Wallingford-Swarthmore School District · Rose Valley Borough, Delaware County, PA
Todmorden
Performance Tier
Exceptional
Median Sold
$1,612,500
Avg. Appreciation
137%
Avg. $ Gain
$954,500
2025 Sales
2
Limited Activity
Compared to the Wallingford-Swarthmore district average, Todmorden is
outperforming by 196%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Todmorden is a residential subdivision of detached single-family homes in Rose Valley Borough, Delaware County — a 0.73-square-mile municipality that the U.S. Department of the Interior placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 as the Rose Valley Historic District. The neighborhood takes its name directly from the 1787 Todmorden Mansion (built of green serpentine stone), which Samuel Bancroft purchased in 1831 and named ‘Todmorden’ — a word said to mean ‘Death of the Fox’ or ‘End of the Hunt.’ The residential subdivision now bearing that name was developed in the 1960s and 1970s on lots averaging approximately one acre, within a borough where Ridley Creek forms the western boundary and stormwater management is an active municipal concern.
Specifications
Home Stock
The Todmorden subdivision consists of detached, single-family homes built primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, with a median construction year of approximately 1968–1971 per multiple property data sources. The predominant design types documented in public records include two-story Center Hall Colonials and custom variations, typically offering 4 bedrooms, 2.5–3.5 bathrooms, two-car attached garages, and features such as wood-burning fireplaces and hardwood floors. No single builder has been identified; the development reflects organic, lot-by-lot construction over roughly a decade and a half.
Location & Access
Access to Todmorden is from West Brookhaven Road onto Todmorden Drive, with interior street names including Briarcrest Drive, Brookview Lane, Forest View Road, Tanglewood Drive, Todmorden Drive, and Todmorden Lane. Rose Valley Borough has no numbered state highways; major nearby arterials include Rose Valley Road and Brookhaven Road. Driving directions published by brokers reference I-476 (Blue Route) via MacDade Boulevard as the primary highway access point. The Moylan–Rose Valley SEPTA Regional Rail station on the Media/Wawa Line is located at 4 Manchester Road in Nether Providence Township, approximately 1.5 miles from the borough center.
Location Anchors
Delaware, PA
39.896, -75.385
What Makes This Distinct
Because the Rose Valley Historic District covers essentially the entire borough, buyers should confirm with Rose Valley Borough whether any specific Todmorden parcel carries contributing-structure status or falls under local historic review requirements before planning exterior renovations. No advertised master HOA has been identified for the subdivision in public records or public databases; buyers should independently verify whether any deed-level covenants or restrictions apply to their specific parcel at the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Premium market at $1.6m median. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. limited inventory – be patient.
If You’re Selling
Exceptional appreciation – sellers gained $954k on average. outperforming the district by 197%. properties doubled in value (137% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $1612k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that Rose Valley Borough’s stormwater management documentation specifically identifies increased runoff volumes threatening structures near Vernon Run and Ridley Creek — and that some Todmorden lots sit within that watershed — making a pre-offer FEMA flood zone check not just prudent but structurally necessary before any contract is signed?
Common Questions
Which schools serve the Todmorden neighborhood in Rose Valley Borough?
Todmorden falls within the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, which serves Rose Valley Borough, Nether Providence Township, Swarthmore Borough, and Rutledge Borough. The district operates three elementary schools: Nether Providence Elementary (410 Moore Road, Wallingford), Wallingford Elementary, and Swarthmore-Rutledge School. Homes.com listing data for 38 Todmorden Drive specifically identifies Nether Providence Elementary as the associated elementary school, and that school is ranked in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools by Public School Review. The district’s high school is Strath Haven High School, which received U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon designations in 1985 and 2002. Because the district notes that attendance zone placements are not guaranteed due to capacity, buyers should confirm their specific address assignment directly with the WSSD Registrar at 610-892-3470, ext. 1304.
When were the homes in Todmorden built, and is there a single developer?
Todmorden is documented as a subdivision built primarily during the 1960s and 1970s, with a median construction year of approximately 1968–1971. Property records sourced from Ownerly, Trulia, Redfin, and Neighborwho consistently show individual homes built between 1962 and 1973, with the majority concentrated in 1967–1968. No single builder or developer has been identified; available evidence indicates organic, parcel-by-parcel custom construction over the development period. Buyers should verify the construction year for each specific property from public records or listing information, as occasional later infill exists.
How do buyers reach Todmorden, and what public transit options exist near Rose Valley Borough?
Todmorden Drive is accessed from West Brookhaven Road in Rose Valley Borough. Published broker driving directions reference I-476 (the Blue Route) as the primary highway approach via MacDade Boulevard, connecting to South Providence Road, then West Rose Valley Road, and West Brookhaven Road. Rose Valley Borough is not directly served by numbered state highways. For rail commuters, the Moylan–Rose Valley SEPTA Regional Rail station serves the Media/Wawa Line and is located at 4 Manchester Road in adjacent Nether Providence Township, approximately 1.5 miles from the borough’s center. [SHORTCODE: years] of transaction experience in this corridor confirms that driving-time estimates to Center City Philadelphia and Philadelphia International Airport vary significantly by time of day; buyers should test their specific commute before contract.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Approx Homes — Only Todmorden Drive address counts are available (33 per Ownerly and NeighborWho), but the subdivision also includes Todmorden Lane, Brookview Lane, Forest View Road, Briarcrest Drive, and Tanglewood Drive. No verified total home count for the full subdivision boundary has been found. Leaving null to avoid fabrication.
- Builder — No single builder or developer identified in any source. Property-level data from multiple streets shows varying build years (1962–1973+), consistent with organic custom construction. Builder field left null per instructions.
- Hoa Name — No master HOA identified in public records, public databases, or any search result for Todmorden. Legacy hint notes no widely advertised HOA exists. Deed-level covenants cannot be confirmed without reviewing Delaware County Recorder of Deeds records for each parcel.
- Flood Zone Specifics — Rose Valley Borough’s stormwater page confirms flooding risk along Ridley Creek and Vernon Run, and the Delaware County Conservation District notes flooding is a problem in the lower Ridley Creek watershed. However, specific FEMA flood zone designations for individual Todmorden parcels were not verifiable from the sources retrieved. Buyers must consult FEMA MSC for parcel-specific determinations.
- Elementary School Assignment — Wikipedia and WSSD district sources indicate both Nether Providence Elementary and Wallingford Elementary serve Rose Valley Borough K–5 students. Homes.com data for 38 Todmorden Dr identifies Nether Providence Elementary; public sales data in the structural inputs shows the most common elementary as blank. WSSD explicitly states placements are not guaranteed by zone. The specific assignment for each Todmorden address should be confirmed directly with the WSSD Registrar.
School District
Todmorden is served by the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Delaware County Recorder · livingplaces.com · en.wikipedia.org · ownerly.com · neighborwho.com · rosevalleyborough.org · homes.com · publicschoolreview.com · wssd.org · coldwellbankerhomes.com · swarthmorepa.org · rosevalley100.org · chriscashman.com · neighborhoods.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