The perfect affordable handyman special is now on the market in the highly desirable Wallingford-Swarthmore School District! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home in Media offers an excellent opportunity for an investor, contractor, or savvy buyer looking to build equity and bring their vision to life. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac-style street, the property features a functional layout with practical living spaces and plenty of potential. Conveniently located near downtown Media, shopping, restaurants, parks, and major roadways, you'll enjoy both a peaceful setting and easy access to everything the area has to offer. Schedule your showings today!
For sale
Price cut: $7.5K (9/30)
$307,500
217 Emerald Ln, Media, PA 19063
3beds
1,724sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
3,485 Square Feet Lot
$302,900 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Peaceful settingQuiet cul-de-sac-style street
- 20 days
- 2,230
- 102
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chris Durante 610-390-2401,
HomeSmart Realty Advisors 2156041191
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2124180
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 500
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,724
- Total interior livable area: 1,724 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,485 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 34000084819
- Zoning: RESID
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: AirLite
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Media
- Municipality: NETHER PROVIDENCE TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,990
- Annual tax amount: $8,186
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$302,900
$288,000 - $318,000
$3,057/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Price change | $307,500-2.4%$178/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+31.3%$183/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 8/21/2026 | Sold | $240,000+26.3%$139/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2007 | Sold | $190,000$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,967 +7.5% | $202,990 |
| 2025 | $7,412 +2.4% | $202,990 |
| 2024 | $7,237 +4.1% | $202,990 |
| 2023 | $6,954 +0.4% | $202,990 |
| 2022 | $6,923 +458.6% | $202,990 |
| 2021 | $1,239 +141.9% | $202,990 +116.4% |
| 2020 | $512 -90.3% | $93,820 |
| 2019 | $5,287 +2% | $93,820 |
| 2018 | $5,185 +907% | $93,820 |
| 2017 | $515 | $93,820 |
| 2016 | $515 | $93,820 |
| 2015 | $515 | $93,820 |
| 2014 | $515 +2.8% | $93,820 |
| 2013 | $501 +2.8% | $93,820 |
| 2012 | $487 +0.3% | $93,820 |
| 2011 | $486 +2% | $93,820 |
| 2010 | $476 +7.5% | $93,820 |
| 2009 | $443 | $93,820 |
| 2008 | $443 +6.1% | $93,820 |
| 2007 | $417 +2% | $93,820 |
| 2006 | $409 -2% | $93,820 |
| 2005 | $417 | $93,820 |
| 2004 | $417 +8.5% | $93,820 |
| 2003 | $385 +7.9% | $93,820 |
| 2002 | $357 | $93,820 |
| 2000 | $357 | $93,820 |
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Neighborhood: 19063
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Wallingford-swarthmore
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




