$710,000
SOLD AUG 8, 2025

27 E Forge Rd Media, PA 19063

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,950 Sq Ft
1.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$364 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Filtered Pool
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Glenwood Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Cape Cod Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2025

This stunning two-story traditional Cape Cod home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms,1-car attached garage, situated on a private, secluded approximately 1.46-acre lot backing up to Ridley Creek State Park. Brick walkup to the front porch and front door of the home. Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters, tiled backsplash, Viking double wall oven, Viking cooktop with 4 burners, and center grill area with vented hood. GE refrigerator with water/ice maker. All stainless-steel appliances. Recessed lighting. Open to the Breakfast Area, featuring bay windows, built-ins, and a Brick Wall with a Charcoal Hearth for a built-in pizza oven. The Formal Dining Room has French Doors leading to a spacious 16 x 14-foot Trex Deck. Hardwood floors on both the 1st and 2nd floors of the home. Huge family room with vaulted beamed ceilings, recessed lights, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace with screen, double glass door, and heatilator for additional heat. Powder room off the family room with tiled floors. Double door entry to Formal Living Room with bay window, brick fireplace with mantle, screen and double glass doors, built-in bookshelves and cabinets. Two bedrooms on the main level. First bedroom with double door closet, recessed lights, and window blinds. Second bedroom with double door closet, recessed lights, and window blinds. There is a full hallway bathroom with tiled floors and tub/shower. Office/Study with recessed lights and blinds. On the upper level, you will find the primary bedroom with a double door closet, additional closet, window blinds, primary bathroom with tiled floors and tub/shower and hallway closet. An additional bedroom is located on the upper level with two double door closets, window blinds, and access to the attic. There is a partial basement with washer, dryer, laundry tub, and cabinets for storage. Single entry door to the outside entrance. Walk-up steps to Bilco door and rear yard. Large fenced-in yard with In-ground gunite heated pool. There have been many upgrades in recent years. New Roof 2023, Hot Water Heater 2024, Well tank 2023, Driveway 2019, HVAC 2019, updated Kitchen, Pool replastered and retiled 2019 and septic replacement in 2019. The property is located close to main arteries, Route 3, Route 1, Route 352, 476 Blue Route, a short drive to Media, West Chester, and area shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kit Anstey

(610) 430-3000 kit@ansteyteam.com BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester License #AB068733 Listed on: 07/12/2025

BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester

Co-Listed By

Brian Nelson

(610) 513-1765 brian@ansteyteam.com BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester License #RS-175690-L

Last Buyer's Agent

John Knisely

(484) 441-3075 john@mediahomepro.com Keller Williams Real Estate - Media License #RS-0025871

Keller Williams Real Estate - Media

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,999

Year Built

  • Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1.47 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 205.10 x 271.97
  • East Facing Home
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Wire Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 5 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Heatilator
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Six Panel Doors
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Attic Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Down Draft Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Pool

  • Filtered Pool
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near a park

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 021-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 27-00-00641-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,999

Year Built

Built in 1955 | Remodeled in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator, all blinds and drapes, all pool equipment
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 7/12/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Year Renovated: 1985
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: This stunning two-story traditional Cape Cod home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms,1-car attached garage, situated on a private, secluded approximately 1.46-acre lot backing up to Ridley Creek State Park. Brick walkup to the front porch and front door of the home. Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters, tiled backsplash, Viking double wall oven, Viking cooktop with 4 burners, and center grill area with vented hood. GE refrigerator with water/ice maker. All stainless-steel appliances. Recessed lighting. Open to the Breakfast Area, featuring bay windows, built-ins, and a Brick Wall with a Charcoal Hearth for a built-in pizza oven. The Formal Dining Room has French Doors leading to a spacious 16 x 14-foot Trex Deck. Hardwood floors on both the 1st and 2nd floors of the home. Huge family room with vaulted beamed ceilings, recessed lights, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace with screen, double glass door, and heatilator for additional heat. Powder room off the family room with tiled floors. Double door entry to Formal Living Room with bay window, brick fireplace with mantle, screen and double glass doors, built-in bookshelves and cabinets. Two bedrooms on the main level. First bedroom with double door closet, recessed lights, and window blinds. Second bedroom with double door closet, recessed lights, and window blinds. There is a full hallway bathroom with tiled floors and tub/shower. Office/Study with recessed lights and blinds. On the upper level, you will find the primary bedroom with a double door closet, additional closet, window blinds, primary bathroom with tiled floors and tub/shower and hallway closet. An additional bedroom is located on the upper level with two double door closets, window blinds, and access to the attic. There is a partial basement with washer, dryer, laundry tub, and cabinets for storage. Single entry door to the outside entrance. Walk-up steps to Bilco door and rear yard. Large fenced-in yard with In-ground gunite heated pool. There have been many upgrades in recent years. New Roof 2023, Hot Water Heater 2024, Well tank 2023, Driveway 2019, HVAC 2019, updated Kitchen, Pool replastered and retiled 2019 and septic replacement in 2019. The property is located close to main arteries, Route 3, Route 1, Route 352, 476 Blue Route, a short drive to Media, West Chester, and area shopping.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Cooktop - Down Draft, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Slate, Tile/Brick, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Screens, Wood Frame
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Heatilator, Mantel(s), Screen
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Six Panel
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Office, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Interior Access, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2485
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1950
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 348.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1950
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 535
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 535
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 27

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
  • Pool Features: Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Access - Above Grade, Black Top
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Private
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 5

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: ROSE TREE MEDIA
  • School District Key: 300200397360
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Split Rail, Wire
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Irregular, Landscaping, Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Secluded, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.47
  • Lot Dimensions: 205.10 x 271.97
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 64033.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 5338.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6999.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 27-00-00641-00
  • Tax Lot: 021-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1616
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 08/08/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ROSE TREE MEDIA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 8, 2025
Sold by
Much Theresa C
Bought by
Richard Vincent P and Richard Katherine T
Seller's Agent
Kit Anstey
BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
Buyer's Agent
John Knisely
Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
4.57%
Views
71

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.14%
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Outstanding Balance
$567,513
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$132,906

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1973
Bought by
Much Donald and Much Theresa C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $710,000 Ts Executive Abstract
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $568,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Sold $710,000 +4.6% $364 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2025 07/12/25 For Sale $679,000 -- $348 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,577 $340,190 $128,730 $211,460
2024 $6,577 $340,190 $128,730 $211,460
2023 $6,346 $340,190 $128,730 $211,460
2022 $6,182 $340,190 $128,730 $211,460
2021 $10,527 $340,190 $128,730 $211,460
2020 $5,717 $169,500 $66,580 $102,920
2019 $5,534 $169,500 $66,580 $102,920
2018 $5,457 $169,500 $0 $0
2017 $5,335 $169,500 $0 $0
2016 $930 $169,500 $0 $0
2015 $930 $169,500 $0 $0
2014 $930 $169,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2094682

Bright MLS

APN: 27-00-00641-00