically have pricing or condition issues.

What township is Glenside in?

Glenside straddles Cheltenham Township and Abington Township in Montgomery County, with smaller portions extending into Springfield Township. The school district depends on the specific street — Cheltenham SD, Abington SD, or Springfield Township SD each cover parts of the community.

What zip code is Glenside?

Glenside is in zip code 19038, which is shared with Wyndmoor and parts of Flourtown. The community is anchored by the Glenside SEPTA Regional Rail station and the Keswick Theatre on Easton Road.

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