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Key Details
Sold Price $635,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $317
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID PADE544842
Sold Date 07/07/21
Style Dutch,Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,000
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1890
Annual Tax Amount $4,339
Tax Year 2020
Lot Dimensions 36.00 x 114.00
Property Description
Welcome to 402 Gayley Street in Media Borough, also known as the Fussell home, with a great provenance. This historic, well-maintained 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, Dutch Colonial from 1890 has an abundance of charm with modern updates, hardwood floors throughout, crown moulding, wall sconces and 9 foot ceilings. This home has a great curb appeal with a hill like setting. As you walk up the stairs notice the solar cell lights on the steps before you open the gate and walk onto the fantastic big porch where you can relax and enjoy the quiet surroundings. Before you enter, pay attention to the beautiful front door with an antique door knocker and the gorgeous custom made stained glass inlay. Inside, notice the grandness of the living room with the 9 foot ceilings along with custom built cabinetry surrounding a gas fireplace, this room flows into the dining room with wainscoting, a big bay window and a stunning big chandelier, adding elegance to this formal dining room. In the back youll find the modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, maple cabinetry, quartz countertops and an island with room for bar stools. There is a half bath conveniently located by the door to the backyard. Right outside the kitchen, there is an area to enjoy cocktails and room for barstools. Then enter the charming, fenced in backyard. This one offers great privacy and has a stone patio, for relaxing or entertaining, with light strings in the trees to enjoy evenings in this oasis. An added bonus are the solar cell lights on the steps and the retainer wall. Upstairs, youll find three bedrooms and a freshly updated bathroom with beautiful grey and white floral tiles, a stained glass window and wainscoting. The third floor has two additional nice size bedrooms with painted hardwood floors. The walk out basement has been updated with new carpet and tile and is a great entertainment area, or a tv room, with a wet bar. Additionally, youll find a full bath as well as laundry on this floor. Walk out the basement and youll find beautiful stepping stones and steps leading up to a door that will take you into the backyard, or walk the other way to the front of the house. In the front of the house, there is parking space for 2 cars and, next to the parking area, there is a plaque from Media Borough council commemorating this beautiful, historic home. Dont miss the cast iron horse head hitching post right by the walkway. New gas heater (2016), new hot water heater (2017), outdoor patio (2018), updated basement (2019), new roof (2020), exterior house painted (2020), interior home painted, except 3rd floor (2020), upstairs bathroom (2020), kitchen appliances (2020), washer and dryer (2020). Dont miss out on owning this beautiful, charming historic home with 4 floors of living space and a fantastic backyard, just blocks from State Street with everything Media has to offer.
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Media Boro (10426)
Zoning RES
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Bathroom 1
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Built-Ins, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Stain/Lead Glass, Wainscotting
Hot Water Electric
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane
Equipment Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliances
Fireplace Y
Window Features Bay/Bow,Replacement
Appliance Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Patio(s), Brick
Garage Spaces 2.0
Utilities Available Cable TV
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Flat,Pitched
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Patio(s), Brick
Parking Type Off Street
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage N
Building
Story 4
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Dutch, Colonial
Level or Stories 4
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Media
Middle Schools Springton Lake
High Schools Penncrest
School District Rose Tree Media
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 26-00-00594-00
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Cash
Financing Conventional,Cash
Special Listing Condition Standard
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