Brandywine School District · Brandywine Hundred, New Castle DE County, DE
Chalfonte
Performance Tier
Exceptional
Median Sold
$565,000
Avg. Appreciation
90%
Avg. $ Gain
$244,700
2025 Sales
11
Moderate Activity
Compared to the Brandywine district average, Chalfonte is
outperforming by 50%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Chalfonte is a detached single-family subdivision in Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware (ZIP 19810), developed primarily during the 1960s with over 500 homes on lots averaging approximately 0.3 acres. The subdivision is accessed from Grubb Road onto Weatherton Drive and spans internal streets including Berwyn Road, Landon Drive, Raven Road, Garth Road, and roughly a dozen others. Residents are served by the Brandywine School District, with Hanby Elementary—Delaware’s first LEED-certified school, opened in 2012 with a rooftop rainwater collection system and energy-efficient design—located on Berwyn Road within the subdivision boundaries. The Chalfonte Civic Association is a registered nonprofit serving the neighborhood.
Specifications
Location Anchors
Brandywine Hundred
New Castle DE, DE
39.841, -75.538
What Makes This Distinct
The Cyr Team’s appreciation index classifies Chalfonte as an ‘Exceptional’ performer, with average appreciation per sale outpacing the Brandywine School District by nearly 50 percentage points—a structural pattern that distinguishes this subdivision from otherwise comparable 1960s-era inventory in the same zip code.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$565k median price point. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $245k on average. outperforming the district by 50%. solid 90% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $565k.
School District
Chalfonte is served by the Brandywine School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Brandywine School District Information
Sources Consulted
Closed sales data · livingplaces.com · odhometeam.com · causeiq.com · neighborhoodlink.com · de50000195.schoolwires.net · nces.ed.gov · neighborhoods.com · idx.teamluca.com · aaroads.com · en.wikipedia.org · newcastlede.gov · dnrec.delaware.gov
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