Rose Tree Media School District · Middletown Township, Delaware County, PA
Knowltonwood
Performance Tier
Average
Median Sold
$568,000
Avg. Appreciation
79%
Avg. $ Gain
$286,500
2025 Sales
5
Low Activity
Compared to the Rose Tree Media district average, Knowltonwood is
outperforming by 4%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Knowltonwood — also referenced in some records as Olde Farm Estates — is a detached single-family subdivision in Middletown Township, Delaware County, with homes recorded as built primarily between the late 1950s and late 1960s; LivingPlaces.com documents the median construction year as circa 1958, and at least one confirmed public records transaction cites a 1957 build on Judith Lane with 0.46-acre lot dimensions. The subdivision carries a Media (19063) mailing address and falls within the Rose Tree Media School District, whose secondary pathway runs through Springton Lake Middle School (grades 6–8) and Penncrest High School (grades 9–12). Ridley Creek State Park — a 2,606-acre state park spanning Middletown, Edgmont, and Upper Providence Townships — provides hiking, biking, fishing, and a paved multi-use trail within a few miles of the neighborhood.
Specifications
Home Stock
Detached single-family homes built primarily between the late 1950s and late 1960s, with recorded styles including split-level, ranch, and Colonial configurations in the 3–4 bedroom range. At least one documented sale on Judith Lane was a split-level built in 1957, a style common to mid-century Delaware County subdivisions.
Location & Access
Internal streets include Judith Lane, Linda Lane, Patricia Place, Meadowvale Lane, and East Knowlton Road. The neighborhood connects to Route 352 (Middletown Road) and U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Pike), which together form the primary arterial network for Middletown Township. SEPTA’s Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line serves Wawa Station and Elwyn Station, both within Middletown Township, providing rail access to Center City Philadelphia. Buyers should independently verify the commute route that best fits their schedule.
Location Anchors
Middletown Township
Delaware, PA
40.170, -74.885
What Makes This Distinct
The Cyr Team’s 33-year appreciation index for Knowltonwood shows a cumulative return pattern in the substantial range (60–80%), which outperforms the Rose Tree Media School District average by approximately 4 percentage points — a structural signal that the neighborhood has historically held value relative to its district peers, though individual results vary by condition, timing, and specific lot.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$568k median price point. solid appreciation track record.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $286k on average. solid 79% return on investment. median sale price $568k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that a split-level built in the late 1950s on a nearly half-acre lot may have a finished-square-footage figure on the tax record that excludes the below-grade family room level — meaning the livable area you tour could be meaningfully larger than the assessed number, and a buyer who relies solely on the public record without a proper floor-plan analysis could be mispricing what they’re getting?
Common Questions
What school district serves Knowltonwood, and which schools would children attend?
Knowltonwood is served by the Rose Tree Media School District. The district operates four K–5 elementary schools — Glenwood, Indian Lane, Media, and Rose Tree Elementary — and buyers must confirm their specific elementary assignment using the district’s street-by-street attendance boundary list, as some streets in Middletown Township are split across more than one elementary zone. Middle school students attend Springton Lake Middle School (grades 6–8) and high school students attend Penncrest High School (grades 9–12), the district’s sole high school. School boundaries can change; always verify directly with the Rose Tree Media School District before making a purchase decision.
Is there a homeowners association in Knowltonwood, and what fees or restrictions should buyers expect?
No formal mandatory HOA has been identified for Knowltonwood through public records or public searches. That said, individual parcels may carry deed restrictions, easements, or recorded covenants from the original subdivision filing that could affect use of the property. Buyers should have their attorney review the title commitment and any seller disclosures for recorded encumbrances before settlement. The absence of a formal HOA also means there is no shared maintenance fund for common areas — a factor worth weighing if infrastructure such as detention basins or shared drives is present.
What commute options are available from Knowltonwood to Philadelphia?
Knowltonwood’s Middletown Township location provides access to U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Pike) and Route 352 (Middletown Road), the two primary arterial roads through the township. SEPTA’s Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line — which restored service to Wawa Station in August 2022 and operates a 600-space parking deck adjacent to U.S. Route 1 — gives residents a rail option into Center City Philadelphia. Elwyn Station, the prior terminus of the line, is also accessible. Buyers who commute should test drive routes at rush hour, as PennDOT has documented congestion at the U.S. Route 1 and Route 352 interchange and has an active improvement study underway for that interchange.
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 — No authoritative public record or plat filing confirmed a total home count for Knowltonwood. Legacy hint references ‘several dozen homes’ but this is unverified. Left null per no-fabrication rule.
- Builder — No single builder identified through web search, public records, or historical sources. Mid-century Middletown Township subdivisions of this era were commonly developed by multiple small builders rather than a single named developer. Left null.
- Hoa Name — No formal HOA name or documentation found in public records, public records searches, or web sources. The absence is consistent across sources but buyers should verify deed restrictions at title review.
- Faq 1 A (Specific Elementary School Assignment) — The RTMSD street-by-street elementary boundary list was not accessible in search results to confirm which of the four elementary schools serves Knowltonwood’s specific streets. The RTMSD page at rtmsd.org/departments/registration/elementary-school-attendance-boundaries contains a downloadable list but it was not indexed in search results. Reviewer should confirm before publishing.
- Typical Home Style Text (Ranch Vs. Colonial Vs. Split-Level Mix) — The confirmed public records listing on Judith Lane is a split-level; legacy hint characterizes the neighborhood as ‘ranch and Colonial.’ LivingPlaces does not specify style. The style mix likely includes all three types given the era but cannot be precisely quantified without additional listing data.
School District
Knowltonwood 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 · brettfurman.com · movoto.com · longandfoster.com · rtmsd.org · en.wikipedia.org · pa352us1delco.com · middletowndelcopa.gov
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