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12 Beechwood Avenue, Media, PA 19063 $415,900

Beds/Baths: 3/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,788
Acreage: 0.35
Age:89 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: PADE2060184
Subdivision: Bortondale
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

A little bit funky with a lot of potential. This fixer upper is priced $100k+ below nearby updated properties – suited for investor or home owner. Nestled in the picturesque town of Media, Pennsylvania, this charming 3 bed 2.5 bath home exudes potential and promises a delightful blend of tranquility and opportunity. Situated amidst a lush wooded landscape, the property offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Although in need of some updating, the home boasts a solid foundation and endless potential for customization to suit your personal taste and style. The home is freshly painted and many of the major systems have been updated including a new roof installed in 2024; plumbing and electrical systems were updated in 2004 when the home was expanded. Stepping inside, you are welcomed into a spacious living area that exudes a cozy ambiance, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. Large sliding doors lead outside allowing natural light to illuminate the space, highlighting the beauty of the surrounding foliage and creating a seamless connection with the outdoors. One of the most striking features of this property is its expansive deck, providing the ideal setting for al fresco dining, morning coffee, or simply soaking in the tranquil surroundings. With sweeping views of the wooded landscape, the deck offers a peaceful retreat where you can unwind and reconnect with nature. In addition to its charming living spaces, the home also includes a versatile garage space that presents endless possibilities. Whether you envision converting it into a home office, studio, or a possibly an in-law apartment, the space offers the flexibility to adapt to your specific needs and preferences (check with township to confirm acceptable uses). With its idyllic location, abundant natural beauty, and potential for customization, this charming home in Media, Pennsylvania, represents a rare opportunity to create your own haven in a serene and inviting setting. Embrace the chance to breathe new life into this enchanting property and make it your own. Possible owner financing for investors (not home owners).

Primary Bed: 19 X 15 - Upper 1
Bedroom 1: 19 X 9 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 10 X 11 - Upper 1
Kitchen: 12 X 13 - Main
Dining Room: 10 X 11 - Main
Family Room: 11 X 14 - Main
Living Room: 19 X 11 - Main
BREAKFAS: 9 X 8 - Main
MAN CAVE: 18 X 13 - Lower 1
Primary Bed:
Taxes: $3,908
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*: 2.5 % Of Gross
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Rose Tree Media
Elem. School: Indian LaneMid. School: Springton LakeHigh School: Penncrest
*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of BrightMLS

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Other, Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Detached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Kitchen - Eat-In, Full Basement, Unfinished Basement, Walkout Level Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s)

Lot
Backs to Trees, Non-Tidal Wetland Lot, Trees/Wooded, Partly Wooded Lot, Private Lot

Select a school from the following list. Schools are grouped by school type.
The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (28 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 0.47 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.16 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.29 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.94 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.04 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.14 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.32 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.55 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 2.7 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 3.04 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.22 mi
Aston Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 3.27 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.29 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 3.29 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 3.32 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 3.44 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 3.45 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 3.56 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 3.62 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 4.04 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 4.07 mi
Hilltop Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Aston 4.19 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 4.21 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 4.25 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 4.31 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.44 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 4.69 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 4.74 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 1.55 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 2.57 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 3.08 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.1 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 3.27 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 3.96 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 4.14 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.44 mi

Public High (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 1.48 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 2.28 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 3.22 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-As Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 3.31 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 3.41 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 3.63 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.96 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.97 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.44 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 4.94 mi
Chichester Senior High School Chichester School District 9–12 Boothwyn 4.96 mi

Private (34 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 0.49 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 1.15 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 1.3 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 1.94 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 2.03 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 2.24 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 2.28 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 2.54 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 2.69 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 2.82 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 2.82 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 2.85 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 2.86 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 2.96 mi
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Pa Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 2.97 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 3.06 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 3.1 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 3.3 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 3.35 mi
Middletown Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.37 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.83 mi
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center Christian (no specific denomination) K Upper Chichester 3.91 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 4.01 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 4.03 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 4.04 mi
St Thomas The Apostle School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glen Mills 4.12 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 4.19 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.3 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 4.51 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.6 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Upper Chichester 4.84 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 4.85 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.91 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 4.99 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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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Alan J Hochman , (614) 670-2966

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Listing data as of 4/27/2024.

12 Beechwood Avenue, Media, PA 19063

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