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Downingtown, PA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Downingtown
Downingtown is a smaller town located in Eastern Pennsylvania just west of Philadelphia. Downingtown is full of serene natural parks that offer active adults plenty of…
Downingtown is a smaller town located in Eastern Pennsylvania just west of Philadelphia. Downingtown is full of serene natural parks that offer active adults plenty of opportunities to get outdoors. The area is also home to many shops and restaurants, providing a wide range of entertainment options to residents.
Climate & Geography
Downingtown is located in a hilly area east of the Appalachian Mountains. Beaver Creek and the east branch of the Brandywine Creek run through Downingtown.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
One of Downingtown’s main draws is its number of tranquil parks that provide a perfect space for outdoor recreation. The Struble Trail is located alongside East Brandywine Creek and allows activities like cycling, hiking, and walking. Other notable parks in Downingtown include Lloyd Park, Dowlin Forge Park, and Kerr Park.
The area surrounding Downingtown features a number of local and chain restaurants. Nearby Exton has the Exton Square Mall, providing residents with a variety of shopping options. Roughly an hour away, Philadelphia is a great destination for anyone who wants to enjoy more extensive shopping and entertainment options. Aside from that, the Downingtown area features a wide variety of community festivals throughout the year.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Downingtown is higher than the state and national averages.
For retirees over 60, Pennsylvania fully exempts all forms of retirement income from taxation. The city's combined sales tax rate of 6 percent is lower than average, and property taxes in Pennsylvania are higher than average.
Health Care
The Philadelphia metro area ranks in the top 105 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
While there are no hospitals in Downingtown, the surrounding area has a number of high-quality hospitals. Chester County Hospital, located in West Chester, is rated high performing by U.S. News and ranked the No. 13 hospital in the state. Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian and Jefferson Health-Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia are the No. 2 and No. 3 hospitals in Pennsylvania, and both are nationally ranked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 4 55+ communities in Downingtown, 4 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Downingtown has 112 homes, the largest has 270 homes, and the average communities consists of 182 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Downingtown. The most recent communities started in Downingtown include Preserve at Marsh Creek, Traditions of America at West Brandywine, The Woods at Rock Raymond. There are also 2 communities in Downingtown that offer new construction homes, including Traditions of America at West Brandywine, Preserve at Marsh Creek.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Downingtown.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Downingtown stay on the market for around 1114 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $562,871, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Preserve at Marsh Creek average around $699,995, while homes in Traditions of America at West Brandywine average around $506,670.
37 communities near Downingtown
58 homes near Downingtown
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,083 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,196 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,555 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,336 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,371 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,232 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,104 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,220 sq ft
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,197 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,424 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,145 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,872 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,406 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 4 55+ communities in Downingtown, 4 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 4 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Downingtown has 112 homes, the largest has 270 homes, and the average communities consists of 182 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Downingtown. The most recent communities started in Downingtown include Preserve at Marsh Creek, Traditions of America at West Brandywine, The Woods at Rock Raymond. There are also 2 communities in Downingtown that offer new construction homes, including Traditions of America at West Brandywine, Preserve at Marsh Creek.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Downingtown.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Downingtown stay on the market for around 1114 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $562,871, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Preserve at Marsh Creek average around $699,995, while homes in Traditions of America at West Brandywine average around $506,670.
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