Garnet Valley School District · Chester Heights Borough, Delaware County, PA
Brookfield
Performance Tier
Average
Median Sold
$775,000
Avg. Appreciation
48%
Avg. $ Gain
$263,000
2025 Sales
3
Limited Activity
★ Value Play
Compared to the Garnet Valley district average, Brookfield is
underperforming by 0%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Brookfield is a post-2015 townhome subdivision in Chester Heights Borough, Delaware County, situated on a 143-acre historic site off Valleybrook Road at Hunters Lane in the 19342 mailing district. Designed by engineering firm Pennoni Associates and built by Brookfield Builders circa 2017–2020, the development comprises 78 attached townhomes across five floor plan options ranging from approximately 2,580 to 3,000 square feet, each with three or four bedrooms, a two-car garage, and an unfinished basement with 9-foot foundation walls. The site was planned with a dedicated walking trail, interconnected sidewalks, and engineered stormwater infrastructure; residents are served by the Garnet Valley School District, with Chester Heights Borough students attending Concord Elementary School.
Specifications
Home Stock
Three- and four-bedroom attached townhomes, 2.5 baths standard, with optional 3 or 3.5 bath configurations on select plans. Units include unfinished basements with 9-foot foundation walls and attached two-car garages. First-floor primary suites available on select floor plans.
Location & Access
Community entrance is off Valleybrook Road (PA Route 261) via Hunters Lane. US Route 1 (Baltimore Pike) is the primary numbered highway serving Chester Heights Borough, connecting northeast approximately 20 miles to Philadelphia and southwest to Kennett Square. US Route 202 and US Route 322 are accessible within a short drive; Interstate 476 interchange is approximately 6 miles from the borough.
Location Anchors
Delaware, PA
39.890, -75.475
What Makes This Distinct
All-time resale data from The Cyr Team’s 33-year appreciation index shows sellers in Brookfield recorded an average appreciation return in the moderate (40–60%) range — consistent with the premium price tier while the community’s limited resale volume (activity tier: Limited) means individual transaction conditions carry outsized weight on any single buyer’s or seller’s outcome.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$775k median price point. move fast – homes go quickly. limited inventory – be patient.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $263k on average. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $775k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that Brookfield’s name is shared with a separately managed apartment community at the same street address — and that confirming whether a listing is a for-sale fee-simple townhome or a rental unit is a due-diligence step that must happen before any offer is written?
Common Questions
What school does a Brookfield townhome feed into?
Chester Heights Borough students are assigned to Concord Elementary School for the lower grades, then Garnet Valley Elementary, Garnet Valley Middle School, and Garnet Valley High School. Garnet Valley School District serves Chester Heights Borough, Bethel Township, and Concord Township. Buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with GVSD, as assignments can change.
Is Brookfield a for-sale community or a rental community?
There are two distinct communities at Valleybrook Road. The for-sale subdivision — platted by Brookfield Builders and engineered by Pennoni Associates — consists of 78 fee-simple townhomes. A separate apartment community called ‘Brookfield at Chester Heights’ at 324–338 Valleybrook Road operates as a rental property managed by a third-party leasing company. Public records sales data on this page reflects for-sale townhome transactions; prospective buyers should verify the ownership structure of any specific unit before proceeding.
What major roads serve Brookfield, and how far is the community from Philadelphia?
Community access is from Valleybrook Road (PA Route 261) at Hunters Lane. US Route 1 (Baltimore Pike) is the primary numbered highway through Chester Heights Borough, running northeast approximately 20 miles to Philadelphia. US Routes 202 and 322 are within a short drive, and the Interstate 476 (Blue Route) interchange is approximately 6 miles from the borough, providing connections to I-95 south and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) north. Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 15 miles away. The area is car-dependent; most errands require a vehicle.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Hoa Name — The official recorded HOA/community association name for the for-sale townhome subdivision could not be confirmed from a primary legal source (e.g., Delaware County deed records or PA UCC filing). ‘Brookefield at Chester Heights Homeowners Association’ is inferred from the community marketing name; a Cyr Team reviewer should verify against the HOA declaration.
- Approx Homes — BuzzBuzzHome lists 77 units while Pennoni’s project page lists 78 townhouses. The Pennoni civil-engineering source (78) is treated as more authoritative for platted unit count; buyer should confirm final recorded count via Chester Heights Borough or Delaware County records.
- Builder — LivingPlaces.com identifies the builder as ‘Brookfield Builders’; NewHomeSource.com credits ‘SB Conrad, Inc.’ SB Conrad appears to be the general contractor/construction manager, while ‘Brookfield Builders’ appears to be the developer/brand name. These are not necessarily the same entity. A Cyr Team reviewer should confirm the legally recorded developer name from deed records.
- Interior Sqft Range Text — BEX Realty lists 2,600–3,600 sq ft for resales, while BuzzBuzzHome and Neighborhoods.com list 2,580–3,000 sq ft as the original build range. The wider resale range may reflect finished-basement conversions. Buyers should verify using tax records for a specific unit.
- Hoa Notes — HOA fee amount is not publicly verifiable from confirmed sources. The community website (brookefieldtownhomes.com) advertises ‘low monthly HOA fees’ but does not publish a figure. Prospective buyers must request the HOA fee schedule and reserve study from the seller.
- Shared Name Sibling — The apartment rental community ‘Brookfield at Chester Heights’ (324–338 Valleybrook Rd) and the for-sale subdivision share the same street address range and similar names. Public sales data on this page is for the for-sale townhomes only. The dual identity creates material risk of confusion in buyer searches and requires explicit disclosure.
School District
Brookfield is served by the Garnet Valley School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Garnet Valley School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Delaware County Recorder · livingplaces.com · pennoni.com · bentley.com · buzzbuzzhome.com · brookefieldtownhomes.com · newhomesource.com · apartments.com · apartmentfinder.com · en.wikipedia.org · garnetvalleyschools.com · chesterheights.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