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4 beds4,253 sqft

2 Forge Hill Way, Media, PA 19063

Single FamilyProperty Type
3.77 acresLot Size
1800Year Built
$221/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

This stone Farmhouse, nestled in the side of a hill on nearly 4 scenic acres, sits adj to 500 acres of woods owned by Natural Lands Trust & Middletown Twp Open Space, offers spac rms, wide plank hrdwd flrs, & lrg wndws w/deep sills. The org house was built circa 1785 & purchased by Joseph Thatcher, who owned a tilt mill by Chester Crk & lived in the home w/his family. In 1901 George Wood, the founder of Wawa Dairy purchased the home as part of hundreds of acres. Upon his death in 1926, the home was...This stone Farmhouse, nestled in the side of a hill on nearly 4 scenic acres, sits adj to 500 acres of woods owned by Natural Lands Trust & Middletown Twp Open Space, offers spac rms, wide plank hrdwd flrs, & lrg wndws w/deep sills. The org house was built circa 1785 & purchased by Joseph Thatcher, who owned a tilt mill by Chester Crk & lived in the home w/his family. In 1901 George Wood, the founder of Wawa Dairy purchased the home as part of hundreds of acres. Upon his death in 1926, the home was given to his youngest daughter, Dorothea, who restored/"modernized" the org house, adding a lg addtn which incl more BRs, BAs, a Kit & a 2-car Gar w/10 parking spaces. Forge Hill was renovated by architects & master craftsmen to retain the history so the addition is seamless unlike some 18th century homes where the addts do not work together. From 2008 to present those improvements incl: 40 yr thick cedar roof (cost $100,000), copper gutters, flashing & rm installed in 2008. All chimneys re-pointed & capped w/slate-energy conservation, 33 Pella Architectural; divided light high-perfrmnc wndws w/invisible screens, 3 Pella Glass Strm Drs, 4 BAs renovated w/prem historically sensitive period esthetics w/modern water conservation fxtrs, 2018 New Geothermal ht pump w/high efficiency boiler hybrid system (cost $100,000); New air handling units incl high velocity syst, Skylights on Prch rf to incr natural daylight in LR & DR, Vermont green slate flrs in kit, 1 BR & Foyer. All flrs refin 2017 incl orgin random width planked pine in several rms. All plmb renov done w/copper/cast iron. Well wtr w/wtr conditioning, filtration & UV trt. Rev osmosis drinking wtr syst, LED lighting t/o incl recessed lighting, 2017 Tigerwood Maple prch flr, DEP certified oil tank closure/concrete filled. Matching boxlock hrdwr on org drs, 5 frpls w/gas frpl in LR; MBR w/sitting/dressing rm & MBR newly renovated w/marble twin vanity & curbless shwr. Closet systems in MBR/BA closets, 3 add'l BRs all newly painted & flrs refinished. All BRs newly insulated, 4 full BAs-all newly renovated 1 w/refinished claw ft tub, Lrg lndry rm w/vintage lndry tub, ample storage cabinets, butcher blk cnters & wonderful morning light. Game Rm w/brk flr & stucco walls w/open beam ceiling perfect for pool. A bar w/ sink & refrig in the crnr opening into the Flower Rm where Dorothea raised her prized orchids; wndws w/deep sills. Forge Hill offers priv wooded living in close proximity to local amenities and GVSD
  • Listed by: Shirley Booth 610.636.6920 shirleybooth@shirleyboothteam.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Listing closed: 04/29/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PADE509146
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Property Information for 2 Forge Hill Way

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,815 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 06-00-00001-02
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 02-20-2020
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: WAWA RD
  • Municipality: CHESTER HEIGHTS BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,253.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Lot Size: 3.77 AC / 164,352 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: GARNET VALLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397472
  • Middle Or Junior School: GARNET VALLEY (DELAWARE PA)
  • High School: GARNET VALLEY (DELAWARE PA)
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Chester Heights Boro (10406)

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $274,620
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $1,500
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $202,850
  • City Town Tax: $233
  • Land Assessed Value: $71,770
  • Zoning: RESID
  • School Tax: $9,082
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Propane Cooking
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: SUN RM
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: GAME
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: FLOWER
Room 12
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 13
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: STUDY
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,253.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total SQFT: 4,253.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded
  • Parcel ID: 408820

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Assigned
  • Garage Features: Built In

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Non-Functioning
  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Other
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal
  • Hot Water: Electric, Propane
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 2 Forge Hill Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE509146

$939,000—
Apr 15, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677167879

$939,000

+3.9% / yr

Feb 28, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE509146

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE509146

$939,000
04/15/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677167879

$939,000

+3.9% / yr

02/28/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE509146

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2 Forge Hill Way

Taxable Value

Land

$161,580

Additions

$366,480
Total$528,060

Tax Record

2026

$12,812 ($1,068 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

4

Total Finished SqFt

3,869 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,869 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

164,352 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1800

County

DELAWARE

APN

06-00-00001-02

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 2 Forge Hill Way

This home is within Garnet Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Bethel Springs El School
PublicK to 5

Garnet Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Garnet Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Concord El School
PublicK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2 Forge Hill Way, Media, PA 19063
$939,000
4
4,253
164,352
$750,000
5
3,405
56,933
$569,995
5
–
169,448
$341,500
5
3,405
56,933
$121,750
3
–
25,700
$201,000
–
6
9,554
–

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