Delaware County, Pennsylvania Real Estate Blog: Pennsylvania: Media

Middletown Township, Pennsylvania Real Estate 19063  - Houses Sold February 2010

Here is information about residential houses that sold in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania for the month of February 2010.

The maximum sold price for a house was $545,000.  

The minimum sold price for a house was $110,000.

The average sold price was $348,700.

The average amount of days on the market was 88.

5 residential houses sold in Middletown Township in February 2010.

(Information from Trend MLS)   
                                                                

 
Doug Durren and Gloria Todor, Realtors^®, CENTURY 21 Absolute Realty
Serving Delaware and Montgomery Counties
in Pennsylvania and surrounging areas 
Take advantage of the Tax Credit before April 30, 2010
- First Time Home Buyers and Current Homeowners -
610-909-0687 Doug       610-328-4300 x131 Office
484-431-3686 Gloria      www.RealEstateDelawareCountyPA.com
Email GloriaTodor@Century21.

Media Boro, Pennsylvania Real Estate 19063- Houses Sold February 2010

Here is information about residential houses that sold in Media Boro, Pennsylvania for the month of February 2010.

The maximum sold price for a house was $368,000.  

The minimum sold price for a house was $130,000.

The average sold price was $252,192.

The average amount of days on the market was 62.

5 residential houses sold in Media Boro in February 2010.

(Information from Trend MLS)   
                                                                

 
Doug Durren and Gloria Todor, Realtors^®, CENTURY 21 Absolute Realty
Serving Delaware and Montgomery Counties
in Pennsylvania and surrounging areas 
Take advantage of the Tax Credit before April 30, 2010
- First Time Home Buyers and Current Homeowners -
610-909-0687 Doug       610-328-4300 x131 Office
484-431-3686 Gloria      www.RealEstateDelawareCountyPA.com
Email GloriaTodor@Century21.

Media Boro, Pennsylvania Real Estate 19063 - Houses Sold January 2010

Here is information about residential houses that sold in Media Boro, Pennsylvania 19063 for the month of January 2010.

The maximum sold price for a house was $330,000.

The minimum sold price for a house was $167,500.

The average sold price was $248,750.

The average amount of days on the market was 30.

2 residential houses sold in Media Boro in January 2010.

(Information from Trend MLS)

 
Doug Durren and Gloria Todor, Realtors^®, CENTURY 21 Absolute Realty
Serving Delaware County Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas
Take advantage of the Tax Credit before April 30, 2010
- First Time Home Buyers and Current Homeowners -
610-909-0687 Doug       610-328-4300 x131 Office
484-431-3686 Gloria      www.RealEstateDelawareCountyPA.com
Email GloriaTodor@Century21.com

Wordless Wednesday - Remember This is How You Used To Make A Call From Your Car

This car phone booth is located on Manchester Street in Media Pennsylvania.

Doug Durren and Gloria Todor, Realtors^®, CENTURY 21 Absolute Realty
Serving Delaware County Pennsylvania and Surrounding Areas
Take advantage of the Tax Credit before April 30, 2010
- First Time Home Buyers and Current Homeowners -
610-909-0687 Doug       610-328-4300 x131 Office
484-431-3686 Gloria      www.RealEstateDelawareCountyPA.com
Email GloriaTodor@Century21.com

Arch Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) - ABC'S OF REAL ESTATE (A-Z/A)

Circuit breakers...they cut an electrical current when there is an over load on the line potentially saving property and lives.  And then there are Arch Fault Circuit Interrupters (Arch Fault Breakers), that will cut an electrical current when is senses an arch of electricity in a line with greater potential to save property and lives.

What's the difference?

Circuit breakers are the workhorses in most homes today.  They protect the wire that they are connected to which is behind a wall and unseen.  They will trip if they sense a short that causes masses amounts of electricity to race through the circuit and when they sense a heat build up inside the breaker; in both instances a fire is prevented.

Arch Fault Breakers are used in new construction and are making their way into older homes because of their ability to prevent fires above and beyond the ability of regular circuit breakers.  They will trip when an arch of electricity occurs in a line where the protective insulation on a line to the box or a line plugged into an AFCI outlet has broken due to age or from damage from a cord being caught under a piece of furniture, exposure to heat, a wire being punctured from picture hanging, etc., thus preventing a fire.

AFCI's cost more money than regular circuit breakers but are well worth the cost if a fire is prevented.  Regular circuit breakers costs around $10, AFCI's may cost $30 or more.

AFCI's have a test button, which needs to be tested monthly to ensure their effectiveness.

For more information on this life saving devise, read the FACT SHEET provide by the U.S. Government.


(Information obtained from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Fact Sheet, "Ask The Builder"/Tim Carter, and Doug Durren)

                                                                                              (Written by Gloria)

Media Boro, Pennsylvania Real Estate - Houses Sold in 2008 and 2009 - A Comparison

Here is information about residential houses that sold in Media Boro, Pennsylvania for the years 2008 and 2009: a comparison.

The maximum sold price for a house was $236,000 in 2008.
The maximum sold price for a house was $280,000 in 2009.

The minimum sold price for a house was $130,000 in 2008.
The minimum sold price for a house was $172,500 in 2009.

The average sold price was $183,000 in 2008.
The average sold price was $226,250 in 2009.

The average amount of days on the market was 60 in 2008.
The average amount of days on the market was 55 in 2009.

2 residential houses sold in Media Boro in 2008.
2 residential houses sold in Media Boro in 2009.

(Information from Trend MLS)

If you enjoy garage sales then you will love this annual event that will be taking place in Media this coming weekend 9am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday.  Residents of Media have been invited by the Media Business Authority to participate in this event and may have their house posted in a map that shows the locations of houses having a garage sale throughout the borough.  This event is a great way to pick up some bargains while you are strolling around this very picturesque town.

ROSE TREE MEDIA PARK, MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA (Delaware County)
1671 N. Providence Road (Route 252 & Rose Tree Road)
Media, PA 19063
(610)565-7410

Rose Tree Park is a place where one can walk, recycle, plant a garden, enjoy free concerts in the summer and think of peace on earth while looking at the decorative lights offered during the winter holiday season.


One of the treats of summer is being able to go to a free concert in Rose Tree Park.  Situated under the sky, and then stars after nightfall one can enjoy live entertainment from many area performers.  Bands and dance troupes do their thing on the stage of the outdoor amphitheater while entertaining people as they sit in their lawn chairs or on blankets on the grass terraces in front of the stage.  Some people make a real outing with these concerts by bringing dinner, then enjoying a show.  Other people make it a place to gather with friends and family members.  It can be a destination for a date, or it can provide a comfortable environment for those lone lovers of live entertainment.  It is a wonderful alternative to sitting in front of a TV.


Shortly after Thanksgiving as the holiday season gets underway, the park has its annual tree lighting ceremony which kicks off the season for nightly displays of lights in honor of the peace of the season.


On the corner of the property you may notice a closed up stone building.  Well that is the Rose Tree Tavern.  In 2004 it was moved inland around 200 feet to make way for a future expansion of the intersection it had been built on in the late 1700's.  A heartfelt thanks to the powers that be, that saved this historical building from the wrecking ball.  For more info check here www.pspe.org/delco/rosetree.pdf


So whenever you choose or you just happen to be on the outskirts of Media on Route 252, take a few minutes to stop and enjoy the peace and calm that this green setting can offer.


For directions and more information about Rose Tree Park and free events, visit their website at www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/rosetree.html

(written by Gloria)

LINVILLA ORCHARDS, MEDIA, PENNSYLVANIA (Brookhaven, PA - Delaware County)
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media, PA 19063

Linvilla Orchards is an all season, all age attraction located on the outskirts of Media and Brookhaven.  One can easily slip out of suburbia and into the countryside by visiting Linvilla in order to regain a sense of connection with nature and life on the farm.  Linvilla keeps up with all the seasons not only in providing the fruits and vegetables that most seasons bring, but they provide attractions, like Pumpkin Land and blueberry picking; activities to engage people in the season that is at hand.

There is a store for buying many edible goods, a zoo of sorts where one can see animals up close, craft shows and special events throughout the year, a playground and of course many acres of farmland.

Close to the main entrance are the remains of a stone foundation of an octagon barn, which was a main attraction in itself prior to its destruction in a fire in 2002.  A wonderful building missed by many, myself included.  There are plans to rebuild the barn in the future.

If you care to find out more about Linvilla Orchards, visit their website at www.linvilla.com

(written by Gloria)