Downingtown Area School District · Downingtown Borough, Chester County, PA
Downingtown Commons
Performance Tier
Underperformer
Median Sold
$170,000
Avg. Appreciation
124%
Avg. $ Gain
$135,820
2025 Sales
7
Low Activity
Compared to the Downingtown Area district average, Downingtown Commons is
underperforming by 48%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Downingtown Commons is a 64-unit, three-story brick condominium complex at 335 East Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown Borough, built in 1965. The property sits directly across Lancaster Avenue from Kerr Park, placing residents within walking distance of the Struble Trail — a 2.6-mile paved rail-trail managed by Chester County Parks along the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek — as well as the Downingtown Amtrak/SEPTA station, which provides rail service to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station in approximately 39 minutes. The condominium association fee covers heat, water, sewer, trash, snow removal, lawn maintenance, exterior building maintenance, and use of an on-site pool, making out-of-pocket utility exposure limited primarily to electricity and cable.
Specifications
Home Stock
Brick, garden-style low-rise buildings of three floors, constructed in 1965. The dominant configuration is a 1-bedroom/1-bath flat of 722 sq ft; some 2-bedroom/1-bath units reach approximately 900 sq ft. Interior layouts typically feature a galley or eat-in kitchen open to the living room, a single full bath with tub/shower, and hall or in-unit storage. Shared coin-op laundry is located on the lower level of each building; some units have been fitted with in-unit laundry hook-ups.
Location & Access
Situated on East Lancaster Avenue (U.S. Route 30 Business) between Chestnut and Green Streets in Downingtown Borough. Kerr Park is directly across Lancaster Avenue. The Struble Trail trailhead at Kardon Park is reachable on foot via Pennsylvania Avenue. The Downingtown Amtrak/SEPTA station (Paoli/Thorndale Line and Keystone Service) is approximately a half-mile west on Lancaster Avenue. Routes 202 and 113 are accessible within the borough.
Location Anchors
Downingtown Borough
Chester, PA
40.006, -75.703
What Makes This Distinct
With 64 units built in 1965, Downingtown Commons is among the older condominium communities in Chester County; buyers should request reserve fund disclosures, a current budget, and any pending special assessment information from the association before making an offer, because Pennsylvania does not require condominium associations to maintain reserve accounts.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $170k median. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $136k on average. trailing the district by 48%. properties doubled in value (124% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $170k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered what the condominium association’s reserve fund balance means for your long-term carrying costs — specifically, whether deferred maintenance on a 1965 brick structure could trigger a special assessment after settlement?
Common Questions
What does the Downingtown Commons condo fee include?
Based on public records disclosures filed with Bright public records, the monthly condominium fee at Downingtown Commons covers heat, water, sewer, trash removal, snow removal, lawn and common-area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, and use of the community pool. Residents are responsible for electricity and, typically, cable or internet. Buyers should verify the current fee amount and exact coverage directly with the association or its management company before making an offer, as fees and inclusions can change.
Which schools serve Downingtown Commons?
The community is assigned to East Ward Elementary School (grades K–5), which draws students from Downingtown Borough, Uwchlan Township, and East Caln Township and is part of the Downingtown Area School District. Middle and high school assignments follow the district’s feeder pattern; buyers should confirm current attendance boundaries directly with the Downingtown Area School District, as assignments can change.
How do residents of Downingtown Commons commute to Philadelphia?
The Downingtown Amtrak/SEPTA station — served by the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line and Amtrak Keystone Service — is approximately a half-mile west on Lancaster Avenue. Direct train service to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station takes roughly 39 minutes. Drivers can access U.S. Route 30, Route 202, and Route 113 directly from the borough.
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 — No official registered name for the condominium association was confirmed from a primary source such as a Pennsylvania UCC filing, management company website, or recorded declaration. ‘Downingtown Commons Condominium Association’ is the name used in secondary HOA reference sites and inferred from public records, but the legal entity name should be verified against Chester County deed records before publication.
- Builder — No original builder or developer identified in any public records listing, deed record, or historical source. Given the 1965 construction date and the small scale of the project, organic or single-developer construction is plausible but unverifiable from available sources.
- Avg Year Built (Mi Tool Input) — The MI tool reports an average year built of 1954, while multiple Chester County tax assessor records and Bright public records consistently show 1965 for units at 335 E Lancaster Ave. The 11-year discrepancy may reflect the MI tool averaging across a broader public records polygon or including nearby properties; the verified construction year of 1965 is used in all page content. Flag for data team review.
- Approx Homes — Building Count — 64 total units is confirmed by CoStar/Homes.com data, but the number of distinct buildings (A through at least F are referenced in public records unit designations) and exact unit distribution per building has not been independently verified against recorded plat documents.
- Flood Zone Status — One public records record (Bright public records via Homes.com for unit D25) shows Federal Flood Zone: No, but proximity to the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek warrants buyer verification with FEMA flood maps before purchase.
School District
Downingtown Commons 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 · homes.com · compass.com · nxgnhomes.com · livingplaces.com · coldwellbankerhomes.com · chesco.org · en.wikipedia.org · rome2rio.com · ew.dasd.org · zumper.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