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Community guide · Chester County
Berwyn, PA
A Main Line community around the Berwyn train station and Lancaster Avenue.
About Berwyn
Berwyn is a community in Easttown and Tredyffrin townships in Chester County, west of Devon on Lancaster Avenue.
Its small commercial district sits around the Berwyn train station and along Lancaster Avenue, with residential streets extending north and south of the rail line.
Housing
Older single-family homes and twins near the station, mid-century and newer single-family neighborhoods, and townhome and condominium communities.
Homes and streets
Near the Berwyn station, older single homes and twins sit on small lots within walking distance of shops. Farther out are mid-century and newer neighborhoods and townhome communities. Daylesford station, just west, also serves part of the Berwyn area.
What to check before buying
Berwyn is shared by two townships with different taxes and zoning.
- Township and parcel tax bill.
- For older homes near the station, parking and lot coverage limits if you plan to add on.
- Sewer connection and lateral condition.
Available homes
No current listings in Berwyn
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Market snapshot
Berwyn market data
We publish figures for Berwyn only from authorized, dated source data. None is available right now.
New construction
New construction in Berwyn
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Getting around
- SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line regional rail at Berwyn station
- Lancaster Avenue (U.S. 30), with U.S. 202 and PA 252 nearby
Local amenities
- Shops and restaurants on Lancaster Avenue
- Township parks in Easttown and Tredyffrin
School resources
Confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with the district.
School data is published by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at the Future Ready PA Index (opens in a new tab). We do not rate or rank schools.
Market insights
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Explore nearby
Nearby communities
Devon
A Main Line community in Easttown and Tredyffrin townships, home of the Devon Horse Show.
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Paoli
A Main Line rail hub in Tredyffrin and Willistown townships.
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Wayne
A Main Line town centered on Lancaster Avenue and the Wayne train station.
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Main Line
Historic towns along Lancaster Avenue and the rail line west of Philadelphia.
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Facts on this page were last reviewed October 22, 2026. Sources: Easttown Township (opens in a new tab), Tredyffrin Township (opens in a new tab), SEPTA schedules and maps (opens in a new tab). Details change; confirm anything important with the source.
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