Coatesville Area School District, Chester County, PA
Calnshire Estates
Performance Tier
Above Average
Median Sold
$467,062
Avg. Appreciation
55%
Avg. $ Gain
$174,375
2025 Sales
4
Limited Activity
★ Value Play
Compared to the Coatesville Area district average, Calnshire Estates is
outperforming by 21%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Calnshire Estates is a detached single-family subdivision in West Caln Township, Chester County, developed in phases beginning with an AmeriCorp Homes build-out of approximately 123 homes starting around 2006, followed by a D.R. Horton Express Homes phase of 24 additional units. Home sites start at one-third of an acre on a hillside setting, and the community’s cul-de-sac street network limits through-traffic on Cornwall Place, Durham Drive, and Harlan Drive. The HOA — formally registered in Pennsylvania as the Calnshire Estates Planned Community Association — covers common area maintenance, and public records reflect dues described as low relative to comparable Chester County communities.
Specifications
Home Stock
Detached single-family homes in one- or two-story configurations, primarily four-bedroom layouts with 2.5 bathrooms. Interior features documented in public records include gas fireplaces, two-car attached garages, and full unfinished basements. The D.R. Horton phase added quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and smart-home wiring as standard. The community includes multiple cul-de-sac streets.
Location & Access
Accessible via U.S. Route 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass) and PA Route 10. Cornwall Place and Durham Drive are the primary internal streets. Airport Village Shopping Center and West Sadsbury Commons are cited as nearby retail nodes.
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
The subdivision’s two-phase development history — AmeriCorp Homes (original, sold out) followed by D.R. Horton Express Homes — means buyers will encounter homes built under different construction standards, warranty structures, and potentially different HOA instrument versions; requesting the full declaration and any amendments at offer is essential.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $467k median. solid appreciation track record. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $174k on average. outperforming the district by 21%. solid 55% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $467k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that Calnshire Estates has two distinct builder phases on the same street cluster, and that the HOA registration listed by the Pennsylvania business registry shows a status of ‘Withdrawn Consolidated Inactive’ for one entity — meaning it’s worth asking the listing agent exactly which legal HOA document governs the property you’re buying before you sign anything?
Common Questions
What school does the elementary-age child of a Calnshire Estates homeowner attend?
Calnshire Estates is in West Caln Township, which is served by the Coatesville Area School District. Kings Highway Elementary School in West Caln Township is the district elementary school geographically associated with this area, serving grades K–5. School boundary assignments can change; buyers should verify directly with the Coatesville Area School District before closing.
Is there an active HOA, and what does it cover?
Yes. Public records confirm an active HOA named Calnshire Estates, with dues described in listings as low. The HOA fee is documented in at least one BHHS public records listing at approximately $30 per month and covers common area maintenance. The community’s cul-de-sac layout means common areas are limited, but buyers should request the current budget, reserve fund statement, and CC&Rs directly from the association before committing.
How close is Calnshire Estates to major highways and outdoor recreation?
The community has direct access to U.S. Route 30 (Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass) and PA Route 10, providing commute corridors toward Downingtown to the east and Lancaster County to the west. At least one Durham Drive property is documented as adjacent to 7.75 acres of open space and within walking distance of Hibernia County Park, which encompasses over 900 acres of trails, woodlands, and camping facilities.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Builder — Two distinct builders are documented: AmeriCorp Homes (original ~123-home phase, sold out, circa 2006-2013) and D.R. Horton Express Homes (subsequent 24-home phase, circa 2023-2024). It is unverified whether these are legally the same subdivision plat or adjacent parcels. The Cyr Team should confirm with Chester County Recorder of Deeds.
- Hoa Name — The Pennsylvania business registry shows ‘Calnshire Estates Planned Community Association’ in two registration entries — one as an Unincorporated Association (reg. 3248944, Expired) and one as a Non-Profit Non-Stock entity (reg. 3245581, Withdrawn Consolidated Inactive). Public records list HOA Name as ‘CALNSHIRE ESTATES.’ The current legal governance document and active management company are unverified. Buyers must obtain the current declaration directly.
- Approx Homes — BuzzBuzzHome reports 123 units for the AmeriCorp phase. D.R. Horton marketed 24 additional homes. Whether the D.R. Horton phase is within the same HOA boundary or a separate plat is unconfirmed. Total home count is therefore estimated at ~147, but this has not been verified against the Chester County parcel database.
- Interior Sqft Range Text — Square footage varies by phase. AmeriCorp original plans: 2,241–2,777 sq ft (BuzzBuzzHome/AmeriCorp). D.R. Horton phase: 1,698–2,742 sq ft (realtyoutfitters sold listings). Neighborhoods.com shows a wider range up to 4,426 sq ft, possibly including finished basements. No single authoritative source covers the full subdivision.
- Most Common Elementary — West Caln Township feeds Kings Highway Elementary per Niche geographic data, but public records input field was blank. School boundary assignments for individual streets within Calnshire Estates were not confirmed directly by CASD.
- Hoa Fee Amount — One BHHS listing shows approximately $30/month; Long & Foster listing describes dues as ‘low.’ Neither is an official HOA document. Fee may have changed since those listings.
- Avg Year Built — The MI tool reports average year built of 2007, which is consistent with the first deed recorded in December 2006 and AmeriCorp’s copyright date of 2013. However, D.R. Horton added homes as recently as 2024, which would shift the average later. The 2007 figure likely reflects only the AmeriCorp phase sales captured in the appreciation index. No anomaly flagged — the date range is internally consistent.
School District
Calnshire Estates is served by the Coatesville Area School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Coatesville Area School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Chester County Recorder · livabl.com · buzzbuzzhome.com · americorphomes.com · compass.com · associationdatabase.org · longandfoster.com · bhhs.com · atproperties.com · homes.com · palegalads.org · en.wikipedia.org · niche.com · neighborhoods.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