Lower Merion School District, Montgomery County, PA
Shortridge
Performance Tier
Average
Median Sold
$967,500
Avg. Appreciation
98%
Avg. $ Gain
$416,438
2025 Sales
12
Moderate Activity
Compared to the Lower Merion district average, Shortridge is
underperforming by 9%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Shortridge is a named residential neighborhood in Lower Merion Township, Wynnewood (ZIP 19096), organized around the 12.3-acre Shortridge Memorial Park — a Lower Merion Township passive park established in 1941 through which the East Branch of Indian Creek flows. Housing along Shortridge Drive and its connecting streets consists primarily of brick colonials, stone colonials, and stone-front Cape Cods constructed in the mid-to-late 1940s and 1950s, with lots averaging roughly one-quarter acre. The Shortridge Civic Association, recognized by Lower Merion Township as part of its network of civic associations, has coordinated land-use advocacy, park stewardship, and neighborhood representation for more than four decades.
Specifications
Location Anchors
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Montgomery, PA
39.999, -75.267
What Makes This Distinct
Shortridge carries no homeowners association and no recorded HOA fees; governance and neighborhood advocacy are handled through the voluntary Shortridge Civic Association, which interfaces directly with Lower Merion Township commissioners on zoning, traffic, and park maintenance issues. Buyers whose primary school assignment is Merion Elementary should verify the current attendance zone with LMSD directly, as school boundary eligibility in Lower Merion is determined by street address, not ZIP code.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$968k median price point. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Exceptional appreciation – sellers gained $416k on average. solid 98% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $968k.
School District
Shortridge is served by the Lower Merion School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Lower Merion School District Information
Sources Consulted
Closed sales data · lowermerion.org · arbnet.org · shortridgecivic.org · compass.com · lmsd.org · ownerly.com · ezhomesearch.com · homes.com · lmconservancy.org · en.wikipedia.org · septa.org · lowermerionschooldistrict.com · livingplaces.com · ironvalleyrealestate.com · ecode360.com
Data refreshed: April 25, 2026 (median sold, appreciation, performance tiers, narratives) · Content reviewed: April 25, 2026 (overview, structural insight)
The Cyr Team · neighborhood sales data · 4 counties