Downingtown Area School District · Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, PA
Marsh Harbour
Performance Tier
Below Average
Median Sold
$490,000
Avg. Appreciation
97%
Avg. $ Gain
$226,402
2025 Sales
18
Moderate Activity
Compared to the Downingtown Area district average, Marsh Harbour is
underperforming by 13%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Marsh Harbour is a planned subdivision in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, developed by Bentley Homes (with Schusler as a secondary builder) between approximately 1987 and 1997, with a median construction year around 1993–1994. The community sits directly adjacent to Marsh Creek State Park — a 1,705-acre state park containing the 535-acre man-made Marsh Creek Lake, which supports fishing, sailing, hiking, equestrian trails, and seasonal boat rentals. The Marsh Harbour Community Association holds a CAI Gold Star Community designation, awarded by the Community Association Institute for documented compliance with standards covering insurance, finances, architectural control, and rules enforcement; the association operates a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center, and tennis courts for residents.
Specifications
Location Anchors
Upper Uwchlan Township
Chester, PA
40.006, -75.703
What Makes This Distinct
The community’s mix of townhouses (interior and end-unit) and single-family detached homes within a single HOA creates two structurally distinct ownership tracks — differing in lot size, square footage, and likely HOA fee structure — which buyers should evaluate separately rather than treating Marsh Harbour as a uniform market.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $490k median. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. high turnover means more inventory.
If You’re Selling
Strong appreciation – sellers gained $226k on average. solid 97% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $490k.
School District
Marsh Harbour 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
Closed sales data · marshharbourpa.com · livingplaces.com · mainlinephillyhomes.com · annbyerrealestate.com · upperuwchlan-pa.gov · en.wikipedia.org · caikeystone.org · paturnpike.com · dasd.org
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