896 Palmers Mill Road, Media, PA 19063-1030 $1,595,000

Open House: Sun, May 18, 2:00PM-4:00PM; Sat, May 17, 12:00PM-2:00PM
Beds/Baths: 6/4.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 6,448
Acreage: 1.92
Age:32 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PADE2090376
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

If you’ve been searching for the perfect combination of location, breathtaking views, and a truly exceptional lot—your search ends at 896 Palmers Mill Rd. Nestled on approximately two acres along scenic Trout Run Creek, this meticulously maintained home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a peaceful, private setting that backs directly onto the 10th hole of Paxon Hollow Golf Course, complete with tranquil pond and waterfall views. This impressive property features a total of six bedrooms and four and a half baths, including a separate in-law suite with its own private entrance. This separate living space includes a bedroom, full bath, eat-in kitchen, and comfortable family room. — perfect for multigenerational living, guests, or au pair accommodations. The main residence includes five spacious bedrooms, three and a half baths, and an attached three-car garage. From the moment you step onto the charming covered front porch and into the two-story foyer, you’ll appreciate the care and attention to detail that went into the design of this home. To the right of the foyer is a bright and private home office, ideal for today’s remote work needs. To the left, a formal living room flows seamlessly into a gracious dining room with sliding glass doors that lead to a Trex deck—perfect for entertaining or simply taking in the remarkable view. The heart of the home is the beautifully appointed eat-in kitchen, featuring stainless steel appliances, a center island, granite countertops, a walk-in pantry, and a separate wet bar area. Ceramic tile flooring runs throughout the kitchen, which opens into the light-filled family room. Surrounded by windows on two sides, this space offers stunning views and includes a cozy gas stone fireplace and back staircase to the upper level. A spacious first-floor laundry, mud room and powder room complete the main level, along with the hardwood floors throughout. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite is a true retreat with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a private sitting area with a gas fireplace and stunning views. The suite also includes a walk-in closet, two additional double closets, and an ensuite bathroom with a double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. Three additional bedrooms, all with nice sized closets, share a well-appointed hall bathroom with a double vanity. This floor is complete with a cedar closet in the hall for added storage. The fully finished, daylight walk-out basement is an entertainer’s dream. With a gas stone fireplace, bar, an included pool and poker table and pinball, a separate ground level bedroom/office and full bathroom. Outdoors, the backyard is a private oasis with lush landscaping, mature trees, and ample space on the deck or patio for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a whole-house generator and three-zoned HVAC system. Enjoy quick access to all major highways, downtown Media, Newtown Square, Ellis Preserve, and walking distance to the Paxon Hollow Golf Club clubhouse. This remarkable home offers the best of both convenience and serenity. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the lifestyle this exceptional property provides—schedule your private showing today.

Taxes: $17,662
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Marple Newtown

Features

Utilities
Central Heating, Propane - Owned, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage Spaces #: 3;

Interior
Full Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Gas/Propane Fireplace

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding

Lot
Creek/Stream View, Golf Course View

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Public Elementary (28 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 1.35 mi
Worrall Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 1.44 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 1.69 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.69 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 2.66 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.68 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.03 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.06 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 3.15 mi
Culbertson Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Newtown Square 3.16 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.3 mi
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.35 mi
Ithan Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 3.68 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 3.71 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 3.79 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.93 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 3.99 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 4.03 mi
Hillcrest Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Drexel Hill 4.08 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.19 mi
Chatham Park Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 4.31 mi
Coopertown Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 4.46 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 4.46 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 4.8 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.82 mi
Chestnutwold Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Ardmore 4.91 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 4.93 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.97 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 0.59 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 1.64 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 2.73 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 4.11 mi
Haverford Middle School Haverford Township School District 6–8 Havertown 4.16 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 4.17 mi

Public High (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Marple Newtown Senior High School Marple Newtown School District 9–12 Newtown Square 1.78 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Ma Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 2.3 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 2.74 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 3.73 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 4.21 mi
Haverford Senior High School Haverford Township School District 9–12 Havertown 4.36 mi
Upper Darby Senior High School Upper Darby School District 9–12 Drexel Hill 4.8 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 4.9 mi

Private (58 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 1.36 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 1.48 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 1.52 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 1.82 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 1.87 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 1.89 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 1.93 mi
St Anastasia School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newtown Square 2.05 mi
Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–10 Broomall 2.14 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 2.52 mi
Stratford Friends School Friends K–9 Newtown Square 2.54 mi
Talk School Nonsectarian Ungraded Newtown Square 2.55 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 2.57 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 2.57 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 2.75 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.81 mi
Garretts Way Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 2.92 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 2.94 mi
Delaware County Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Newtown Square 3.02 mi
Springton Lake Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 3.06 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 3.29 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 3.32 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 3.49 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 3.54 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.77 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 3.82 mi
Sts Colman-John Neumann Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.88 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.98 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 4.07 mi
Middletown Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 4.11 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.13 mi
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Roman Catholic K–12 Bryn Mawr 4.24 mi
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Pa Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 4.25 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.27 mi
Academy-Notre Dame De Namur Roman Catholic 6–12 Villanova 4.28 mi
Hill Top Preparatory School Nonsectarian 5–12 Bryn Mawr 4.29 mi
St Faith Preschool & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 4.3 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 4.31 mi
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Nonsectarian K–9 Bryn Mawr 4.33 mi
The Episcopal Academy Episcopal Preschool–12 Newtown Square 4.37 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.37 mi
St Aloysius Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 4.41 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.43 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.43 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 4.45 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 4.46 mi
The Village School Nonsectarian 7–12 Bryn Mawr 4.47 mi
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Havertown 4.5 mi
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 4.53 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.55 mi
Child Steps Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 4.64 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 4.66 mi
Melmark School Nonsectarian Ungraded Berwyn 4.72 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 4.8 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 4.82 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 4.86 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 4.93 mi
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Drexel Hill 4.96 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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Listing Courtesy of: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC , (610) 822-3356, marianne.dillon@compass.com

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896 Palmers Mill Road, Media, PA 19063-1030

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