Willow Grove, PA Homes for Sale and Real Estate

By Josh McKnight | The McKnight Team

The median closed price in Willow Grove right now is $405,000. Homes are going under contract in 7 days at a median of 100.03% of list price. (Source: Bright MLS, March 2026.) Buyers are not browsing here. They are making decisions fast.

Willow Grove sits in Upper Moreland Township in Montgomery County, about 20 miles north of Philadelphia just off the Turnpike at Exit 343. The SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail line stops here, which gives commuters a real alternative to driving into the city every day. That combination of highway access and rail access is a big part of why this zip code stays active year-round.

What Makes Willow Grove Different

The housing stock here covers a lot of ground. Cape Cods from the 1920s on Cedar Avenue and Warren Street sit a few blocks from split-levels and colonials built in the 1950s and 60s. Larger homes with more yard sit along Cowbell Road, Greenwood Drive, and Whitehall Drive. The median property age across closed sales is 69 years — this is an established neighborhood, not a development. People buy here and stay.

Twin Brooks Drive has been one of the more active pockets in the zip code. A string of three-bedroom townhouses along that stretch sold consistently in the $320s and $330s over the past year, which represents real value compared to similar homes in neighboring communities. Buyers who want into Upper Moreland without stretching to the upper range of the market know that corridor well.

Pennypack Park is a short drive away and connects to a trail system that gets heavy use from runners, cyclists, and families. The retail corridor along York Road and Easton Road handles the daily errands without requiring a highway trip. Upper Moreland Township School District serves the area.

What Buyers Should Know Right Now

Seven days is the median. That means half the homes in Willow Grove are going under contract faster than that. The homes priced in the $375,000 to $475,000 range — the sweet spot for this market — move the fastest. Properties on Ellis Road, Inman Terrace, and Woodlawn Avenue went above asking with multiple offers in the past year. That is not the exception here. It is the pattern.

Show up pre-approved, not pre-qualified. In a market this fast, sellers notice the difference. Expect to write at or above list price for anything well-maintained in that core range. Inspection contingencies are still common, but buyers in competitive situations are routinely waiving appraisal contingencies to strengthen their offers.

As of March 2026, there are 10 active listings in the 19090 zip code, 2 under contract, and 14 pending. That is thin inventory relative to buyer demand. The window for finding a home here does not stay open long.

If you are exploring the Willow Grove real estate market, The McKnight Team's Willow Grove community page has ongoing market updates and current listings.

What Sellers Should Know Right Now

A 100.03% median list-to-sale ratio means sellers in Willow Grove are, on average, getting exactly what they ask — and a real number of them are getting more. Homes on Nash Avenue, Quigley Avenue, and Martin Road all closed 10% or more above list price in the past twelve months.

Not every home performs that way. A property on Twining Road has been sitting for 117 days. One on Rubicam Avenue took over 200 days before it closed. The difference between those outcomes and the homes that sold in a weekend is price and condition. Buyers here are paying attention. They know what $400 per square foot looks like and they can tell what has been maintained versus deferred.

If you bought in Willow Grove before 2020, your equity position has moved significantly. The right price and the right preparation will get you a fast sale at a strong number. Overpricing it will cost you both.

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