New price and refreshed interior! Welcome home to 305 Beatty Road. This meticulously maintained 1930s three story colonial has exquisite craftsmanship and classic charm with modern updates. The house is situated at the top of a hill on 0.6 acres of landscaped grounds including two stone patios and a level yard with beautiful gardens surrounded by lush foliage on three sides to provide privacy and a relaxing ambiance. Greeting you as you enter the home is a hand-crafted mahogany front door and redwood garage door. Inside there is hardwood flooring throughout the first and second stories. To the right of the entryway is an elegant, spacious dining room and to the left a formal living room with built in shelves and fireplace with beautiful mantel and marble detail. French doors lead to a spacious, light-filled family room with a wall of custom built Andersen windows and sliders that look out over the expansive backyard. A breakfast room, updated kitchen with custom-built hardwood cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, powder room and mudroom round out the first floor. This home has a front and back set of stairs leading to the second floor which has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroom has a beautiful fireplace with gorgeous marble detail and although carpeted there is hardwood below just waiting to be uncovered! The bedroom adjacent the back staircase is next to a full bath providing privacy, making it perfect for guests or an au pair. The third floor is finished attic space turned into the 5th bedroom and flexible activity space. A separate HVAC zone make this space comfortable year round. The basement is semi-finished with a stone fireplace on the finished side and a separate HVAC zone with humidity control, a Vacuflo whole-house vacuum system, a large work bench and tons of oversized built-in storage shelves and large laundry area. Other highlights include many recently installed, energy-efficient windows located throughout the house and a roof with 50 year shingles and new premium gutter guards with transferable never-clog warranty. This elegant home is located within the award winning Wallingford Swarthmore School District and just a 5 minute walk to downtown Media with its numerous restaurants, stores, Trader Joe's and many festivals & activities. Being located just 5 minutes to the Septa Regional Rail line into Philadelphia, 15 minutes to the Philadelphia International Airport and a mile to the Blue Route/476 provides ease of living and an easy commute into the city. PLEASE NOTE: The seller has appealed their real estate taxes and their lawyer anticipates an annual reduction of approximately $7,000 . Results of the appeal are expected to be known in November.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lee Kernen• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
•610-566-3000 (broker)
Bought with Lee Ann Embrey• Coldwell Banker Realty
Magnificent Custom Built Stone Colonial W/ All The Charm & Quality Of An Older Home But With All Updated Amenities, Beautiful Country Environment With Suburban Conveniences, Williamsburg Decor, Professional Landscaping, Magnificent Family Rm Addition, Flr To Ceil Windows, Breakfast Room, 3 F/P's, Award Winning Schools
BRIGHT MLS #PADE415624
Jan 5, 1998
Listed
$359,000
$116/sq ft
Jan 5, 1998
Listing Removed
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BRIGHT MLS #PADE412768
Jan 5, 1998
Listing Removed
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May 2, 1997
Listed
$359,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 10, 1989
Sold
$256,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,138 (+7.5%)
$117,895 + $318,755
$436,650
2025
$15,943 (−27.5%)
$117,895 + $318,755
$436,650
2024
$21,979 (+4.1%)
$117,895 + $318,755
$436,650
2023
$21,118 (+2.2%)
$172,590 + $443,880
$616,470
2022
$20,669 (−38.4%)
$172,590 + $443,880
$616,470
2021
$33,580 (+62.0%)
$172,590 + $443,880
$616,470
2020
$20,725 (+2.8%)
$92,800 + $264,830
$357,630
2019
$20,153 (+2.0%)
$92,800 + $264,830
$357,630
2018
$19,762 (+2.8%)
2017
$19,218 (+5.3%)
2015
$18,255 (+1.9%)
2014
$17,908 (+2.1%)
2013
$17,540 (+3.4%)
2011
$16,960 (+3.9%)
2010
$16,324
Tax history for 305 Beatty Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,138 (+7.5%)
$117,895 + $318,755
$436,650
2025
$15,943 (−27.5%)
$117,895 + $318,755
$436,650
2024
$21,979 (+4.1%)
$117,895 + $318,755
$436,650
2023
$21,118 (+2.2%)
$172,590 + $443,880
$616,470
2022
$20,669 (−38.4%)
$172,590 + $443,880
$616,470
2021
$33,580 (+62.0%)
$172,590 + $443,880
$616,470
2020
$20,725 (+2.8%)
$92,800 + $264,830
$357,630
2019
$20,153 (+2.0%)
$92,800 + $264,830
$357,630
2018
$19,762 (+2.8%)
2017
$19,218 (+5.3%)
2015
$18,255 (+1.9%)
2014
$17,908 (+2.1%)
2013
$17,540 (+3.4%)
2011
$16,960 (+3.9%)
2010
$16,324
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
0.61 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,102
Year built
1933
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
34000015300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access