Residential Real Estate & Development
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An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has been listed for sale for…
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122-Year-Old ‘Ravenscliff’ Mansion in Wayne Lists For Millions
In Wayne, a 122-year-old mansion deemed Ravenscliff is on the market for $11.875 million. With only two previous owners, who will be the third to grace the halls of this expansive property? Jonathan Diamond has the details at the Philadelphia Business Journal. It was originally built on a 126 acres in 1904 for railroad magnate…
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D.R. Horton Eyes 130-Acre Honey Brook Site, Local Speedway for New 170-Home Community
One of the nation’s largest homebuilders has its sights set on rural Chester County, and its plans include saving a local speedway in the process, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. D.R. Horton is proposing a 170-home development on 130 acres next to the Honey Brook Speedway. The planned community, called Arbor’s Glen, would feature 85 duplex buildings and public amenities. In atypical fashion for the company, D.R. Horton…
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The Generational Homeownership Divide: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Still Locked Out
The American dream of homeownership looks very different depending on when you were born, and new data lays bare just how stark that divide has become, writes Sami Sparber for Axios. Baby Boomers are sitting on a mountain of real estate compared to younger generations. A Redfin analysis of 2024 census data found that boomer…
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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: 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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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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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…
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Stone-Clad Berwyn Estate with Fireplaces and Home Theater Hits Market
A stone-clad seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate in Berwyn, set on 12 acres and topped with a burnt red roof, has recently hit the market for $6.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Built as a speculative home in 2007, the 11,600-square-foot house offers a range of outdoor living spaces, including a pool and outdoor…
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Historic Farmhouse Featured in ‘Marley & Me’ Hits the Market in West Chester
A unique piece of Chester County film history is available for sale as a stunning West Chester farmhouse hits the market, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The interior and exterior of the farmhouse, located at 1775 Meetinghouse Road, appeared in the 2008 film Marley & Me. The beloved movie stars Owen Wilson and…
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Chester County Ranks Among Strongest Seller’s Markets Nationwide
Chester County, along with neighboring Montgomery and Bucks counties, ranks among the strongest seller’s markets in the nation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Recent reports from Redfin and Zillow indicate that suburban buyers are at a significant disadvantage, and real estate experts do not expect that imbalance to ease in the near future. Among the 50 largest housing markets…
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Incredible West Chester Home with Indoor Pool, Custom Treehouse Up for $3.4 Million
A beautiful West Chester home with an indoor pool and a custom tree house sitting on 12 acres is available for sale for $3.495 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Built in 1985, this five-bedroom, five-bathroom home spans 7,248 square feet, with the two-story indoor pool featuring a glass overlook from the…
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Yolanda Hadid’s New Hope Farm Re-Lists for $10.88M After Sale Fell Through
Yolanda Hadid has relisted her New Hope lavender farm on the market after a previous deal fell through for the same $10.88 million asking price, reports Mary K. Jacob for the New York Post. The 32-acre property, which initially hit the market last September, dates back to 1682 and was purchased by the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star in 2017 for $4 million. Hadid announced the re-listing…
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To Buy West Chester Home, This Couple Moved in With Mom and Saved for 9 Months
Chris and Tessie Payne moved in with his mother for nine months to save up for their forever home: a four bedroom Colonial house in West Chester, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple were living in a one-bedroom rowhouse in Manayunk that was a good starter home but had become tight on space. In fall 2024, they put it on…
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Your Chester County Roof Took a Hit This Winter. Here’s How to Find Out Before It Costs You.
Last winter hit Chester County hard. Ice, wind, and freeze-thaw cycles pushed a lot of roofs past their limit. For West Chester contractors Chris Landy and Bryan Gabel, that meant long days and a lot of calls from homeowners who had no idea anything was wrong until water showed up on the ceiling. That’s exactly…
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