Located on a private cul-de-sac in a great neighborhood, 300 Melanies Way is a meticulously cared for 15 year old 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom center hall colonial home. Enter this home into a bright and spacious foyer with an open L-shaped staircase. To the left the home seamlessly flows past a home office with attractive glass french doors, crown molding and recessed lighting into a large family room. Family room is bright all day with windows on either side and has a gas fireplace focal point at the center of the room. To the right of the foyer, the Dining Room includes a chair rail and crown-molding and connects to the kitchen past a butler’s pantry and wet bar with granite counters, glass tile backsplash, prep sink and cabinet storage. The chef’s kitchen, with center island sink, double ovens, lots of cabinets and counter space, pendant chandelier as well as recessed lighting and access to the maintenance-free back deck is the perfect place to gather. A mudroom with garage access and powder room bathroom completes this floor. Upstairs the Owner’s Suite is huge. Perks here include a huge walk-in closet with closet organizer system, additional closet space, en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, shower and water closet. Also on this level are two large bedrooms that share a jack-and-jill bathroom, a hall bathroom and a 4th bedroom with access to the loft over the front door. All rooms have ample closet space and lighted ceiling fans. Finally, the second floor has convenient laundry facilities off the center hall. Additional living/guest space can be found in the fully finished basement. Basement is complete with a full bathroom with ceramic tile surround glass shower and contemporary vanity sink. Outside, the property is surrounded by level yard and the extended driveway is perfect for a basketball hoop. Also, a walking path from the cul-de-sac leads out to 252 where sidewalks can take you into Media Borough, or Wallingford landmarks like the Helen Kate Furness Public Library. Located in the Wallingford-Swarthmore school district. Close to Media Borough for their shops, restaurants or community events like holiday parades or dining-under-the-stars outdoor dining nights. Minutes to Wallingford train station for SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn Regional Rail and I-476 for connection to all major roads. * * Please note that Delaware County is conducting a real estate tax reassessment, effective January 1, 2021. The tax information reported in the multiple listing service is provided from records which may not have updated and may be incorrect. If you have any questions or concerns about the real estate taxes for this property, you should contact the Delaware County Treasurer's Office or call the Tax Reassessment Hotline at 610-891-5695. * *
MOTIVATED SELLER & AMAZING VALUE for this great house, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in a desirable neighborhood! This meticulously cared for Colonial is ideal for the discerning home-owner. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, there is over 3200 square feet of living space filled with lots of natural light. Enter into the two-story foyer with hard-wood floors and a turned staircase. To the left, French doors lead into a spacious Family Room/Office/Den. The large, but cozy Living Room has a gas fireplace with stone surround. To the right of the foyer, the elegant Dining Room is complete with a chair rail and crown-molding. Between the Dining Room and the Kitchen is a fabulous Wet Bar complete with bar sink, granite counter with glass tile backsplash and lovely built-ins for glassware! The gourmet, eat-in Kitchen is very inviting with a center island, granite countertops, a stainless steel GE refrigerator, new gas range and GE Profile double-oven, built-in microwave and dishwasher. The glass tile backsplash is the perfect finishing touch! Adjacent to the kitchen is a Butler's Pantry for additional storage. Sliding glass doors lead from the kitchen to a maintenance-free back deck. A half-bath, great mudroom and attached, immaculate two-car garage complete the first floor. There is plenty of room in the driveway for extra parking and a basketball court! At the top of the stairs, there are two bedrooms to the left, connected by a Jack and Jill bath. The Master Suite, with its spectacular light fixture (Restoration Hardware), has His and Her closets, and a sizable Master Bath with granite counters and a separate water closet. An additional fourth bedroom and lovely Full Bath round out the second level. Last but certainly not least, is the fabulous Finished Basement that extends across the entire house, and was updated with newer, high-end carpet. This area would make a perfect Family Room, Exercise Area, Nanny's Quarters, Game Room or so much more! There is even a beautifully appointed Full Bath on this level with a contemporary sink and ceramic tile. This special home offers all the conveniences of modern living, and is in close proximity to schools (path leading to Providence Road), charming town of Media, train and major roads. * Stucco issues were remediated several years ago by reputable contractor - documentation available.
BRIGHT MLS #1008123470
May 9, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jan 30, 2017
Listed
$649,000
$202/sq ft
TREND #6640049
Mar 11, 2016
Sold
$630,000
$196/sq ft
Feb 10, 2016
Pending
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Nov 6, 2015
Price Changed
$625,000
$194/sq ft
Nov 6, 2015
Price Changed
$625,100
$194/sq ft
Oct 8, 2015
Price Changed
$659,000
$205/sq ft
Sep 9, 2015
Listed
$670,000
$208/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002692546
Mar 11, 2016
Sold
$630,000
$196/sq ft
Feb 8, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 2015
Listed
$625,100
$194/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007838810
Sep 1, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 28, 2015
Listed
$680,000
$212/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE120786
Mar 17, 2006
Sold
$670,000
$208/sq ft
Jan 9, 2006
Listed
$670,000
$208/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 16, 2003
Sold
$963,000
$300/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 20, 1993
Sold
$1
$0/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,942 (+7.5%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2025
$19,482 (+2.4%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2024
$19,024 (+4.1%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2023
$18,279 (+2.2%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2022
$17,891 (−38.4%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2021
$29,065 (+22.5%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2020
$23,731 (+2.8%)
$62,970 + $346,530
$409,500
2019
$23,076 (+2.0%)
$62,970 + $346,530
$409,500
2018
$22,628 (+2.8%)
2017
$22,005 (−0.6%)
2015
$22,128 (+1.9%)
2014
$21,706 (+2.1%)
2013
$21,261 (+3.4%)
2011
$20,557 (+3.9%)
2010
$19,787
Tax history for 300 Melanies Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,942 (+7.5%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2025
$19,482 (+2.4%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2024
$19,024 (+4.1%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2023
$18,279 (+2.2%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2022
$17,891 (−38.4%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2021
$29,065 (+22.5%)
$115,660 + $417,930
$533,590
2020
$23,731 (+2.8%)
$62,970 + $346,530
$409,500
2019
$23,076 (+2.0%)
$62,970 + $346,530
$409,500
2018
$22,628 (+2.8%)
2017
$22,005 (−0.6%)
2015
$22,128 (+1.9%)
2014
$21,706 (+2.1%)
2013
$21,261 (+3.4%)
2011
$20,557 (+3.9%)
2010
$19,787
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.