West Chester Area School District, Chester County, PA
Plum Tree Village
Performance Tier
Underperformer
Median Sold
$425,000
Avg. Appreciation
56%
Avg. $ Gain
$156,150
2025 Sales
7
Low Activity
Compared to the West Chester Area district average, Plum Tree Village is
underperforming by 47%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Plum Tree Village is a townhome subdivision in East Bradford Township, Chester County, built in phases from approximately 1989 through 1997, with a median construction year of circa 1994. The community consists entirely of attached row and end-unit townhouses—no single-family detached homes—organized along Shropshire Drive and Amber Lane, accessed from Lenape Road (Route 52). The HOA, operating under the name Plum Tree HOA Inc. and professionally managed by Shew Community Management, covers lawn care, exterior building maintenance, common area upkeep, trash, and snow removal, and the community includes a playground, basketball courts, and walking and jogging trails.
Specifications
Home Stock
Interior row and end-unit townhouses constructed between approximately 1989 and 1997. Units typically offer 3 to 4 bedrooms, 1.5 to 2.5 bathrooms, wood-burning fireplaces, private decks, and full basements. No attached garages; parking is surface or assigned. A loft-level fourth-bedroom configuration appears in multiple recorded units.
Location & Access
Primary access via Lenape Road (Pennsylvania Route 52, northbound) onto Shropshire Drive. Route 52 runs northeast-southwest through the southeastern portion of East Bradford Township. US Route 322 and the West Chester Bypass are accessible within the broader township road network.
Location Anchors
What Makes This Distinct
Plum Tree Village trails the West Chester Area School District’s 33-year appreciation index by a meaningful margin, which, combined with its mid-range price point, positions it as a structurally accessible entry into East Bradford Township for buyers who can absorb the HOA’s maintenance-first cost structure in exchange for reduced exterior upkeep obligations.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Accessible at $425k median. solid appreciation track record. move fast – homes go quickly.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $156k on average. trailing the district by 47%. solid 56% return on investment. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $425k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered what the HOA’s responsibility split between exterior building maintenance and owner-controlled interior costs actually means for your long-term capital exposure — specifically, whether the reserve fund is adequately funded to cover roof and siding cycles on units built between 1989 and 1997?
Common Questions
What school does Plum Tree Village feed into at the elementary level?
The most common elementary school assignment for Plum Tree Village is Hillsdale Elementary School, a public K–5 school within the West Chester Area School District located at 725 West Market Street, West Chester, PA. School boundary assignments can change; buyers should confirm the current assignment directly with the West Chester Area School District before making enrollment decisions.
Does Plum Tree Village have an active HOA, and what does it cover?
Yes. Plum Tree Village has an active HOA operating as Plum Tree HOA Inc., professionally managed by Shew Community Management of West Chester. HOA-covered services documented in public records include lawn care, exterior building maintenance, common area upkeep, trash removal, and snow removal. The community also maintains a playground, basketball courts, and walking and jogging trails. Buyers should request the current budget, reserve fund study, and governing documents during due diligence.
What types of homes are in Plum Tree Village and do any have garages?
Plum Tree Village is composed entirely of attached townhouses — both interior row units and end-of-row units. Homes were built between approximately 1989 and 1997 and range from roughly 1,400 to 2,800 square feet across multiple levels. Units typically include basements and private decks; the community does not include attached garages.
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 — No verified total unit count for Plum Tree Village was found in any named public source. Public records address patterns suggest Shropshire Drive and Amber Lane are the primary streets, but a definitive count requires HOA records or a township parcel query.
- Builder — No named builder was identified in any public records record, HOA document, or real estate source. The construction window of 1989–1997 suggests phased development but no single builder can be verified.
- Hoa Fee Amount — One listing referenced an HOA fee of approximately $272/month (Movoto, 846 Amber Lane), but HOA fees change over time and cannot be used in evergreen content. Buyers should request current fee schedule directly from Shew Community Management.
- Interior Sqft Range Text — LivingPlaces.com cites 1,400–2,800 sq ft; individual public records confirm units in the ~1,608–1,915 sq ft range for recent sales. The upper bound of 2,800 sq ft may reflect the largest end-unit configurations and has not been independently confirmed by a current public records record.
- Township — The input data left township blank. Research confirms Plum Tree Village is in East Bradford Township, Chester County, per LivingPlaces.com and Trulia public records listing data.
School District
Plum Tree Village 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 · livingplaces.com · plumtreehoa.com · shewmanagement.com · movoto.com · apartmentfinder.com · hde.wcasd.net · wcasd.net · en.wikipedia.org · pattersonschwartz.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