301 Melling Avenue, Marcus Hook, PA 19061-4137 $275,000

Open House: Sun, Jul 20, 1:00PM-4:00PM
Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,499
Acreage: 0.13
Age:45 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PADE2092024
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

🏡 Welcome to Your Awesome New Home in Marcus Hook! This comfy twin home sits in a welcoming and diverse neighborhood where families wave hello and kids play together outside. It’s in a super convenient spot—just minutes from the airport, Delaware, and Philadelphia. Whether you’re going on a trip or commuting to work, you’ll love how close everything is! ✨ Safe & Peaceful: Police patrol often to keep the area safe, so you can feel secure day and night. The street stays quiet, which means peaceful evenings and relaxing weekends. 🛍️ Stores & More Nearby: Need groceries, clothes, or a snack? Stores are just around the corner. You’ll also find tasty restaurants and cozy diners nearby—perfect for breakfast, dinner, or a late-night treat. 🌳 Park Paradise Behind Your Home: Right behind the house is an amazing park with lots to do! Walk the trails, play tennis, kick a soccer ball, or bring the kids to the playground. It’s a great place for fresh air, fun, and family time. 🚆Hop on the Train: The regional rail is close enough to walk to! You can ride straight into Center City for work, school, or a day of exploring the city—no car needed. 🎳 ❄️ Weekend Fun: Looking for something fun to do? A bowling alley and ice skating rink are nearby for action-packed weekends and birthday parties. 🛒 🍔 More Places to Shop & Eat: Media and Brookhaven are only 15 minutes away and packed with cool shops, tasty restaurants, and places to enjoy with friends and family. There it is—pure love and good vibes!❤️ Lots of updates to love including: Remodeled Kitchen, Replaced Roof, Upgraded Electrical System (2022) Installed Recessed Lights (2024). This twin home has it all—comfort, fun, safety, and a location that makes life easy and exciting. Come visit today and see how perfect it could be for you!

Primary Bed: 16 X 14 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 14 X 10 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 18 X 9 - Upper 1
Full Bath: 8 X 5 - Upper 1
Living Room: 19 X 12 - Main
Dining Room: 14 X 11 - Main
Kitchen: 9 X 9 - Main
Breakfast Room: 9 X 9 - Main
Taxes: $4,755
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Chichester
Mid. School: Chichester High School: Chichester Senior

Features

Utilities
Heat Pump(s), Electric, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry, Above Ground, Cable TV, Utilities - Phone

Garage/Parking
Driveway, On Street, Lighted Parking

Interior
Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Full Basement, Carpet Flooring, Laminate Plank Flooring, Dry Wall, Double Pane Windows, Window Screens, Sliding Glass Doors, Storm Doors, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector

Exterior
Block Foundation, Shingle Roof, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Patio(s), Porch(es), Exterior Lighting, Secure Storage, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot
Front Yard, Level Lot, Open Lot, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Suburban, Privacy Fence, Access - On Grade, Paved Road

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Public Elementary (20 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Linwood Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Linwood 0.32 mi
Boothwyn Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Boothwyn 0.74 mi
Marcus Hook Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Marcus Hook 0.79 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 1.92 mi
Hilltop Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Aston 1.95 mi
Claymont Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 2.27 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 2.77 mi
Maple Lane Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Claymont 3.11 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.38 mi
Aston Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 3.42 mi
Bethel Springs Elementary School Garnet Valley School District K–5 Garnet Valley 3.44 mi
Lancashire Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 3.5 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 3.63 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 4 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 4.12 mi
Forwood Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.2 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 4.31 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 4.34 mi
Carrcroft Elementary School Brandywine School District K–5 Wilmington 4.57 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 4.76 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Chichester Middle School Chichester School District 5–8 Boothwyn 0.75 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 1.92 mi
Talley Middle School Brandywine School District 6–8 Wilmington 2.33 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 2.74 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.17 mi

Public High (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Chichester Senior High School Chichester School District 9–12 Boothwyn 1.27 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 1.92 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 2.6 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.23 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.8 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-As Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 4.35 mi
Garnet Valley High School Garnet Valley School District 9–12 Glen Mills 4.99 mi

Private (14 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center Christian (no specific denomination) K Upper Chichester 2.01 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Upper Chichester 2.72 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 2.83 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 2.89 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 3.03 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 3.09 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 3.09 mi
Concord Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Wilmington 3.13 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 3.28 mi
Wilmington Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.29 mi
St Edmond's Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wilmington 3.47 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 3.79 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 4.58 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 4.63 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Marcus Hook (19061), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $49,304

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 2,884
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.59
  • Households w/ Children: 54%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 4,716 (56.1%)
  • Rented: 3,066 (36.5%)
  • Vacant: 617 (7.3%)
  • Total: 8,399

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: 20,248
Households: 7,782
Median Age: 39.40

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: 2.1%
  • Some High School: 8.9%
  • High School Graduate: 44.1%
  • Some College: 14.6%
  • Associate Degree: 7.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 16.1%
  • Graduate Degree: 7.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $63,596

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: $710
  • One Bedroom: $811
  • Two Bedroom: $1,137
  • Three Bedroom: $1,247
  • Four Bedroom: $1,381

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Listing Courtesy of: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. , (610) 489-2100

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301 Melling Avenue, Marcus Hook, PA 19061-4137

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