Phoenixville Area School District · East Pikeland Township, Chester County, PA
Kensworth
Performance Tier
Exceptional
Median Sold
$1,255,878
Avg. Appreciation
285%
Avg. $ Gain
$929,878
2025 Sales
1
Limited Activity
Compared to the Phoenixville Area district average, Kensworth is
outperforming by 346%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Kensworth is a detached single-family subdivision in East Pikeland Township, Chester County, platted off Pikes Spring Road (Route 113) with access via Western Road and Woodmere Way. Homes were built primarily in the mid-to-late 1990s — Public records confirm a 1998 year-built for at least one property, consistent with the 33-year appreciation index average of 1998 — on lots that average roughly one to 1.4 acres, several of which back to community open space. The Phoenixville Area School District serves Kensworth students; Hares Hill Elementary School, which opened on Hares Hill Road in East Pikeland Township for the 2025–2026 school year, is the designated elementary campus for the area. One active public records record discloses that the community’s homeowners association participation is optional but encouraged, with fees covering common area maintenance.
Specifications
Home Stock
Detached single-family homes in a Traditional style, typically two stories with two-car or three-car attached garages, walk-out basements, and formal room layouts. Multiple public records confirm this pattern.
Location & Access
Access via Pikes Spring Road (Route 113) to Western Road to Woodmere Way. Pennsylvania Routes 23, 113, and 724 serve the broader East Pikeland Township.
Location Anchors
East Pikeland Township
Chester, PA
40.130, -75.515
What Makes This Distinct
Kensworth’s long-run appreciation pattern — more than doubling in value over the 33-year index period — places it in the premium tier of the Phoenixville Area School District’s resale market, driven by acre-plus lots, low inventory, and limited new construction in East Pikeland Township. The optional HOA structure, confirmed by public records disclosures, means buyers should independently verify what common-area obligations transfer at settlement.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Premium market at $1.3m median. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. limited inventory – be patient.
If You’re Selling
Exceptional appreciation – sellers gained $930k on average. outperforming the district by 346%. properties doubled in value (285% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $1256k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered what the optional HOA status in Kensworth actually means for a buyer — specifically whether common-area maintenance obligations are enforceable, and whether future boards could vote to make participation mandatory?
Common Questions
What school district serves Kensworth, and which elementary school do children attend?
Kensworth is served by the Phoenixville Area School District (PASD), which covers East Pikeland Township, Phoenixville Borough, and Schuylkill Township. All middle and high school students attend Phoenixville Area Middle School and Phoenixville Area High School. For elementary grades, the district opened Hares Hill Elementary School — located on Hares Hill Road in East Pikeland Township — for the 2025–2026 school year. Because elementary attendance boundaries were being redrawn alongside the new school’s opening, buyers should verify their specific assignment directly with PASD at pasd.com/our_district/school_boundaries before making enrollment assumptions.
Is there an HOA in Kensworth, and what does it cover?
Public records disclosures for recent Kensworth listings identify a homeowners association whose participation is described as ‘optional but encouraged,’ with fees covering common area maintenance. Because participation is not universally mandatory, prospective buyers should request and review the recorded declaration and any deed restrictions during due diligence to confirm which obligations are legally binding and what common areas are maintained. East Pikeland Township does not require a Use & Occupancy permit at resale, so the HOA documents represent one of the key protective review steps for buyers.
What are typical lot sizes and home sizes in Kensworth?
Based on multiple recorded public records transactions, Kensworth lots generally range from approximately 1.1 to 1.4 acres, with several backing to community open space. Above-grade finished living area in documented sales has ranged from roughly 3,200 to 4,900 square feet, with most homes being two-story Traditional-style detached singles featuring two- to three-car attached garages and walk-out basements. Individual homes vary — buyers should confirm specific lot and square-footage figures through Chester County tax records or a licensed survey.
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 single builder identified across any source. Multiple custom or semi-custom homes built by different contractors in the mid-to-late 1990s. Cannot verify without Chester County permit records.
- Hoa Name — The formal legal name of the HOA entity is not available from public records disclosures or any verifiable public source. The Coldwell Banker listing identifies it only as an unnamed HOA with optional participation. The legacy hint referenced livingplaces.com/PA/Chester_County/East_Pikeland_Township/Kensworth.html but that URL returns the township page, not a Kensworth-specific subdivision page.
- Approx Homes — One 2000-era Redfin listing states ‘Only 52 Homes In This Neighborhood.’ This figure is treated as estimated, not verified, as it comes from a listing agent narrative rather than a recorded plat or township record.
- Interior Sqft Range Text — Range derived from a small number of public records (110 Bobtail Dr: 3,406 sq ft; 305 Woodmere Way: 4,865 sq ft; 322 Woodmere Way: ~3,200 above grade). Not a statistically reliable distribution.
- Elementary School Assignment — Hares Hill Elementary opened 2025-2026 with boundary changes still in flux per PASD. One listing (322 Woodmere Way) confirms Hares Hill for that address, but buyers must verify current assignment directly with PASD as boundaries may continue to shift.
- Flood Plain Risk — East Pikeland Township has documented flooding from French Creek and Pickering Creek per resident reviews. Kensworth’s specific parcels have not been individually assessed here. Buyers should obtain flood zone determinations from FEMA or a licensed surveyor.
School District
Kensworth is served by the Phoenixville Area School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Phoenixville Area School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Chester County Recorder · mainlinephillyhomes.com · coldwellbankerhomes.com · ownerly.com · stoltzfusrealty.com · en.wikipedia.org · pasd.com · eastpikeland.org · skeptonconstruction.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