More land, farther out
Newtown Township sits west of the inner-ring suburbs, so lots are generally larger and the landscape is more open than in Delco's rail-line boroughs.
Newtown Square, Pennsylvania | Delaware County
Homes for Sale in Newtown Square, PA — Delaware County Real Estate
The postal name for Newtown Township in western Delaware County, served by the Marple Newtown School District. A straight look at Newtown Square, PA real estate and homes for sale — what it's like, what you'd be buying, and what to check first.
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What's It Actually Like in Newtown Square?
Ellis Preserve at the center
Ellis Preserve is a 218-acre mixed-use redevelopment of the former Charles E. Ellis College campus in the center of Newtown Square, combining offices, retail, dining and residential.
A driving suburb
There is no Regional Rail station in the township, so daily life here is built around driving — a real difference from Media, Swarthmore or Wallingford.
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Hi, I'm Tom.
Tom Fior. I help buyers and sellers navigate Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs with a simple approach: clear guidance, honest answers, and no unnecessary pressure.
I grew up in Delaware County and live in Philadelphia, so City to Suburbs isn't just a brand — it's the market I know personally. Whether you're comparing neighborhoods, moving out of the city, relocating to the area, or trying to figure out where you fit best, I'm here to help you make sense of your options.
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The Newtown Square Real Estate Cheat Sheet
The stuff I'd want you to know before we started looking at houses here.
- County
- Delaware County
- Municipality of record
- Newtown Township
- Place type
- Postal / place name
- ZIP
- 19073
- School district
- Marple Newtown School District
- Common housing
- Single-family, Townhome, Estate, New construction, Age-restricted
- Transit
- PA Route 3 (West Chester Pike) is the main east-west route through the township
What school district serves Newtown Square?
Newtown Township is served by Marple Newtown School District. Verify the exact school assignment for the specific property address before you buy.
What are property taxes like in Newtown Square?
A Delaware County property tax bill generally combines three separate taxes — county, municipal and school district — applied to the county assessed value of that individual property. Because assessments, exemptions and millage rates differ by property and are set each year, the only reliable number is the one for the specific address. Ask for the current tax detail on any home you're considering and verify it with the county and the taxing bodies. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
What you'll actually find in Newtown Square
Newtown Square's housing mixes older detached homes with newer single-family developments, townhome communities and age-restricted neighborhoods. Lot sizes, ages and association arrangements vary considerably from one development to the next.
The local detail people miss
A 19073 address is not automatically Newtown Township
The 19073 ZIP code spans both Delaware County and Chester County, including part of Willistown Township, which is served by the Great Valley School District. Confirm the municipality and school district for the exact address before relying on either.
The Newtown Square Tradeoff
No town fits every search. Here's the honest version of both sides.
Why buyers consider it
Verify the county, municipality and district
The 19073 ZIP code crosses into Chester County, so a Newtown Square mailing address does not guarantee Newtown Township or Marple Newtown School District.
Understand association rules and fees
Many newer developments and age-restricted communities here carry monthly fees and rules — read the documents before you commit.
Compare older homes and new construction honestly
Both exist here at very different price points and maintenance profiles; decide which you actually want before touring.
What you should know
The honest tradeoff
Larger lots, newer construction options and more space than eastern Delaware County No Regional Rail station and a car-dependent daily routine
Budget for driving
No train station in the township means the commute is a car commute — test-drive it at the time you would actually travel.
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