Own a piece of history AND an enchanting stone house that dates back to 1798 – all within an easy walk of the train, schools, library and Post Office. And now at an even better price! Gorgeous wide plank floors, five fireplaces, extra deep windowsills and a garage that was once a stable are some of the delightful features you’ll discover inside this special home, known as “Hinkson’s Corner. ” More than 200 years ago, James Hinkson, a wheelwright, erected two buildings side-by-side, one for himself and the second for a blacksmith. In later years, Hinkson’s Corner served as a general store, and at one point, a summer resort. Hinkson’s Corner has been tastefully updated by the current owners while preserving much of the charm of yesteryear, including a NEW roof, NEW windows, and convenient first floor Laundry. The main floor of the house features a Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen with Butler’s Pantry and Laundry, an adorable Powder Room and brick-floored Mud Room just off the Kitchen. On the second floor, you will find four Bedrooms, including one currently used as a Library, and a second, currently used as an enormous Family Room. There is a very spacious full Bath on this floor too (complete with a fireplace!). But there’s more! An amazing third floor awaits you. There are two entrances to two separate third floors, which harkens back to the two original buildings built side-by-side. One third floor features two Bedrooms and a full Bath. The second third floor offers a Bedroom, Den space and a full Bath. This home is as enchanting on the outside as the inside with meandering brick paths, a “secret” gathering spot, and a simply gorgeous brick courtyard with a koi pond and black wrought iron gate. There is also a greenhouse. The yard is spacious and incredibly private – a feast for the eyes. There is driveway parking for 6 cars plus the garage. The house has been freshly painted inside and out and the sellers recently purchased a NEW furnace. 1 E. Brookhaven Road is located in award-winning Wallingford Swarthmore School District and is a short train ride to downtown Philadelphia and less than 20 minutes to the airport. Don’t miss this special home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1798Year Built
$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeanne Maillet• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
•610-566-3000 (broker)
Bought with Jen Schwoebel-Flood• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
This charming 18th-century home boasts original details and high ceilings, enhancing its historic appeal. The outdoor area features a quaint brick patio, a cozy seating area nestled within a bamboo grove, and an expansive backyard. Despite its...
location between two busy intersections, the property offers a surprisingly secluded ambiance.
9 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Historic home of unique architecture. Built in 1850, the home has two sections: one for family living and the second for a store. Two front entrances for each section of the home. Main home enters to living room, with passage to dining room and...
kitchen. Kitchen has two sections: one room with bakers table, the other with stove, sink, refrigerator and powder room. Stairway passages to basement and second floor. Second floor of main home has 2 bedrooms, library and lounge. Doorway to 3rd floor opens to two additional bedrooms.
There is passage to second home's upstairs bedroom and second stairway to 3rd floor. Third floor of second home has 2 additional bedrooms.
The outdoor gardens have walkways to coy pond, patio with firepit, and walkway to back garden yard.
Very unique home, with a feeling of history
1 year ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jeanette Fontanella
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1 E Brookhaven Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2087608
Jan 22, 2026
Sold
$600,000
$193/sq ft
Dec 23, 2025
Contingent
—
Oct 23, 2025
Price Changed
$700,000
$225/sq ft
Oct 7, 2025
Price Changed
$725,000
$233/sq ft
Sep 22, 2025
Price Changed
$749,000
$241/sq ft
Sep 11, 2025
Price Changed
$775,000
$249/sq ft
Sep 5, 2025
Price Changed
$795,000
$256/sq ft
Jun 15, 2025
Price Changed
$799,000
$257/sq ft
May 16, 2025
Price Changed
$849,900
$273/sq ft
Apr 10, 2025
Listed
$875,000
$282/sq ft
Apr 7, 2025
Coming Soon
$875,000
$282/sq ft
TREND #6539234
May 15, 2015
Sold
$451,000
$145/sq ft
Apr 21, 2015
Pending
—
Mar 31, 2015
Contingent
—
Mar 23, 2015
Listed
$450,000
$145/sq ft
+20
BRIGHT MLS #1002557486
May 15, 2015
Sold
$451,000
$145/sq ft
Mar 29, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2015
Listed
$450,000
$145/sq ft
+20
Hurry to see this solid, well-appointed, move-in ready, impeccably maintained, spacious 2 Story family home on over an acre, in the much sought after neighborhood of Todmorden, Rose Valley! Great location, close to everything! Award Winning Wallingford Swarthmore School District, shopping & dining in Media "Everybody's Home Town", R3 rail line & so conv to Phila Airport, major roads & a short commute to center city Phila & Wilm, DE. This well maintained, updated home is welcoming as you cross the charming front prch entering into the bright & airy LR w/ crown molding, hardwood flrs & wood burning fpl. The flr plan flows into the formal Dining Rm w/ hardwood flrs, chair rail, crown molding & quaint corner cabinet. The Eat-In maple Kitchen has gleaming quartz counters, task lighting, tile backsplash & flr. All appliances included. Off the Kitchen is a Pantry/Mud Rm w/ stackable washer & dryer & an updated PR. Exit to an extra wide 2 car Garg w/ openers. The FR is off the Kit & has warm plush carpet, a brick hearth & gas fpl, flanked by built-in bookshelves great for family gatherings, reading a book or watching the game! The sliding glass door off the FR, flows into the enclosed Porch, great for relaxing & summer barbecues. There is also a Patio w/ pretty views of the secluded & professionally landscaped fenced in yard. This lovely home has 1+ acres & sits well above the road & offers privacy! The large MBR Suite has neutral, plush wall to wall over hardwood flrs, large double closets & a completely remodeled tile Bath w/ tub shower. There are 4 additional BRs, all have good sized closets. The "Walk-In Attic" offers great storage. Updated Hall Bth w/ tile, double sinks, quartz vanity top & tub shower. Both full Bths have tub showers. You'll enjoy billiards or movie night in the part. fin. Bsmnt, "2nd FR"w/ neutral wall to wall & a handy built-in Kitchenette Nook. Unfinished rooms have plenty of extra storage. The Weil McLain gas boiler & Bradford White gas hot water heater are housed in the utility room w/ "walk-up & out" exit to the 2 car att. Garg & private driveway, parking for 4+ cars. The exterior, as well as the interior, is very well maintained, maintenance free & shows real pride of ownership. Visit this wonderful home w/ many upgrades & renovations incl:htr, A/C, windows, roof, vinyl siding, gutters, gutter guards, garg drs, enc prch, sliding glass dr, patio, kit, lndry, bths, fin bsmnt, fncd yd, sec syst. . and a 1 year HSA Home Warranty offered at settlmnt.
Public Records
Jul 8, 1998
Sold
$268,900
$87/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE230598
Mar 27, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jan 23, 1998
Listed
$268,900
$87/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 7, 1992
Sold
$259,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,524 (+7.8%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2025
$18,107 (+2.3%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2024
$17,697 (+4.2%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2023
$16,982 (+2.1%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2022
$16,629 (−40.0%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2021
$27,693 (+85.4%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2020
$14,939 (+2.8%)
$70,630 + $204,700
$275,330
2019
$14,538 (+1.8%)
$70,630 + $204,700
$275,330
2018
$14,284 (+2.1%)
2017
$13,988 (+4.7%)
2015
$13,366 (+1.9%)
2014
$13,112 (+2.0%)
2013
$12,859 (+3.2%)
2011
$12,465 (+4.0%)
2010
$11,981
Tax history for 1 E Brookhaven Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,524 (+7.8%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2025
$18,107 (+2.3%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2024
$17,697 (+4.2%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2023
$16,982 (+2.1%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2022
$16,629 (−40.0%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2021
$27,693 (+85.4%)
$150,000 + $378,860
$528,860
2020
$14,939 (+2.8%)
$70,630 + $204,700
$275,330
2019
$14,538 (+1.8%)
$70,630 + $204,700
$275,330
2018
$14,284 (+2.1%)
2017
$13,988 (+4.7%)
2015
$13,366 (+1.9%)
2014
$13,112 (+2.0%)
2013
$12,859 (+3.2%)
2011
$12,465 (+4.0%)
2010
$11,981
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
291 ft.
Lot depth
172 ft.
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,297
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
39000000911
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 5
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Improvement Assessed Value: $317,770
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Brick, Patio(s)