Phoenixville
It’s been 13 years since the French Creek townhouse community debuted in Phoenixville, helping to kick off the revitalization of this former steel town. These days, Phoenixville is thriving, its restaurants, shops, distilleries and microbreweries attracting both millennials and empty nesters.
Just 20 minutes from the western Main Line, Phoenixville’s affordability is a boon for first-time buyers. Single-family homes average in the mid-$300,000s, with newer houses starting in the mid-$400,000s. “There’s a variety of housing, and the school district continues to improve,” says Joe McArdle of Keller Williams.
Selling point: Affordable convenience.
Where to buy: The Phoenixville Area School District has created a campus concept, building its new elementary facility near the recently rebuilt middle school and renovated high school. Any of the neighborhoods within walking distance are a great first choice for buyers with kids.
