261 Paxon Hollow Road, Media, PA 19063-1115 $685,000

Open House: Thu, Jun 19, 12:00PM-3:00PM
Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,267
Acreage: 1.03
Age:71 years
Style:
Split Level
MLS#: PADE2092470
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 261 Paxon Hollow Rd, where comfort, charm, and nature blend seamlessly to create a truly inviting home. Located in the desirable Rose-Tree Media School District, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath retreat offers 2,267 square feet of beautifully designed living space surrounded by the serene backdrop of Rose Tree Park. From the moment you arrive, the property’s high shade tree canopy, beautiful stone walls, and expert hardscaping set a peaceful tone. Outdoor living shines here with two thoughtfully designed entertaining spaces. Host friends for cocktails and dinner on the spacious private deck that opens directly to the lush scenery, then move to the cozy fire pit on the side patio for after-dinner drinks and conversation under the stars. The area is fenced for 4-legged family members. Inside, natural light floods the fabulous living room through a wall of windows and sliding glass doors, perfectly framing the wooded surroundings. The living and dining area also features a working fireplace, creating a warm atmosphere for cool evenings. The updated kitchen is both functional and stylish, complete with modern cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances ready for your culinary adventures. A quiet den with a skylight offers a perfect reading nook or relaxation spot, while the lower level adds flexibility with a game room or home office option. The unfinished basement is the perfect workshop, fitness area, and provides ample storage to keep everything organized. Hardwood floors throughout the upstairs, all bathrooms have been tastefully updated, including the convenient new powder room and laundry area, and there is a walk-up attic for extra storage. The home’s location adds even more appeal, with quick access to the vibrant town of Media and its community events, shops, and dining options. And for nature lovers, being just steps from picturesque Rose Tree Park means endless opportunities for outdoor enjoyment right in your backyard. Don't miss the chance to experience this perfect balance of comfort, nature, and convenience. Schedule your showing today and see everything this wonderful home has to offer!

Family Room: Lower 1
Half Bath: Lower 1
Laundry: Lower 1

Taxes: $9,203
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Rose Tree Media
Elem. School: Rose Tree Mid. School: Springton Lake High School: Penncrest

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, On Site Septic, Lower Floor Laundry, Under Ground Utilities

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Additional Storage Area, Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Full Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Tile/Brick Flooring, Laminate Plank Flooring, Stone Fireplace, Wood Fireplace

Exterior
Permanent Foundation, Architectural Shingle Roof, Aluminum Siding, Stone Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s), Patio(s), Extensive Hardscape, Stone Retaining Walls

Lot
Panoramic View, Trees/Woods View, Partially Fenced, Split Rail Fence, Wire Fence

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Public Elementary (27 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 0.74 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.8 mi
Worrall Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 2.24 mi
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 2.35 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 2.57 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 2.61 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.96 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.98 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.12 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 3.39 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.4 mi
Culbertson Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Newtown Square 3.72 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 3.78 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.9 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.99 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 4.27 mi
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 4.3 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 4.35 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 4.48 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 4.51 mi
Ithan Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 4.6 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 4.66 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 4.68 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.69 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 4.77 mi
Hillcrest Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Drexel Hill 4.79 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 4.87 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 0.72 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 1.49 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 2.65 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 3.46 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 4.78 mi

Public High (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Marple Newtown Senior High School Marple Newtown School District 9–12 Newtown Square 2.49 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 2.79 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 2.8 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Ma Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 3.23 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 3.48 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 4.52 mi

Private (47 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 0.7 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 0.83 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 0.96 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 1.23 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 1.58 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 1.79 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 2.02 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 2.5 mi
Talk School Nonsectarian Ungraded Newtown Square 2.71 mi
St Anastasia School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newtown Square 2.81 mi
Garretts Way Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 2.87 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 2.89 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.92 mi
Stratford Friends School Friends K–9 Newtown Square 3.04 mi
Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–10 Broomall 3.08 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 3.19 mi
Springton Lake Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 3.25 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 3.28 mi
Middletown Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.31 mi
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Pa Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.38 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 3.51 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 3.51 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 3.61 mi
Delaware County Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Newtown Square 3.79 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 3.97 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 4.06 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 4.19 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 4.2 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 4.22 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 4.22 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 4.3 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.31 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 4.35 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 4.39 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.51 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 4.65 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.66 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.66 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 4.69 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.7 mi
The Episcopal Academy Episcopal Preschool–12 Newtown Square 4.74 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.79 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 4.81 mi
Melmark School Nonsectarian Ungraded Berwyn 4.86 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.88 mi
Sts Colman-John Neumann Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 4.88 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.93 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.

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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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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester , (610) 431-1100

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261 Paxon Hollow Road, Media, PA 19063-1115

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