Absolutely magnificent maintained and updated Contemporary home hugged by the woods off Springton Reservoir in the award-winning Rose Tree-Media School District. Descend into a lush oasis as you enter the main level of this mahogany sided home. An open floor plan includes a living room with newly refinished hard wood floors, fireplace With propane insert and a vaulted ceiling. The dining room off the updated kitchen has brand new sliders to the upper level of a 2-tier deck and is flanked by windows providing idyllic wooded views - and winter reservoir views! The main level is completed with a cozy office and a half bathroom. The upper floor includes two large bedrooms with brand new carpet and a hall bathroom with shower and deep, jetted tub , all with windows providing a sense of being in nature. The lower level boasts brand new bamboo flooring with two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and new sliders to the lower level of the deck off the large family room with stand alone stove. Laundry room and mechanicals are on the lower level, and there is attic storage as well. New roof (2018), entire house freshly painted (2020) - don't lift a finger. Five minutes to downtown Media for Dining Under the Stars, just a minute from Rose Tree Park for their summer concert series, 15 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport, 25 minutes to either Center City Philadelphia or downtown Wilmington, DE and just 90 minutes to NYC or Baltimore.
Contemporary home hugged by the woods. An open floor plan includes a living room with hard wood floors, fireplace and a vaulted ceiling. The dining room has sliders to the upper level of a 2-tier deck. Laundry room and an attic storage as well.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tymeka Mccaskill
Redfin Associate agent
Well maintained contemporary home on a wooded lot. Lots of windows , hardwood floors throughout. Some updating needed, but move-in ready!
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tonya Kulp
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 181 Palmers Mill Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE526414
Oct 16, 2020
Sold
$505,000
$188/sq ft
Oct 10, 2020
Pending
—
Sep 21, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 15, 2020
Relisted
—
Sep 8, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 3, 2020
Listed
$495,000
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 26, 2001
Sold
$235,000
$87/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE224254
Sep 8, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Aug 21, 2001
Listed
$235,000
$87/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE356750
Jun 12, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2001
Listed
$263,900
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 21, 1979
Sold
$125,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,566 (+3.1%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2025
$9,276 (+6.0%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2024
$8,751 (+3.6%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2023
$8,444 (+3.0%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2022
$8,201 (−39.6%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2021
$13,582 (+91.5%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2020
$7,092 (+1.8%)
$73,680 + $123,570
$197,250
2019
$6,965 (+1.6%)
$73,680 + $123,570
$197,250
2018
$6,857 (+2.3%)
2017
$6,702 (+3.5%)
2015
$6,477 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,381 (+1.7%)
2013
$6,272 (+2.6%)
2011
$6,111 (+2.5%)
2010
$5,965
Tax history for 181 Palmers Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,566 (+3.1%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2025
$9,276 (+6.0%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2024
$8,751 (+3.6%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2023
$8,444 (+3.0%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2022
$8,201 (−39.6%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2021
$13,582 (+91.5%)
$192,710 + $229,600
$422,310
2020
$7,092 (+1.8%)
$73,680 + $123,570
$197,250
2019
$6,965 (+1.6%)
$73,680 + $123,570
$197,250
2018
$6,857 (+2.3%)
2017
$6,702 (+3.5%)
2015
$6,477 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,381 (+1.7%)
2013
$6,272 (+2.6%)
2011
$6,111 (+2.5%)
2010
$5,965
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,792
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
35000133101
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.
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Full Bath, Half Bath
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Gas/Propane, Insert, Other
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Daylight, Full
Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $123,570
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Exterior Information
Stone Retaining Walls, Exterior Lighting
Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Irregular
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $73,680
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,692
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $835
County Tax: $1,077
School Tax: $5,179
Tax Assessed Value: $197,250
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $7,092
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
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: Lakeview
Directions: Route 1 to Route 252 North. 252 Becomes Palmers Mill Rd as you pass Rose Tree Park on your right. House is on the left side before reaching the bridge for the Springton Reservoir.
Location Type: Suburban
Municipality: UPPER PROVIDENCE TWP
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Water Body Name: Springton Reservoir
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,792
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 35000133101
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Rose Tree El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Springton Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Penncrest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
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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
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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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
$747,000 – $904,000
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