The planned closure of Valley Forge Military Academy in May 2026 is fueling speculation over the future of its 70-acre campus, a property that straddles Radnor Township in Delaware County and Tredyffrin Township in Chester County — two of the region’s most sought-after real estate markets. While Valley Forge Military College will continue to operate on the site, no definitive plans have been announced for the academy’s property, which carries an assessed value of nearly $40 million. The Delaware County portion, home to many of the school’s main academic buildings, is valued at more than $25 million. The Chester County parcels are zoned for single-family homes or educational uses. Chester County Planning Commission executive director Matthew Edmond said that could make the site attractive to nearby colleges like Eastern University, which already uses Valley Forge’s athletic fields. As the military academy’s foundation weighs its options, officials acknowledge redevelopment would face a long entitlement process — and intense community interest.
Source: Philadelphia Business Journal; 10/7/2025