West Chester, PA

We discovered these 2 baby owls on a couple of trees at my Mom's house outside Philadelphia when we arrived home this evening. I only noticed because the cat was out in the yard (but thankfully had not seen them) and the mother owl (a screech owl I think) was flying around in the trees and calling them.

We lured the cat in (food always works well) and things settled down. The owlets didn't look like they were quite ready for leaving, but Mom kept encouraging. Sure enough, an hour later, they were gone. Hopefully they were able to fly back to the nest or off into the trees.

Seems like we parents are all the same, human and otherwise. Making the kids do things they DON'T want to do.

Enjoy the little hooters!

Save the date: Saturday, June 4, 2011

Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Place: Historic Goshenville (Rt. 352 & Boot Road)

The East Goshen Historical Commission will be presenting a Civil War Event.

Click here to see all the happenings!

I took the above photo at the dedication ceremony of the Veteran's Pavillion in East Goshen Park in the fall of 2008.

This weekend is the 28th Annual May Festival! A 3 day event starting Friday, 5/20/11 and running through Sunday, 5/22.

On Friday, the hours are 4 to 9, Rides 4 to 9:30

Saturday, 10 to 9 PM. Rides 10 to 9:30 PM. Shops: 10 to 6.

Sunday, 11 to 5. Rides, 11 to 5.

Click here for a full itinerary of fun things to see and do that include rides, shopping, games, great food, wellness and entertainment. This is a good old fashioned carnival and a great time!

Support The Chester County Hospital and enjoy a great time! I have a soft spot for The Chester County Hospital as my son Max was born here. It was a lovely experience.

West Goshen, located in Chester County, is minutes to West Chester Borough. It's approximately 12 square miles and according to the township website, there are 20,130 folks living there. History and more facts about West Goshen Township can be found here.

There are currently 111 active listings for sale in West Goshen ranging from $179,900 to $1,875,000. A wide price range, for sure, with many really great homes for sale.

What does $179,900 buy you? There's a small 2 bedroom home for sale with 1 1/2 baths on 1.20 acres.

The property for sale for $1,875,000? 10.60 acres with 3 single family homes!

So many homes in the price ranges in between!

There are some great parks and lots of recreational activites and while I don't live in West Goshen, I do frequent the park on Fern Hill Avenue. There are great concerts there and a nice walking path! I used to take Max there on summer mornings before school sometimes to enjoy a little running around!

If you are considering a move to the West Chester area, consider West Goshen. It's a great township, conveniently located, with many fine homes to choose from.

I'm not going to speak about market conditions, good or bad news, interest rates or anything other than this. There are currently 169 listings for sale in East Goshen Township. Some are absolutely wonderful. Some are just okay. Some, well, there are so many to choose from, we won't worry about those.

The township website tells us that East Goshen is 10 square miles and 16,877 folks live here. My family of 4 included. The website also tells us that the average price of a home is $350,000. I think that's a low average, but we have quite a few townhouse communities in our township and a great over 55 community, so I'm guessing that's why the average is lower. My local MLS tells me that the lowest priced home for sale right this minute in East Goshen is $130,000. What does that buy you? A one bedroom, one bath townhouse in Summit House. Summit House is right on West Chester Pike and the young man I sold a home to last year in Summit House loves it there.

The highest price home for sale, right this minute in East Goshen, is new construction on E. Boot Road, listed for $1,459,000. This is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 powder rooms home on 3/4 of an acre, backing up to Applebrook Golf Course.

Needless to say, there are many great homes between $130,000 and $1,459,000! What will $350,000 buy you in East Goshen? A nice mid sized home, older, possibly a split level. Another option would be a great home in Hershey's Mill, the over 55 community.

$450,000? There's a great ranch home for sale with 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths on a pretty street for sale.

$550,000? A really pretty colonial in Hersheys Mill Estates, a lovely single family community located at the intersection of 352 and Green Hill Road.

I could go on and on. East Goshen is about 1 mile east of West Chester borough and roughly 10 minutes from Newtown Square. We are about 45 minutes to Philadelphia. I can get to my mom in South Jersey in 45 minutes and to my dentist in Marlton NJ in 55 minutes.

If you are looking for a nice small town feel, close to a great college town with many fine restaurants, all within a reasonable drive to Philadelphia, consider letting me show you around East Goshen. I love it here.