$350,000
SOLD NOV 26, 2025

617 Manchester Ave Media, PA 19063

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,613 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$217 Per Sq Ft

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Wallingford Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2025

BACK ON THE MARKET! Location! Location! Location! Don’t sleep on this rare opportunity to own a single detached historic home within walking distance both to downtown Media Borough and to Septa’s Regional Rail Line to Center City all at a price point that allows you to add your unique modern touch. Located in the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, this charming property offers a spacious eat-in kitchen which, fun fact - was completely renovated on the DIY Network’s TV show: Kitchen Impossible. The property has a large private backyard, spacious common areas, a generous primary bedroom plus two additional bedrooms, and a versatile third-floor bonus space perfect for an office or potential fourth bedroom. The bright bathroom features a heated ceramic tile floor and a large skylight. Whether you choose to expand the existing footprint or renovate with your dream finishes, this gem offers the ideal foundation for those who want to create their perfect space to reflect personal taste and character, while building long-term value in one of the region’s most desirable communities.
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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cassidee Curran

(267) 266-0347 cassidee.curran@compass.com Compass RE Listed on: 10/02/2025

Compass RE

Co-Listed By

Ben DiMedio

(610) 550-0464 Ben.DiMedio@compass.com Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Lenza

(510) 213-8797 matt@lenzateam.com Real Broker LLC License #RS-0022348

Real Broker LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,285

Year Built

  • Built in 1875

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30x140
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,613 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wallingford Elementary School
  • Strath Haven Middle School
  • Strath Haven High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Media Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 007-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 34-00-01424-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,285

Year Built

Built in 1875

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, dryer and refrigerator - as is condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 10/2/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1875
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1613
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1613
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 216.99
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1613
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WALLINGFORD
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 30x140
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 6684.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8285.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 34-00-01424-00
  • Tax Lot: 007-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2008
Sold by
Patton Ruth Anne and Patton Rebekah Anne
Bought by
Kent Julia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1996
Sold by
Weiler Helen M
Bought by
Weiler Helen M and Patton Ruth Anne
Source: Public Records

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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 $95,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/28/2025 11/28/25 For Rent $3,800 0.0% --
11/26/2025 11/26/25 Sold $350,000 0.0% $217 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $350,000 -- $217 / 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 $7,645 $214,440 $55,710 $158,730
2024 $7,645 $214,440 $55,710 $158,730
2023 $7,346 $214,440 $55,710 $158,730
2022 $7,190 $214,440 $55,710 $158,730
2021 $11,681 $214,440 $55,710 $158,730
2020 $5,234 $90,320 $32,050 $58,270
2019 $5,090 $90,320 $32,050 $58,270
2018 $4,991 $90,320 $0 $0
2017 $4,854 $90,320 $0 $0
2016 $506 $90,320 $0 $0
2015 $506 $90,320 $0 $0
2014 $506 $90,320 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2101018

Bright MLS

APN: 34-00-01424-00