117 W Possum Hollow Road, Rose Valley, PA 19086-6240 $1,600,000

Beds/Baths: 6/4.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 5,821
Acreage: 1.34
Age:62 years
Style:
Contemporary
MLS#: PADE2096626
Subdivision: Rose Valley
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

In 2025, the owner re-imagined & then completely overhauled this truly rare & special Upscale, Contemporary, Luxurious home in the heart of Rose Valley, on 1.34 acres, in Wallingford Swarthmore school district. Gutting, then extensively & meticulously Professionally renovating, in great detail (adding finished space). Now boasting 5821.64SF (ANSI standard measurement) of beautiful, bright, clean, & fresh finished living space on multiple levels. All work & updates in 2025. This once in a lifetime home is surrounded by picturesque nature, peaceful & quiet, yet very convenient. Minutes from everything. Traipse up tree-lined driveway to house, perched upon a hill w/private parking area at house & attached 3-car garage w/inside access, electric vehicle charger, & new motors & tracks on garage doors, new Epoxy on floors. Enter the home through new front doorway stepping into modern 2-story foyer. Main level: huge open recreation room, living room, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen, walk-in pantry, half bath, windows overlooking the fenced private enclosed yard w/new outside kitchen, new patio, & new walkway. Continuing on main level, down a separate hallway, are bedrooms & bathrooms. Keep going to find an open 2-story landing with windows & doors to private enclosed yard (again w/newly installed outdoor kitchen, patio, & walkway) & the new stairway to the multi-area primary suite complete w/bedroom, closets, bathroom w/bathing & shower, sauna room, exercise/meditation area, & new stairs to loft. Back to the entry foyer, the steps lead down to the ground floor w/open sitting room, 2nd fireplace, bedroom, bathroom, gym room, & utility room. Also on the ground floor is attached 3-car garage w/interior access that leads to a convenient bench & coat/backpack area. All staircases are impressive, new custom made contemporary design w/treads, risers, railings, & glass. Skylights add to the beautiful light inside home. Some highlights from the long list of NEW items - Floor: new highest end Canadian Hardwood. Kitchen: expanded & completely redesigned w/new high end Quartz countertops, new Century cabinetry (kitchen, breakfast nook, walk-in pantry), new Thermador appliances including gas w/ 6 burners & separate mounted pot filler w/swing arm, white subway tiles & large island w/plenty of seating, & breakfast room with window seating bench. Laundry room: new LG washer & dryer. Outdoor kitchen: w/Granite counter, refrigerator, Spire Grill. New custom carpentry work throughout: built-ins in closets, pantry, mud room, mantle, laundry room, all shelving, tray box with bench in gym, bench in breakfast nook, ship lap, & wainscoting. All new plumbing. All new electrical. New LED lighting throughout. New exterior outlets. HVAC majority of duct work replaced, units added. New Water heater. New drywall & fresh Sherwin Williams paint on interior walls, ceilings, trims. Exterior siding repaired as necessary & freshly painted w/Sherwin Williams paint. Driveway newly sealed. Living room new fireplace tile (also used on wall w/bench in breakfast nook) w/Italian porcelain tile. Features stunning 3D gold veins against sleek black background, exuding elegance & sophistication. In the center of the home, the new floor Checkerboard Matte Porcelain Tile. All bathrooms are redesigned & renovated w/new flooring, vanities, tubs, showers, faucets, fixtures, mirrors, paint, & custom Glass enclosures specific to each one. All new doors (including front door), hardware, casing, baseboards, & quarter round are new & custom Freedom Millwork. There is so much work that has been done to modernize this stunning home. All this in the heart of Rose Valley with Strath Haven High School, Strath Haven Middle School, & Wallingford Elementary School. This home is a hidden gem. 24/7 security/remote monitoring in use.

Taxes: $25,257
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wallingford-Swarthmore
Elem. School: Wallingford Mid. School: Strath Haven High School: Strath Haven

Features

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

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 3;

Interior
Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Additional Stairway, Wood Fireplace, Energy Efficient Windows, Replacement Windows, Skylights, Sliding Windows, Sliding Glass Doors, Double Entry, 24 hour security, Monitored

Exterior
Asphalt Roof, Combination Exterior, Glass Exterior, Mixed Exterior, BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights

Lot
Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, Trees/Wooded, Private Lot, Garden/Lawn View, Trees/Woods View

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Public Elementary (37 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 0.46 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.26 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.34 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.35 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 1.89 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 1.94 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.17 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 2.19 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.31 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 2.5 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 2.62 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 2.74 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 2.75 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 2.82 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.01 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 3.01 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.18 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 3.2 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 3.47 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 3.5 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 3.64 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 3.65 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 3.69 mi
Aston Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 3.81 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 3.88 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 4.12 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 4.14 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 4.22 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.34 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 4.43 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 4.47 mi
Hilltop Elementary School Chichester School District K–4 Aston 4.5 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 4.54 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 4.56 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 4.6 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 4.63 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.81 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 0.69 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 2.67 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 2.92 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 2.93 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 3.12 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 3.22 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 4.05 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.34 mi

Public High (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 0.64 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 2.54 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 3.04 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 3.09 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 3.41 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.5 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.63 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-As Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 4.02 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 4.07 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.34 mi

Private (37 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 0.53 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 1.31 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 1.55 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.81 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 1.82 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 1.95 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 1.96 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 2 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 2.08 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 2.17 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 2.58 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 2.71 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 2.74 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 3.13 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 3.14 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 3.15 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 3.23 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.24 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 3.34 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 3.38 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 3.55 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 3.72 mi
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Pa Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.81 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 3.82 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.02 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 4.04 mi
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center Christian (no specific denomination) K Upper Chichester 4.16 mi
Middletown Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 4.17 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.29 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 4.33 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.42 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.56 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.56 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.59 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 4.64 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 4.78 mi
St Thomas The Apostle School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glen Mills 4.92 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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117 W Possum Hollow Road, Rose Valley, PA 19086-6240

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