Main Line Real Estate
Main Line, PA – Greater Philadelphia Real Estate
The Main Line is another name for the western suburbs of Philadelphia along Lancaster Avenue (U.S. Route 30) and the former Pennsylvania Railroad Main Line, extending from the city limits to approximately Paoli, Pennsylvania comprising an area of approximately 200 square miles. The upper/upper middle class enclave outside of Philadelphia is often believed to be the setting for the classic Hepburn/Grant/Stewart motion picture The Philadelphia Story. The principal municipalities comprising the Main Line are (from east to west) Lower Merion Township, Narberth Borough, Radnor Township, Tredyffrin Township, Easttown Township, and Village of Paoli. With diverse topography, steep cliffs along the Schuylkill River, rolling hills, and open meadows, the Main Line has benefited from the early planning of William Penn. The Main Line is known for its multimillion-dollar stone Colonial homes, exclusivity, and upscale shopping. The Main Line is also home to some of the best public and private schools in the state, and many small private colleges.
Main Line Communities
A list of communities on the Main Line follows:
Ardmore Bryn Mawr Berwyn Devon
Gladwyne Haverford Paoli Merion
Narberth Radnor Rosemont St. Davids
Stafford Villanova Wayne Wynnewood
Lower Merion Bala Cynwyd
The R5 Regional Rail Service from SEPTA connects most of the cities on the main line. The notable exceptions are Bala Cynwyd and Gladwyne.
Schools, Colleges and Universities on the Main Line
School Districts: Haverford, Lower Merion School District, Radnor and Tredyffrin/Easttown.
Colleges and Universities: Bryn Mawr College, Cabrini College, Eastern University, Harcum College, Haverford College, Rosemont College, Valley Forge Military Academy and College and Villanova University.
About Prudential Fox & Roach, REALTORS®
Prudential Fox & Roach, REALTORS ®, the nation’s fourth largest provider of home services, is an independently owned and operated member of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliate, Inc. and the largest Prudential affiliate in the country. As the Tri-State area’s real estate leader, the company has more than 64 sales locations and 4,000 associates. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing and title, property and casualty insurance. Visit our Website at www.prufoxroach.com.
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