Glen Mills
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About
Glen Mills
Glen Mills is just to the west of Media, but east of Chadds Ford. Its public school students attend Garnet Valley, West Chester or Rose-Tree Media schools. Similar to Chadds Ford and Kennett Square, while no one really considers this area the Main Line, these communities are certainly Philadelphia suburbs, This town has the advantage of being “off the beaten path” yet very close to some major highways as well as roads like 202&322, All offering access to lots of shopping, dining and other services along it, including a huge, beautiful Whole Foods. Houses vary from modest and older to new developments showcasing large, luxury homes. It really is a mix and you can find something in just about price/style range. Residents enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Glen Mills and the parks nearby.
Glen Mills boasts a beautiful Golf Course as well as a large park (Newlin Grist Mill Park) and even has a Costco! You’ll also find some wineries as you head toward Chadds Ford. It’s a good blend of suburb and semi-rural sections. It’s a bit of a commute to center city ( about 28 miles or 40 min drive) but a great choice if airport access or Wilmington are frequent destinations. There is railway transportation in nearby Media and a rail line just opened at the far end of Glen Mills. Glen Mills has continued to add shopping and dining options and it’s truly a great Philadelphia suburb to call home. Brinton Lake Shopping Center offers many upscale shops and is located within Glen Mills. And for those looking for a more expansive shopping experience, King of Prussia Mall is only a short drive away. Glen Mills residents who are looking for a dose of “downtown” will usually opt for a drive to Media.
Glen Mills: What it’s like to live here
The older section of Glen Mills tends to be clustered around route 252. There are also some larger parcels, many of which were farms at one time, farther out. Now, many of those properties have been subdivided and you’ll find some fairly large houses with contemporary layouts and designs. Avonlea, Garnet Valley Woods and Brookside are examples, as well as the new Locksley Crossing. A bit older are Sharpless Farms and Leopard Run, those are just a few of the communities found within Glen Mills. Among the benefits of living here are that the airport is not hard to get to and you’re never very far from a supermarket, pharmacy or coffee shop.
Schools
Even if you don't have kids, living in a good school district can help increase your home's value over time. That's because neighborhoods with higher school ratings tend to have higher home values. Homes will go up and down in value, but an outstanding school district can make all the difference during a tough market.Apr 15, 2022
Glen Mills is located within the highly sought after Garnet Valley School District with a five star rating. It is ranked 187 out of 10,751 schools as the best school district in the US. In Pennsylvania it is ranked #12 out of 495 school districts. Average teacher student ration is 13 to 1. The following schools are located in the Garnet Valley School District:
Elementary Schools: Bethel Springs, Garnet Valley and Concord.
Middle Schools: Garnet Valley Middle School
High Schools: Garnet Valley High School
Getting Around In Glen Mills
Glen Mills has easy access to I-95, Route 202, PA Turnpike and the Blue Route. This makes it very accessible to Philadelphia, Delaware, NJ and the northeastern part of the state. Although it is mainly a car dependent community they do have a regional rail system that has just expanded.
What is the Real Estate Market like in Glen Mills ?
The Garnet Valley housing market is somewhat competitive. The average sale price of a home in Garnet Valley was $424K last month, up 5.9% since last year. The average sale price per square foot in Garnet Valley is $221, up 17.6% since last year.
Things to Do in Glen Mills
This world-renowned horticultural showplace and former duPont family estate offers magnificently planted conservatories and a thousand acres of gardens, fountains and woodlands year-round.
Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur (pronounced “winter-tour”) is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early America and the du Pont family’s life here.
A grist mill on the Brandywine has been converted to house an unparalleled collection of art by the Wyeth family, and a fine collection of American illustration, still life and landscape painting.
The Revolutionary War era comes to life through authentic displays amid the rolling, wooded hills near where the Battle was fought. Visit Washington’s and Lafayette’s headquarters.
Pennsylvania’s largest and most recognized winery, the Chadds Ford Winery is open year-round for tours, tastings and sales.
Glen Mills is also home to some fabulous bed and breakfast resorts. Most notably are the Inn at Grace Winery and the Faunbrook Inn. In addition there is the outstanding Glen Mills Golf Course that was designed by Bobby Weed. The course saunters through dense woodlands, ribbons of wetlands, and craggy rock and streams, with more than 200 feet of elevation change.