Souderton at a glance
Souderton is a historic borough of about 7,200 people in Montgomery County’s Indian Valley, with a traditional Main Street, the Souderton Area School District, and some of the most accessible prices in the area. In ZIP 18964, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $466,000 in August 2026.
Welsh settlers arrived around 1710, and the area was first called Welshtown. It was later named for Henry O. Souder, who ran a lumber business. The first train arrived on June 3, 1857, and the borough was chartered in 1887.
Schools
Souderton is in the Souderton Area School District. Schools in Souderton include:
- E.M. Crouthamel Elementary, West Broad Street Elementary, and Franconia Elementary
- Indian Crest Middle School
- Souderton Area High School, in a building that opened in 2009
The district assigns schools by address. The Souderton ZIP code, 18964, also covers parts of Hilltown Township in Bucks County (Pennridge School District) and small parts of Hatfield and Towamencin Townships (North Penn School District).
Dock Mennonite Academy has its early childhood through grade 8 campus in Souderton.
Daily life
- Main Street and Broad Street form the Souderton Historic District, listed on the National Register in 2011, with shops, restaurants, and the Montgomery Theater.
- Events: Art Jam each September and 3rd Fridays from April through October.
- Parks: Rotary Park, the community pool, and Holly’s Hill Park.
- Employers: Univest has its headquarters on Main Street.
Homes and prices
The borough’s core dates mainly from the late 1800s and early 1900s, while surrounding Franconia Township has more suburban neighborhoods. In ZIP 18964, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $466,000 in August 2026, up about 2 percent over the year. Across all home types, the least expensive third of homes was valued at about $358,000 and the most expensive third at about $623,000.
Getting around
- No passenger rail since 1981; the nearest Regional Rail stations are in Lansdale and Hatfield Township.
- By car, Route 113 runs through the borough. Lansdale is about 16 minutes away, Blue Bell about 29 minutes, and Center City about 51 minutes without traffic.
- By bus, SEPTA Route 132 serves the area.
Things to know before you buy
- A longer commute to Center City and King of Prussia.
- School taxes: the Souderton Area School District’s 2026-27 rate is 37.3842 mills, up about 4.4 percent.
- ZIP code versus borough: a Souderton address may be in Franconia Township or even Bucks County.
- Transfer tax totals the usual 2 percent.
Working with Karen in Souderton
Karen Langsfeld works with buyers and sellers across the area. In Souderton, she helps buyers compare older borough homes with nearby township neighborhoods and confirm school assignments, and helps sellers price against the sales that truly compare.
Reach Karen directly at (215) 495-2914 or through the contact page.