Set off of Farnum Road in a private village like setting cul-de-sac, this home has so much to offer. Let's start with the convenient walk into town location. Or maybe a quick walk to Cherry Street Park. Or a quick zip to the train, the Blue Route or Rose Tree Park for a picturesque walk or take in an outdoor concert. WOW! We haven't even talked about the house yet. This home was totally renovated just a few short years ago. Some of the lovely features about this home are the updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. There's even a fireplace in the kitchen. The family room is large, open and bright and has exposed beams and radiant heat in the floors. No more chilly toes while watching your favorite movie. The first-floor master bedroom with its updated master bath includes a beautiful ceramic tile shower with dual heads including a rain head?Ahhh. The dining room is just off the kitchen and has a door that leads out to the multi tiered deck, a great place to sit and relax overlooking the level and spacious yard. There is also a second bedroom and another full bath on the main floor and upstairs there's 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and a small office or craft room. Each of the bedrooms includes a ceiling fan as well. There are 2 zones for heating and air conditioning so you can "tune in" your desired temperature. This private yet convenient location also includes a security system and a nearly new shed measuring 12 x 18 plus an additional large storage shed. Media is the place to be, so come quick. As they say, "Media, Everybody's Hometown". Check out Terry Bradshaw's television spot about Media at visitmediapa.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$314Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Scott Darling• RE/MAX Action Associates
•610-363-2001 (broker)
•info@homesinpa.com (broker)
Bought with Rebecca Diamond• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
Don't let the address fool you! This house is located on a private road off of Farnum in a village-like setting with no through traffic. Everything has been totally renovated with the finest materials. The roof was raised to allow for two full Bedrooms plus a Playroom/Office and a full Bath. Two more Bedrooms on the first floor with a gorgeous Master and Hall Bath. Walk-in closets, new windows, ceiling fans. .. the list goes on. The fabulous cooks Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters boasts a wood burning fireplace and is open to the Kitchen seating and the Dining Room and then through to the spacious outside deck. The Family Room is large with exposed beams and natural light. The entire house is hardwired for security and fire protection. New central air, roof, driveway, deck, the list goes on. This home sits on flat open space that would allow for a pool, garage and family fun. A separate building that could be used as a play house, artist studio or storage is also included. The bonus is that it is under a mile to downtown Media Boro!
TREND #6020911
Jul 13, 2012
Sold
$270,000
$112/sq ft
May 11, 2012
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2012
Price Changed
$280,000
$116/sq ft
Mar 12, 2012
Listed
$290,000
$120/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003878264
Jul 13, 2012
Sold
$270,000
$112/sq ft
Apr 25, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Mar 12, 2012
Listed
$280,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 1997
Sold
$178,000
$74/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE311010
Jan 21, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Dec 28, 1996
Listed
$178,000
$74/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE403480
Jul 12, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 1995
Listed
$182,900
$76/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 1993
Sold
$192,000
$79/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE447328
Oct 27, 1993
Listing Removed
—
Aug 6, 1993
Listed
$192,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,955 (+3.1%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2025
$8,684 (+6.0%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2024
$8,192 (+3.6%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2023
$7,905 (+3.0%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2022
$7,677 (−39.6%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2021
$12,714 (+74.3%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2020
$7,296 (+1.8%)
$68,380 + $134,560
$202,940
2019
$7,166 (+1.6%)
$68,380 + $134,560
$202,940
2018
$7,055 (+2.3%)
2017
$6,895 (+3.5%)
2015
$6,664 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,565 (+1.7%)
2013
$6,453 (+2.6%)
2011
$6,287 (+2.5%)
2010
$6,137
Tax history for 481 Farnum Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,955 (+3.1%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2025
$8,684 (+6.0%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2024
$8,192 (+3.6%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2023
$7,905 (+3.0%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2022
$7,677 (−39.6%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2021
$12,714 (+74.3%)
$141,690 + $253,640
$395,330
2020
$7,296 (+1.8%)
$68,380 + $134,560
$202,940
2019
$7,166 (+1.6%)
$68,380 + $134,560
$202,940
2018
$7,055 (+2.3%)
2017
$6,895 (+3.5%)
2015
$6,664 (+1.5%)
2014
$6,565 (+1.7%)
2013
$6,453 (+2.6%)
2011
$6,287 (+2.5%)
2010
$6,137
*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
3
Stories
3
Lot width
129 ft.
Lot depth
228 ft.
Lot size
22,738
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,416
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
35000036800
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 16, 2021.
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.