What school district serves Springfield?
Springfield Township is served by Springfield School District (Delaware County). Verify the exact school assignment for the specific property address before you buy.
Springfield, Pennsylvania | Delaware County
Homes for Sale in Springfield, PA — Delaware County Real Estate
A Delaware County township along Baltimore Pike and Sproul Road, with trolley service toward 69th Street. A straight look at Springfield, PA real estate and homes for sale — what it's like, what you'd be buying, and what to check first.
Tom Fior · Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty · Verified Google reviews below
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Hi, I'm Tom.
Tom Fior. I help buyers and sellers navigate Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs with a simple approach: clear guidance, honest answers, and no unnecessary pressure.
I grew up in Delaware County and live in Philadelphia, so City to Suburbs isn't just a brand — it's the market I know personally. Whether you're comparing neighborhoods, moving out of the city, relocating to the area, or trying to figure out where you fit best, I'm here to help you make sense of your options.
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The Springfield Real Estate Cheat Sheet
The stuff I'd want you to know before we started looking at houses here.
- County
- Delaware County
- Municipality of record
- Springfield Township
- Place type
- Township
- ZIP
- 19064
- School district
- Springfield School District (Delaware County)
- Common housing
- Single-family, Twin, Townhome, Condo
- To Philadelphia
- Approximately 11 miles from Center City Philadelphia, depending on the address and route
- Transit
- SEPTA Route 101 trolley, which runs through Springfield Township between Media and the 69th Street Transportation Center
What are property taxes like in Springfield?
A Delaware County property tax bill generally combines three separate taxes — county, municipal and school district — applied to the county assessed value of that individual property. Because assessments, exemptions and millage rates differ by property and are set each year, the only reliable number is the one for the specific address. Ask for the current tax detail on any home you're considering and verify it with the county and the taxing bodies. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
What you'll actually find in Springfield
Springfield Township's housing is dominated by post-war detached homes and twins on suburban lots, with townhome and condominium developments in some parts of the township. Garages, driveways and lot sizes are fairly consistent within neighborhoods but vary between them.
The Springfield Tradeoff
No town fits every search. Here's the honest version of both sides.
Why buyers consider it
Housing variety
Springfield includes single-family, twin, townhome, condo homes.
Getting around
SEPTA Route 101 trolley, which runs through Springfield Township between Media and the 69th Street Transportation Center. SEPTA bus service along Baltimore Pike and Sproul Road.
Distance to Philadelphia
Approximately 11 miles from Center City Philadelphia, depending on the address and route.
What you should know
Municipality vs mailing address
Confirm the property is in Springfield Township, Delaware County — the 19064 ZIP and the township name are both shared or confused with other places.
Age and inspection scope
Much of the housing is mid-century, so heating systems, roofs, windows and electrical service are common inspection topics.
Worth confirming
Homes along the Baltimore Pike and Sproul Road corridors differ from interior residential streets in traffic and access.
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Still Comparing Areas?
See how Springfield compares with nearby communities you may also be considering.
Media
The Delaware County seat, with a walkable State Street business district and a Regional Rail station and trolley line.
Compare Springfield vs MediaSwarthmore
A small Delaware County borough built around a Regional Rail station and Swarthmore College.
Compare Springfield vs SwarthmoreHavertown
A postal name covering much of Haverford Township, on Delaware County's border with Philadelphia and the Main Line.
Compare Springfield vs Havertown
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