Lower Merion School District, Montgomery County, PA
Narberth
Performance Tier
Below Average
Median Sold
$815,000
Avg. Appreciation
95%
Avg. $ Gain
$371,302
2025 Sales
40
High Activity
Compared to the Lower Merion district average, Narberth is
underperforming by 19%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Narberth is an independent borough of 0.5 square miles incorporated in 1895, surrounded entirely by Lower Merion Township and sitting roughly seven miles west of Center City Philadelphia on the Philadelphia Main Line. The Narberth train station — the third stop on SEPTA’s Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail line — sits at the center of a walkable downtown commercial corridor along Haverford, Narberth, Forrest, and Essex Avenues, where most shopping and recreational facilities are within walking distance of residences. Housing stock is primarily detached and twin homes built between the late 1800s and 1930s in Dutch Colonial, Victorian, Bungalow/Craftsman, and Cape Cod forms; the Narbrook Park Historic District (listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003) preserves 51 contributing structures developed 1915–1938 under the supervision of architect D. Knickerbocker Boyd, with open-space planning attributed to a student of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.
Specifications
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
Because Narberth’s market value is structurally tied to its SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line station — a connection that predates the borough’s 1895 incorporation — buyers should treat the ongoing SEPTA funding crisis as a material risk factor: an Econsult Solutions study estimated that Paoli/Thorndale corridor homeowners could face an average property value decline of $56,800 if the line is eliminated, and Narberth Borough Council has formally passed a resolution opposing the cuts.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$815k median price point. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. high turnover means more inventory.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $371k on average. solid 95% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $815k.
School District
Narberth 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 · en.wikipedia.org · narberthpa.gov · narberthhistory.org · kids.kiddle.co · livingplaces.com · homes.com · ecode360.com · formbasedcodes.org · lmsd.org · inquirer.com · cityandstatepa.com · northpennnow.com · cbsnews.com · point2homes.com · agreatertown.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