West Chester Area School District, Chester County, PA
Highpointe at Shanahan
Performance Tier
Underperformer
Median Sold
$665,000
Avg. Appreciation
37%
Avg. $ Gain
$183,167
2025 Sales
5
Low Activity
★ Value Play
Compared to the West Chester Area district average, Highpointe at Shanahan is
underperforming by 37%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Highpointe at Shanahan is a townhome subdivision of approximately 46 units built by NV Homes between 2010 and 2012 on a hillside within West Chester Borough, Chester County. The community sits roughly two blocks from the borough’s downtown dining and retail corridor, placing residents within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and West Chester University without requiring a car. The HOA covers lawn maintenance, snow removal, trash, common area upkeep, and exterior building maintenance — functions confirmed in multiple public records disclosures from active and sold listings on Raymond Drive.
Specifications
Home Stock
Three-story NV Homes townhomes built 2010–2012; each unit includes an attached 2-car garage on the ground level with driveway space for two additional vehicles, an open-concept main floor with hardwood floors and 9-foot ceilings, a primary suite with tray ceiling and walk-in closet, and a private deck; select models include a rooftop terrace
Location & Access
Raymond Drive (internal community street); located within West Chester Borough approximately two blocks from the High Street/Gay Street downtown core; convenient to Route 202 and Route 30 (Lincoln Highway)
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
Highpointe at Shanahan’s long-run appreciation has trailed the broader West Chester Area School District index by a meaningful margin, making it a documented value play relative to the district — a data point buyers should probe before assuming location premium is already priced in.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$665k median price point. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $183k on average. trailing the district by 37%. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $665k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered what the HOA’s scope of exterior building maintenance actually covers at Highpointe at Shanahan — and whether the reserve fund is adequately capitalized to handle roof, siding, or structural repairs on 46 units that are now past the 12-year mark?
Common Questions
What does the HOA cover at Highpointe at Shanahan, and is it self-managed?
Multiple public records confirm the HOA covers lawn maintenance, snow removal, trash collection, common area maintenance, management fees, and exterior building maintenance. The community has a homeowner-run HOA board — documented as active since at least July 2012 via the highpointehoaboard.wordpress.com blog — but whether the board contracts a third-party property manager is unconfirmed in public records. Before settlement, buyers should request the current budget, reserve study, and meeting minutes.
Which elementary school serves Highpointe at Shanahan?
A listing for 528 Raymond Drive references Hillsdale Elementary School as the walkable elementary for this address. Hillsdale is a West Chester Area School District K–5 school located at 725 West Market Street, West Chester, PA 19382, approximately a short walk from the community. School boundaries can change; buyers should verify the current attendance zone directly with the West Chester Area School District at wcasd.net before relying on this assignment.
How does Highpointe at Shanahan compare in appreciation to the rest of the West Chester Area School District?
The Cyr Team’s 33-year appreciation index shows Highpointe at Shanahan has appreciated in a modest 20–40% range over the holding periods tracked — a pattern that trails the broader West Chester Area School District benchmark by a significant margin. That gap classifies the community as a district underperformer, which cuts two ways: sellers have realized smaller nominal gains than comparable district communities, while buyers enter at a relative discount to the district. Low transaction volume means the index is based on a small sample, so treat this as directional context, not a guarantee.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Approx Homes — Two sources conflict: mainlinephillyhomes.com states 46 townhouses; activeadultliving.com (likely original NVHomes marketing copy) states 58. The 46 figure from mainlinephillyhomes.com appears to reflect as-built public sales data and is used here, but the true unit count should be confirmed via Chester County deed records or the HOA directly before publishing.
- Hoa Name — The HOA board blog at highpointehoaboard.wordpress.com confirms a self-described homeowner board exists but does not publish a formal registered HOA name or management company. No third-party management company was verifiable for this community specifically.
- Hoa Fee — One Redfin record for 501 Raymond Dr shows a $210/month condo/HOA fee as of a 2024 sale, but this figure may not reflect the current rate. Buyers must confirm the current fee and fee schedule in the resale disclosure package.
- Elementary School Boundary — Public records reference Hillsdale Elementary as the proximate school for Raymond Drive addresses, but West Chester Area School District boundaries are subject to change. No official boundary map was retrieved. Buyers should verify at wcasd.net/our-district/attendancedistrict-boundary-maps.
- Lot Character Text — No individual lot dimensions were available in public sources. Community is described as hillside-situated in marketing materials but no plat or survey data was retrieved.
School District
Highpointe at Shanahan 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
Public deed records · Chester County Recorder · mainlinephillyhomes.com · activeadultliving.com · highpointehoaboard.wordpress.com · charisrealtygroup.com · kyndrealtors.com · neighborhoods.com · atproperties.com · homes.com · hde.wcasd.net · usnews.com · flickr.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