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 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 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
Home Stock
The neighborhood’s housing stock is dominated by brick and stone colonials and stone-front Cape Cods built primarily between the mid-1940s and late 1950s. Multiple public records and a regional Lower Merion neighborhood guide independently describe Cape Cod-style construction in the Shortridge Tract. Center-hall colonials with hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplaces, and detached garages are the most frequently described floor plan across sales records.
Location & Access
Shortridge Drive runs between East Wynnewood Road and Remington Road. Charles Lane, Parkview Drive, and Stanford Drive border the neighborhood. East Wynnewood Road connects to the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line’s Wynnewood Station, approximately a short walk from the neighborhood core.
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.
Worth Asking
Have you considered what it means structurally that Shortridge homes have historically tracked below the broader Lower Merion School District appreciation average — and whether the gap reflects lot size, square footage ceiling, or something else worth probing before you price your offer?
Common Questions
What schools serve Shortridge in Wynnewood?
Based on public records for Shortridge Drive addresses, the most common feeder pattern is Merion Elementary (K–4), Bala Cynwyd Middle School (5–8), and Lower Merion High School (9–12), all part of the Lower Merion School District. Merion Elementary has received the U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Award twice. Because LMSD assigns schools by street address rather than ZIP code or neighborhood name, buyers should confirm their specific assignment with the district before making decisions based on school zone.
Is there an HOA in Shortridge?
No HOA has been identified in public records or through research of neighborhood governance sources. Shortridge has a voluntary civic organization — the Shortridge Civic Association — that has operated for more than 40 years and is officially recognized by Lower Merion Township. It holds regular meetings, engages with township commissioners on neighborhood concerns, and coordinates volunteer stewardship of Shortridge Memorial Park. Membership is not mandatory and there are no recorded assessments.
How do Shortridge homes get to Center City Philadelphia?
Wynnewood Station on the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail line is within walking distance of the Shortridge neighborhood via East Wynnewood Road. The Paoli/Thorndale Line runs from the Main Line through Center City, with stops at 30th Street Station, Market East, and Suburban Station. Residents also have access to Lancaster Avenue (U.S. Route 30) and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) for driving commutes. The Wynnewood Shopping Center, Whole Foods, and the Borough of Narberth — each with additional transit options — are also walkable from the neighborhood.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Approx Homes — No official platted lot count or total home count for the Shortridge neighborhood has been identified in any source. Ownerly lists 27 addresses on Shortridge Drive itself, but the neighborhood extends to surrounding streets (Charles Lane, Parkview Drive, Remington Road, Stanford Drive), making a reliable total count unverifiable without a formal plat or township parcel count.
- Builder — Shortridge developed organically across the late 1940s and 1950s with no single identified builder for the street. One peripheral Parkview Drive property (501 Parkview Dr) references ‘EB Mahoney’ as a builder of a 1950s Cape Cod near Shortridge Park, but this address is outside Shortridge Drive proper and cannot be generalized to the neighborhood.
- Hoa Name — No HOA exists. The Shortridge Civic Association is a voluntary civic organization, not a mandatory HOA. Confirmed by public sales data and civic association’s own website.
- Lot Character Text — Cul-De-Sac Lot Sizes — Several public records reference larger lots (0.5 acre) on cul-de-sac streets that back the Shortridge neighborhood, but these may be adjacent to rather than within the core Shortridge section. The 0.22-acre figure from 421 Shortridge Drive is the only verified in-neighborhood lot size from a specific deed/public records record.
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
Public deed records · Montgomery County Recorder · 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, FAQs)
The Cyr Team · 2418 neighborhoods · 4 counties · 33 years of public sales records