Wallingford-Swarthmore School District · Rose Valley Borough, Delaware County, PA
Todmorden
Performance Tier
Exceptional
Median Sold
$1,612,500
Avg. Appreciation
137%
Avg. $ Gain
$954,500
2025 Sales
2
Limited Activity
Compared to the Wallingford-Swarthmore district average, Todmorden is
outperforming by 196%.
Based on closed sales across 4 counties.
About
Todmorden is a residential subdivision of detached single-family homes in Rose Valley Borough, Delaware County — a 0.73-square-mile municipality that the U.S. Department of the Interior placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 as the Rose Valley Historic District. The neighborhood takes its name directly from the 1787 Todmorden Mansion (built of green serpentine stone), which Samuel Bancroft purchased in 1831 and named ‘Todmorden’ — a word said to mean ‘Death of the Fox’ or ‘End of the Hunt.’ The residential subdivision now bearing that name was developed in the 1960s and 1970s on lots averaging approximately one acre, within a borough where Ridley Creek forms the western boundary and stormwater management is an active municipal concern.
Specifications
Location Anchors
Delaware, PA
39.896, -75.385
What Makes This Distinct
Because the Rose Valley Historic District covers essentially the entire borough, buyers should confirm with Rose Valley Borough whether any specific Todmorden parcel carries contributing-structure status or falls under local historic review requirements before planning exterior renovations. No advertised master HOA has been identified for the subdivision in public records or public databases; buyers should independently verify whether any deed-level covenants or restrictions apply to their specific parcel at the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
Premium market at $1.6m median. historically strong appreciation. move fast – homes go quickly. limited inventory – be patient.
If You’re Selling
Exceptional appreciation – sellers gained $954k on average. outperforming the district by 197%. properties doubled in value (137% gain). homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $1612k.
School District
Todmorden is served by the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Information
Sources Consulted
Closed sales data · livingplaces.com · en.wikipedia.org · ownerly.com · neighborwho.com · rosevalleyborough.org · homes.com · wssd.org · coldwellbankerhomes.com · swarthmorepa.org · rosevalley100.org · chriscashman.com · neighborhoods.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