Real Estate
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First Bank House of the Week: Private 19-Acre Retreat in West Chester
Listed for $2,500,000, this West Chester home offers a secluded setting with nearly 19 acres, a four-bedroom main residence and a collection of outbuildings designed for work, recreation and quiet country living. . . Along a long driveway framed by mature trees, the property immediately emphasizes privacy and open space. Although built in 1973, it…
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This Berwyn Estate Is One of the Most Expensive Listings in Philadelphia Region’s History
One of the Main Line’s signature luxury properties, a sweeping Berwyn estate known as Agincourt, has hit the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 106-acre property near Sugartown Road is listed for a whopping $28.95 million, one of the most expensive residential listings in region’s history. Owner Lauren Wylonis, a forensic psychiatrist turned home designer, first discovered…
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Historic Fullam House in Newtown Hits Zillow Gone Wild at $5.85 Million
The Paul Rudolph-designed Fullam House in Newtown is drawing fresh national attention after appearing on a popular real estate platform, according to Zillow Gone Wild. Set into a wooded hillside in Wrightstown Township, the home was designed in 1959 for federal judge John P. Fullam and his wife, Alice. The project marks one of Paul…
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Former Sixers Owner’s Huntingdon Valley Estate Returns to Market for $3.9M
A sprawling Huntingdon Valley estate once owned by former Philadelphia 76ers owner Harold Katz is back on the market, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The property’s massive private sports complex is once again drawing attention across the region. The nearly seven-acre Montgomery County property recently re-entered the market for $3.9 million, just…
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Chester County Recent Home Sales Among Priciest in Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia Business Journal staff has compiled a list of the priciest home sales in the Philadelphia region as of May 8, and some Chester County homes are on top. Last week, four Chester County sales were among the top 10 highest-priced homes, alongside Montgomery and Philadelphia County sales. At No. 1, 292 Church Road…
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First Bank House of the Week: Remarkable Malvern Estate with 1700s Details
A remarkable Malvern estate tucked along a quiet, tree-lined drive is on the market, offering seven acres of Chester County countryside within the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District. . . Located at 1660 Hidden Way, the five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence combines centuries of architectural history with thoughtfully expanded living space designed for modern lifestyles. Originally dating back to…
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Tastykake’s Navy Yard Headquarters Sold to Salt Lake City-Based Investment Firm in $87M Deal
Tastykake’s headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard has been sold to Salt Lake City-based Bridge Investment Group, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Prologis, the logistics real estate firm that had owned the 345,500-square-foot property since 2020 after a merger with Liberty Property Trust, sold the building in a $87 million deal. The…
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One of Lansdale’s Busiest Retail Corners Just Hit the Market
One of Lansdale’s most recognizable shopping destinations is on the market, with a price tag of around $55 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Water Tower Square, a fully occupied 269,000-square-foot retail center on Horsham Road, has been listed for sale. Blue Bell-based Goldenberg Group developed the property and has owned it…
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How Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Is Thriving in a Tough Housing Market
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers found the sweet spot in a tough housing market, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As new home sales slow nationally, major homebuilders are pivoting toward active adult communities. Toll Brothers is leading the charge through its Regency brand. Regency communities are built around lifestyle. Clubhouses, pickleball courts, fitness…
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Lindsey Scannapieco Successfully Transformed the Bok Building, She’s Now Eyeing Broad Street
Within two years of acquiring the Bok Building in 2015, developer Lindsey Scannapieco had a moment when she overheard a group of people raving about her work transforming the shuttered high school. The former South Philadelphia high school is now a collaborative workspace for several local artists, makers, small businesses, and nonprofits with a rooftop…
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Developers Bet Big on Horsham With Major Luxury Apartment Community
After years of planning, a major luxury apartment project is finally moving forward in Horsham Township, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Developers are breaking ground on AVE Horsham. The 274-unit apartment community is planned for the former Telerx call center site at 723 Dresher Road. The project is being developed through a partnership…
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First Bank House of the Week: Secluded Downingtown Retreat With Preserve Views
Set on eight private acres in Downingtown, this custom-built retreat offers a rare combination of wooded seclusion, upscale living, and direct access to preserved open space. . . Tucked beside Harmony Hill Preserve, the property delivers a quiet, nature-filled setting while remaining just minutes from both West Chester and Downingtown boroughs. A landscaped circular driveway…
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Six Chester County Towns Rank Among Pennsylvania’s 50 Fastest-Growing Housing Markets
Chester County is home to six towns among 50 with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used data from Zillow. Places are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of February 2026. Wayne ranks fourth for the fastest…
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323 Townhomes Coming to Parkesburg After Forestar Group Acquires 43-Acre Site
A 43-acre Parkesburg site approved for 323 townhomes has been acquired by Forestar Group, a D.R. Horton subsidiary, for $11.6 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parke Mansion Estates was originally envisioned in 2005, to be a commercial development to replace the quarry. However, in 2009, a revised version without the commercial component received approval. Those approvals have been…
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Alex Fraser Lists New Hope Estate for $3.25 Million as His Bucks County Playhouse Tenure Nears Its End
Tony Award-winning producer Alex Fraser and his husband Peter Maloney have listed their New Hope home for sale, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The restored 1700s-era estate is priced at approximately $3.25 million, a fitting bookend to one of the most unlikely success stories in Bucks County history. When Fraser arrived in New Hope…
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Your Lawn, on Autopilot: How Zippy Lawnz Is Changing the Way Homeowners Think About Lawn Care
Every weekend, the same choice. Pay someone to show up, cut it, and leave a bill on your door. Or do it yourself, burning a Saturday morning on a machine that needs gas, oil, and a new blade every season. Neither option is great. And neither one is permanent. Zippy Lawnz in West Chester has…
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Demand Outpaces Supply as Center City Apartment Vacancy Falls
Apartment vacancy in Center City continues to decline even as developers accelerate conversions of distressed office towers into hundreds of new residential units, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “There’s certainly tremendous amount of demand for people to live here in Center City,” said Alterra Property Group Principal Connor Burke. “We’ve seen that…





























































