Commercial Realtor in Jenkintown PA
Jenkintown Borough has one of the most consequential SEPTA station assets of any small Montgomery County borough — the Jenkintown-Wyncote station at 2 Greenwood Avenue serves two regional rail lines and ranked 9th of 146 SEPTA Regional Rail stations in weekday passenger volume with 1,246 boardings and 1,702 alightings daily, with a 430-space commuter parking lot. That ridership and parking volume at a small borough station produces consistent commercial foot traffic along Old York Road (Route 611) that comparable boroughs without major SEPTA stations simply don't generate. If you need a commercial realtor in Jenkintown — call 267-934-5674.
Josh Wernick - REALTOR®
· Commercial Realtor · Jenkintown PA · Keller Williams Real Estate
Jenkintown-Wyncote Station — The Borough's Defining Commercial Asset
The Jenkintown-Wyncote station at 2 Greenwood Avenue was opened in 1859 and rebuilt in 1932 by the Reading Railroad in Queen Anne architectural style — it is a contributing property to the Wyncote Historic District on the National Register. The station serves two SEPTA Regional Rail lines (the West Trenton Line and the Lansdale/Doylestown Line), connecting Jenkintown to Center City Philadelphia in approximately 25 minutes. A 430-space commuter parking lot and 1,246 daily boardings place Jenkintown among the highest-ridership suburban stations in the SEPTA network — ranking 9th of 146 stations. Jenkintown Plaza at 101 Greenwood Avenue is a 100,000 square foot multi-tenant office building directly across the street from the station, leasing at $18.50 to $20 per square foot, specifically marketed on its 25-minute Center City Philadelphia rail access.
Old York Road — The Commercial Spine
Old York Road (Route 611) serves as Jenkintown Borough's primary commercial spine, carrying approximately 24,000 vehicles per day. Commercial properties on Old York Road include multi-tenant office buildings 100% leased to professional service tenants, mixed-use buildings with ROR (Retail, Office, Residential) or HB (Highway Business) zoning allowing retail, professional offices, health services, studios, and personal services. A property at 431 Old York Road, positioned on a high-visibility stretch near the SEPTA station, includes an Old York Road building with Johnson Street rear exposure where the zoning permits heights up to 50 feet — illustrating the density allowable on the commercial corridor immediately adjacent to the station.
Town Center and Gateway Commercial Zoning
Jenkintown Borough's 2010 zoning code created distinct commercial districts including Town Center and Gateway Commercial designations alongside Neighborhood Commercial Residential — reflecting an intentional zoning framework designed to activate the station area and Old York Road corridor with dense, pedestrian-oriented mixed-use development. The SEPTA West Trenton overlay is a specific zoning designation in the Jenkintown code, demonstrating the borough's commitment to transit-oriented development around its major station asset. Commercial buyers evaluating Jenkintown need to confirm which specific zoning designation governs their parcel — Town Center, Gateway Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial Residential, ROR, or HB — since permitted uses and dimensional standards differ between them.
Access — PA Turnpike, Route 1, and Regional Rail Combined
Jenkintown's commercial position provides access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Route 1, and SEPTA Regional Rail from a single Old York Road address — a combination of highway and transit access that supports both car-commuting employee populations and rail-commuting Philadelphia professional populations simultaneously. For professional services firms, financial advisors, and legal practices whose clients commute from across Montgomery County, Bucks County, and Philadelphia, Jenkintown's multi-modal access position produces a client accessibility argument that single-mode suburban addresses cannot.
Jenkintown Borough — The Governing Municipality
All Jenkintown commercial properties are in Jenkintown Borough, Montgomery County. The borough uses Town Center, Gateway Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial Residential, ROR, and HB zoning districts under its 2010 zoning ordinance. The SEPTA West Trenton overlay applies to specific parcels near the station. Contact Jenkintown Borough for parcel-specific zoning confirmation before any commercial acquisition or development analysis.
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Commercial Realtor in Jenkintown PA - FAQ
How do I find a commercial realtor in Jenkintown PA?
Call Josh Wernick - REALTOR® at 267-934-5674. Licensed Pennsylvania REALTOR® at Keller Williams Real Estate covering all Jenkintown Borough commercial transactions on Old York Road and the SEPTA station corridor. Same-day response.
What makes the Jenkintown-Wyncote SEPTA station significant for commercial real estate?
It ranked 9th of 146 SEPTA Regional Rail stations in weekday passenger volume with 1,246 daily boardings and 1,702 alightings, has a 430-space commuter parking lot, and serves two rail lines with 25-minute Center City Philadelphia access — producing commercial foot traffic and employee accessibility that comparable boroughs without major SEPTA stations cannot match.
What are commercial lease rates in Jenkintown PA?
Jenkintown Plaza at 101 Greenwood Avenue, directly across from the SEPTA station, leases at $18.50 to $20 per square foot for office space. Old York Road corridor retail and mixed-use command rates reflecting the 24,000 VPD traffic and station proximity.
What commercial zoning districts does Jenkintown Borough use?
Town Center, Gateway Commercial, Neighborhood Commercial Residential, ROR (Retail, Office, Residential), and HB (Highway Business) under the 2010 zoning ordinance. A SEPTA West Trenton overlay applies to specific station-area parcels. Confirm specific parcel designation with the Borough before any transaction.