There is a reason mid-rise condominium buildings remain one of the most popular housing types for both downsizers and urban-adjacent buyers: they deliver the best of all worlds. You have the feel and community of a residential building, the security of controlled access and a staffed lobby, the convenience of an elevator, and none of the anonymity of a large high-rise tower.
Beaver Hill at 100 West Ave, Jenkintown is a 5-8 floor mid-rise community that perfectly embodies this format.
Elevator Access Changes Everything
For buyers who are downsizing with an eye toward long-term aging-in-place, elevator access is not a luxury — it is essential planning. A second-floor walk-up feels manageable at 60; it is a different experience at 75. Beaver Hill's elevator means that unit 229S is accessible and functional at every stage of your life.
Elevator access also means moving in and out (with groceries, furniture, or luggage) is simply easier. This is one of those quality-of-life details that you do not fully appreciate until you have lived with it.
Not Too Big, Not Too Small
A mid-rise building of 5-8 floors strikes the right balance for community. You have enough neighbors that the building feels alive and social — but not so many that it becomes anonymous. At Beaver Hill, residents genuinely know their neighbors. The doorman knows your name. The community has a character.
A Well-Maintained Building With Major Improvements Underway
Beaver Hill's South Building — where unit 229S is located — is actively being improved. A brand new roof is being installed this month. The elevator mechanicals have been recently serviced and upgraded. The new management company has made building quality a clear priority. The physical infrastructure of this building is in excellent shape and getting better.
Tour unit 229S in this exceptional mid-rise community: https://www.montcoliving.com/100-west-ave-229s
Shaina McAndrews | MontCo Living | eXp Realty | 215-767-7150
