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 (May 2026) $520,000
Typical price range $440,000–$540,000
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 16 sales in May, with prices running from $345,000 to $795,000 and a median of $520,000. That’s a meaningful step up from April’s $478,000 and Q1’s $440,000. The middle 50% of sales landed in a tight band between roughly $440,000 and $540,000, consistent with strong demand for the neighborhood’s typical Colonial and stone-twin housing stock.

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Days on Market

The median DOM stayed at 6 days, identical to April. The average ran around 9 days, with only one property taking longer than two months to sell. Glenside continues to operate as one of the fastest-moving markets in the area when listings are priced correctly.

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Market Conditions

The pipeline grew to 46 properties active, under contract, or pending heading into June, up from 41 at the end of April. New inventory continues to come online, which is healthy for a neighborhood that has been supply-constrained. SEPTA access and the Keswick corridor continue to drive consistent buyer engagement.

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 May 2026 was 87, in the Slow tier — up from 82 in April 2026 and down from 92 a year prior. Buyer demand has continued to accelerate through the spring but remains below 2025’s peak. The condominium segment continues to run hottest, with both entry-level and luxury condos running well above the Steady threshold, while single-family demand has firmed across price tiers.

May '26 87 Slow
Apr '26 82 Slow
May '25 92 Steady
2024 2025 2026
<50 Limited 50–74 Moderate 75–89 Slow 90–109 Steady

Source: Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index · homedemandindex.com · All 29 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 May 2026, the median closed price in Glenside was approximately $520,000, a step up from April’s $478,000 and Q1’s $440,000. Glenside closed 16 sales in May between $345,000 and $795,000, with the middle 50% in a tight band between roughly $440,000 and $540,000. The neighborhood’s mix of Colonials and stone twins anchors the typical range.

How fast do homes sell in Glenside?

In May 2026, the median time on market in Glenside held at 6 days, identical to April. The average was around 9 days, with only one property taking longer than two months. Well-priced listings sell almost immediately.

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, with Cheltenham SD, Abington SD, and Springfield Township SD each covering 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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Buying or selling in Glenside.

I live in nearby Mt Airy and work the Glenside market regularly.

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Local Institutions
  • Keswick Theatre The 1,300-seat 1926 theater that anchors Keswick Village and the Easton Road corridor.
  • Arcadia University Private university whose Glenside campus includes the landmark Grey Towers Castle.
  • Renninger Park Abington Township park with fields, courts, and a playground in the heart of Glenside.
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