73 New Townhouses Are Coming to Lansdale. What That Means for Montgomery County Buyers

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team

Lansdale Borough Council has unanimously approved a floodplain map update that clears one of the key regulatory hurdles for a proposed development of 73 townhouses near Valley Forge Road and West Fifth Street. The developer, W.B. Homes, conducted a hydrologic study showing the existing floodplain maps were inaccurate for the site. With borough approval secured, the updated maps now go to FEMA, and revised development plans head to the planning commission before coming back to council for a final vote. This project has been in the works, and it just moved meaningfully forward. For buyers and sellers in the Lansdale and broader Montgomery County real estate market, new inventory is always worth tracking.

What Is Actually Being Built

The site currently holds an architectural steel business and a self-storage facility on the corner of Valley Forge Road and West Fifth Street. W.B. Homes would replace that with 73 townhouses. The developer's argument to the borough was that the project would actually improve stormwater conditions on the site, adding detention facilities and reducing impervious surface on land that currently has zero stormwater management controls. Some neighbors raised concerns about basement flooding in the area. Those concerns are real and the FEMA review process will need to address them before construction moves forward.

Townhouse developments like this one tend to attract a specific buyer: move-up purchasers leaving starter homes elsewhere in Montgomery County, young families priced out of single-family inventory, and empty nesters looking to right-size without leaving the area. Seventy-three units is not a small project for a borough the size of Lansdale.

What It Means for the Lansdale Real Estate Market

The average home value in Lansdale is $461,115, up 5.4% over the past year, according to Zillow. New townhouse construction in that price range gives buyers an option that simply has not existed in volume here recently. More supply should take some pressure off existing inventory, which has kept competition high and left buyers with few choices. That is generally good news for buyers and something sellers should understand when thinking about how new construction nearby affects their pricing conversation.

Lansdale already has the infrastructure buyers want. The SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail line runs through town. Route 309 and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are nearby. The North Penn School District serves the borough. Those fundamentals do not change with new construction — they just become accessible to more buyers. If you are looking for homes in Montgomery County, Lansdale is a market worth watching closely right now.

What This Means for You

Buyers who have been frustrated by low inventory in Lansdale and the surrounding North Penn area should watch this project's timeline. New construction takes time, but knowing what is coming lets you make smarter decisions about whether to buy now or wait. Sellers in the immediate area near Valley Forge Road should have a conversation about how new townhouse inventory in that price range might affect their positioning. That does not mean your home is worth less — it means pricing and presentation need to be sharp.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lansdale Real Estate

What is the housing market like in Lansdale right now? Lansdale is an active market with consistent demand. Average home values are above $460,000 as of 2026 per Zillow, and homes tend to go under contract quickly when priced correctly. The combination of Regional Rail access, proximity to Route 309, and relative affordability compared to other Montgomery County communities keeps buyer interest steady.

How will new townhouse construction affect existing home values in Lansdale? New construction adds supply, which can moderate price growth in the immediate area around a development. For existing homeowners nearby, it matters whether the new units are priced above or below your home's value. Townhouses at W.B. Homes' typical price points would likely compete most directly with other townhouses and smaller singles in the borough — less so with larger single-family homes on established streets.

Is Lansdale a good place for first-time homebuyers? Lansdale remains one of the more accessible entry points into the Montgomery County market. Buyers can still find townhouses and twins under $400,000, though inventory is tight. The Regional Rail connection to Center City Philadelphia is a significant draw for buyers who want suburban pricing without giving up commuter access.

What is the W.B. Homes development timeline for Fifth Street in Lansdale? The floodplain map update still requires FEMA approval, which can take several months. After that, revised plans return to Lansdale's planning commission and council for final approval before construction can begin. A realistic timeline for groundbreaking is likely late 2026 at the earliest, with homes potentially available in 2027 or 2028.

What types of homes are available in Lansdale today? Lansdale has a mix of rowhouses, twins, detached singles, and some newer townhouse communities. The borough's walkable downtown along Main Street adds appeal for buyers who want proximity to restaurants and local businesses. Prices range broadly, from under $300,000 for smaller units to over $600,000 for larger single-family homes in good condition.

Source: The Reporter, 3/30/2026