THE "SOUNDS OF SILENCE"! A RARE DISCOVERY! Your suburban oasis awaits! Watch the seasons unfold while living in this tucked away, one-of-a-kind Cape Cod/cottage style home (circa 1950) on nature's doorstep, on a private road in the Roselawn Island Estates section of Lansdowne. (the lower than most taxes of $5659 are paid to UD Twp & Del Co, & the schools belong to UD School District). There are just a few homes on this no-thru street, where you'll experience serenity & seclusion, yet you know who your neighbors are. A 5-car, Y-shaped d/way leads to this place w/ an architectural shingle roof. The entire house is surrounded by land (. 36 acres). & the neighbors have quite a bit of land as well, so, as you can see, you are really purchasing an affordable dream. !Inside, the walls are all white, so you have a blank canvas on which to paint to your liking. The floors are well-maintained hardwoods t/o. The windows are casements & replacements. There are 2-paneled door all over as well. Enter your private escape via the large vestibule, complete w/ a whole wall of stained shelving & sliding doors to show off your collectibles, The PR is a newer addition, bumped out to the garage ( with carriage style door)in order to have a 1/2 bath on the 1st floor. Here you'll find a new toilet, grey walls, shiny vinyl flooring & dual lighting atop the mirrored medicine cabinet & corner vanity sink. To the left is the spacious living room w/ a non functioning brick FP & wooden mantel. (see the report in the "disclosures" section. ) You can get to the Dining Room w/ ceiling fan from the vestibule or Living Room. There's a door to the yard here, similar to the front door. (Lots of room to place a patio, porch or deck here. ) Just off the DR is the updated & upgraded, good-sized, eat-in kitchen. Most of the appliances have never been used. There is a double, louvered bifold door on the pantry, loads of maple cabinets w/ soft-close drawers & cabinets w/ stainless steel pulls. stainless sink too! The tent-style vent for the black & white electric stove matches the cabinetry! The vinyl floor in neutrally designed, the DW is Kenmore. The formica counter top is gray. The stairs to the 2nd floor originate in the LR, & lead to 3 BR's & a full ceramic-tiled bath. The room at the top of the steps to the right shows off 2 sets of built-in drawers & cabinets, an alcove & a cedar closet. Br #2 also has an alcove and wide cedar closet. The 3rd BR boasts an open area w/ 5 shelves, an open closet w/ a clothes bar & a cedar closet. There are eaves storage areas here as well. The attic space is well insulated with fiberglass, and there is a louvered door linen closet in the hallway. The bath comes complete w/ small gold & white tiles, a new faucet assembly on the light maple vanity sink, w/ a 3 paneled, mirrored medicine cabinet & 4-fight fixture overhead, new neutral vinyl flooring, a replacement window w/ deep tiled sill, a new tub surround, & a cabinet over the toilet. The full, unfinished basement can be accessed through the door in the DR . There are pantry shelves going down the steps, and the floors & walls have be painted. The house is heated w/ oil-hot air. The high efficiency boiler (11/18) comes with a Beckett motor. The hot water heater is a desirable Bradford White Defender. There is a pegboard for your tools above the work table. The dryer is Maytag. You can walk to Scottdale Rd that runs along Darby Creek to enjoy some recreation at Hoffman Park--tennis, basketball, picnics. There are 2 train stations in walking distance going to CC, Penn & CHOP- Gladstone & Lansdowne Ave. Bus routes too. Avail yourself of the many shops & eateries in the lighted town center of Historic Lansdowne. Farmer's market !The restored Lansdowne Theater is soon to be re-opened. Community events at the 20th Century Club, Folk Club & House of Blues, The Arts Festival is coming up soon, as is the community 4th of July festivities & Symphony Concert , Join the Swim Club, Zumba & Library
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$289Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Maureen Ingelsby• Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
•610-565-1995 (broker)
•klrw709@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Mariel Gniewoz• Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
•215-631-1900 (broker)
•klrw299@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Brianna Tutolo• Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Interior, No Thru Street, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Rural
Lot Size Dimensions: 120.00 x 186.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $58,550
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,151
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 480
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $1,824
County Tax: $416
School Tax: $3,419
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $138,830
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $5,659
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Circuit Breakers
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Available, Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
High School: UPPER DARBY SENIOR
School District Name: UPPER DARBY
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Hilldale Rd.
Directions: From Lansdowne Ave South and Scottdale Rd, Right on Scottdale to Hilldale. Turn left on Hilldale. There is a street sign at Hemlock. It looks like a driveway but it is a private road. Turn right. The house is down the private road on the left. Plenty of parking off street.
Entry Floor Number: 1
Location Type: Rural
Municipality: UPPER DARBY TWP
Road Responsibility: Private
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,151
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 16020117800
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Primos El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Drexel Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
Upper Darby Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lansdowne, PA • 19050
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$317,000 – $383,000
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