Chester County · Phoenixville Borough · #SD-10-24-18272
Phoenixville twin-home subdivision
Phoenixville Borough, PA · 8 homes, townhomes · 0.5 acres
About this project
Subdivision of two lots into five on about half an acre in Phoenixville Borough. Four twin buildings are proposed, and an existing two-unit home remains on Lot 1.
Official description: 2 lots into 5 lots, 4 twins proposed, 1 on each lot. 1 existing dwelling to remain on lot 1. - We owe a refund of $175.00. - The plan proposes to subdivide two (2) existing lots into five (5) lots. Lot 1 will retain the existing 2-unit dwelling and lots 2-4 will each be improved with a 2-unit duplex, parking, site improvements and stormwater management facilities.
- Plan type
- Subdivision
- Land use
- Twin, Twin
- Status
- Reviewed
Filing history
- 2024-10-09 · #SD-10-24-18272 · Subdivision · 10 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A developer has proposed dividing two existing lots into five on about half an acre (0.51 acres) in Phoenixville Borough, Chester County. Four twin buildings are planned, which makes eight new homes. A twin is a pair of attached houses that share one wall, and each side sits on its own lot.
The existing two-unit home on Lot 1 would stay. The records do not say what else is on the land today. They also do not say who will live in the new homes or whether they will be sold or rented.
No developer website, news coverage, borough meeting agenda or minutes, or hearing notice about this project was found. The explanation relies on the county planning record, whose latest filing is dated October 9, 2024.
What it could mean nearby
- Eight new homes would be added on a small infill site, which increases housing in the borough.
- More households on about half an acre could add traffic and on-street parking demand on nearby streets. The records give no traffic study.
- The new homes would presumably connect to the borough's existing water and sewer service. The records do not confirm this.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated October 9, 2024, which suggests the subdivision plan was under review at that point. A plan like this usually goes to the borough planning commission and borough council for review and approval. After approval the developer applies for building permits. No current status was found online.
- Oct 9, 2024 Latest filing in the Chester County planning records
Want to weigh in? Subdivision plans in Phoenixville Borough are usually reviewed by the borough planning commission and decided by borough council at public meetings. Residents can comment there or contact the borough office.
Planning terms explained
- Subdivision
- Dividing one or more parcels of land into separate lots that can be sold or built on separately.
- Twin home
- Two houses that share one common wall, each on its own lot.
- Infill development
- Building on a small unused or underused parcel in an area that is already developed.
- Lot
- A legally defined parcel of land shown on an approved plan.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $3.0M
- ~112 roofing squares
- ~8 HVAC systems
- ~8 kitchens / 16+ bathrooms
- ~16,000 sq ft of finished living space
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