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Stats from Old Forge Crossing 2021

One Bedroom

Two Bedroom

Town House

16 homes sold in 2021

2 were second floors with den

4 homes sold in 2021

2 homes sold in 2021

Average Price $192,506

Average price $234,525

Average Price $262,875

Highest Price $220,000

Highest Price $238,000

Highest Price $266,000

Lowest Price $155,000

Lowest price $230,000

Lowest Price $259,750

Average days on market

18

Average Days on Market

12

Average Days on Market

7.5

 

22 homes sold in 2021, highest offer was 109% of asking price.

 

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General Information

Old Forge Crossing is a condominium complex in Devon, PA. It has over 40 acres of land that contain walking trails, pond and stream, a historic clubhouse, barn, tennis courts and a swimming pool. Monthly fee includes common areas and building maintenance, water, gas for hot water, dryer and cooking, snow removal, trash, fees for clubhouse and tennis. Condo association rates as of January 2021 are $261 for a 1 bedroom unit and $343 for a 2 bed unit. There is a six month condo fee contribution to the capital fund for buyers at settlement, plus new owners pay a $50 processing fee. Obtaining the 3407 Resale Package for sellers is $200. Annual sewer charge $250 for owners billed in February due March 1st for the previous years use. Tenants pay a $200 move in fee. www.oldforgexingpa.com for the association website. For the condo office call 610-687-5675.

History of Old Forge Crossing

Old Forge Crossing, originally an apartment complex that was converted to condos in the 70's it is now a condo development in Devon, PA, well located on N Valley Road, just off Route 202 in Tredyffrin Township and within the Tredyffrin Easttown School district. It consists of some five hundred plus condos, single bedrooms, single bedrooms with a den, two bedrooms with two baths, a few two bedrooms with a den and two baths and some townhouses with two bedrooms and two and a half baths on two floors.

old forge crossing pond

Sales Data

For detailed information on sales in 2020 and earlier, scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Price in Old Forge Crossing is determined primarily by condition, those condos with new windows and sliders, updated HVAC systems, updated bathrooms and kitchens fetch the highest prices. Those with dens obtain a slightly higher price if they have been equally updated. Also important is location within the community, there are those units that face parking and are just a short walk, whilst other units are on the rear of a building or face an inner courtyard and require a longer walk, which may give more privacy from the parking lot but be less convenient when carrying shopping. There is also some noise from Valley Forge Road and Route 202 for those units that face or are close to either. The only difference between first and second floor location is that dens are only available in second floor units.

View of the Market for 2022

Lack of inventory across our market has seen prices rising year on year. There are many buyers out looking for homes and Old Forge Crossing provides a great entry point for first time buyers and those looking to downsize as well. Many investors like the development and are also always looking for opportunties to buy, however, end users will pay a higher price than an investor. Prices are at an all time high, and now may be a great time to sell as interest rates rise, affecting buyers ability to obtain higher mortgages we may see a plateauing of prices. However, it must be remembered, interest rates are still historically low and prices may continue to reach new levels in 2022. Contact us for the latest information.

Rentals and Leasing

Rental of Old Forge Crossing condos remains strong this year with decent rental returns being obtained by landlords but price obtained not increasing substantially. The one difference we have seen this year is the willingness of tenants to bid on properties offering lower monthly payments for longer terms. The increase of investor owners has moved the development to change their by laws to limit the number of investor owners. Whilst this limit is still a little ways off, it was necessary to protect the FHA approved status and the level of owner occupants for any buyer using a mortgage.

Old Forge Crossing Swimming Pool

Benefits of living at Old Forge Crossing

Some of the benefits mentioned by clients and customers of Old Forge Crossing are, FHA approved development for easy access to FHA mortgages, the things included in the condo fee, these include gas for hot water, cooking and for the dryer, water, external maintenance, grounds upkeep, tennis courts and swimming pool; also often mentioned is the amount of storage space, how large the rooms are and having your own laundry in your condo and not having to share it with others, a private entrance and mail delivered to your door, lots of parking and walking trails throughout the development and finally but definitely not least the location which as one client put it, "It is just close to everything". That includes Wegmans and Trader Joe's.

Recently featured in The Anvil David Inman the President of the Condominium Association mentioned the following benefits;

  • Social Community
  • Sound Financial position
  • No burdensome frequent special assessments
  • Beautiful 40 acre campus
  • Private access to Chester Valley Trail
  • Accessible on site management staff and maintenance crew

Trader Joes in Gateway shops

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If you need help buying, selling or renting a condo in Old Forge Crossing we have years of experience on both sides of transactions and can help you achieve your goal. Give us a call 610-203-4543 or send an email to Nick@VandekarTeam.com to set up an appointment to discuss your needs. We look forward to helping you.

 
Call us for an appointment to view any homes for sale in Old Forge Crossing
or those in Chesterbrook.

The club house at old forge crossing The Clubhouse

old forge crossing pool The Pool

The original house and offices of old forge crossing Offices

 

 

 

 Prior years sales data

 

 

Old Forge Crossing Sales Data for 2020

 

At the beginning of the year things were quite slow, and in 2020 we had just a few more sales than in previous years with 25 total sales. This is in line with what we have seen across the Main Line real estate market with a reduced inventory and many buyers ready, willing and able to snap up inventory when it has come on the market. As a result we have also seen days on market drop to just over 9 across all sales in the year. Prices have strengthened over previous years with a square foot net price of $213.38.

Of those 25 sales, 18 were single bedroom units, of which two had dens. Overall single bedroom units had a slightly higher square foot price than two-bedroom units at $214.52. Many of the units which came on the market this year had had improvements with updated kitchens and baths.

Among the two-bedroom units one was with a den, a rare feature in Old Forge Crossing. These units had a square foot price of $210.45.

Details of sales are listed below and those units where there is an asterix have the additional den feature.

 

52 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$189,900

389 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$191,000

 

 

 

181 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$191,500

359 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$180,000

317 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$165,000

269 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$180,000

275 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$183,500

360 Old Forge Crossing

1*/1

$190,100

418 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$178,900

76 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$178,800

85 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$149,900

253 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$167,000

291 Old Forge Crossing

1*/1

$177,000

437 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$185,000

127 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$195,000

30 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$145,000

112 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$167,000

153 Old Forge Crossing

1/1

$168,000

344 Old Forge Crossing

2/2

$230,000

117 Old Forge Crossing

2/2

$221,100

163 Old Forge Crossing

2/2

$202,000

343 Old Forge Crossing

2*/2

$222,000

73 Old Forge Crossing

2/2

$225,900

107 Old Forge Crossing

2/2

$200,000

319 Old Forge Crossing

2/2

$200,000
 

 

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Sales data 2019

Old Forge Crossing saw 23 sales last year, same as 2018. Full data is below, but a quick recap was homes sold for an average of 99% of list price, average square foot price was $201, with a total of $4,026,405 after allowing for seller concessions to buyers of sales.  Four of the listings were 2 bed 2 bath apartments, two were town houses with 2 beds and 2.5 baths and the remaining 17 were 1 bed 1 bath apartments.

Generally those in better shape got higher prices, even more than some in lesser shape which had a den. Condition matters to buyers today, as does updated mechanicals, windows and kitchens and baths. Those which are updated will get the highest prices.

If you have any questions or are interested in listing your Tredyffrin Easttown Old Forge Crossing condo for sale in 2020 contact me today and get listed on OldForgeCrossing.com.

 

Address List Price Sold Price SellerConc Net price Beds Baths
449 Old Forge Crossing $130,000 $135,500   $135,500 1 1
524 Old Forge Crossing $139,000 $140,000   $140,000 1 1
130 Old Forge Crossing $165,000 $155,000 $2,775 $152,225 1 1
302 Old Forge Crossing $170,000 $165,000   $165,000 1 1
323 Old Forge Crossing $165,000 $165,400   $165,400 1 1
390 Old Forge Crossing $165,000 $165,000   $165,000 1 1
446 Old Forge Crossing $172,000 $165,000   $165,000 1 1
212 Old Forge Crossing $169,000 $165,000   $165,000 1 1
502 Old Forge Crossing $165,000 $165,000   $165,000 1 1
366 Old Forge Crossing $169,900 $167,000   $167,000 1 1
57 Old Forge Crossing $175,000 $168,500   $168,500 1 1
463 Old Forge Crossing $169,000 $169,000 $2,000 $167,000 1 1
152 Old Forge Crossing $170,000 $170,000   $170,000 1 1
299 Old Forge Crossing $170,000 $170,000 $600 $169,400 1 1
244 Old Forge Crossing $175,000 $172,000   $172,000 1 1
499 Old Forge Crossing $175,000 $175,000   $175,000 1 1
119 Old Forge Crossing $175,000 $175,000   $175,000 1 1
233 Old Forge Crossing $189,900 $189,900   $189,900 2 2
329 Old Forge Crossing $215,000 $225,000 $2,520 $222,480 2 2
209 Old Forge Crossing $200,000 $200,000   $200,000 2 2
290 Old Forge Crossing $199,900 $205,500   $205,500 2 2
19 Old Forge Crossing $212,000 $211,500 $10,000 $201,500 2 2.5
68 Old Forge Crossing $239,000 $225,000   $225,000 2 2.5

 

Sales data 2018

Old Forge Crossing saw a light year for sales in 2018; with a total of just 23 sales for these Tredyffrin Easttown condos. Of these sales 19 were one bedroom units including those with and without a den, 4 were two bedroom units and 1 was a townhouse. Sales are shown in the table below, prices quoted are the net price after reducing the sale price with any conessions given. For more information look below the table.

Address

Beds Baths/Powder

Net Sold $

432 Old Forge

1 1/0

$176,304

331 Old Forge

1 1/0

$149,000

136 Old Forge

1 1/0

$162,500

229 Old Forge

1 1/0

$128,000

86 Old Forge

1 1/0

$160,000

455 Old Forge

1 1/0

$156,000

375 Old Forge

1 1/0

$160,000

333 Old Forge

1 1/0

$155,000

339 Old Forge

1 1/0

$160,000

525 Old Forge

1 1/0

$168,000

452 Old Forge

1 1/0

$168,000

497 Old Forge

1 1/0

$150,000

442 Old Forge

1 1/0

$168,500

380 Old Forge

1 1/0

$176,000

220 Old Forge

1 1/0

$156,750

471 Old Forge

1 1/0

$153,524

13 Old Forge

1 1/0

$166,000

367 Old Forge

1 1/0

$165,500

26 Old Forge

2 2/0

$203,000

40 Old Forge

2 2/0

$201,000

39 Old Forge

2 2/0

$190,000

337 Old Forge

2 2/0

$208,000

98 Old Forge

2 2/1

$210,490
 

 

Old Forge Crossing in 2018 was like much of the market and inventory was light. At this entry point in the market there is usually a good supply of buyers and competition with Drummers Lane and Chesterbrook is common. Overall, prices held up very well with prices increasing for units that were prepared for sale and had been updated, these units sell quickly for prices at or very close to asking price.

Ratio of sold price to list price

Sellers were getting on average 96.18% of the listing price.

Price per sq foot

The average square foot price has risen to $193 a square foot. This changes a little depending on the unit, 1 bedrooms price on average at $191 a square foot, 2 bedrooms at $208 a square foot, the town house that sold priced at $173 a square foot.

Median and average prices

The median price for 1 bedroom units was $160,000 and the average price was slightly higher at $160,556.

Median price for 2 bedroom units was $202,000 and the average price was $200,500.

Remember location in thecommunity, and how updated a unit is will affect price.

Nick Vandekar, Tredyffrin Easttown and Main Line Realtor can help you with getting your home ready for sale in Old Forge Crossing or to find a home in this lovely development. Contact Nick Vandekar, Selling The Main Line, with Long & Foster Real Estate Inc., office 610-225-7400, cell or text 610-203-4543, Nick@VandekarTeam.com, website www.OldForgeCrossing.com.

Old Forge Crossing 2017 Sales data

What happened to these Tredyffrin Easttown Condos in 2017?

Since the beginning of the year sales have been brisk in 2018. One home settled that was pending at year end and two homes went under contract and are now pending. One is currently listed for sale a one bed with den for $208,700 in Old Forge Crossing as of this date. Let’s look back on last year.

33 sales, 21 of 1 bed and 11 of 2 bed condos, and 1 town house model over 2 floors with 2 ½ baths.

1 Pending sale of a 1 bed 1 bath unit.

Average overall square foot price $175.24. Although square foot price ranged from $127 to $208 a wide range dependant on many different factors such as location in the development, how updated the unit was and how much competition at the time of selling. Average square foot price for a 1 bed and a 2 bed unit is listed broken out below.

There does not seem to be a difference in price between 1st and 2nd floor units, there are buyers for each, some have a preference, some don’t. It may impact slightly but not visible looking at the data.

1 bed units have an average sale price per square foot of $167.55. Remember some of these units may have a den as well.

2 bed units have an average sale price per square foot of $190.16. Remember some of these units may have a den as well.

Average days on market was 41, again this number was impacted by some sales that took a long time and others which sold as soon as they came to market.

Overall sellers got 95.8% of their original asking price and 97% of their last asking price, the price when they received a contract which may have been reduced from the original asking price.

Address

Bedrooms

Baths

InteriorSqFt

Net price

Sq ft price

363 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

1,025

$130,000

$127

308 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

775

$135,000

$174

418 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$135,000

$154

509 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

1,025

$135,000

$132

95 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

945

$136,000

$144

324 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

775

$141,500

$183

382 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

1,025

$142,000

$139

284 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

775

$144,000

$186

350 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$145,000

$166

230 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$145,000

$166

518 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

775

$145,000

$187

415 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$145,000

$166

348 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

775

$147,440

$190

342 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$147,500

$169

187 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$147,700

$169

96 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

1,025

$150,000

$146

493 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$150,773

$172

416 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

775

$155,000

$200

522 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$158,000

$181

54 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$158,000

$181

182 Old Forge Crossing

1

1

875

$165,500

$189

 

 

 

 

 

 

202 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,025

$174,000

$170

311 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

945

$179,501

$190

157 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,025

$185,000

$180

142 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,025

$194,000

$189

109 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,025

$196,000

$191

421 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,025

$202,000

$197

256 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,123

$205,000

$183

297 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,025

$206,500

$201

422 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,176

$208,000

$177

241 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,025

$210,500

$205

177 Old Forge Crossing

2

2

1,025

$213,000

$208

 

 

 

 

 

 

68 Old Forge Crossing

2

2.5

1,218

$210,000

$172

 

Sales data is gathered from Bright MLS and accuracy is not guaranteed. Previous years Old Forge Crossing sales data is listed below.

Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 19333 2016 Sales Data

Net price shown is Sold price- any seller concessions

 

 

Address

Net price

Bedrooms

Den

BathsFull

BathsHalf

527 Old Forge Crossing

$102,000

1

 

1

0

331 Old Forge Crossing

$130,950

1

 

1

0

219 Old Forge Crossing

$132,000

1

Yes

1

0

228 Old Forge Crossing

$134,000

1

 

1

0

196 Old Forge Crossing

$134,000

1

 

1

0

245 Old Forge Crossing

$135,000

1

 

1

0

514 Old Forge Crossing

$135,000

1

 

1

0

377 Old Forge Crossing

$135,000

1

Yes

1

0

479 Old Forge Crossing

$137,500

1

 

1

0

28 Old Forge Crossing

$141,000

1

 

1

0

513 Old Forge Crossing

$145,000

1

Yes

1

0

203 Old Forge Crossing

$148,000

1

Yes

1

0

135 Old Forge Crossing

$149,900

1

Yes

1

0

486 Old Forge Crossing

$150,000

1

 

1

0

511 Old Forge Crossing

$150,000

1

 

1

0

175 Old Forge Crossing

$152,000

1

Yes

1

0

136 Old Forge Crossing

$152,000

1

 

1

0

508 Old Forge Crossing

$153,000

1

 

1

0

35 Old Forge Crossing

$159,773

1

Yes

1

0

474 Old Forge Crossing

$160,000

1

Yes

1

0

154 Old Forge Crossing

$163,000

1

Yes

1

0

143 Old Forge Crossing

$165,000

1

Yes

1

0

273 Old Forge Crossing

$181,000

2

 

2

0

281 Old Forge Crossing

$186,125

2

 

2

0

26 Old Forge Crossing

$188,000

2

 

2

0

156 Old Forge Crossing

$188,000

2

 

2

0

74 Old Forge Crossing

$188,175

2

 

2

0

132 Old Forge Crossing

$189,000

2

 

2

0

199 Old Forge Crossing

$196,500

2

 

2

0

150 Old Forge Crossing

$199,500

2

 

2

0

343 Old Forge Crossing

$199,800

2

Yes

2

0

20 Old Forge Crossing

$226,500

2

 

2

1

 

2015 Sales data for Old Forge Crossing

    Bedrooms BathsFull BathsHalf Days to sell Net price
227 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 281 $151,320
425 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 30 $165,000
505 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 47 $139,000
494 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 79 $165,000
127 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 54 $178,000
382 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 16 $158,000
464 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 30 $170,000
389 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 58 $160,000
365 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 92 $160,000
84 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 181 $135,000
205 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 142 $145,000
510 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 84 $155,000
138 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 70 $166,500
457 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 0 15 $150,000
312 Old Forge Crossing 2 2 0 5 $191,000
282 Old Forge Crossing 2 2 0 196 $185,000
140 Old Forge Crossing 2 2 0 17 $172,500
142 Old Forge Crossing 2 2 0 45 $185,000
110 Old Forge Crossing 2 2 0 58 $165,000
239 Old Forge Crossing 2 2 0 26 $183,100
66 Old Forge Crossing 2 2 1 75 $196,000

 

2014 Sales data for Old Forge Crossing

For a full analysis and explanation of this data please read our blog post

 

address bedrooms bathrooms list_price sold_price Net price
359 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $140,000 $132,500 $132,500
432 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $150,000 $138,000 $138,000
153 Old Forge Crossing 153, Devon, PA 1 1 $148,900 $140,000 $140,000
143 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $154,900 $149,000 $149,000
357 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $155,000 $149,500 $149,500
299 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $150,000 $152,500 $147,925
137 Old Forge Crossing 137, Devon, PA 1 1 $158,900 $154,000 $154,000
437 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $164,900 $160,000 $160,000
222 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $163,900 $161,000 $161,000
57 N Old Forge Crossing 57, Devon, PA 1 1 $165,000 $165,000 $165,000
390 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $169,000 $165,000 $165,000
221 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $167,500 $167,500 $167,500
525 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 1 1 $175,000 $171,000 $171,000
158 Old Forge Crossing 158, Devon, PA 2 2 $159,900 $143,000 $143,000
279 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 2 2 $145,000 $150,000 $150,000
247 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 2 2 $175,000 $167,500 $167,500
141 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 2 2 $185,000 $185,000 $184,500
427 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 2 2 $197,500 $189,900 $189,900
199 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 2 2 $194,900 $194,000 $194,000
170 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 2 2.1 $205,000 $200,000 $200,000
23 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 2 2.1 $205,000 $200,000 $200,000
167 Old Forge Crossing, Devon, PA 2 2.1 $205,000 $205,000 $201,000

 

Sales for 2013

Below is the sale data for 2013. The year has seen several sales of bank owned, foreclosed and estate properties, which have affected prices overall throughout the development. Where units have been updated and well maintained with newer heaters and air conditioning prices obtained have been relativelty strong. The price shown is net of any seller concessions or assists given and shown in our multiple listing service. Data whilst obtained from Trend Multiple Listing Service is not guaranteed.

 

57 Old Forge Crossing 1 1 $95,000
461 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $115,000
220 Old Forge Crossing,  1 1 $117,000
521 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $123,000
105 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $124,000
59 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $125,000
465 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $126,000
347 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $135,000
197 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $136,000
514 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $136,500
502 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $143,340
96 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $144,900
355 Old Forge Crossing, 1 1 $142,000
458 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $155,000
13 Old Forge Crossing,   1 1 $153,000
288 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2 $185,000
150 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2 $185,000
282 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2 $181,355
290 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2 $192,500
271 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2 $194,000
73 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2 $195,000
100 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2.1 $163,500
67 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2.1 $175,000
12 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2.1 $185,000
2 Old Forge Crossing,   2 2.1 $185,000

 

 

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