Thomas Kennedy
Real of Pennsylvania
(267) 578-4911
116 Total Sales
1 in Chadds Ford
$780,000 Price
Chadds Ford
Located in Chester County
Chadds Ford, located about 30 miles southwest of Philadelphia, is a township known for its excellent school system, open space and rich art history. “People move here for the schools,” says Emily Pisano, Interim Township Manager. “We also have boards dedicated to preserving the area’s art history and developing park space.”
Pisano notes that most homes here come with a lot of land, often between one and three acres. You’ll see spacious, traditional-style single-family homes with brick fronts and a blend of modern and classic elements that range in price from $800,000 to about $2 million. There are lakefront homes and farmhouses, as well as six-bedroom manors with three-car garages. You’ll also see some new construction in a subdivision called The Enclave where four-bedroom traditional styles on two-acre lots are going for about $2 million. If you’re looking for condominium living, there are buildings from the 1970s with two-bedroom units going for about $215,000.
When it comes to the area’s schools, Pisano says, “The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District has some of the highest ratings in the state.” The district serves about 4,000 students in southern Chester County, has an A+ rating from Niche and has been listed as the number one district in Pennsylvania by US News and World Report. Chadds Ford Elementary School works closely with the art community to host an annual art show each spring. Artwork is sold at the event and proceeds benefit the school. At Charles F. Patton Middle School, the educational experience includes core academic courses, extracurricular clubs and opportunities for athletics and the performing arts. Students at Unionville High School can select from a wide range of academic options including Advanced Placement courses, family and consumer science classes and world language offerings such as French, Spanish and German. All three schools in the district boast an A+ rating from Niche.
If you’re looking for something to do outdoors, you can take the kids to the township’s park and playground. Here, the township hosts a weekly story time and a few seasonal activities, including an annual pumpkin painting event and an Easter egg hunt. “We also have the Harvey Run Trail,” Pisano says. “It’s a natural-surface trail that cuts through area fields and is about five miles long.”
If you’re planning to hike the trail, you can park at The Brandywine Museum of Art which is located inside a renovated mill. Here you can peruse a gallery of portraits, landscapes and still-life paintings, or attend one of the museum’s regular events such as a book signing or stroller tour.
Pisano describes the township as “tucked away,” but it is not without its share of modern conveniences. You can take care of your grocery list at the nearby Whole Foods and select from several popular dining options in the area. Brandywine Prime is an elegant spot for steak and seafood, and Antica, an authentic Italian restaurant, serves homemade pasta. You can dine on Mexican cuisine at Agave and select from a variety of sweet and savory treats at OsoSweet Bakery Café. “Hank’s Place is a great breakfast and lunch spot. They’re currently rebuilding because of flood damage from Hurricane Ida,” Pisano says. “We can’t wait for them to reopen.”
Whether it’s rallying around local businesses, preserving the area’s art history or supporting the top-rated school system, residents of Chadds Ford Township are committed and involved. If a dedicated community is something you’d like to be part of, this might be the perfect place for your new home.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Thomas Kennedy
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Lee Tessier
Lee Tessier
EXP Realty, LLC
(443) 292-9223
1,629 Total Sales
1 in Chadds Ford
$920,000 Price
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Tim Brogan
Tim Brogan
Coldwell Banker Realty
(215) 608-0466
109 Total Sales
1 in Chadds Ford
$440,000 Price
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Lauri Brockson
Lauri Brockson
Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
(302) 268-9537
179 Total Sales
2 in Chadds Ford
$900K - $3.7M Price Range
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Michael Clement
Michael Clement
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
(302) 600-1789
58 Total Sales
1 in Chadds Ford
$1,580,000 Price
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Brooke Penders
Brooke Penders
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(484) 849-0218
355 Total Sales
6 in Chadds Ford
$490K - $1.5M Price Range
Schools
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- K to 5th
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- 6th to 8th
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- 9th to 12th
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Chadds Ford Housing Trends
On average, homes in Chadds Ford, PA sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Chadds Ford, PA over the last 12 months is $720,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$750,000
Median Sale Price
$720,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$832,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$228,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
120
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
29
Months of Supply
2.90
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 1211am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jul 1212 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jul 1312 - 2pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,930 - $3,810 per month
- Arrive Chadds Ford
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 590+ Sq Ft
- 7000 Johnson Farm Ln
- Chadds Ford, PA
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$2,115 - $5,472 per month
- Spring House at Brandywine
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 651+ Sq Ft
- 900 Reisling Ln
- West Chester, PA
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Chadds Ford Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,063
Median Age
47
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$141,703
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$174,766
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
67.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
