Brookthorpe Hills, located in eastern Marple Township Broomall PA, continues to be a popular and stable housing choice in Delaware County.
The community itself was built and expanded over many decades so it now encompasses several areas just west of the Blue Route along the West Chester Pike. The tax records list over 400 homes in the community with the bulk of them being located in the eastern portion of the triangle formed by the Blue Route (I-476) , West Chester Pike, and Marple Road. Further west, there is a second section located south of West Chester Pike adjacent to Sproul Rd.
Brookthorpe Hills includes a wide range of building styles, sizes, and construction due to its long period of growth. The first real wave of construction began in 1930 along Sterner with some twins and colonials and 
then expanded in 1938 with new construction along Ferguson, Lindbergh, and New Ardmore to the north of West Chester Pike with mostly single family colonials. This continued into the 1940s as new construction also developed along Franklin and Harding Avenue to the south of West Chester Pike near Sproul Rd.
Building then continued sporadically through the war years until a second wave took hold in the fifties. More traditional construction continued north on many of the existing streets progressing toward Anthony Ave and development spread northeast with predominately ranch style homes along Brookthorpe Circle, Mather, and Thomas. 
Beginning in 1960, more new construction was started north of Anthony Ave along Lindbergh progressing from split levels to large 2 story colonials. In the 1970s, there was an additional building spurt as homes were developed along Brookthorpe Terrace and Darlene Circle. Throughout the entire period continuing until today, homes of varying styles and sizes were constructed on infill lots on already largely built out streets.
Brookthorpe Hills today is a diverse and very stable community with homeowners remaining in their properties for years as they enjoy the convenience and opportunities offered throughout the area. This has resulted in a very low turnover of homes while maintaining strong pricing.
Currently, 
there are six properties on the market with an average asking price of $395,000 with no homes now under contract, and only 1 sale year-to-date for $265,000. In 2009 there were 11 sales at an average final sales price of $330,000. This compares to 10 sales in 2008 averaging $390,000, 15 in 2007 for $361,000, 12 in 2006 for $381,000, and 10 in 2005 for $319,000. The average price first rose above $300,000 in 2004.
If you are looking for a convenient stable neighborhood with immediate access to the Blue Route or West Chester Pike and relatively stable pricing, Brookthorpe Hills in Broomall PA, Marple Township, should definitely be included in your search.
As always, should you be considering a move in the area, have any questions, or need ay additional information, do not hesitate to contact me anytime.
David Henke
Long & Foster Real Estate Inc - Newtown Square,PA/Bear, DE
Office: 610-353-1199/Direct: 610-359-3853/Cell: 610-618-0808
www.DelawareCountyPennsylvaniaHomes.com
(All statistics per the TrendMLS System and believed accurate but not guaranteed)
After taking a hit in both volume and pricing through 2008, Lawrence Park has stabilized with the average prices even increasing just slightly for year to date 2009. As seen in the previous 
In March there were 2 sales at $290,000, 1 sale in April for $295,000, 1 in May for $340,000, 3 in June at $303,000, and 4 in July for $312,000 for an average year-to-date sales price of $304,000. This average is expected to drift down a bit as there is one pending sale for $299,000 and there are currently 4 additional properties on the market with an average list price of $292,000. Generally prices weaken as we head toward the end of the year.
Unlike many areas in Delaware County PA, Lawrence Park has been able to maintain a relatively stable home pricing environment. As noted before with its prime location, great housing, and easy access, Lawrence Park should retain its reputation as a great place to live. This should continue to be reflected in a more stable real estate market with relatively consistent pricing as the economy continues to slowly recover.