Unionville-Chadds Ford School District · Kennett Township, Chester County, PA
Walnut Walk
Performance Tier
Underperformer
Median Sold
$585,000
Avg. Appreciation
25%
Avg. $ Gain
$118,759
2025 Sales
3
Limited Activity
★ Value Play
Compared to the Unionville-Chadds Ford district average, Walnut Walk is
underperforming by 65%.
Based on 33 years of public sales records across 2418 neighborhoods in 4 counties.
About
Walnut Walk is a 73-unit townhome community in East Marlborough Township, Chester County, built by Bentley Homes between 2015 and approximately 2019–2020 and now fully resale. The community sits on N. Walnut Road, approximately one-quarter mile from the 106-acre Anson B. Nixon Park — a municipally operated open space with three miles of walking trails, two ponds, a community garden, a disc golf course, and a bandstand — and within a short drive of Longwood Gardens on U.S. Route 1. All homes fall within the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District; buyers should confirm elementary school assignment directly with the district, as boundary lines are subject to revision.
Specifications
Home Stock
Two- and three-story interior-row townhomes built by Bentley Homes, with construction beginning in 2015 and deliveries running through approximately 2019–2020. Model lines included the Hatteras, Somerset, and Newport, among others, each offering three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, open-concept main levels, 10.5-foot family-room ceilings, granite countertops, GE stainless appliances, and one- or two-car attached garages. A first-floor primary suite option was available on select plans. The community is fully sold out as of the new-construction market.
Location & Access
The community fronts N. Walnut Road (local connector) in East Marlborough Township. U.S. Route 1 (Baltimore Pike / Kennett-Oxford Bypass) is the primary regional arterial, running along the southern edge of East Marlborough Township and providing access toward Philadelphia (approx. 30 miles) and Wilmington, DE (approx. 12 miles). PA Route 82 (Unionville Road / Doe Run Road) bisects the township on a northwest-southeast axis. PA Route 926 (Street Road) crosses the central portion of the township. Buyers should verify current commute times, as PennDOT was actively widening a 1.3-mile section of Route 1 between the Kennett-Oxford Bypass and Greenwood Road through at least early 2026.
Location Anchors
Kennett Township
Chester, PA
39.857, -75.706
What Makes This Distinct
The Cyr Team’s all-time appreciation index classifies Walnut Walk as an underperformer relative to the broader Unionville-Chadds Ford district, trailing district-wide appreciation by a substantial margin — a pattern that may reflect the community’s newer construction vintage, its price tier at time of original sale, and limited resale volume; buyers evaluating long-run equity should probe that gap before committing.
For Buyers & Sellers
If You’re Buying
$585k median price point. move fast – homes go quickly. limited inventory – be patient.
If You’re Selling
Sellers gained $119k on average. trailing the district by 65%. homes selling quickly (quickly). median sale price $585k.
Worth Asking
Have you considered what it means for resale velocity when a 73-unit community has generated only a handful of recorded transactions over its entire history — and what that limited comparable pool does to appraisal confidence the day you need to sell or refinance?
Common Questions
Who built Walnut Walk and when was it constructed?
Walnut Walk was developed and built by Bentley Homes, a Chester County builder founded in 1974. Construction began in 2015, with first home deliveries in early 2016 and additional phases continuing through approximately 2019–2020. The community is now fully sold out on the new-construction market; all available homes are resales. Buyers should verify the specific year of construction for any individual unit from Chester County tax records.
What does the Walnut Walk HOA cover, and who manages it?
The Walnut Walk Homeowners Association is managed by Shew Community Management, a West Chester-based property management firm. HOA-governed communities of this type typically provide common-area maintenance, landscaping of shared spaces, and oversight of community standards; however, the specific scope of services, monthly dues, reserve fund status, and rules vary and change over time. Buyers must request the current declaration of covenants, bylaws, budget, and reserve study directly from Shew Community Management or the HOA board before settlement.
Which schools serve Walnut Walk, and how do I confirm my child’s assignment?
Walnut Walk is located within the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD), which serves grades K–12 across six schools including Unionville Elementary, Chadds Ford Elementary, Hillendale Elementary, Pocopson Elementary, Charles F. Patton Middle School, and Unionville High School. Elementary school assignment for addresses along N. Walnut Road has historically pointed to Unionville Elementary, but district boundary lines are subject to revision. The only reliable way to confirm your child’s current school assignment is to contact UCFSD directly at (610) 347-0970 or via ucfsd.org before making a purchase decision.
Items to Verify with Your Agent
A few specifics on this page are sourced from secondary aggregators or older filings. Confirm before relying:
- Hoa Dues Amount — Current monthly or annual HOA dues for Walnut Walk Homeowners Association were not published by Shew Community Management online. Buyers must contact Shew directly or request a resale certificate.
- Hoa Services Detail — The specific scope of HOA-covered services (e.g., lawn care, snow removal, exterior maintenance, trash) was not confirmed from a publicly available Walnut Walk governing document. Must be verified from the HOA declaration or management company.
- Elementary School Boundary Confirmed — Bentley Homes marketing (2015) referenced both Unionville Elementary and Bancroft Elementary as potential feeder schools, suggesting a boundary ambiguity at time of construction. Current UCFSD boundary maps were not publicly confirmed for 19348 / N. Walnut Road addresses. Buyers must verify with UCFSD before purchase.
- Approx Homes Final Count — Multiple Bentley sources cite 73 units consistently; however, the 2019 Phillymag article references ‘about 80 units,’ suggesting some ambiguity in final delivered unit count. The 73-unit figure from official Bentley Homes marketing is used as primary.
- Interior Sqft Range Verified Resale — Square footage range (2,286–2,404 sq ft) is sourced from BuzzBuzzHome new-construction data at time of original sale. Finished basements and individual unit variations mean resale square footage may differ. No resale appraisal or tax-record-derived range was confirmed.
School District
Walnut Walk is served by the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Buyers should verify current school assignments directly with the district.
View Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Information
Sources Consulted
Public deed records · Chester County Recorder · bentleyhomes.com · mainlinephillyhomes.com · bentleyhomes.wordpress.com · newhomesource.com · buzzbuzzhome.com · shewmanagement.com · ansonbnixonpark.org · chescoplanning.org · longwoodgardens.org · eastmarlborough.org · phillymag.com · chestercounty.com · en.wikipedia.org · ucfsd.org
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