Downingtown Area School District · Uwchlan Township, Chester County, PA
Marchwood
Performance Tier
Above Average
Median Sold
$633,000
Avg. Appreciation
114%
Avg. $ Gain
$305,483
2025 Sales
20
High Activity
Compared to the Downingtown Area district average, Marchwood is
outperforming by 18%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Marchwood is a detached single-family subdivision in Uwchlan Township, Chester County, built between approximately 1962 and 1971 across streets including Crump Road, Glendale Road, Morris Road, Devon Drive, and Colonial Drive. Homes connect to public water supplied by Aqua Pennsylvania and public sewer — no well or septic systems — and no homeowners association governs the community, meaning there are no HOA dues or deed restrictions beyond Uwchlan Township zoning. The subdivision sits within Uwchlan Township’s nearly 400-acre open-space and trail network, which includes access to the county-managed Struble Trail and the township’s 12-mile internal trail system.
Specifications
Home Stock
Detached single-family homes built between approximately 1962 and 1971, with a median build year near 1967. Typical configurations include 3–4 bedrooms, 1.5–2.5 bathrooms, a basement, and one- or two-car attached garages. Home layouts include two-story colonials, split-levels, and ranch styles on Crump Road and surrounding streets.
Location & Access
The subdivision is bounded on the east by North Pottstown Pike (Route 100), on the south by Biddle Road, on the west by North Whitford Road, and on the north by South Village Avenue, per LivingPlaces. Route 100 connects directly to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) interchange at Exit 312 in Uwchlan Township. US Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) and Route 113 (Uwchlan Avenue) are also within a short drive, providing access to the Exton retail corridor and regional employment centers.
Location Anchors
Uwchlan Township
Chester, PA
40.053, -75.662
What Makes This Distinct
Marchwood carries no master HOA, meaning buyers assume direct responsibility for all exterior maintenance and landscaping without the cost structure or architectural controls an HOA imposes — a material distinction that affects both ongoing expenses and resale flexibility. Buyers and sellers should verify current school attendance zone assignments with the Downingtown Area School District directly, as at least one real estate source noted active redistricting discussions affecting the Lionville Elementary feeder pattern.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$633k median price point. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. high turnover means more inventory.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $305k on average. properties doubled in value (114% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $633k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered what it means structurally that Marchwood has no homeowners association — specifically, who is responsible if a neighboring property falls into disrepair, and how that absence of architectural controls affects both your renovation options and your future resale pool?
Common Questions
What school district serves Marchwood, and which specific schools do students attend?
Marchwood is within the Downingtown Area School District. Based on the current feeder pattern documented by Ann Byer Real Estate and Wikipedia, students typically attend Lionville Elementary School, Lionville Middle School, and Downingtown High School East. However, the district has conducted redistricting discussions that could affect elementary assignments. Buyers with school-age children should confirm current attendance zone assignments directly with the Downingtown Area School District before making a purchase decision.
Does Marchwood have a homeowners association, and what utilities serve the homes?
Marchwood does not have a homeowners association, per Ann Byer Real Estate (Keller Williams). There are no HOA dues, no master covenants, and no architectural review process beyond Uwchlan Township’s building and zoning code. Homes in the subdivision are served by public water (Aqua Pennsylvania) and public sewer — buyers do not need to budget for well maintenance or septic systems. Any community-level rules should be confirmed with Uwchlan Township’s Building and Zoning Department at 610-363-9450.
What are typical lot sizes and home configurations in Marchwood?
LivingPlaces documents a median lot size of slightly under one-half acre for the subdivision, and Ann Byer Real Estate cites an average of approximately 0.5 acres — buyers should confirm exact parcel dimensions through Chester County property records for any specific address. Typical homes are detached, three-to-four bedroom structures with 1.5 to 2.5 bathrooms, basements, and one- or two-car attached garages. Interior living space runs approximately 1,900–2,000 square feet on median, with individual homes varying based on additions, conversions, and original layout.
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 verified home count for the Marchwood subdivision was found in any named public source. LivingPlaces lists 31 distinct street names within the subdivision boundaries but does not publish a total unit count. Chester County parcel data would need to be queried directly to produce a defensible number.
- Builder — No single builder or developer was identified in any publicly available source for the Marchwood subdivision. Construction spanned approximately 1962–1971, suggesting organic or multi-builder development rather than a single master developer.
- School Boundary Risk — Ann Byer Real Estate (2022) noted that redistricting was ‘underway’ for Marchwood’s Lionville Elementary feeder assignment. The current status of that redistricting — whether complete or still in progress — could not be confirmed from public DASD sources retrieved. Buyers with school-age children should verify current attendance zone assignments directly with DASD before purchase.
- Typical Home Style Text (Bath Count) — LivingPlaces documents 1.5–2.5 baths as the typical range; Ann Byer Real Estate cites an average of 2.5 baths; the legacy hint states ‘2–2.5 baths.’ These are consistent at the upper end but differ at the lower bound. LivingPlaces’s broader range is treated as more authoritative given its explicit median-based methodology.
School District
Marchwood is served by the Downingtown Area School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Downingtown Area School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Chester County Recorder · livingplaces.com · annbyerrealestate.com · uwchlan.com · chesco.org · en.wikipedia.org · le.dasd.org · schooldigger.com · traillink.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