213 Highland Avenue, Wallingford, PA 19086-6119 $1,395,000

Beds/Baths: 5/4.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 5,202
Acreage: 1.2
Age:125 years
Style:
Traditional
MLS#: PADE2095828
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Where Timeless Tudor Charm Meets Contemporary Comfort, Discover the perfect harmony of old-world elegance and modern design in this distinguished English Tudor-style stone residence, thoughtfully expanded by architect Carl Freedman. Set on 1.6 acres of level, beautifully landscaped grounds framed by mature trees, this home offers rare privacy and tranquility in the heart of Wallingford. From the moment you enter, character and warmth abound. The foyer opens to a formal living room with a brick-surround fireplace and a gracious dining room—both with hardwood floors and deep-set windows that fill the rooms with natural light. A central hall leads to a stylish powder room with custom tile flooring and flows into a vaulted great room with recessed lighting and seamless transition into a spacious open kitchen featuring cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and a cork floor. A highlight of the home is the turret lounge—a striking sunken space with a custom circular tile floor and hand-crafted bar—offering an ideal setting for entertaining and connecting the great room with the living room. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a captivating primary suite with turret sitting area and five expansive windows, plus a beautifully appointed en-suite bath. A princess suite with its own bath, two additional bedrooms, and a hall bath complete the second level.The walk-out lower level includes a fifth bedroom with full bath—ideal for guests or an au pair—plus laundry, a rec room, an oversized two-car garage, and a large workshop. Homes of this character and scale rarely come to market in Wallingford. Enjoy award-winning schools, a friendly community, and unmatched convenience: a 15-minute walk to downtown Media, a 9-minute stroll to Wallingford Station, and quick access to I-476, Center City, and the airport. Come experience the whimsy, space, and architectural beauty your family will cherish for years to come.

Taxes: $32,582
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wallingford-Swarthmore
Elem. School: Wallingford Mid. School: Strath Haven High School: Strath Haven

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Full Basement, Partially Finished Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Stone Foundation, Stone Exterior

Lot
Level Lot, Open Lot

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Public Elementary (40 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 0.51 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 0.84 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.38 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.78 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 1.8 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.87 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 2.28 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 2.37 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.39 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 2.41 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.63 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 2.79 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 2.88 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 3.21 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.23 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 3.4 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 3.43 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 3.44 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.47 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.8 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 3.84 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.03 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 4.03 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 4.08 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 4.1 mi
Aston Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.12 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 4.19 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 4.21 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 4.27 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 4.28 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.37 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 4.46 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 4.48 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 4.48 mi
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.6 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.69 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 4.7 mi
Worrall Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.78 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.8 mi
Hilltop Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Aston 4.89 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 0.97 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 2.36 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 2.51 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 3.31 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.39 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 3.59 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 3.64 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.8 mi

Public High (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 0.96 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 2.63 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 2.72 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 2.93 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 3.83 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.94 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 4.09 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 4.1 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-As Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 4.24 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.8 mi

Private (40 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 0.83 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 1.15 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 1.63 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 1.69 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 1.82 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 1.92 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 2.14 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 2.16 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 2.17 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 2.18 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 2.62 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.93 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 2.96 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 3.12 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 3.12 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 3.15 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 3.16 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 3.29 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 3.3 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 3.52 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 3.53 mi
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Pa Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.67 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 3.71 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 3.93 mi
Middletown Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.99 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.06 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 4.07 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 4.27 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.33 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 4.35 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.36 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.36 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 4.43 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.48 mi
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center Christian (no specific denomination) K Upper Chichester 4.57 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.67 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.75 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.79 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 4.84 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wallingford (19086), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $85,837

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,047
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.70
  • Households w/ Children: 67%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 3,737 (85.2%)
  • Rented: 483 (11.0%)
  • Vacant: 164 (3.7%)
  • Total: 4,384

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: 11,746
Households: 4,220
Median Age: 43.90

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: 1.0%
  • Some High School: 1.7%
  • High School Graduate: 14.6%
  • Some College: 14.3%
  • Associate Degree: 7.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 26.2%
  • Graduate Degree: 34.3%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $118,320

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).

  • One Bedroom: $1,058
  • Two Bedroom: $1,313
  • Three Bedroom: $1,355

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213 Highland Avenue, Wallingford, PA 19086-6119

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