426 South Avenue, Media, PA 19063-3123 $950,000

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Beds/Baths: 6/4.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,283
Acreage: 0.23
Age:125 years
Style:
Victorian
MLS#: PADE2093510
Subdivision: Media
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

A rare opportunity to own a classic Victorian home in the heart of Media Borough. This spacious 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence is full of historic charm and architectural details, including hardwood floors, multiple fireplaces with ornate mantels and tile hearths, high ceilings, and a beautifully crafted turned staircase accented by stained glass. A covered front porch leads to the welcoming foyer of this charming Victorian, where you're greeted by soaring ceilings, rich hardwood floors, an ornate banister and an original decorative fireplace. To the right, the spacious living room features bay windows and a decorative fireplace, filling the space with natural light and character. Straight ahead, a flexible family room offers the option to serve as a first-floor bedroom, complete with an adjoining full bath—ideal for guests. A convenient half bath is located off the main hallway. The updated galley kitchen offers modern functionality and leads to the rear entrance and a large storage area. At the back of the home, the modern dining room is perfect for entertaining or everyday gatherings. The grand staircase leads to the second floor, where you'll find three generously sized bedrooms. One bedroom offers direct access to a full bathroom featuring a stall shower and dual sinks. An additional full bathroom is also located on this level and includes a convenient washer and dryer setup. The third floor is currently set up as a separate apartment with two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and its own kitchen—ideal for multigenerational living, guest quarters, or potential rental income. The layout also allows for easy reintegration into the main home if desired. The backyard offers a peaceful retreat with a thoughtfully landscaped sitting area. Mature plantings provide a sense of privacy, while a separate outdoor entrance to the basement adds convenience and functionality. Located just a short walk from Media’s vibrant downtown area, known as "Everybody’s Hometown." Enjoy a variety of restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, and "Dining Under the Stars." Just 2 blocks to the Media/Elwyn Line train station, providing easy access to Philadelphia and other nearby areas.

Taxes: $8,483
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Rose Tree Media

Features

Utilities
Baseboard - Electric Heating, Radiator Heating, Natural Gas, Ductless/Mini-Split, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Basement Walkout Stairs

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Shingle Siding, Stucco Exterior

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Public Elementary (32 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 0.38 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.03 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.3 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.38 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.51 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 2.55 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.65 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 2.79 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.84 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 2.85 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 3.23 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 3.26 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 3.6 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 3.74 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 4 mi
Aston Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.02 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 4.05 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 4.1 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.11 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 4.18 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 4.2 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.24 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 4.26 mi
Worrall Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.28 mi
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.29 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 4.65 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 4.67 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 4.76 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 4.83 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 4.86 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.87 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 4.88 mi

Public Middle (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 1.79 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 1.82 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 2.76 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 3.31 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.9 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 3.93 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 4.18 mi

Public High (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 1.79 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 2.12 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 3.09 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 3.47 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-As Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 3.93 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 4.07 mi
Marple Newtown Senior High School Marple Newtown School District 9–12 Newtown Square 4.51 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 4.64 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 4.71 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 4.89 mi

Private (42 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 0.46 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 1.08 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 1.1 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 1.18 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 1.44 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 2.27 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 2.38 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 2.49 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 2.77 mi
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Pa Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 2.87 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 2.98 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 3 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 3.04 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 3.08 mi
Middletown Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.15 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 3.27 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.29 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 3.65 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 3.69 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 3.7 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 3.78 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 3.81 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 3.88 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 3.92 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 4.16 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.26 mi
Garretts Way Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 4.33 mi
Talk School Nonsectarian Ungraded Newtown Square 4.4 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 4.5 mi
St Thomas The Apostle School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glen Mills 4.58 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 4.6 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 4.66 mi
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center Christian (no specific denomination) K Upper Chichester 4.75 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.77 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.81 mi
St Anastasia School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newtown Square 4.84 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.89 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.89 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 4.92 mi
Springton Lake Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 4.92 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 4.95 mi
Stratford Friends School Friends K–9 Newtown Square 4.95 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Media (19063), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $83,104

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,531
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.32
  • Households w/ Children: 43%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 10,619 (66.3%)
  • Rented: 4,398 (27.5%)
  • Vacant: 992 (6.2%)
  • Total: 16,009

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 35,764
Households: 15,017
Median Age: 46.90

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
  • Some High School: 1.6%
  • High School Graduate: 19.1%
  • Some College: 15.7%
  • Associate Degree: 6.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 28.4%
  • Graduate Degree: 28.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $101,599

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,144
  • One Bedroom: $1,124
  • Two Bedroom: $1,412
  • Three Bedroom: $1,876
  • Four Bedroom: $2,313

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426 South Avenue, Media, PA 19063-3123

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