West Chester Area School District · West Goshen Township, Chester County, PA
Applegate
Performance Tier
Exceptional
Median Sold
$1,050,000
Avg. Appreciation
118%
Avg. $ Gain
$503,561
2025 Sales
3
Limited Activity
Compared to the West Chester Area district average, Applegate is
outperforming by 72%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Applegate is a 120-home, single-family subdivision built circa 2000 by Pulte Home Corporation of the Delaware Valley on 79 acres that was formerly the site of Nussex Orchards in West Goshen Township, Chester County. Homes range from approximately 2,800 to over 6,000 square feet on lots averaging 0.46 acres, with the community managed by Applegate HOA through Shew Community Management. West Goshen Community Park — a 32-acre facility on Fern Hill Road with four tennis courts, two basketball courts, an amphitheater, and a 0.8-mile paved walking path — is the township’s primary public recreation anchor and is within the township boundary that Applegate residents share.
Specifications
Location Anchors
West Goshen Township
Chester, PA
39.960, -75.604
What Makes This Distinct
Applegate’s entire 120-home inventory was delivered by a single builder in a single era on a former orchard site; because no additional land is available within the development boundary, resale supply is structurally capped, which has historically supported above-district appreciation across the long-run sales record.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Premium market at $1.1m median. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. limited inventory – be patient.
If You’re Selling
Exceptional appreciation – sellers gained $504k on average. outperforming the district by 72%. properties doubled in value (118% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $1050k.
School District
Applegate is served by the West Chester Area School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View West Chester Area School District Information
Sources Consulted
Closed sales data · applegatewestchester.com · livingplaces.com · annbyerrealestate.com · shewmanagement.com · westgoshen.org · wte.wcasd.net · en.wikipedia.org
Data refreshed: April 25, 2026 (median sold, appreciation, performance tiers, narratives) · Content reviewed: April 25, 2026 (overview, structural insight)
The Cyr Team · neighborhood sales data · 4 counties