Downingtown Area School District · East Brandywine Township, Chester County, PA
Stonemill Village
About
Stonemill Village is a Toll Brothers townhome development in East Brandywine Township, Chester County, announced in January 2025 and opened for sale on April 23, 2025. The community is planned for 89 two-story townhomes on approximately 22 acres of land acquired by Toll Brothers for $6.23 million along Horseshoe Pike. Homes range from 1,825 to 2,114+ square feet and offer 3 bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 baths, and 1- to 2-car garages, with onsite amenities that include community walking trails, a tot lot, and an outdoor fitness station. The HOA structure covers lawn care, snow removal, trash, and recycling services.
Specifications
Home Stock
Two-story townhomes (interior row and end-of-row configurations) built with Toll Brothers’ ‘Designer Appointed Features’ packages — a curated set of architectural selections and interior finishes. Homes are delivered either as quick move-in units with pre-selected finishes or as build-to-order units personalized through the Toll Brothers Design Studio.
Location & Access
Sales center and model home are located at 5 Grayson Lane, Downingtown, PA 19335. The site on Horseshoe Pike is approximately two miles from Route 30 and Downingtown Middle School. Major highways including Routes 202 and 30 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike provide access to Philadelphia, King of Prussia, and beyond. The SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail line serves the broader Downingtown corridor.
Location Anchors
East Brandywine Township
Chester, PA
40.039, -75.748
What Makes This Distinct
Because Stonemill Village opened for sale in spring 2025 and first deliveries began as early as summer 2025, virtually all units in public records history represent new-construction sales from a single builder; resale comparables will be limited and builder concessions or incentive programs may have influenced early settlement prices — buyers and their agents should request disclosure of any seller-paid closing costs or Design Studio credits in prior transactions.
Worth Asking
Have you considered that the Downingtown STEM Academy — frequently cited as a selling point for this district — is a selective magnet program that admits approximately 250 of the 600 students who apply each year through a competitive application process, meaning residency in the district does not guarantee enrollment?
Common Questions
Who built Stonemill Village and when did construction begin?
Stonemill Village is being built by Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE: TOL), a Fortune 500 homebuilder founded in 1967. Toll Brothers acquired the approximately 22-acre site at 1130 and 1136 Horseshoe Pike in East Brandywine Township in 2024, paying $6.23 million to the prior owner, ELU Planebrook Guthriesville LLC. The sales center opened and sales commenced in spring 2025, with first home deliveries beginning as early as summer 2025. Because construction is ongoing, buyers should confirm the specific build year for any individual unit from builder documents or Chester County tax records.
Which schools serve Stonemill Village?
Stonemill Village is assigned to the Downingtown Area School District. Based on public sales data and builder marketing, Beaver Creek Elementary School (K–5) is the most commonly cited elementary assignment; the middle school pathway runs through Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center and Downingtown Middle School, and high school students are zoned to Downingtown High School West Campus. The district also operates the Downingtown STEM Academy, a selective magnet high school (grades 9–12) that admits approximately 250 of 600 annual applicants through a competitive essay and grade-based process — residency alone does not guarantee admission. School boundary assignments can change; buyers should verify directly with the Downingtown Area School District before closing.
What does the HOA cover at Stonemill Village, and what are the dues?
Toll Brothers has confirmed that Stonemill Village includes a homeowners association that covers lawn care, snow removal, trash, and recycling services, along with maintenance of community amenities including walking trails, a tot lot, and an outdoor fitness station. The legal name of the HOA and the specific monthly or annual dues amount have not been publicly disclosed in builder press releases or accessible public records as of the date of this page. Buyers should request the current HOA documents, budget, reserve fund status, and fee schedule directly from Toll Brothers or the association manager before signing a purchase agreement.
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 — The legal registered name of the Stonemill Village HOA has not been disclosed in any builder press release, public state corporation filing, or accessible HOA registry found during research. The HOA exists per builder marketing but its formal legal name is unverified. Buyers must request governing documents directly.
- Hoa Dues — Monthly or annual HOA fee amount not publicly disclosed in any verified source. Buyers should request the current budget and fee schedule from Toll Brothers or the HOA manager before signing.
- Avg Year Built — Community opened for sale in spring 2025 with deliveries beginning summer 2025; the public records ‘average year built’ field is expected to show 2025 or later as units settle. No anomaly present — field is simply too new to have a meaningful average yet. Public records should populate as closings accumulate.
- Flood Plain Status — No parcel-level FEMA flood zone determination was possible from search results for the specific 5 Grayson Lane / Horseshoe Pike parcels. East Brandywine Township lies within the broader Brandywine Creek watershed, which has documented flood risk. Buyers should run a flood zone determination on the specific unit address via FEMA’s Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov) before closing.
- Appreciation Range Text — Community is too new (first sales 2025) for a meaningful 33-year appreciation pattern. No historical resale data exists. Appreciation field left blank per instructions.
School District
Stonemill Village 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 · tollbrothers.com · suburbanrealtorsalliance.com · mychesco.com · st.dasd.org · en.wikipedia.org · schooldigger.com · philadelphia.today
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