Beautifully Renovated Historic Home with Large Back Yard. This Single Family home in Media, PA was originally built in the 1700's and is a part of the award winning Rose Tree School District with taxes only just over $4,000!! The front of the home has a charming covered porch with an additional enclosed porch on the side. If you are looking for a home with lots of original character mixed with all the modern amenities, then look no further! This home was recently completely renovated from top to bottom, both inside and out. Upgrades include a new roof; new gutters; all new energy efficient windows; central heat; central air; full stucco repair; fresh paint on the entire exterior and interior; all new fixtures; brand new bathrooms on the first and second floors; original exposed beams in master bedroom with wood burning fireplace, complete with his and her closets. Brand new kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, breakfast bar, vaulted ceiling with magnificent lighting displaying the original fully exposed stone wall. The Kitchen and Dining room floors were updated with natural slate stone tile and the rest of the living areas have brand new gorgeous solid oak hardwood floors. The entire property is over three quarters of an acre including a large back yard with endless possibilities, a brand new paved driveway with turn around, new landscaping, and matching shed for additional storage. Don't let this one of a kind opportunity pass you by! Buying agent will be compensated at a full 3%! Showings by appointment only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1750Year Built
0.79 acresLot Size
$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chris Carr• HomeZu
•855-885-4663 (broker)
•support@simplechoicerealty.com (broker)
Bought with Mary Gentile• Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Kennett Square
This is a 264+- Farmhouse that all prospective buyers need to verify themselves of the historic nature of this property. Currently a complete gut and remodel project. No handy-people Contractors only. Property of course is Sold "AS IS" and subject to Bank Approval, and short-sale. The frontage is right on the street, drive-by's a must. According to tax records the home is 1,560 sq. ft. Built originally in 1750, and remodeled in 1900. 1st floor consists of front and side porches, rear mud-room, Lr, Dr, Den, poss. E/I Kit. 2nd fl. 1 lg bedroom w/ fireplace, and a large full bath-room. Very tight walk-up access to attic flooring needs work, unfinished. Dirt floor Basement very low ceiling with Gas heating system installed year 2000, and updated electrical work. Share drive-way needs to be expanded and lg side and rear yard. Only serious inquires please. Offers and RE Commission at the discretion of Lender. Agents and buyers enter at your own risk, and bring flash-lights. No utilities on or will be put on by owner/bank. Also allow for bank response time not individual time.
Public Records
Jun 27, 2000
Sold
$100,000
$64/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE251886
May 18, 2000
Listing Removed
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Oct 1, 1999
Listed
$100,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,012 (+4.8%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2025
$5,737 (+6.4%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2024
$5,391 (+3.6%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2023
$5,201 (+2.6%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2022
$5,067 (−41.3%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2021
$8,629 (+82.2%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2020
$4,736 (+3.3%)
$140,420
2019
$4,585 (+1.4%)
$140,420
2018
$4,521 (+2.3%)
2017
$4,420 (+3.0%)
2015
$4,292 (+1.4%)
2014
$4,233 (+1.6%)
2013
$4,165 (+2.2%)
2011
$4,077 (+3.1%)
2010
$3,955
Tax history for 218 S Pennell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,012 (+4.8%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2025
$5,737 (+6.4%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2024
$5,391 (+3.6%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2023
$5,201 (+2.6%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2022
$5,067 (−41.3%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2021
$8,629 (+82.2%)
$90,890 + $187,940
$278,830
2020
$4,736 (+3.3%)
$140,420
2019
$4,585 (+1.4%)
$140,420
2018
$4,521 (+2.3%)
2017
$4,420 (+3.0%)
2015
$4,292 (+1.4%)
2014
$4,233 (+1.6%)
2013
$4,165 (+2.2%)
2011
$4,077 (+3.1%)
2010
$3,955
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.79 Acres
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1750
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
27000210200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-3
Residence District
It is the purpose of this district to make provisions for single-family residential development, allowing moderate suburban-type densities when public sewer or public water service is used; to encourage the preservation of open space and natural resources through cluster development; and to maintain the character of existing suburban-type residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Exposed Beams, Breakfast Area