Malvern has historic homes and top schools outside Philadelphia
Malvern is a rustic suburban just over 25 miles West of Philadelphia with beautiful old homes, a walkable downtown and a small village vibe with remarkable schools.
Malvern
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Colonial, Victorian and Craftsman homes span centuries of style
The town is full of diverse homes, with some dating back to the late 1800s. “Malvern has a very unique blend of historic and borough modern homes,” says Gregory Martire, Realtor with Springer Realty Group. Many residents live in 19th-century colonial and Victorian-style single-family homes. Or find an old twin with just as much character for $350,000. Throughout the rest of Malvern, you’ll find various houses from the mid-1900s through today. A 20th-century Craftsman or Cape Cod typically costs around $450,000 to $550,000. A contemporary house with a big two-car garage can fetch up to $800,000. Most homes are located on leafy grid-like streets about a block or two from Malvern’s walkable downtown on King Street, while others are just a couple miles away. “It’s very drivable to get somewhere walkable,” Martire explains.
King Street features boutiques, pizza and craft beer spots
While there are lots of homes steps away from downtown, the walkability factor is particularly prevalent for those living in Eastside Flats on King Street. The large mixed-use apartment complex features several local businesses on the bottom floor, like Terra Culture Gifts, a cute shop with unique hand-crafted items and AR Workshop, a studio where you can create home décor. Locals head to Uptown Worthington Shopping Center for shopping. The shopping center boasts big box stores like Target and Wegmans.
You’ll discover lots of restaurants as well as explore the half-mile stretch of businesses down King Street. Enjoy ice cream or water ice on the patio at Scoops ‘N’ Smiles. Meanwhile, Flying Pig Saloon will have you squealing for its pork belly skewers and rotating craft beer selections. You can also grab a slice from Malvern Pizza, a popular restaurant serving the community since 1982. The staple restaurant honors the town’s history with a mural of Malvern as it was when it was established in 1889.
Great Valley schools earn top marks from Niche
Students in Malvern attend several schools, but a common pipeline falls under the Great Valley School District. Niche gave the school district an overall A and ranked it number 32 out of the 496 school districts in Pennsylvania. Children start their education at General Wayne Elementary School, which touts an overall A from Niche. Students progress to Great Valley Middle School, which Niche gave an overall A. High schoolers head to Great Valley High School to earn their diplomas. Niche ranked GVHS as number 16 of the 683 high schools in Pennsylvania and gave them an overall A-plus.
Outdoor spaces include playgrounds, ballfields and a farmers market
Malvern’s historical significance predates that time to the Revolutionary War and is home to the site of The Battle of Paoli. What’s now a park has been a gathering place for years to honor American Veterans, which led to the town’s annual Memorial Day Parade, which started in 1868 and is the oldest Memorial Day Parade in the country. Today, the park is a popular spot to play on the playground, stroll on the paved trails or watch a Chester Valley Little League game. You can also surround yourself with nature at Randolph Woods Park and hike along Duffryn Trail or visit the playground at Burke Park, a small square in town also used for the Malvern Farmers Market. For more outdoor fun, many locals head to Greentree Park for a walk in the park or to let the kids play on the playground.
SEPTA and Route 30 make commuting to Philly convenient
Living outside of Philadelphia has its perks, and when residents want to trek to the city center, they head to the Paoli station and hop on the SEPTA train. Route 30 runs through the heart of Malvern and runs parallel to the train line, affording a quickly accessible route for local drivers. Malvern features stellar schools with a charming atmosphere and access to natural beauty.
Written By
Nicolas Stuart
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Meghan McGarrigle
Meghan McGarrigle
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
(610) 646-5826
93 Total Sales
6 in Malvern
$253K - $1.2M Price Range
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Mia Bloomfield
Mia Bloomfield
Compass RE
(856) 409-7095
33 Total Sales
1 in Malvern
$195,000 Price
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Dawn Kummerer
Dawn Kummerer
Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville
(484) 922-8678
105 Total Sales
2 in Malvern
$350K - $375K Price Range
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Kevin Toll
Kevin Toll
KW Empower
(484) 446-2565
376 Total Sales
1 in Malvern
$460,000 Price
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Marie Gordon
Marie Gordon
Compass RE
(610) 492-6951
112 Total Sales
1 in Malvern
$820,000 Price
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Trish Gesswein
Trish Gesswein
Houwzer LLC-Haddonfield
(848) 301-1594
200 Total Sales
1 in Malvern
$610,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Samuel & M. Elizabeth Burke Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Airdrie Forest Preserve
Greentree Park
Woodbine Park
Randolph Woods Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Paoli Memorial Grounds and Battlefield Historic Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Trails
Horace J. Quann Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Parking Lot
Theodore S.A. Rubino Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
John & Marion Herzak Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
41 min drive
Train
Malvern
Train
Paoli
Train
Daylesford
Train
Berwyn
Bus
Lancaster Av & Central Av
Bus
Lancaster Av & Old Lancaster Rd
Bus
Lancaster Av & Chester Valley Rehab
Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/23/2019
Niche Review
Great town, on the up and coming and will soon be very crowded. I loved spending my adolescent years living their
8/11/2019
Niche Review
My experience with Malvern has been full of different feelings. Overall, Malvern is an amazing town full of beautiful nature aspects to the immense amount of restaurants. But, I believe the area must be more diverse. There are many differences between the residents of Malvern that must be sorted out, for they are unnecessary. But, overall, it is a beautiful area to live in.
2/3/2017
Niche Review
Malvern was a great place to spend my childhood. As part of the main line, the schools are great, there are plenty of nice people, and there are a lot of extra-curriculares to get involved in.
10/4/2018
Niche Review
Small Main Line town. Nice downtown with plenty of shopping and restaurants. Great schools and parks. Easy access to transportation via train to several towns along the Main Line and to Philadelphia. Plenty of real estate, apartment living, senior living, town homes and single houses, lots of new real estate. Friendly people and very safe.
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Malvern Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Malvern, Frazer sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Malvern, Frazer over the last 12 months is $467,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$520,000
Median Sale Price
$467,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$745,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$762,497
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$342,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$305
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
958
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1972
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,052
Above the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,579
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,360
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
846
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Open Houses
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Sunday, Sep 1412 - 2pm
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Sunday, Sep 1412 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,255 - $2,815 per month
- Charleston Greene
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,250+ Sq Ft
- 1200 Charleston Green
- Malvern, PA
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$1,800 - $8,709 per month
- Eastside Flats Apartments
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 704+ Sq Ft
- 335 E King St
- Malvern, PA
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,610
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,564
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$147,989
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.7%
College Graduates
65.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
43
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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