Brandywine School District · Brandywine Hundred, New Castle DE County, PA
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 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 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
Home Stock
The housing stock is primarily colonials, ranches, and split-levels built during the 1960s. Active public records document all three styles within the subdivision, consistent with the broader Brandywine Hundred pattern of mixed architectural forms on the same street grid.
Location & Access
Primary subdivision access is from Grubb Road onto Weatherton Drive. Silverside Road runs as a through-route across Brandywine Hundred from Concord Pike (US-202) east to Philadelphia Pike (US-13). Foulk Road (DE-261) provides a north-south corridor near the subdivision’s eastern boundary. Interstate 95 is reachable via the Harvey Road interchange.
Location Anchors
Brandywine Hundred
New Castle DE, PA
39.841, -75.538
What Makes This Distinct
The Cyr Team’s 33-year 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.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that Hanby Elementary—physically located inside Chalfonte on Berwyn Road—is Delaware’s first LEED-certified school, and that school-boundary assignments in the Brandywine School District are subject to periodic rezoning, meaning a buyer today should verify the current attendance zone directly with the district before assuming continuity?
Common Questions
What housing styles are found in Chalfonte?
Chalfonte contains a mix of colonials, ranches, and split-levels, all detached single-family homes constructed primarily during the 1960s. Interior square footage typically runs from approximately 1,875 to 3,525 sq ft. Most homes include a full basement and a 2-car attached garage. Active and recent public records confirm all three styles remain present in the subdivision today.
What schools serve Chalfonte?
Chalfonte falls within the Brandywine School District. The most commonly assigned elementary school is Hanby Elementary, which is physically located within the subdivision at 2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE 19810, and holds the distinction of being Delaware’s first LEED-certified school (opened 2012). Middle school and high school assignments should be confirmed with the Brandywine School District directly, as boundary lines are subject to change. The district’s secondary schools include Springer Middle School and Concord High School.
Is there a homeowners association in Chalfonte?
Yes. The Chalfonte Civic Association is a registered nonprofit organization serving the neighborhood, documented in nonprofit databases and on NeighborhoodLink. However, specific annual dues amounts and the precise scope of services covered by those dues are not publicly documented in verifiable sources. Buyers should request the association’s current budget, bylaws, and any CC&R documents as part of their due diligence. New Castle County’s Community Association Portal provides a free document search for recorded governing documents.
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 / Dues / Coverage — The Chalfonte Civic Association is confirmed as a registered nonprofit, but annual dues amounts and specific services covered (e.g., common area maintenance, snow removal, landscaping) are not documented in any publicly accessible source. Buyers should request the current budget and bylaws directly from the association.
- Builder — No single builder or developer has been identified in any named source. Chalfonte appears to have been developed organically or by multiple builders during the 1960s. Left null per instructions.
- Approx Homes — The figure of 500+ homes appears in one secondary real estate website (odhometeam.com) without a primary source citation. No county parcel count or subdivision plat record was found to independently verify the total. Classified as ‘estimated.’
- Flood Zone Status — DNREC updated FIRM panels in 2016 for a tributary of the south branch of Naaman Creek in ‘Brandywood and adjacent communities,’ which may include portions of Chalfonte. Parcel-level flood zone determinations require a property-specific lookup at the FEMA Flood Map Service Center or the Delaware Flood Planning Tool. No blanket Zone X or Zone AE designation for Chalfonte as a whole was confirmed.
- Middle School / High School Assignment — Hanby Elementary is confirmed within Chalfonte. Middle and high school assignments (Springer Middle, Concord High) are the typical pathway for this area of Brandywine Hundred, but Brandywine School District attendance boundaries are subject to periodic revision and should be confirmed directly with the district.
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
Public deed records · New Castle DE County Recorder · 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 · usnews.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