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Delaware County, PA Real Estate News

By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Delaware County PA offers a wide range of housing situations for people who want to live in a Senior Community.  They range in price, style and amenities, from a modest home to a luxurious townhouse.Market Report for Senior Communities in Delaware County as of February 5, 2025:6 Active Listings12 Listings Pending Sale/Under Contract3 Listings Sold in January 2025Price Range $40,000 - $1,150,000(info from Bright MLS various broker/agents)If you are in need of guidance from experienced agents, give us a call.Fox Hill Farm - 55+ Glen Mills, PAThe Villas At Golf View - 55+ Springfield, PATraditions At Ridley Creek - 55+ Brookhaven, PA
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Every once in a while I catch a trivia section on a local Philadelphia radio station where a story may be read from a local paper from years ago or details given of something that was aired on the radio years ago. Recently I found out that Bill Haley of Bill Haley and His Comets had a connection to Delaware County.I looked Bill Haley up on Wikipedia and sure enough there were two ways he was connected to Delaware County.First, when he was seven years old his parents moved to Boothwyn, Bethel Township where he spent his early years until he left home as a teenager to go on the road to find himself. Yodeling and singing along the way. And during those early years it was documented that he played music at an event at age 13 at Bethel High School.Then at some point later on, he returned to ...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Before I was a Realtor® I knew nothing about radon, but now thanks to my profession I have become educated on its existence and the harm it can cause to homeowners who are not aware. That is why it is so important for buyers to get a radon inspection when they are in the process of buying a new home. This is my basic understanding of radon. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that rises up out of the earth from uranium. Some areas have higher concentrations of this release of gas then other areas. Pennsylvania tends to have higher amounts, making it that much more important to have a radon inspection in your home or during your purchase of your home. We know of situations where one house will have high levels of radon, and the neighbor next door will have a lower number. Too much...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Roughly a week ago, I started to received an accelerated amount of spam phone calls to my cell phone, sometimes 15-20 per day. My cell number must be getting sold over and over since the spam calls are coming from many different states and different numbers in repeat states. There are even calls that are off by one number from my cell number. Many times these calls come around dinner time or sometimes when I happen to leave my phone in another room and then I have to quickly get to the phone, just in case it is an important call and not spam.In our line of work we rely on working with new people so answering a phone call is important for new business. Luckily there are some that are not spam.The only good thing about this is, the caller ID is helping me avoid such incoming calls because...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Springfield Township is located in Delaware County PA, not to be confused with Springfield Township in Montgomery County PA.  Most folks just refer to this township as Springfield.  It is home to the Golden Mile, Golf View Estates, the Springfield Mall, and has a wonderful yearly St Paddy's Day parade! Springfield PA - Delco 2022 2023 2024 Number SOLD 279 233 209 Average Days on Market 14 16 62 Minimum Price Sold $145,000 $190,500 $180,000 Maximum Price Sold $880,000 $905,000 $760,000 Median Price Sold $415,000 $440,000 $460,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Smedley Park   Springfield PAGolf View 55+ Community in Springfield PASpringfield Diner
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Parkside PA is a borough in Delaware County, not to be confused with the Parkside section of Philadelphia.  Parkside's motto is "Small but Strong".  Parkside is part of the Penn-Delco School District. If you enjoy cheese steaks and hoagies, be sure to visit Phil and Jim's on Edgmont. Parkside PA - Delaware County 2022 2023 2024 Number SOLD 34 25 36 Average Days on Market 26 18 18 Minimum Price Sold $93,000 $136,750 $80,000 Maximum Price Sold $350,000 $400,000 $382,000 Median Price Sold $206,000 $249,900 $232,250 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Phil and Jim's Parkside PANeed a quick take out meal? Golden Garden 
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Media, PA is the county seat of Delaware County.  It is a thriving town that is home to many restaurants, retails stores, health conscious businesses and much more. In the warmer months Media is host to many outdoor activities like street fairs, Dining Under the Stars and parades.  And in the cold of winter there is a New Year's Eve Ball Drop in the center of town, on the street where the trolley line runs. Media PA 2022 2023 2024 Houses SOLD 73 55 59 Average Days on Market 34 22 28 Minimum Price Sold $165,000 $165,000 $205,000 Maximum Price Sold $1,545,000 $1,600,000 $1,950,000 Median Price Sold $415,000 $471,500 $540,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Media, PA is the County Seat of Delaware County.  Its motto is "Everybody's HomeTown".  Be sure to check out Deals Variety Sto...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Brookhaven is a borough in Delaware County, PA that is part of the Penn-Delco School District, offers.  Brookhaven offers a variety of housing situations from Senior Communities to single detached houses. There is a very vibrant shopping area complete with a few grocery stores, fitness center and restaurants.  Major highways are close by, as well as access to Public Transportation. Brookhaven PA 2022 2023 2024 Number SOLD 127 121 165 Average Days on Market 13 11 19 Minimum Price Sold $48,000 $113,000 $95,000 Maximum Price Sold $485,000 $450,000 $485,000 Median Price Sold $285,900 $302,900 $299,900 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Brookhaven PA is part of the Penn-Delco School DistrictAn older post about Tom Jones Restaurant
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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If you want to live outside of Philadelphia, consider living in Delaware County.  It has public transportation into the city, close to the Jersey shore, close to the State of Delaware, and has access to major roads that can take you many places for work or adventure.  Delaware County itself has a lot to offer as well, history, various communities with parks and cultural events, great restaurants, and on and on. Delaware County PA 2022 2023 2024 Number SOLD 7003 5598 5675 Average Days on Market 21 22 31 Minimum Price Sold $7,000 $4,000 $8,500 Maximum Price Sold $5,750,000 $4,450,000 $4,650,000 Median Price Sold $299,500 $315,000 $347,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)55+ Communities in Delaware County PAAre You Really Ready To Buy A Home?Real Estate Guides
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Aston, is a municipality located in Delaware County, PA just north of the Delaware State Line. Aston is very close to major highways that lead to Philadelphia, the airport, the Commodore Barry bridge to New Jersey and much more. ASTON  PA 2022 2023 2024 Number SOLD 222 158 196 Average Days on Market 16 15 17 Minimum Price Sold $40,000 $47,000 $40,000 Maximum Price Sold $735,000 $815,000 $749,900 Median Price Sold $309,500 $340,000 $359,950 (Information from Bright MLS various Brokers/Agents) **Ice Works Skating Complex is located in Aston.  This is the place where Olympians have practiced for Winter Olympics.Aston is part of Penn-Delco School District.Aston Veterinary Hospital 
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Years ago heading northwest on Rt 322 West towards State College, the highway was hugging the Susquehanna River and to my surprise I saw for the first time a miniature version of the Statue of Liberty in the middle of the River. It was kind of a strange thing to see in the middle of a wide river, but none the less she was there. Over the years I have tried to get a good photo of her in passing, at high speed, but even without getting a good photo I still enjoy seeing her because she makes me chuckle and makes me wonder who the heck thought to build her and how did they get the statue in the middle of the river?This stretch of the Susquehanna is interesting to me because there is a lot of rock jutting above the surface of the river and there are remnants of old pilings from former bridge...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Residential Houses For Sale in Springfield, Delaware County, PA as of January 14, 202511 Active ListingsPrice Range $368,500 - $1,425,00012 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Springfield in December 2022 2023 2024 # Sold 25 15 19 Average Days on Market 19 22 14 Minimum Price Sold $145,000 $250,000 $355,000 Maximum Price Sold $850,000 $730,000 $650,000 Median Price Sold $430,000 $426,000 $460,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Smedley Park   Springfield PAGolf View 55+ Community in Springfield PA 
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Residential Houses For Sale in Parkside, Delaware County, PA as of January 14, 20252 Active ListingsPrices $174,900 and $339,0002 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Parkside in December 2022 2023 2024 # Sold 4 2 2 Average Days on Market 50 12 24 Minimum Price Sold $185,000 $190,000 $229,900 Maximum Price Sold $270,000 $274,900 $290,000 Median Price Sold $219,500 $232,450 $259,950 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Phil and Jim's Parkside PAParkside PA is part of the Penn-Delco School District.
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Residential Houses For Sale in Media, Delaware County, PA as of January 14, 20255 Active Listings Price Range $299,900 -$2,185,0003 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Media in December 2022 2023 2024 # Sold 7 1 0 Average Days on Market 24 9 0 Minimum Price Sold $285,000 $675,000 0 Maximum Price Sold $999,777 $675,000 0 Median Price Sold $399,000 $675,000 0 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Media, PA is the County Seat of Delaware County.  Its motto is "Everybody's HomeTown".  I'm happy there is a Trader Joe's in Media. 
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Residential Houses For Sale in Brookhaven, Delaware County, PA as of January 14, 202513 Active ListingsPrice Range $181,900 - $580,00016 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Brookhaven in December 2022 2023 2024 # Sold 9 8 10 Average Days on Market 22 9 24 Minimum Price Sold $85,000 $125,000 $166,500 Maximum Price Sold $350,000 $375,000 $425,000 Median Price Sold $290,000 $290,000 $279,950 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Brookhaven PA is part of the Penn-Delco School DistrictTom Jones Restaurant
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Residential Houses For Sale in Delaware County PA as of January 14, 2025560 Active ListingsPrice Range $24,500 - $4,299,000521 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Delaware County in December 2022 2023 2024 # Sold 440 440 477 Average Days on Market 24 25 29 Minimum Price Sold $25,000 $23,000 $40,000 Maximum Price Sold $3,338,088 $3,500,000 $2995,000 Median Price Sold $305,000 $314,000 $325,000 (info Bright MLS various brokers/agents)55+ Communities in Delaware County PAAre You Really Ready To Buy A Home? Photo taken near 69th Street Terminal
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Residential Houses For Sale in Aston, Delaware County, PA as of January 14, 202515 Active ListingsPrice Range $79,900 - $1,950,00015 Houses Pending Sale/Under Contract Sold in Aston in December 2022 2023 2024 # Sold 13 13 17 Average Days on Market 19 11 30 Minimum Price Sold $145,000 $240,000 $90,000 Maximum Price Sold $590,000 $460,000 $499,999 Median Price Sold $300,000 $306,000 $350,000 (info from Bright MLS various brokers/agents)Aston PA is part of the Penn-Delco School District.Aston Veterinary in Aston - where I took my kitty, Sunny.Ice Works in Aston
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Keys, we all have them, we all need them.We need keys to open all sorts of things like, the front door to our homes, our cars, a padlock on our bikes, the list can go on and on.When a buyer purchases a house it is a good idea to change the locks to the house right away. Who knows who has a spare key, maybe a neighbor or a relative who comes into town once in a while. Don’t take any chances, change the locks and get new keys right away. Make a few spare keys for future use as well. Give yourself peace of mind.I remember years ago my parents house had a simple lock on the front door, an old door. When we forgot our keys, all we needed was a dime to open that latch. We were lucky we lived in a neighborhood that this sort of lock system was okay.Nowadays, keys are transforming into fobs or ...
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Last year we visited Stowe Vermont in the early Spring and not far from Smugglers Notch we saw a few carved bears.
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By Gloria Todor, & Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA
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Every year before Christmas. decorations go up and then after the holiday season is over, the decorations come down. Some are put away for next year and some are repurposed for continued use but not as decorations. One such large example of re-purposing is the large Rockefeller Center Christmas trees.I was amazed to find out this information for the first time during this holiday season.What I found out from a few sources is that ever since 2007, large Norway Spruce Pines are cut, delivered to NYC and decorated for the holiday season at the Rockefeller Center in NYC. Then once the holiday season is over the trees are taken to a mill and the wood is milled to be used by Habitat for Humanity, usually in the state where the tree originated. Since Norway Spruces are a softer pine, they are ...
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