Springfield School District, Delaware County, PA
Golfview
Performance Tier
Underperformer
Median Sold
$460,000
Avg. Appreciation
59%
Avg. $ Gain
$149,258
2025 Sales
13
Moderate Activity
Compared to the Springfield district average, Golfview is
underperforming by 34%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Golfview Estates is a 55-plus age-restricted townhouse and carriage-home community in Springfield Township, Delaware County, built by McKee Builders in phases from 1989 through 1999. The community’s 217 units are arranged on a hillside immediately adjacent to Springfield Country Club — a public 18-hole course at 400 W Sproul Road — which gives the development its name. The HOA, managed by PENCO Management, covers exterior building maintenance (including roofs), lawn care, snow removal to each doorstep, road maintenance, and trash removal; the community operates without a clubhouse, which keeps monthly fees comparatively low relative to other 55-plus communities in Delaware County.
Specifications
Home Stock
Townhouses and carriage-home end units built by McKee Builders between 1989 and 1999. All floor plans are 2 bedrooms and 2 or 2.5 baths. Most units offer single-level primary living with an interior-access garage (one- or two-car depending on model), a rear deck or patio, and gas heat and cooking. Select models include a finished walk-out lower level with a powder room. The community has no clubhouse.
Location & Access
Entrance off Route 320 (Sproul Road). Close proximity to I-476 (Blue Route) and I-95. Springfield Mall, the Springfield YMCA/Healthplex, and SEPTA bus and trolley connections are all within a short drive.
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
Because Golfview Estates carries no clubhouse and its HOA fee covers exterior building maintenance, buyers are effectively purchasing a maintenance-free structure but must independently verify reserve-fund adequacy before closing — roofs, driveways, and common infrastructure are the association’s liability, not the unit owner’s.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $460k median. solid appreciation track record. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $149k on average. trailing the district by 34%. solid 59% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $460k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered what happens to resale velocity and pricing if the HOA’s reserve fund is underfunded — given that the association is solely responsible for roofs, driveways, and exterior building maintenance across 217 units?
Common Questions
Who built Golfview Estates and when was construction completed?
Golfview Estates was built by McKee Builders, a Springfield-based family-owned company that opened its first 55-plus community in 1977 and has developed active adult communities across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Construction at Golfview began in 1989 and was completed in 1999, placing the bulk of the community firmly in the late 20th century.
What does the Golfview Estates HOA cover, and who manages it?
The Golf View Estates HOA is managed by PENCO Management (610-358-5580) and covers exterior building maintenance including roofs, lawn maintenance, snow removal to each unit’s doorstep, common area maintenance, road maintenance, and trash removal. A one-time capital contribution is required at purchase. The community has no clubhouse, which is one structural reason its monthly fee is lower than many comparable Delaware County 55-plus communities. As with any HOA, buyers should request current reserve fund disclosures before making an offer.
Is Golfview Estates part of the Springfield School District, and does the 55-plus age restriction affect school taxes?
Yes — Golfview Estates sits within Springfield Township, Delaware County, and is zoned to the Springfield School District. The 55-plus age restriction means no minor children may reside in the community as primary occupants, but owners are still subject to local school district real estate taxes. Buyers should confirm current tax assessed values and millage rates directly with Delaware County, as school tax obligations do not disappear with age-restricted occupancy.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Avg Year Built — The structural data input lists average year built as 1998, which is plausible given a construction window of 1989–1999. However, two independent sources (ActiveRain, 55pluscommunitytours.com) confirm construction began 1989, so the 1998 average likely reflects later-phase units or the public records’s captured resale sample skewing toward newer phases. No anomaly flagged — range 1989–1999 is consistent with a 1998 average year built weighted toward later phases.
- Hoa Monthly Fee — The $262/month figure appears in a third-party community tours site (55pluscommunitytours.com) and is presented as of approximately 2022. HOA fees change; buyers must verify directly with PENCO Management at 610-358-5580.
- Approx Homes — Two sources say approximately 215 units (ActiveRain, circa 2013 and 2019); the PENCO Management portal says 217 units. PENCO as the active property manager is treated as more authoritative; 217 is used. The 55pluscommunitytours.com page lists 214 carriage homes and townhomes. Minor variance (214–217) likely reflects counting methodology; no material discrepancy.
- Real Estate Tax Range — Third-party source (55pluscommunitytours.com) lists tax range as approximately $6,250–$9,600. These figures are not independently verified through county assessment records and are presented as of approximately 2022. Buyers should check current Delaware County assessment data at delcopa.gov.
- Capital Contribution Amount — $1,750 one-time capital contribution confirmed in two Compass public records and on 55pluscommunitytours.com; may be subject to change — buyers should verify at time of offer.
School District
Golfview is served by the Springfield School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Springfield School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Delaware County Recorder · 55pluscommunitytours.com · activerain.com · pencomanagement.com · compass.com · livingplaces.com · mckeegroup.net · springfieldgolf.org · coldwellbankerhomes.com
Data refreshed: April 25, 2026 (median sold, appreciation, performance tiers, narratives) · Content reviewed: April 25, 2026 (overview, structural insight, FAQs)
The Cyr Team · 2418 neighborhoods · 4 counties · 33 years of public sales records