Brandywine School District, New Castle DE County, PA
Ashbourne Hills
Performance Tier
Average
Median Sold
$370,000
Avg. Appreciation
77%
Avg. $ Gain
$155,200
2025 Sales
21
High Activity
Compared to the Brandywine district average, Ashbourne Hills is
underperforming by 5%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Ashbourne Hills is a 604-home single-family subdivision in Claymont, New Castle County, Delaware, developed beginning in 1954 and composed primarily of ranch and split-level detached homes. The Ashbourne Hills Civic Association organizes annual community events including Spring and Fall Yard Sales, an Easter Egg Hunt, and Halloween and Christmas parades. The subdivision sits within the Brandywine School District and is zoned to Claymont Elementary School (K–5), which enrolls approximately 913 students and scored above the Delaware state average in both math and reading on state assessments.
Specifications
Home Stock
Ranch and split-level single-family homes built in the mid-1950s. Split-levels are the dominant style; common features include attached garages, picture windows, hardwood floors, and fenced rear yards. Individual homes vary in size and finish, as the community was not built to a single template.
Location & Access
Darley Road provides internal access; Philadelphia Pike (US 13 Bus) runs nearby to the east. I-95 and I-495 interchanges are within minutes. The Harris B. McDowell III Transportation Center (formerly Claymont Station), a SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Regional Rail stop, opened December 2023 approximately one mile from the subdivision.
Location Anchors
Claymont, PA 19703
New Castle DE, PA
39.809, -75.466
What Makes This Distinct
Ashbourne Hills carries a 33-year appreciation pattern in the substantial range (60–80%), consistent with sustained owner-occupancy demand in a subdivision where measured vacancy is near zero—a structural condition that limits available inventory and compresses time-on-market.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $370k median. solid appreciation track record. move fast – homes go quickly. high turnover means more inventory.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $155k on average. solid 77% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $370k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that the Harris B. McDowell III Transportation Center opened in December 2023 as a $90 million facility, but SEPTA is simultaneously navigating a $213 million funding shortfall that could affect Wilmington/Newark Line service—and what that uncertainty means for a purchase decision that treats rail access as a material amenity?
Common Questions
How many homes are in Ashbourne Hills and what types are they?
Ashbourne Hills contains approximately 604 single-family homes, making it one of the largest residential subdivisions in Claymont. The community is composed of ranch and split-level detached homes built beginning in 1954, varying in individual size and finish. Interior square footage across listed homes has ranged from roughly 1,150 to over 3,300 sq ft depending on renovations and additions.
Which schools serve Ashbourne Hills?
Ashbourne Hills is within the Brandywine School District. Most of the subdivision is zoned to Claymont Elementary School (K–5, located at 3401 Green Street), Talley Middle School, and Mount Pleasant High School. Delaware’s Choice Open Enrollment program allows families to apply for placement at other district schools outside their feeder pattern. Buyers should confirm current boundary assignments directly with the Brandywine School District before making a school-dependent purchase decision.
What community organization is active in Ashbourne Hills?
The Ashbourne Hills Civic Association (AHCA) is the recognized community organization for the subdivision. It operates a public Facebook group and has historically organized events including Spring and Fall Community Yard Sales (held jointly with neighboring Northridge), an Easter Egg Hunt, and Halloween and Christmas parades. The AHCA is listed on NeighborhoodLink as a civic association for Claymont, DE 19703. Public sales data for recent transactions lists HOA status as unknown; the AHCA appears to function as a voluntary civic association rather than a mandatory HOA with dues or deed restrictions, though buyers should verify this through a title search and seller disclosure.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Builder — No named developer or builder has been identified in any source for Ashbourne Hills. The subdivision appears to have been built organically by multiple contractors beginning in 1954, not by a single tract builder. Left null.
- Hoa Status Mandatory Vs Voluntary — Public sales data lists HOA status as unknown. The Ashbourne Hills Civic Association is documented as a community organization but no source confirms mandatory dues, deed restrictions, or a recorded HOA. Buyers should verify through title search and seller disclosure.
- Approx Homes — Two sources conflict on Ashbourne Hills’ size ranking within Claymont: NeighborhoodLink states it is ‘the largest development in Claymont’ while The Oldfather Group calls it ‘the second largest subdivision.’ Both cite 604 homes as the count. The 604-home figure is used as it is corroborated by at least three independent sources (NeighborhoodLink, Redfin listing narrative, AmericanListed listing), but the ranking discrepancy is unresolved.
- Lot Size Sq Ft — Specific lot dimensions or acreage ranges for Ashbourne Hills parcels were not found in any indexed source. Lot character is described qualitatively from listing narratives only.
- Septa Service Status — As of April 2025, SEPTA faces a $213M funding shortfall with proposed cuts to the Wilmington/Newark Line that would eliminate Delaware commuter rail service effective January 2026. Service status may have changed after page publication. Buyers treating rail access as material should verify current SEPTA schedules directly.
School District
Ashbourne Hills is served by the Brandywine School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Brandywine School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · New Castle DE County Recorder · neighborhoodlink.com · framptonrealty.com · theoldfathergroup.com · neighborhoods.com · neighborhoodscout.com · greatschools.org · nces.ed.gov · usnews.com · en.wikipedia.org · railway-technology.com · delawarebusinesstimes.com · allevents.in · homes.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