If you are renting a 2-bedroom apartment in Philadelphia right now, you are likely paying $1,800-$2,500/month or more — and that is before utilities. You are building zero equity, your rent is rising every year, and you are one landlord decision away from having to move.
Now let's talk about what owning unit 229S at 100 West Ave in Jenkintown actually looks like.
Running the Real Numbers
At a purchase price of $230,000, a buyer with 10% down ($23,000) and a 30-year mortgage at current rates would have a monthly mortgage payment in the range of $1,300-$1,400. Add the $943 condo fee and your all-in monthly cost is roughly $2,250-$2,350.
But here is the critical difference: that $943 condo fee covers electric, gas, heat, air conditioning, water, sewer, trash, snow removal, lawn maintenance, building insurance, HVAC servicing, and more. When you compare apples to apples, Beaver Hill is not just competitive with renting — it is decisively better.
What You Are Getting That Renters Never Do
Every mortgage payment builds equity. The Philadelphia area real estate market has been consistently strong, and Jenkintown properties have held their value exceptionally well. In 5, 10, or 15 years, the equity you build at Beaver Hill is yours — not your landlord's.
Beyond equity, you have stability. Your mortgage rate does not change (if you choose a fixed-rate loan). Your landlord cannot raise your rent 20% at lease renewal. You can paint the walls, make it yours, and stay as long as you want.
The Beaver Hill Advantage
Beaver Hill adds one more financial layer that tilts the math even further: no surprise expenses. With all utilities and maintenance covered by the association, your housing budget is genuinely predictable. That is a level of financial clarity that most homeowners — and certainly all renters — never experience.
See the listing and get in touch with Shaina to discuss your buying power: https://www.montcoliving.com/100-west-ave-229s
Shaina McAndrews | MontCo Living | eXp Realty | 215-767-7150
