Fabulous location rustic feel of a country estate yet close to shopping and dining in the Borough of Media! Don't miss this this fantastic opportunity--ready to build today, this lot has Public Water and Public Sewer, a picturesque spot for your custom build home. Superb location with beautiful views!
Vacant landProperty Type
1.2 acresLot Size
$360,686Price/Acres
Listed by Saundra Shepard• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
•610-566-3000 (broker)
Bought with Heather Griesser Lapierre• RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
Huge, Center Hall, Newer 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath Colonial Contemporary style home with beautiful hardwood floors, ultra modern kitchen with cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom suite with ultra modern bath with jacuzzi tub and juliet balcony overlooking rear yard. Four additional bedrooms and two full baths. Large lot on 1.2 acres located on private drive. Oversized maintenance free rear deck and 2 car garage. This home has it all. Buyer is responsible for U & O Certification and all costs involved with all buyer inspections. Seller makes no representations or warranties as to condition.
Public Records
Oct 6, 2004
Sold
$1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,831 (+4.8%)
$177,690
2025
$3,656 (+6.4%)
$177,690
2024
$3,435 (+3.6%)
$177,690
2023
$3,314 (+2.6%)
$177,690
2022
$3,229 (−41.3%)
$177,690
2021
$5,499 (+123.1%)
$177,690
2020
$2,464 (+3.3%)
$73,060
2019
$2,385 (+1.4%)
$73,060
2018
$2,352 (−86.0%)
2017
$16,771 (−32.3%)
2015
$24,764 (+1.4%)
2014
$24,422 (+1.6%)
2013
$24,033 (+2.2%)
2011
$23,521 (+3.1%)
2010
$22,818
Tax history for 542 Old Forge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,831 (+4.8%)
$177,690
2025
$3,656 (+6.4%)
$177,690
2024
$3,435 (+3.6%)
$177,690
2023
$3,314 (+2.6%)
$177,690
2022
$3,229 (−41.3%)
$177,690
2021
$5,499 (+123.1%)
$177,690
2020
$2,464 (+3.3%)
$73,060
2019
$2,385 (+1.4%)
$73,060
2018
$2,352 (−86.0%)
2017
$16,771 (−32.3%)
2015
$24,764 (+1.4%)
2014
$24,422 (+1.6%)
2013
$24,033 (+2.2%)
2011
$23,521 (+3.1%)
2010
$22,818
*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
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Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Delaware County
APN
27000189302
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1A
Residence District
It is the purpose of this district to preserve the agricultural and rural residential character of appropriate areas of the Township, provide housing opportunities for residential development at low densities consistent with such character, and to support the preservation of critical natural resources, such as streams, floodplains, wet soils, groundwater and encourage the use of public sewers where feasible.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Interior
Room Information
Master Bedroom
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.2, LotWidth:0
Topography: Level
Tidal Water: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $73,060
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,352
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Cable TV Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGTON LAKE
High School: PENNCREST
School District Name: ROSE TREE MEDIA
Location Information
Cross Street: FORGE ROAD
Directions: From 452 Take a Left on Forge Road to a Left on Old Forge Road.
Municipality: MIDDLETOWN TWP
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 27000189302
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glenwood El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Springton Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
10/10
Penncrest High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$412,000 – $498,000
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