Marple Newtown School District · Marple Township, Delaware County, PA
Lawrence Park
Performance Tier
Below Average
Median Sold
$552,000
Avg. Appreciation
112%
Avg. $ Gain
$260,500
2025 Sales
27
High Activity
Compared to the Marple Newtown district average, Lawrence Park is
underperforming by 20%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Lawrence Park is a postwar residential subdivision in Marple Township, Delaware County, developed beginning in the 1950s by Philadelphia-based builder Ralph Bodek on land that was formerly farmland bounded by Lawrence Road, Sproul Road, and what is now I-476. Bodek planned the community for approximately 1,200 homes and documented buyer motivations in a 1958 book, How and Why People Buy Houses, using Lawrence Park purchasers as respondents — making this one of the few mid-century Delaware County subdivisions with a contemporaneous primary-source record. Internal community anchors include the Wilmer F. Loomis Elementary School, which sits at the center of the development, adjacent baseball fields that serve as the home of South Marple Little League (founded 1957), and the member-owned Lawrence Park Swim Club on Langford Road.
Specifications
Location Anchors
Delaware, PA
39.981, -75.357
What Makes This Distinct
Lawrence Park was developed as a planned community by a single documented builder using a standardized split-level model, which produces a relatively consistent structural profile across the housing stock — buyers evaluating condition and update level are comparing against a known baseline rather than a heterogeneous mix of eras and builders.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$552k median price point. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. high turnover means more inventory.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $260k on average. properties doubled in value (112% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $552k.
School District
Lawrence Park is served by the Marple Newtown School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Marple Newtown School District Information
Sources Consulted
Closed sales data · phmc.state.pa.us · activerain.com · livingplaces.com · marplehistory.com · realestatementoringusa.com · lpswimclub.org · facebook.com · issuu.com · donorschoose.org · mnsd.org · kids.kiddle.co · owndelco.com · neighborhoods.com · en.wikipedia.org · grokipedia.com · morethanthecurve.com · mainlinetoday.com
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