Frequently asked
Kennett Square real estate questions, answered
The questions that come up in nearly every conversation about buying or selling in Kennett Square, PA, answered plainly, without the sales pitch.
What is the difference between Kennett Square Borough and Kennett Township?+
The Borough is the roughly one-square-mile walkable town centered on State Street, with public water and sewer, sidewalks and smaller lots. Kennett Township surrounds it with larger parcels, preserved open space, many well-and-septic properties, and its own tax and services structure. Both use a Kennett Square, PA 19348 mailing address, which is why buyers often confuse the two.
Do homes in Kennett Square sell quickly?+
Well-priced, well-prepared homes in Kennett Square typically attract strong interest because inventory in the 19348 area is limited and demand from Wilmington, West Chester and Philadelphia commuters is steady. Speed depends on price band, condition and time of year, ask for the current month's Kennett Square market report for live numbers.
What are Kennett Square property taxes like?+
Chester County property tax bills combine county, municipal (Borough or Kennett Township) and Kennett Consolidated School District millage, applied to the county assessed value rather than the sale price. Rates differ between the Borough and the Township, so always look at the specific parcel's bill before assuming a payment. Nate can pull the exact assessment and current millage for any address.
Which schools serve Kennett Square?+
Most of the Borough and Township is served by the Kennett Consolidated School District, Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center, Greenwood and Bancroft Elementary, Kennett Middle School and Kennett High School. Parts of eastern Kennett Township fall into the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Attendance boundaries change, so confirm with the district before writing an offer.
Should I buy in Pennsylvania or across the Delaware line?+
It is one of the most common questions here, because the state line is minutes away. Pennsylvania has no sales tax on clothing and a 1% transfer tax split at closing, while Delaware has no sales tax but different income and property tax treatment. The right answer depends on your income, commute and how long you plan to stay, Nate walks through the tradeoffs with real Kennett Square numbers.
How much does it cost to sell a home in Kennett Square?+
Typical seller costs include brokerage compensation, Pennsylvania and local transfer tax (commonly split with the buyer), municipal certifications, prorated taxes, and any negotiated repairs or credits. Nate provides a line-by-line net sheet before listing so there are no closing-day surprises.
Do I need a well and septic inspection in Kennett Township?+
If the property is not on public water and sewer, common throughout Kennett Township and the country road corridors, yes. Plan on a septic inspection, a well flow and water quality test, and in some cases a Chester County Health Department review. These are routine here, and Nate coordinates the inspectors who do this work every week.
What is the mushroom farm question I keep hearing about?+
Kennett Square is the mushroom capital of the world, and active growing operations are part of the landscape. Proximity can occasionally mean odor from composting on certain days and wind directions. It is very location-specific, and Nate will tell you plainly what to expect at a given address rather than leaving you to find out after closing.
Can you help me buy a home near Longwood Gardens?+
Yes, the Longwood area includes Stonebridge at Longwood, Traditions at Longwood, Crossings at Longwood, Longwood Village and surrounding Kennett Township roads. Each has a different HOA structure, age restriction and price band, and Nate tracks all of them.
Do you work with 55+ buyers and downsizers?+
Frequently. Kennett Square has an unusual concentration of 55+ and lifecycle communities including Traditions at Longwood, Kendal at Longwood, Crosslands, Cartmel and Coniston. Nate handles the sequencing, selling the family home, timing the move, and coordinating senior move specialists and estate cleanouts.
Do you help investors and landlords in Kennett Square?+
Yes. That includes rental analysis on Borough multi-family and mixed-use buildings, fix-and-flip evaluations, buy-and-hold underwriting, short-term rental considerations near Longwood Gardens, and commercial storefronts on State Street.
What is the first step to working with Nate?+
A short consultation, by phone, at a State Street coffee shop, or at your kitchen table. You will get honest pricing guidance, a look at comparable Kennett Square sales, and a plan. No pressure to sign anything at the first meeting.
Is Nate a full-time Kennett Square agent?+
Yes. Nate Hyman is a full-time REALTOR® with Long & Foster Real Estate, working alongside his mother and partner Megan, focused on the Kennett Square market.
Still have a Kennett Square question?
Call, text or email, Nate answers his own phone.