Rose Tree Media School District · Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, PA
Rose Tree Estates
Performance Tier
Exceptional
Median Sold
$1,277,500
Avg. Appreciation
220%
Avg. $ Gain
$945,000
2025 Sales
4
Limited Activity
Compared to the Rose Tree Media district average, Rose Tree Estates is
outperforming by 244%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Rose Tree Estates is a planned single-family subdivision in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, built by Toll Brothers between 1993 and 1998 according to township tax records. The community contains just over 90 detached homes on approximately one-third-acre lots, accessed via Old Mill Drive off Old State Road, south of the US Route 1 Media Bypass. Students attend schools in the Rose Tree Media School District, with Penncrest High School ranked in the top 6 percent of Pennsylvania public high schools by SchoolDigger and the district itself rated 5 stars and ranked in the top four percent of Pennsylvania districts statewide.
Specifications
Home Stock
Toll Brothers Colonial-style detached single-family homes, predominantly four bedrooms with 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms and attached garages. A smaller number of five-bedroom models are present. Floor plans commonly include two-story entry foyers, formal living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchens, and family rooms. Some models include a conservatory. Buyers should confirm bedroom count, bath count, and garage capacity for any specific property.
Location & Access
The subdivision is accessed from Old State Road via Old Mill Drive, south of the US Route 1 Media Bypass in Upper Providence Township. Route 1 provides direct connections one interchange west to I-476 (the Blue Route) and one interchange east to PA Route 252. Downtown Media Borough is a short drive south on State Road. Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 15 minutes by car. The SEPTA Media/Wawa Regional Rail line’s Media Station (309 Media Station Road) provides rail service to Center City Philadelphia.
Location Anchors
Delaware, PA
39.955, -75.423
What Makes This Distinct
Because the subdivision was built by a single national builder across a defined five-year window (1993–1998), floor plans within Rose Tree Estates are drawn from a limited set of Toll Brothers models; buyers comparing properties should evaluate model type and lot position alongside finished square footage, as those variables drive meaningful price differences within an otherwise homogeneous stock.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Premium market at $1.3m median. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Exceptional appreciation – sellers gained $945k on average. outperforming the district by 245%. properties doubled in value (220% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $1278k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that Rose Tree Estates carries two different association names in recorded public records transactions — ‘Rose Tree Estates Homeowners Association’ and ‘Rose Tree Community Assoc’ — and that before closing, a buyer’s attorney should pull the recorded declaration to confirm which legal entity governs, what dues are currently assessed, and whether any special assessments are pending?
Common Questions
Who built Rose Tree Estates and when was construction completed?
Rose Tree Estates was built by Toll Brothers. According to Delaware County tax records cited in published real estate market reports, construction began in 1993 and continued through approximately 1998. Buyers who want to confirm the specific year of construction for an individual home should request the tax record for that parcel from the Delaware County Office of Assessment.
Which schools serve Rose Tree Estates, and what is the feeder pattern?
Rose Tree Estates falls within the Rose Tree Media School District. The most common elementary school assignment for the subdivision’s streets is Media Elementary School, per district public sales data, though the Rose Tree Media School District notes that some streets in Upper Providence Township feed Rose Tree Elementary instead. All students in the township advance to Springton Lake Middle School (grades 6–8) and then to Penncrest High School (grades 9–12). Buyers should contact the Rose Tree Media School District directly at 610-627-6000 or visit rtmsd.org to verify the current elementary assignment for a specific street address before completing a purchase.
What parks and outdoor amenities are within reach of Rose Tree Estates?
Rose Tree County Park — a 122-acre Delaware County park on North Providence Road in Upper Providence Township — is the closest major public green space. The park includes a woodland trail, picnic areas, a playground, a gazebo, and an outdoor amphitheater that hosts the Delaware County Summer Festival concert series free to the public each summer. Ridley Creek State Park, approximately 2,600 acres of woodlands and meadows with 12 miles of hiking trails and a 5-mile paved multi-use trail open to cyclists, joggers, and walkers, is also nearby. Both parks are owned and managed by their respective public agencies; hours and programming are subject to change.
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 — Two distinct association names appear in recorded public records transactions for homes on Old Mill Drive: ‘ROSE TREE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION’ (91 Old Mill Dr, Coldwell Banker) and ‘ROSE TREE COMMUNITY ASSOC’ (86 Old Mill Dr, Coldwell Banker). It is unclear whether these refer to the same legal entity under different shorthand names, or represent two separate recorded instruments. The legal HOA name should be confirmed from the Delaware County recorded declaration of covenants before publishing.
- Approx Homes — Suburbanphiladelphiarealestatenews.com (citing tax records) reports ‘just over 90 homes’; livingplaces.com reports ‘approximately 100.’ The figure of 90 is used as the estimate because it cites tax records as its source, but neither figure has been verified against a current Delaware County parcel count or an authoritative plat document.
- Hoa Dues — A Redfin listing for 84 Old Mill Dr shows an HOA fee of $400 annually; BEX Realty cites an average of approximately $29/month (~$348/year). These figures are from historic listings and may not reflect current dues. Buyers must verify current dues, rules, and any special assessments directly with the association or its management company.
- Interior Sqft Range Text — LivingPlaces.com cites a 3,000–6,000 sq ft range; suburbanphiladelphiarealestatenews.com cites ‘just under 3,000 to over 5,000 sq ft.’ Individual public records show sold homes ranging from approximately 3,736 sq ft to 5,423 sq ft above grade. The upper bound of 6,000 sq ft has not been confirmed by a specific transaction; buyers should verify finished square footage from tax records.
- Elementary School Assignment — The public records structural data identifies Media Elementary as the most common assignment. The RTMSD attendance boundary list is street-specific and subject to change; buyers must verify current assignment directly with the district registrar at 610-627-6019.
School District
Rose Tree Estates is served by the Rose Tree Media School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Rose Tree Media School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Delaware County Recorder · livingplaces.com · suburbanphiladelphiarealestatenews.com · coldwellbankerhomes.com · schooldigger.com · rtmsd.org · en.wikipedia.org · delcopa.gov · schedules.septa.org · compass.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