501 West Road, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2738 $399,000

Open House: Sun, Feb 16, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Beds/Baths: 4/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,506
Acreage: 0.19
Age:75 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: PADE2083132
Subdivision: Ridley Park
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 501 West Road, a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Cape Cod-style home in the desirable Ridley Park Boro. This lovely property features a 2-car detached garage and parking in the driveway for your convenience. As you approach the home, you're welcomed by a cozy porch, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the neighborhood. Upon entering, you'll find a spacious living room with beautiful hardwood floors, crown molding, and a ceiling fan with light, along with a convenient coat closet. Adjacent to the living room, the kitchen boasts vinyl floors, sleek stainless steel appliances, and a door leading to the porch, ideal for sipping your morning coffee. The main level also features a full bathroom with tile flooring and a tub/shower combo, along with the inviting primary bedroom, complete with hardwood floors, a ceiling fan with light, and two bright windows. The second bedroom on this level also has hardwood floors, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Upstairs, you'll find two additional cozy bedrooms with carpeted floors and ceiling fans, offering plenty of space for family or guests. The second full bathroom on this level includes vinyl floors and a tub/shower combo. The lower level of the home offers an unfinished basement, ready for your personal touch, whether you choose to create a bonus room, home office, or extra storage space. The basement also houses all the home’s utilities. The detached garage offers additional storage space as well as an optional car lift for a car enthusiast. Not only does this home have everything you need, but it is also located in a prime spot, just steps away from West Road Park and only a short drive from local shopping and grocery stores. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this your new home!

Bedroom 3: 16 X 11 - Upper 1
Bedroom 4: 14 X 8 - Upper 1
Full Bath: 7 X 6 - Upper 1
Living Room: 17 X 13 - Main
Kitchen: 11 X 10 - Main
Primary Bed: 16 X 11 - Main
Full Bath: 6 X 6 - Main
Bedroom 2: 11 X 10 - Main
Taxes: $7,648
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Ridley
Elem. School: Lakeview Mid. School: Ridley High School: Ridley

Features

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

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Basement Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Porch(es), Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot
Corner Lot, Front Yard, Level Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Garden/Lawn View, Privacy Fence, Rear Fence

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Public Elementary (38 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 0.44 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 0.47 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 0.94 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 1.05 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 1.2 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 1.3 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 1.56 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 1.71 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 1.86 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 1.91 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 1.95 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.1 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 2.14 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 2.24 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 2.28 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.35 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 2.39 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 2.47 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 2.77 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.81 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 2.99 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 3.01 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 3.09 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 3.13 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 3.28 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 3.3 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 3.39 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 3.67 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 3.84 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.11 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.13 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 4.2 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 4.24 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 4.26 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.3 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 4.38 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 4.58 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.99 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 0.48 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 2.38 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.13 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 3.58 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.13 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 4.15 mi

Public High (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 1.27 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 2.13 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 2.28 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 2.42 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 2.83 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 3.26 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 3.8 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.13 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 4.33 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 4.39 mi

Private (32 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 0.81 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 1.21 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 1.26 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.39 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 1.45 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 1.51 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 1.6 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 1.87 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 2.55 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 2.82 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 2.99 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 3.08 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 3.26 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 3.31 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 3.39 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 3.5 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.9 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.98 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.98 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 4.07 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 4.13 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 4.21 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 4.25 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.39 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 4.44 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.49 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 4.5 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 4.56 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 4.66 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 4.76 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 4.83 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 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: RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester , (610) 692-2228, ttoole555@gmail.com

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501 West Road, Ridley Park, PA 19078-2738

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