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Villanova PA luxury homes range from Tudor and colonial-style houses on former estate land off Spring Mill Road to historic stone Colonials, all at the center of the Philadelphia Main Line and about 17 miles from Center City.
This guide covers recent prices, the house styles and estate areas to know, property taxes, and the commute. It's written for buyers weighing a move to Villanova who want a clear picture before they start touring.
Villanova sits at the center of the Philadelphia Main Line, along the original Pennsylvania Railroad tracks, and its village center straddles Lancaster Avenue (US 30) where it meets Spring Mill Road (PA Route 320). It's a census-designated place, and its Ardrossan section is part of Radnor Township, which occupies the northwestern corner of Delaware County approximately 15 miles west of Philadelphia.
Villanova University takes up a good share of the map. The campus extends from County Line Road along Spring Mill Road south to Lancaster Pike and east to just beyond Villanova Stadium. Villanova had a population of approximately 8,213 in the 2020 census.
The median sale price for single-family homes in the Villanova ZIP code (19085) was $1,849,533 for July to September 2026, based on 19 sales, according to Redfin. Zillow puts the typical single-family home value in Villanova at $1,576,633 in September 2026.
Those two figures measure different things. Redfin's median for Villanova 19085 homes reflects what single-family homes in the ZIP code actually sold for over those three months, while Zillow's typical value is an estimate across all single-family homes in Villanova, whether or not they changed hands. Looking at both gives you a fuller read on Villanova PA real estate before you set a budget.
The range is wide. Typical values in Villanova run from $1,098,099 for lower-priced homes to $2,579,220 for higher-priced homes, according to Zillow's September 2026 data. Across all home types, Zillow put the typical home value in Villanova at $1,579,831 that same month.
Villanova's estate history shows clearly in its homes, from Tudor and colonial-style houses to Georgian Revival brick and 1950s designs. Camp-Woods on Newtown Road, built from 1910 to 1912 in Italianate and Georgian styles on 4.2 acres, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The Lower Merion Historical Society documents the Red Rose and Stoke Poges estate area off Spring Mill Road. When the former Stoke Poges holding was subdivided, Baily & Bassett developed sizable Tudor and colonial-style houses on the land. The Red Rose estate included a Tudor manor designed by Cope & Stewardson and built in 1911.
Brynllawn Road mixes eras. You'll find Walter Durham designs from the 1950s here, along with adapted outbuildings from the Red Rose estate.
Ardrossan's manor house, designed by Horace Trumbauer in 1912, is Georgian Revival in red brick with limestone trim, and its outbuildings are built of local stone. The estate inspired The Philadelphia Story. The Holly Tree House on Ardrossan Farm dates from the early 18th century and is likely the oldest house in Radnor Township.
A historic stone Colonial in the Ardrossan section was offered at $3,199,000 in July 2026.
Property taxes here are figured in mills, and the Radnor Township School District's school tax information defines one mill as $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The district's 2026/2027 school property tax rate is 16.3263 mills. On a $1,000,000 assessment, that works out to $16,326.30 in school tax, before any tax relief and not counting township or county taxes.
County and township taxes come on top of that. Delaware County's 2026 property tax rate is 4.609 mills, and Radnor Township bills its own municipal tax.
Each bill runs on its own calendar. Radnor school district tax bills for 2026-27 were mailed July 1, with a 2% discount for payment by Aug. 31 and a 10% penalty for payment between Nov. 1 and Feb. 15. Radnor Township municipal taxes paid after May 31 carry a 10% penalty, and the township's deadlines differ from the school district and Delaware County deadlines.
Lower Merion Township, in Montgomery County, borders Radnor Township and has its own rates. Its total millage is 47.2727 mills in Montgomery County's 2026 millage table, Lower Merion property taxes are based on values established in 1998, the last Montgomery County reassessment, and about 78% of a Lower Merion resident's property tax goes to the school district. Confirm which township and county a property is in early, because that decides which rates and schedules apply.
Center City Philadelphia is approximately 17 miles from Villanova by car, about 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic, and the train is right in town. Villanova station on SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Line sits on the Villanova University campus along North Spring Mill Road, in Regional Rail Fare Zone 3, with direct service to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations. The Pennsylvania Railroad built the station building in 1890.
Amtrak doesn't stop at Villanova station. On this line, Amtrak connections are at 30th Street Station, Ardmore, and Paoli. For bus riders, SEPTA Route 105 serves Lancaster Avenue at Spring Mill Road.
By car, I-476 Exit 13 (Villanova/St. Davids) leads to Lancaster Avenue. Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 19 miles away, about 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic, and downtown Wilmington is approximately 32 miles, about 40 to 50 minutes.
Villanova pairs public gardens and township parks with university arts and Lancaster Avenue shopping. Stoneleigh, a public garden on a former Main Line estate, is the place to start. The 52-acre property on East County Line Road is owned by the nonprofit Natural Lands and is open Tuesday through Sunday with free admission. In June 2026, Natural Lands acquired 10 acres of the neighboring Oakwell estate to eventually join Stoneleigh, though those grounds aren't open to visitors yet.
Two parks sit on Darby Paoli Road in Villanova. The Willows Park is open dawn to dusk and allows dogs except where posted, while Skunk Hollow Park offers fishing, a nature trail, a pond and stream, and dog access. Their trails belong to Radnor Township's southern hiking network, which also includes the Brooke Farm, Inverary, and Saw Mill trails and covers approximately 5 miles.
Radnor Township's Radnor Trail is a paved multi-use rail trail that opened in 2005 on the former Philadelphia & Western right-of-way. It has seven access points, allows walking, jogging, biking, rollerblading, and leashed dogs, and has a parking area at the Conestoga Road entrance.
Villanova University offers neighbors performances, gallery exhibitions, and special events. LaScala's Fire on East Lancaster Avenue serves Italian-American food. For shopping, the university points to Lancaster Avenue, Suburban Square in Ardmore, and the Villanova Center, and Wayne has fashion boutiques, restaurants, and spas. Wegmans is part of The Village at Valley Forge in King of Prussia.
Annual Radnor traditions include the Memorial Day Parade and the Garrett Hill-Rosemont July 4th Parade.
Before you start touring homes for sale in Villanova PA, confirm the township and county, the school assignment, and any review district rules for each address you like.
Radnor Township publishes zoning, sanitary sewer, stormwater management, and historic architectural review district maps. They're worth a look early when you're considering an older home or planning an addition, since they show where those districts fall.
The Radnor Township School District has three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Radnor High School, on King of Prussia Road, is the only public high school in Radnor Township, and the district publishes elementary attendance boundaries for Ithan, Radnor, and Wayne Elementary. Assignment depends on the address, so confirm it with the district for any home you're considering.
Villanova is a high-priced market, with a typical home value of $1,579,831 in September 2026, according to Zillow. The median sale price for single-family homes in the Villanova ZIP code (19085) was $1,849,533 for July to September 2026, based on 19 sales, according to Redfin. Property taxes are part of the ongoing cost, and the Radnor Township School District's 2026/2027 school rate is 16.3263 mills.
Villanova's luxury homes include Tudor and colonial-style houses, historic stone Colonials, and 1950s designs. Baily & Bassett developed sizable Tudor and colonial-style houses on the former Stoke Poges holding off Spring Mill Road, and Brynllawn Road has Walter Durham designs from the 1950s. In the Ardrossan section, a historic stone Colonial was offered at $3,199,000 in July 2026.
Yes, Villanova station is on SEPTA's Paoli/Thorndale Line, on the Villanova University campus along North Spring Mill Road. It's in Regional Rail Fare Zone 3, and trains run to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations. Amtrak doesn't stop there; Amtrak connections on the line are at 30th Street Station, Ardmore, and Paoli.
Center City Philadelphia is approximately 17 miles from Villanova by car, about 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. From I-476, Exit 13 (Villanova/St. Davids) leads to Lancaster Avenue. The Paoli/Thorndale Line from Villanova station is the rail option.
Property taxes for a Villanova home are calculated in mills, with one mill equal to $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. In the Radnor Township School District, the 2026/2027 school rate is 16.3263 mills, Delaware County's 2026 rate is 4.609 mills, and Radnor Township bills its municipal tax on its own schedule. Lower Merion Township, across the county line in Montgomery County, has its own rates, so confirm the township before estimating a bill.
Villanova PA luxury homes run from early 1900s estate architecture to 1950s designs across a wide range of prices, so the right fit usually comes down to the street, the township, and the commute. The Meghan Chorin Team has 22 years in business, works with luxury homes, new construction, and residential sales, and was recognized by RealTrends as the #2 Medium Sized Team in Pennsylvania. For a fuller picture of the community, the Villanova neighborhood guide is a good next stop.
