The rat race has you feeling like it s just get up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, go to bed - repeat. But wouldn t it be nice to have beautiful water views all year round? To look out on nature from your kitchen, or dining room table or living room. Sure, but there s no way to commute and make that happen, right? Well here s a great home that s less than a half hour commute to Center City Philadelphia with just those views. Center hall Colonial with 4 bedrooms, 2 and a half updated bathrooms, newer kitchen with Quartz counters, attached 2-car garage. Located in the award-winning Rose Tree-Media School District and the catchment area for Rose Tree Elementary School (a National Blue Ribbon School). New Chimney Liner (2016), New Roof (2014), New HVAC (2017). Only5-minutes to State Street in Media and all that Everybody s Home Town has to offer Dining Under the Stars, music crawls, Trader Joe s. etc. Just 15 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, 5 minutes to the 4.3 mile multi-use trail at Ridley Creek State Park, within 2 hours of New York City, Baltimore and Washington, DC. This Upper Providence Colonial Saves The Day!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alec Schwartz• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-566-1100 (broker)
Bought with Lisa Ciccotelli• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Your personal wildlife sanctuary awaits in this Home for all Seasons. Whether it's the frozen pond on a Winter day, the goslings, turtles and fawns that arrive with the Spring, the lush green life of Summer with hawks and heron or the spectacular Fall foliage, this is a home that provides a front seat view to the wonders of nature. Combining a picturesque setting and water view on a private road with an updated Upper Providence Center Hall Colonial, this is the Rose Tree-Media home you've been dreaming about. The first floor boasts an updated, eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, new wood floors, tile backsplash and Zodiaq counters with a double window and deck overlooking the rear landscape. The kitchen adjoins a formal dining room and large family room with gas fireplace, featuring more lovely views in every direction. But it's the gracious living room that will take your breath away with a picture window overlooking the serene pond. Rounding out the first floor is an updated powder room and a large laundry room just off the kitchen. The second floor includes four generous bedrooms with hard wood floors, including master suite with updated bathroom and dressing area featuring Meganite countertops, as well as an updated hall bathroom. Walk-out basement is partially finished as a large recreation room, and provides additional storage, as well as direct access to the 2-car attached garage. Lower level patio includes a large hot tub beneath deck both of which overlook rear yard and pond. Additional updates include newer HVAC, replacement windows, 2-year-old roof, and completed tie-in to public sewer. Located in the award-winning Rose Tree-Media School district and in the catchment area for the National Blue Ribbon-winning Rose Tree Elementary School, this home is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Philadelphia Airport, 25 minutes to Center City Philadelphia, and within two hours of both New York City and Washington, DC.
BRIGHT MLS #1007444066
Nov 25, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2015
Listed
$574,900
$185/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 28, 1995
Sold
$255,000
$82/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE277456
May 16, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Feb 28, 1995
Listed
$255,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,718 (+3.1%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2025
$10,394 (+6.0%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2024
$9,806 (+3.6%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2023
$9,462 (−8.2%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2022
$10,311 (−39.6%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2021
$17,076 (+97.0%)
$188,420 + $342,540
$530,960
2020
$8,669 (+1.8%)
$69,790 + $171,320
$241,110
2019
$8,514 (+1.6%)
$69,790 + $171,320
$241,110
2018
$8,382 (+2.3%)
2017
$8,192 (+3.5%)
2015
$7,918 (+1.5%)
2014
$7,799 (+1.7%)
2013
$7,667 (+2.6%)
2011
$7,470 (+2.5%)
2010
$7,291
Tax history for 101 Palmers Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,718 (+3.1%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2025
$10,394 (+6.0%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2024
$9,806 (+3.6%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2023
$9,462 (−8.2%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2022
$10,311 (−39.6%)
$188,420 + $284,780
$473,200
2021
$17,076 (+97.0%)
$188,420 + $342,540
$530,960
2020
$8,669 (+1.8%)
$69,790 + $171,320
$241,110
2019
$8,514 (+1.6%)
$69,790 + $171,320
$241,110
2018
$8,382 (+2.3%)
2017
$8,192 (+3.5%)
2015
$7,918 (+1.5%)
2014
$7,799 (+1.7%)
2013
$7,667 (+2.6%)
2011
$7,470 (+2.5%)
2010
$7,291
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
320 ft.
Lot size
1.08 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,454
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
35000133600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1
Residence District
The R-1 Residence District is intended to promote the maintenance of existing low density neighborhoods while providing the opportunity for future infill development at similar intensities. Single-household detached cluster and planned residential development options are conditionally permitted in the interest of protecting existing environmental resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 5
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
Interior Features: Attic, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Master Bathroom, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1050
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $171,320
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2015
Building Information
Builder Name: Arters Brothers
Construction Materials: Stone, Asbestos
Foundation Details: Block
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Has Water View
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $69,790
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,750
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 685
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 365
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $981
County Tax: $1,351
School Tax: $6,194
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $241,110
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $8,526
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV, Phone Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: ROSE TREE
Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGTON LAKE
High School: PENNCREST
School District Name: ROSE TREE MEDIA
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Mansion Drive
Directions: Route 1 to 252 North (Providence Road). Providence Road splits off to left after Rose Tree Park and 252 becomes Palmers Mill Rd. Property is on the left.
Municipality: UPPER PROVIDENCE TWP
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,454
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 35000133600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rose Tree El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Springton Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Penncrest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$810,000 – $981,000
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