507 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078-3418 $482,000

Beds/Baths: 5/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,298
Acreage: 0.17
Age:131 years
Style:
Victorian
MLS#: PADE2104172
Subdivision: Ridley Park
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to this exquisite Victorian Home, situated on a picturesque street within Ridley Park's historic Welcome to this exquisite circa 1894 Victorian, perfectly situated on a quiet, picturesque street within Ridley Park's coveted historic district. This home masterfully blends handsome updates with classic architectural lines, offering modern comforts without sacrificing timeless character. As you step onto the charming front porch you will be impressed with the reclaimed columns salvaged from a historic local church. The elegant entry hall greets you with high ceilings and the original Chestnut staircase. The first floor boasts a formal parlor which then leads through original pocket doors to an additional sitting room. The chef will be delighted with the sunny updated kitchen and large dining room. The pictures of this beautiful home say it all!! The first floor is completed by a full bath, laundry room and exit to a lovely deck, where you will enjoy a view surrounded by mature trees and beautiful shrubs. The second floor offers three bright generously sized bedrooms with carpet over original pine floors. The bath is highlighted by the original steel tub and also includes ample storage . The third floor can be your private oasis; office / reading get away or you can choose to use the additional two bedrooms for family and guests. There is also a huge storage area on this third level. Practical features include Central Air, gas heat, and many newer windows. This home also integrates modern living with a smart ceiling fan and smart bulbs in strategic areas, offering energy efficiency and customizable lighting control. The basement is full and unfinished, ready for your vision. The location is truly unparalleled. Enjoy easy proximity to the village of Ridley Park, several local parks, churches, and the tranquil Ridley Lake, all just blocks away. Only blocks away from a regional rail station and major routes for effortless commuting. Morton Avenue is located in a neighborhood of true storybook homes. Check the list of updated feature attached to the seller's disclosers.

Additional Bedroom: Upper 1

Taxes: $10,333
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Ridley

Features

Utilities
90% Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Cable TV, Natural Gas Available

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Poured Concrete , Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Cement Siding, Concrete Exterior, Stucco Exterior

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Public Elementary (48 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 0.47 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 0.64 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 0.88 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 1.02 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 1.03 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 1.08 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 1.12 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 1.25 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 1.48 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 1.83 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 1.92 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 2 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 2.09 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 2.2 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 2.34 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 2.36 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 2.4 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 2.42 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 2.46 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 2.62 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.63 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 2.83 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.89 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 2.95 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 3.11 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 3.11 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 3.31 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 3.34 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 3.34 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 3.39 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 3.49 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.63 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 3.76 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.82 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.09 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.14 mi
Walnut Street Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.2 mi
Colwyn Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.32 mi
Penrose School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.37 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.38 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.39 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.58 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 4.7 mi
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.83 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.83 mi
Bell Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 4.9 mi
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.97 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 0.44 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 2.57 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 3.02 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.96 mi
Penn Wood Middle School William Penn School District 7–8 Darby 4.39 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 4.93 mi

Public High (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 0.8 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 1.22 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 2.46 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 2.63 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 3.18 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.2 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 3.45 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.75 mi

Private (36 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 0.13 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 1.26 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 1.3 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 1.47 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 1.75 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.94 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 2.08 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 2.32 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 2.33 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 2.39 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 2.61 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.09 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.09 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 3.18 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 3.21 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.24 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 3.29 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.42 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.53 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.59 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 3.68 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 3.74 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 3.76 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 3.79 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 3.92 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.18 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.23 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.38 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 4.41 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.53 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 4.61 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 4.62 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.72 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.77 mi
Ss. Cyril & Philomena School Roman Catholic K–8 Lansdowne 4.78 mi
Lansdowne Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Lansdowne 4.88 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Ridley Park (19078), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 27
  • Average salary of people in this community: $53,188

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 5,645
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.51
  • Households w/ Children: 53%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 3,326 (69.3%)
  • Rented: 1,250 (26.1%)
  • Vacant: 221 (4.6%)
  • Total: 4,797

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 11,562
Households: 4,576
Median Age: 41.30

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.4%
  • Some High School: 2.8%
  • High School Graduate: 43.1%
  • Some College: 20.1%
  • Associate Degree: 7.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 17.6%
  • Graduate Degree: 8.7%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $80,361

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $778
  • One Bedroom: $917
  • Two Bedroom: $1,055
  • Three Bedroom: $1,433

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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Media , (610) 566-3000

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507 Morton Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078-3418

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