The 1955 Idea Home of the Year was designed by architect Hugh Stubbins and built for Better Homes and Gardens in 100 select locations throughout the United States. 20 Paxon Hollow is one of these homes. This mid-century modern gem has been beautifully restored by the current owners in conjunction with Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of Philly" 2017 designer Kate Rohrer. Located just outside Media Boro in Rose Tree-Media School District, 20 Paxon Hollow is situated on a lovely one-acre lot, surrounded by a gorgeous custom privacy fence. The detached two-car garage is situated near the main entrance, detailed with a dramatic flat roof overhanging the translucent garage door. An asymmetrical facade that includes a wall of fixed windows extending from just below the roof line, exposed beams, and an extended eave at the front gable - all hallmarks of this architectural style - create an inviting sheltered entrance. Once inside, the foyer, complete with coat closet and slate walkway, opens up to the large family room with freestanding decorative fireplace. Refinished oak hardwood floors run throughout the house, unifying the open floor concept. A beautifully-remodeled kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious quartz counters, and modern cabinetry features stainless steel Viking, Bosch, and Samsung appliances. The adjacent dining room is sited to maximize flow through the hub of the home. Sliders to the slate patio extend the home's entertaining space and allow for easy al-fresco hosting, while the bank of southerly-facing windows in the room fill the space with natural light. Follow the hall to find three equally-sized large bedrooms and hall bath. These bedrooms were designed with flexibility in mind - each could be used as a playroom, office, TV room, or gym. The huge Owners Suite is an oasis-like retreat - here, a large sitting room is flanked by windows, transom lights and sliders to the slate patio, while a massive walk-in closet leads to the bathroom with skylight. Tucked behind the kitchen, the home's laundry and utility room features a pantry, cupboards, an outside entrance and stairs to the spacious basement. Gorgeous grounds that include specimen trees, a beautiful, level lawn and expansive slate patios surround the property. Additional recent upgrades include a 2017 HVAC system, skylights and many custom details. Conveniently located to major corridors and within a stone's throw to fabulous parks, highly rated schools, downtown Media and its festivities
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$361Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brooke Penders• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-566-1100 (broker)
Bought with Chiara Best• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
This fine home offering ranch living with contemporary flair is a nature lover's paradise! Large windows, soaring ceilings, and skylights allow incredible views of the scenic acre lot, and let abundant daylight into the dramatic interior. The family room has free-standing fireplace, hw floors, and open flow to the kitchen, which opens to a sunny dining room with sliders to a flagstone patio. Down the hall are 3 bedrooms with hw floors and ceiling fans, and a bright hall bath. The master bedroom has several closets, a full bath, and loads of windows. A laundry room, spacious basement, and a two-car garage round out this fine home. Enjoy coffee on the large patio, which is surrounded by beautiful plantings and grasses for great privacy. Recent updates: refinished hardwood floors, all new windows and skylights, relined chimney, fresh paint, and extensive landscaping. Convenient to Rose Tree Park, Routes 252, 1, and 476, as well as the airport and the Rose Tree Media schools. This home is truly special!
TREND #5853508
May 26, 2011
Sold
$335,000
$152/sq ft
Mar 14, 2011
Listed
$370,000
$168/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004319766
May 26, 2011
Sold
$335,000
$152/sq ft
Mar 21, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 2011
Listed
$370,000
$168/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009227972
Mar 15, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 2011
Listed
$360,000
$163/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 31, 2001
Sold
$225,000
$102/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE424322
Apr 27, 2001
Listed
$259,900
$118/sq ft
Apr 27, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,495 (+3.1%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2025
$9,208 (+6.0%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2024
$8,687 (+3.6%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2023
$8,382 (+3.0%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2022
$8,141 (−39.6%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2021
$13,481 (+123.7%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2020
$6,028 (+1.8%)
$68,710 + $98,940
$167,650
2019
$5,920 (+1.6%)
$68,710 + $98,940
$167,650
2018
$5,828 (+2.3%)
2017
$5,696 (+3.5%)
2015
$5,505 (+1.5%)
2014
$5,423 (+1.7%)
2013
$5,331 (+2.6%)
2011
$5,194 (+2.5%)
2010
$5,070
Tax history for 20 Paxon Hollow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,495 (+3.1%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2025
$9,208 (+6.0%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2024
$8,687 (+3.6%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2023
$8,382 (+3.0%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2022
$8,141 (−39.6%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2021
$13,481 (+123.7%)
$187,230 + $231,960
$419,190
2020
$6,028 (+1.8%)
$68,710 + $98,940
$167,650
2019
$5,920 (+1.6%)
$68,710 + $98,940
$167,650
2018
$5,828 (+2.3%)
2017
$5,696 (+3.5%)
2015
$5,505 (+1.5%)
2014
$5,423 (+1.7%)
2013
$5,331 (+2.6%)
2011
$5,194 (+2.5%)
2010
$5,070
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,205
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
35000130301
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.