Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, Chester County, PA
Knolls of Birmingham
Performance Tier
Underperformer
Median Sold
$590,000
Avg. Appreciation
59%
Avg. $ Gain
$189,383
2025 Sales
7
Low Activity
Compared to the Unionville-Chadds Ford district average, Knolls of Birmingham is
underperforming by 45%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Knolls of Birmingham is a 180-home subdivision in Birmingham Township, Chester County, built between 1991 and 1999 by three separate builders—Orleans, Toll Brothers, and Megill Homes—across three structure types: detached singles, twin homes, and townhomes. The community is sited on over 100 acres, and since 2011 its HOA has partnered with the Brandywine Conservancy to plant and maintain over 1,500 trees and shrubs along Radley Run, which flows through the development and supports more than 50 acres of preserved open space. Residents have walking access to Sandy Hollow Heritage Park, a 42-acre Birmingham Township property that is part of the Brandywine Battlefield National Historic Landmark, and the community’s own amenities include a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and paved walking paths passing a 200-year-old stone meeting house.
Specifications
Home Stock
Three structure types: detached single-family homes (4–5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2–3-car garages, basements); semi-detached twin homes; and interior townhomes (2–4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garages). Construction ran 1991–1999, with Orleans, Toll Brothers, and Megill Homes each building sections of the community.
Location & Access
The community is situated just off US Route 202 (Wilmington Pike) in Birmingham Township. Pennsylvania Route 926 (Street Road) and Pennsylvania Route 52 (Lenape Road) are also accessible within the township. Birmingham Road provides direct access to Sandy Hollow Heritage Park.
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
The HOA—incorporated as a domestic nonprofit in August 1991 and managed by Penco Management Inc—covers lawn maintenance, snow removal, exterior building maintenance (for townhome units), and trash removal, functions that meaningfully reduce owner maintenance obligations but also introduce a recurring fee obligation and collective governance risk that buyers should underwrite before contracting.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$590k median price point. solid appreciation track record. competitive market.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $189k on average. trailing the district by 45%. solid 59% return on investment. active market (14 day median). median sale price $590k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered what the long-term financial obligation of the Knolls of Birmingham HOA actually looks like on paper—specifically the reserve fund balance and any pending capital assessments—before making an offer on a townhome here where exterior maintenance is the association’s responsibility?
Common Questions
What school does a child in Knolls of Birmingham attend for elementary school?
Public sales data indicates that Chadds Ford Elementary School is the most common elementary assignment for homes in this community. The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District operates four elementary schools with distinct attendance boundaries—Chadds Ford, Hillendale, Pocopson, and Unionville—and buyers should confirm the current boundary assignment directly with the district registrar, as boundaries can be redrawn. Middle school is Charles F. Patton; high school is Unionville High School.
Who built the homes in Knolls of Birmingham, and when were they constructed?
Construction ran from 1991 through 1999. Three builders developed different sections: Orleans, Toll Brothers, and Megill Homes. Because multiple builders were involved, finishes, floor plans, and structural details vary significantly from home to home even within the same product type. Buyers should request the specific builder for any home under consideration and review that builder’s standard specifications.
What does the HOA cover in Knolls of Birmingham, and who manages it?
The community is governed by The Knolls of Birmingham Community Association, a Pennsylvania domestic nonprofit corporation incorporated in August 1991, and is managed day-to-day by Penco Management Inc. For townhome and twin-home units, the HOA covers lawn maintenance, snow removal, mulching, exterior building maintenance, and trash removal. The HOA also stewards over 50 acres of preserved open space and maintains community amenities including a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a clubhouse, and paved walking trails. Buyers should request the current HOA fee schedule, reserve fund study, and meeting minutes as part of due diligence, as fee levels and reserve health are not publicly disclosed.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Hoa Fee Amount — No publicly disclosed HOA fee amount or reserve fund balance was found. Buyers must request current fee schedule and reserve study directly from Penco Management Inc or the HOA board.
- Interior Sqft Range Text (Twin Homes) — Square footage for twin/semi-detached homes specifically was not broken out in any source; the 2,000–4,000 sq ft range cited covers both townhomes and twins collectively per livingplaces.com.
- Flood Plain Status — Radley Run flows through the development and the HOA stewards wetlands. FEMA flood zone status for individual parcels was not verified. Buyers of homes near the creek or pond should obtain a flood determination and review FEMA Map Service Center data.
- School Boundary Stability — Public sales data identifies Chadds Ford Elementary as the most common assignment, but UCFSD redraws attendance boundaries periodically. Boundary confirmation must come directly from the district registrar before relying on it in a purchase decision.
School District
Knolls of Birmingham is served by the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Chester County Recorder · knollsofbirmingham.com · mainlinephillyhomes.com · livingplaces.com · bobdownsrealestate.com · chescoplanning.org · b2bhint.com · birminghamtownship.org · homesaleluxury.com · en.wikipedia.org · ucfsd.org
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