Springfield School District, Delaware County, PA
Beatty Hills
Performance Tier
Below Average
Median Sold
$475,000
Avg. Appreciation
90%
Avg. $ Gain
$188,000
2025 Sales
3
Limited Activity
Compared to the Springfield district average, Beatty Hills is
underperforming by 17%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Beatty Hills is a detached single-family subdivision straddling the boundary between Springfield Township and Marple Township in Delaware County, constructed primarily during the 1950s and 1960s with a median vintage of approximately 1962. The streetscape is defined by brick ranch and split-level homes on lots averaging roughly one-third of an acre, with internal streets including Collins Drive, Conard Drive, Barry Drive, and Louise Drive running off Beatty Road and Route 320. Because the subdivision crosses a township line, individual parcels may be taxed by Springfield Township or Marple Township and may feed either the Springfield School District or the Marple Newtown School District — two materially different outcomes that depend on the precise location of a given lot.
Specifications
Home Stock
The subdivision consists entirely of detached single-family homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. Documented styles include brick ranch, brick split-level, and Cape Cod. Brick exteriors are common. Most homes carry attached garages; hardwood floors are a recurring original feature.
Location & Access
Beatty Road and Pennsylvania Route 320 (Chester Road/Sproul Road) provide primary access. Interstate 476 (the Blue Route) is accessible at its interchange with U.S. Route 1 near Springfield, and at the Baltimore Pike interchange just west of the township. SEPTA bus routes 107, 109, 110, and 111 serve the broader Springfield Township area.
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
Beatty Hills homes have historically generated appreciation in the 80–120% range over a multi-decade hold period based on The Cyr Team’s 33-year index, but the subdivision’s cross-township boundary means the school district, local tax rate, and municipal service provider can differ from one house to the next on the same street — a structural variable that directly affects resale positioning and buyer pool.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $475k median. historically strong appreciation. limited inventory – be patient.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $188k on average. solid 90% return on investment. median sale price $475k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that two houses on the same Beatty Hills street can carry identical Springfield mailing addresses yet fall in different school districts and be taxed by different townships — and that this distinction, invisible in a ZIP code search, may affect both your property tax bill and the schools your children attend?
Common Questions
What school district serves Beatty Hills?
The answer depends on which side of the Springfield–Marple township line a specific parcel sits. Homes in the Springfield Township portion of Beatty Hills feed the Springfield School District, whose Sabold Elementary (grades 2–5) serves many of these addresses. Homes in the Marple Township portion of Beatty Hills feed the Marple Newtown School District. Both districts are in Delaware County. Because the subdivision straddles the boundary, buyers should verify the assigned district for any specific address before making an offer — not just the ZIP code or mailing city.
When were Beatty Hills homes built, and what styles are typical?
Beatty Hills was developed during the 1950s and 1960s, with a median build year of approximately 1962. The subdivision is exclusively detached single-family homes. Documented styles include brick ranch, brick split-level, and Cape Cod. Brick exteriors are common throughout. Original interior features such as hardwood floors, stone fireplaces, and attached garages recur across listings. Lot sizes average around one-third of an acre, with some larger parcels extending beyond one acre.
Is there a homeowners association (HOA) in Beatty Hills?
No HOA has been identified for Beatty Hills through public records or public sources. Homeowners are not subject to association fees or CC&R restrictions tied to a formal HOA structure. Individual properties are governed by Springfield Township or Marple Township zoning and ordinances depending on which municipality the parcel falls within.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Approx Homes — No verified count of total homes in Beatty Hills found in any public source. Public sales data covers only 3 settlements in the last 180 days, insufficient to estimate total stock. Left null.
- Builder — No single builder identified for Beatty Hills. The subdivision appears to have been organically developed across the 1950s and 1960s by multiple builders. No named builder source found.
- Hoa Name — No HOA identified in public records or public sources. Confirmed absent based on public records-derived HOA status flag.
- Cross Border Note — School District Boundary Precision — The exact parcel-level boundary between Springfield and Marple townships within the subdivision is not mapped in any publicly accessible source found. Some Louise Drive addresses are confirmed in Marple Newtown SD; the precise dividing line within the interior street grid is unverified. A Cyr Team reviewer should consult Delaware County GIS or school district enrollment maps before publishing specific street-level claims.
- Interior Sqft Range Text — Upper Bound — The 4,474 sq ft figure seen in one Beatty Hills listing (scottkompa.com) may reflect a substantially renovated or expanded home rather than original construction. Range stated as 1,456–2,875 sq ft based on better-documented public records; the upper end may be higher for expanded homes.
School District
Beatty Hills 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 · blog.johnmcclintock.com · livingplaces.com · homes.com · bexrealty.com · ssdcougars.org · en.wikipedia.org · publicschoolreview.com · posterazzi.com · nationalblueribbonschools.ed.gov
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