Come to tour this exquisite Craftsman style home. The architecture celebrates handcrafted millwork throughout, natural materials: cherry, oak, pecan wood trim throughout and a harmonious blend of form, function, timeless aesthetic and enduring quality. custom cabinetry, warming fireplace, well designed spaces for family bonding as well as entertaining, richly detailed in its aesthetic beauty. This high quality home offers, hardwood floors, oak staircase, bead board ceilings, pocket doors, custom designed stained glass windows accenting the stone fireplace. Granite counters in the kitchen and baths. The incredible covered front porch is a lovely spot to enjoy the front mature landscaping and bird watch. Enter into the beautiful living room and dining room offering a harmonious blend of form and function. Opposite the living room is a sunny office with cherry wood pocket doors and custom shelving. Continue to the rear of the house to a hallway with floor to ceiling storage cabinetry. Main level bedroom, full bath with tile flooring and shower, main level laundry room with a sink and two windows. Continue to the breakfast room with a lovely view of the rear patio, flowing into the kitchen table nook and gorgeous kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, deep drawers, coffee station, double sink, garbage disposal, granite counter with a marble slab, gas range with double ovens, microwave and exit door to the large corner deck, decking replaced & stained 2024, with wide stairs to the rear driveway, two car garage and a private patio area. Walk up the beautiful oak staircase to the owner's suite with built in bookshelves, a dressing room, walk in closet and a full bath with a large, tiled walk-in shower. A third and fourth bedroom both offers built in bookshelves and walk in closet, a hall bath with two sinks and tile tub surround. The basement has a stone foundation, bilco exit doors, french drain, windows, workshop area with work bench, darkroom with sink. Exterior freshly painted, Refrigerator, range and dishwasher 2 years new. Walking distance to the Roosevelt Community Center library with programs for children, popular Wayside Market eatery. Short drive Media Borough for restaurants and shops, Linvilla Farm, commuter train to Philadelphia. *Professional photos to come. *Showings begin November 7th.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (11/26)
$905,000
490 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063
4beds
2,318sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
1.74 Acres Lot
$876,000 Zestimate®
$390/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warming fireplacePrivate patio areaBird watchTwo car garageKitchen table nookCustom cabinetryOak staircase
- 49 days |
- 2,262 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 25, 2025 at 11:46am
Listed by:
Karen Dauber 610-299-1755,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. (610) 892-8300,
Co-Listing Agent: Alisha M Dauber 610-812-3525,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2103002
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Self Cleaning Oven, Double Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Entry Level Bedroom, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Workshop,Drain,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,318
- Total interior livable area: 2,318 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,318
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.74 Acres
- Dimensions: 447.00 x 160.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 27000161300
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Allee Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Media
- Municipality: MIDDLETOWN TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $390/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $387,880
- Annual tax amount: $8,077
- Date on market: 11/7/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$876,000
$832,000 - $920,000
$3,944/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Price change | $905,000-2.2%$390/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PADE2103002 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $925,000$399/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2103002 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,981 +6.4% | $387,880 |
| 2024 | $7,499 +3.6% | $387,880 |
| 2023 | $7,235 +2.6% | $387,880 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$5,926/mo
Principal & interest
$4350
Property taxes
$1259
Home insurance
$317
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19063
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Indian Lane El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Springton Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.5 mi
- 9/10Penncrest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Springton Lake
- High: Penncrest
- District: Rose Tree Media
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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