How will building a new High School affect my property value?
• Having a long range District Facilities plan that includes building a new High School will have a positive impact on the market value of your home. Property value is affected by many aspects of the community or region evaluated. It is generally agreed that Upper Dublin is a nice place to live with nice homes, parks, low crime rates, convenience to transportation, fair taxes and good educational offerings. Similar statements describe many surrounding townships in Montgomery and other counties in the Philadelphia region. Real estate value is determined by the perceived worth to the buyer…many families will seek the qualities listed above when searching for a new home, just as others will pay a premium to live in an urban setting, such as Manhattan, or possibly a golf course or shore community. One factor, however, that stands out universally for suburban communities is the correlation of a municipality’s public schools to the market value of its home properties. The focus on this top
