Home For Sale
$395,000
497 VERNON STREET
Media, Pennsylvania, United States
3bd 1ba 1,360 sqft
Listed By: Homes & Land Magazine
Listed On: 05/07/2025
Listing ID: GL12066480 View More Details
Description
Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of one of Delaware County#039;s most beloved communities, 497 Vernon Street in Media, PA is a classic Cape Cod twin with a story to tell. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated over time, offering a perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience#039;all within the highly regarded Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.Step inside to find a comfortable living room with a practical layout#039;equally suited for relaxed nights in or hosting friends. The updated eat-in kitchen features ample cabinetry, modern appliances, and the kind of cozy charm that makes everyday meals feel special. Just beyond, a flexible bonus room offers the perfect space for a formal dining area, home office, or occasional guest room.Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms share an updated hall bath, and the unfinished basement provides excellent storage along with a half bathroom and laundry area#039;ideal for utility, projects, or future finishing.This home is part of a close-knit, walkable borough with something for everyone. Media#039;affectionately known as Everybody#039;s Hometown#039;offers a vibrant downtown, weekly seasonal events like Dining Under the Stars, and a host of independent shops, cafs, and restaurants along nearby State Street. Whether you#039;re catching live music, browsing the local farmer#039;s market, or dining alfresco on a summer evening, life here moves at just the right pace.Commuters will appreciate being just half a mile from SEPTA Regional Rail into Center City Philadelphia, 15 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, and only 25 minutes to Wilmington, Delaware#039;making this home a true hub for work and travel alike.And when it#039;s time to unwind at home, you#039;ll appreciate details that are often hard to find in a walk-to-town location: a large, fully fenced side yard#039;perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or play#039;and a private rear parking area that easily fits three cars off-street.With major updates already completed, including a new roof in 2023 and central HVAC system installed in 2020, 497 Vernon Street is move-in ready and waiting to welcome its next chapter. Come see why this home#039;and this town#039;captures hearts and feels like home from the moment you arrive.























