479 Farnum Rd is a 1,994 square foot house on a 0.58 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 24, 2024 for $730,000. Based on Redfin's Media data, we estimate the home's value is $765,952.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
$384Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Micka• Weichert Realtors-Media
Listed by Judith Mento
Bought with Licia Guenesso• BHHS Fox & Roach-Newtown Square
This charm filled well-maintained home is ready for you to move right into! The welcoming front porch leads to the spacious center hall. There is a roomy fireside living room overlooking the grounds; a light-filled formal dining room and a gourmet styled eat in kitchen with a dramatic vaulted ceiling! Generous size bedrooms with great closet space includes Master Bedroom suite. The lovely hall bath completes the main floor. The above grade large gracious family room in the lower level opens to the well landscaped ground via a comfy spacious screened-in porch. This could also be a possible in-law suite. There is also a laundry and a powder room on this level. Plus direct garage access to keep you dry on rainy and snowy days! There is an attached 2 car garage AND a detached 2 car garage which features taller overhead doors and a loft ready for finishing. The loft area offers endless possibilities! There are many updates throughout, too! The lower level is on a heat pump & septic system so no need to pump up! The main level is gas heat and is on public sewer. All is on public water. Conveniently located to schools, universities, trolley, train, Phila airport, hospitals, shopping, parks, the Media Bypass and the Blue Route!
Public Records
Jan 6, 1987
Sold
$160,000
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,584 (+3.1%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2025
$8,324 (+6.0%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2024
$7,853 (+3.6%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2023
$7,578 (+3.0%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2022
$7,360 (−39.6%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2021
$12,188 (+59.8%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2020
$7,626 (+1.8%)
$68,900 + $143,220
$212,120
2019
$7,490 (+1.6%)
$68,900 + $143,220
$212,120
2018
$7,374 (+2.3%)
2017
$7,207 (+3.5%)
2015
$6,966 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,862 (+1.7%)
2013
$6,745 (+2.6%)
2011
$6,572 (+2.5%)
2010
$6,414
Tax history for 479 Farnum Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,584 (+3.1%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2025
$8,324 (+6.0%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2024
$7,853 (+3.6%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2023
$7,578 (+3.0%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2022
$7,360 (−39.6%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2021
$12,188 (+59.8%)
$142,800 + $236,180
$378,980
2020
$7,626 (+1.8%)
$68,900 + $143,220
$212,120
2019
$7,490 (+1.6%)
$68,900 + $143,220
$212,120
2018
$7,374 (+2.3%)
2017
$7,207 (+3.5%)
2015
$6,966 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,862 (+1.7%)
2013
$6,745 (+2.6%)
2011
$6,572 (+2.5%)
2010
$6,414
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-3
Residence District
The R-3 Residence District is intended to promote the maintenance of existing medium 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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,994
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 2STY HS 2C GAR 2C GAR 257X144X129 IRR LT4
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Off Street
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 25,091
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 52
Municipality Name: UPPER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.576
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,994
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 35000036801
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Media El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Springton Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Penncrest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$728,000 – $881,000
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