Great Valley School District, Chester County, PA
Malvern Boro
Performance Tier
Average
Median Sold
$766,250
Avg. Appreciation
129%
Avg. $ Gain
$323,861
2025 Sales
10
Moderate Activity
Compared to the Great Valley district average, Malvern Boro is
underperforming by 9%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Malvern Borough is a 1.3-square-mile incorporated municipality in Chester County, situated approximately 19 miles west of Philadelphia at the western terminus of the Main Line. Incorporated on August 13, 1889 — after separating from Willistown Township — the Borough’s residential stock spans Welsh-settled 17th-century roots through Victorian-era construction (concentrated in the 1880–1910 period around the Pennsylvania Railroad station), post-war mid-century detached homes, and a smaller share of more recent infill. The Borough operates under a home-rule charter adopted in 2008, and its SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line station at 15 N. Warren Avenue provides direct rail access to Center City Philadelphia. Public school students attend the Great Valley School District, with General Wayne Elementary School — serving grades K–5 with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio — as the most common elementary assignment for Borough residents.
Specifications
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
Malvern Borough’s 2012 Comprehensive Plan documents the municipality as ‘essentially entirely built out,’ with residential land uses comprising approximately one-third of the Borough’s 1.3 square miles and single-family detached structures accounting for roughly two-thirds of that residential acreage — a supply constraint that structurally limits new inventory and has historically supported long-term value retention in the premium price tier.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$766k median price point. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $324k on average. properties doubled in value (129% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $766k.
School District
Malvern Boro is served by the Great Valley School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Great Valley School District Information
Sources Consulted
Closed sales data · en.wikipedia.org · findingaids.library.upenn.edu · malvern.org · ecode360.com · septa.org · chesco.org · neighborhoodscout.com · brandywine.org · mainlineparent.com
Data refreshed: April 25, 2026 (median sold, appreciation, performance tiers, narratives) · Content reviewed: April 25, 2026 (overview, structural insight)
The Cyr Team · neighborhood sales data · 4 counties