Kennett Consolidated School District · Kennett Township, Chester County, PA
Balmoral
Performance Tier
Below Average
Median Sold
$455,000
Avg. Appreciation
105%
Avg. $ Gain
$215,000
2025 Sales
3
Limited Activity
Compared to the Kennett Consolidated district average, Balmoral is
underperforming by 11%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Balmoral is a residential subdivision in Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, built by Ryland Homes between approximately 1991 and 1996. The community contains two product types: twin/semi-detached colonial units along interior courts and circles, and detached single-family homes on Balmoral Drive, with detached lots running roughly one-third of an acre. Access is via Kennett Pike (Route 52), and the community is served by the Kennett Consolidated School District, with Greenwood Elementary as the documented feeder school based on public records and listing records. A homeowners association is in place; listing records note that HOA fees have historically covered approximately 50 acres of common open space and weekly trash collection, though buyers must verify current dues, coverage, and governing documents directly with the association.
Specifications
Home Stock
Balmoral contains two distinct product types built by Ryland Homes circa 1991–1996: twin/semi-detached colonial-style units clustered along interior courts and circles (Balmoral Circle, Dunbarton Court, Braemar Court, and others), and detached single-family homes fronting Balmoral Drive. Named floor plans documented in listing history include the McLean, McHenry, Hamilton, Stuart, and Thornhill models. Common interior features recorded across listings include two-story foyers, gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, and decks. The Hamilton model is identified in listing records as among the larger twin configurations offered in the community.
Location & Access
Primary access to Balmoral is via Kennett Pike (Route 52), turning onto Balmoral Drive. Route 52 connects north toward U.S. Route 1 and south toward Wilmington, Delaware. Commuters can reach I-95 and West Chester via connecting roads. Buyers should verify preferred routing to major employment centers before purchasing.
Location Anchors
Kennett Township
Chester, PA
39.832, -75.680
What Makes This Distinct
Public property records on Balmoral Drive consistently show construction years of 1991–1993, corroborating the Ryland Homes build era documented by living-places research — a useful baseline for buyers budgeting for systems replacement on 30-year-old structures (roof, HVAC, water heater).
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $455k median. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. limited inventory – be patient.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $215k on average. properties doubled in value (105% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $455k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that Balmoral contains two structurally distinct product types — twin/semi-detached units and detached single-family homes — that can carry meaningfully different HOA obligations, lot sizes, and resale pools, and that conflating the two when pricing or purchasing could cost you negotiating leverage?
Common Questions
What school district serves Balmoral, and which elementary school is typically assigned?
Balmoral is served by the Kennett Consolidated School District. Public records listing records for addresses within Balmoral (including Balmoral Circle) consistently identify Greenwood Elementary as the assigned feeder school, with Kennett Middle School and Kennett High School for upper grades. School boundaries can change; buyers must verify current assignment directly with the Kennett Consolidated School District before purchasing. Note: Hillendale Elementary, sometimes cited in third-party data aggregators near this zip code, is part of the separate Unionville-Chadds Ford School District and does not serve Balmoral.
Is there a homeowners association at Balmoral, and what does it typically cover?
Yes, Balmoral has a homeowners association. Listing records indicate that HOA fees have historically covered common open space (approximately 50 acres) and weekly trash collection. HOA dues, rules, reserve fund status, and any pending special assessments can change over time. Buyers should request the current fee schedule, governing documents, and most recent budget directly from the HOA or its management company before settlement, as required under Pennsylvania’s Uniform Planned Communities Act.
Who built Balmoral, and when were the homes constructed?
Balmoral was built by Ryland Homes, a national homebuilder, with construction spanning approximately 1991 to 1996. Public property records for addresses on Balmoral Drive show individual build years predominantly in the 1991–1993 range. Buyers should verify the specific construction year for any individual home from Chester County tax records or the property deed, as build dates varied across the development phases.
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 — No formally verified legal name for the Balmoral HOA in Kennett Township was found. PENCO Management appears in a testimonial referencing Balmoral, but no current management contract or HOA registration record was confirmed. Buyers must verify directly.
- Approx Homes — NeighborWho records 62 addresses on Balmoral Drive alone, but the full community spans multiple streets (Balmoral Circle, Dunbarton Court, Braemar Court, Edinburgh Road, Inverness Court, Macduff Court, Shetland Court, Kiduff Court, Alford Court). Total unit count across all streets was not found in a verifiable source.
- Most Common Elementary — Public records structural data input lists ‘Hillendale’ as the most common elementary, but Hillendale Elementary is part of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, not Kennett Consolidated. Public records listing records for 202 Balmoral Circle (Compass) and livingplaces.com both confirm Greenwood Elementary (KCSD) as the feeder school. This conflict is flagged for reviewer confirmation with the Kennett Consolidated district directly, as boundary data can change.
- Hoa Dues — Current HOA fee amount not verified. A listing referenced HOA dues of approximately $130/month but this is historical listing data and may be outdated. Buyers must request current fee schedules from the HOA.
- Interior Sqft Range Townhomes — The 1,700–2,500 sqft range for townhomes comes from livingplaces.com, which aggregates from listing and tax data. Individual unit sizes vary by model (Hamilton described as one of the largest). Buyers should verify from tax records or appraisal.
School District
Balmoral is served by the Kennett Consolidated School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Kennett Consolidated School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Chester County Recorder · livingplaces.com · neighborwho.com · spokeo.com · compass.com · bhhs.com · pencomanagement.com · kennett.pa.us · countyoffice.org · kcsd.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