Bristol, PA

Bristol, Pennsylvania is a city located in the southwestern corner of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The city has a population of approximately 100,000 and is considered to be one of the most prosperous cities in the state. Bristol was founded in 1752 and quickly became an important center for trade and commerce due to its location on the Susquehanna River. The city's economy has been based largely on manufacturing, particularly textiles and machinery, but it has also developed into a leading commercial center for southeastern Pennsylvania.

Real estate in Bristol is highly sought after due to its proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as well as its many amenities and attractions. There are numerous residential neighborhoods available in Bristol, each with its own unique character and features. Some popular neighborhoods include: Riverside Park, which features large lots and tree-lined streets; Southgate Village, which offers charming Victorian homes; West End Village, which features modern townhouses; East End Village, which offers traditional brick homes; Northgate Village, which features upscale apartments; Midtown Crossing, which includes high-rise condos; Southwick Park neighborhood featuring single family homes as well as townhouses; Prospect Hill neighborhood featuring Tudor Revival style homes; Upper Mount Bethel Park neighborhood featuring single family homes nestled among rolling hills.; Lower Mount Bethel Park neighborhood featuring townhouses nestled among rolling hills.; North Bristol Neighborhood including single family homes near parks.; Easton Heights Neighborhood including apartments near shopping centers.; Fox Chase Neighborhood including apartments near shopping centers.; Cheltenham Township comprising several neighborhoods including: Glen Mills (a suburban community), Springfield (a historic mill village), Lower Makefield Township (a suburb bordering Cheltenham Township), Upper Makefield Township (another suburb bordering Cheltenham Township) plus two unincorporated communities: Pine Hill Manor and Woodland Hills Manor).

There are also numerous commercial properties available for sale in Bristol. These properties can be found throughout the city center as well as in various suburban neighborhoods. Some popular commercial areas include: downtown Bristol along Market Street; Easton Town Center located just east of I-78 exit #191 on Route 422/PA 940 southbound); Riverside Plaza located just north of I-77 exit #195 on PA 940 northbound); Midtown Crossing located at PA 611 & PA 880 west of downtown Bristol); Southwick Shopping Center located just south of I-276 exit #5 on PA 940 eastbound). There are also a number of industrial properties available for sale in Bristol that can be used for businesses or residential purposes. These properties include: GAF Corp.'s former plant at 600 Wissahickon Ave., now occupied by Drexel University's School of Medicine & Health Sciences ; Bethlehem Steel's former plant at 5800 Hamilton Blvd., now occupied by PNC Bank ; Ford Motor Company's former plant at 1600 E Lockhart Rd., now occupied by Liberty Property Trust ; Rohm & Haas' former plant at 2200 N Main St., now occupied by JLL Real Estate Solutions .

The real estate market in Bristol is constantly changing due to new development projects underway or planned within the city limits. New construction projects that have recently been completed or are currently under construction include: The Shoppes At Willow Grove located at Willow Grove Mall off I-476 Exit 10A ; Willowbrook Commons II consisting of two office towers totaling 1 million square feet with ground floor retail totaling 125K SF ; Gateway Towers consisting of three office towers totaling 1 million square feet with ground floor retail totaling 275K SF ; The Promenade consisting of five luxury apartment buildings ranging from 400 – 1 ,200 units each .