Commercial Real Estate in Abington PA
Abington Township is one of the most commercially significant municipalities in eastern Montgomery County — home to Jefferson Abington Hospital, one of the anchor healthcare institutions of the Philadelphia suburban medical market, and served by the Route 611 corridor that connects Abington south to Philadelphia and north to Willow Grove, Horsham, and Hatboro. The combination of a major healthcare employer, dense residential population across the Abington School District's service area, and multiple SEPTA regional rail stations creates consistent commercial demand for medical office, professional services, and retail that exceeds what comparable suburban communities without a hospital anchor can generate. LoopNet currently shows 120 commercial real estate listings for lease near Abington Township — one of the largest active commercial listing inventories in eastern Montgomery County.
Josh Wernick - REALTOR®
· Commercial Real Estate · Abington PA · Keller Williams Real Estate
Jefferson Abington Hospital and the Medical Office Market
Jefferson Abington Hospital on Old York Road is the defining commercial anchor of the Abington commercial market — a major regional medical center that generates substantial medical office, clinical support, and professional services demand throughout the Abington Township and surrounding community commercial area. Medical and professional office space near Jefferson Abington Hospital commands premium rates reflecting healthcare tenant demand. A two-story 3,448 SF building near Abington Hospital is currently available for lease — typical of the medical office product that clusters around the hospital campus on Old York Road and the adjacent Route 611 corridor. For medical practices evaluating the Abington market, SBA 504 financing enables owner-user medical office acquisition at 10% down — building equity rather than paying rent in a market where medical office values reflect the Jefferson Abington patient demographic premium.
Route 611 and Old York Road — Abington's Commercial Corridors
Route 611 (Easton Road) and Old York Road form the primary commercial spines of Abington Township — running north-south through the municipality and serving the dense residential market of Abington, Roslyn, Glenside, and surrounding communities. The Roslyn business district along Easton Road — less than one block from Roslyn SEPTA station — provides pedestrian-accessible retail and service commercial space in a walkable node that benefits from station foot traffic. A prime Abington retail space in the Roslyn district currently available for lease features high ceilings, recessed lighting, basement storage, and central air — representative of the commercial product available in Abington's established commercial corridors at lease rates averaging $7 to $21 per square foot.
Abington Township Zoning — F-1 and F-2 Commercial Classifications
Abington Township uses F-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and F-2 (General Commercial) zoning for its commercial districts. F-1 zoning permits a wide range of uses including operating a business in the front and living in the rear — a specific designation that enables mixed-use development in neighborhood commercial locations. F-2 covers the Route 611 and Old York Road higher-intensity commercial corridors. A 3-story F-2 zoned commercial building on Route 611 near Jefferson Abington Hospital with elevator service, 34-car parking, and multi-tenant professional use is currently available for purchase — illustrating the institutional commercial product that the F-2 district accommodates. Contact Abington Township at 267-536-1000 for parcel-specific zoning confirmation before any commercial acquisition or lease.
SEPTA Access — Rydal and Roslyn Stations
Abington Township is served by two SEPTA regional rail stations on the Lansdale/Doylestown line — Rydal Station and Roslyn Station — providing direct Center City Philadelphia service that makes Abington viable for businesses recruiting from Philadelphia and serving clients across the region. The Roslyn commercial district's walkable proximity to Roslyn Station creates transit-accessible retail and office demand that purely suburban commercial locations without station adjacency cannot replicate. For businesses where employee and client transit access matters, Abington's dual-station SEPTA service is a specific competitive advantage over Route 309 corridor locations in Hatfield and Montgomeryville.
Investment Opportunity in Abington
Abington Township commercial investment benefits from the Jefferson Abington Hospital employment anchor, the Abington School District residential demand that maintains property values across the township, and SEPTA accessibility that supports professional tenant demand. Three contiguous parcels totaling 21,237 SF at 1640, 1642, and 1646 Old York Road are currently available for purchase — two commercial buildings suited for owner-occupant or investor acquisition in one of Abington's most active commercial corridors. Income-producing professional office buildings with 5-year leases are also available, providing stabilized investment with healthcare-adjacent tenant profiles.
Call or text Josh Wernick - REALTOR® at 267-934-5674 for Abington commercial listings, buyer representation, or listing consultation.
Josh Wernick - REALTOR®
· Abington PA Commercial Real Estate · Keller Williams Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate Abington PA - FAQ
What are commercial lease rates in Abington PA?
Commercial lease rates in Abington range from $7 to $21 per square foot depending on property type, condition, and location. Medical and professional office near Jefferson Abington Hospital commands premium rates. The Roslyn district along Easton Road offers retail and office at competitive rates with SEPTA Roslyn Station walkability.
What hospital is in Abington PA?
Jefferson Abington Hospital on Old York Road is the primary healthcare anchor of the Abington commercial market. It generates consistent medical office, clinical support, and professional services demand throughout the township and is a key driver of commercial lease rates in the Old York Road and Route 611 corridors.
What SEPTA stations serve Abington PA?
Abington Township is served by Rydal Station and Roslyn Station on the SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown Regional Rail line — providing direct Center City Philadelphia service from two points within the township.
What commercial zoning does Abington Township use?
Abington Township uses F-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and F-2 (General Commercial) zoning. F-1 permits mixed use including business in front and living in rear. F-2 covers higher-intensity Route 611 and Old York Road corridors. Contact Abington Township at 267-536-1000 for parcel-specific confirmation.