Real Estate
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Clifton Field Update: School District Asserts Its Authority Over Property
Upper Darby School District has full title to the Clifton Heights athletic fields, said the school board solicitor, and is free to build a middle school there with no restrictions, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. “The district … has the right to use the field for the district’s intended purpose, which includes building…
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DNB First House of the Week: Converted Barn Originally Built in 1850 in Cheyney
A converted barn originally built in 1850 with four bedrooms and five bathrooms is available for sale in Cheyney. Located on a 2.89-acre lot, the residence combines historic charm and all the conveniences of modern living. Originally a dairy bank barn, it was converted to a home in the 1940s. It has undergone numerous renovations…
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DNB First House of the Week: Luxuriously Upgraded Colonial Tucked Away in Springfield
A luxuriously upgraded colonial with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Springfield. Among the home’s highlights is the formal living room featuring plenty of natural light from its many windows and French doors that lead onto a Juliette-style balcony. Meanwhile, the great room offers a gas fireplace with…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Farmhouse Built in 1687 in Glen Mills
Originally built in 1687, a stone farmhouse with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Set on an idyllic 6.5 acres, the home has been exquisitely updated to preserve its appeal while still offering all the amenities of modern living. It includes a spring-fed pond, an enclosed…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stately Manor in Newtown Square
A stone manor with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Set in the coveted neighborhood of White Horse Farms, the home offers the perfect combination of privacy with a warm sense of community. The front-to-back grand foyer is centered between the formal living room and…
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DNB First House of the Week: Arts & Crafts Home in Wallingford
An Arts & Crafts home with seven bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Built in the 19th century, this expanded, restored manor offers classic charm alongside modern comforts. The approach is along a large driveway with space for 14 cars, while entry is through a huge formal center…
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Clifton Heights Residents Rally to Defend Borough’s ‘Last Sliver of Open Space’
Clifton Heights residents have come together in an attempt to prevent the Upper Darby School District from building a new middle school on what they are calling the “borough’s last remaining sliver of open space,” writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Last weekend, almost 500 people staged a protest on the disputed property used…
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Middletown Township Voters to Decide Fate of Elwyn-Owned Sleighton Farms
Middletown Township voters will decide the fate of Sleighton Farms, which is currently owned by Elwyn, during the upcoming primary election, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. The ballot will contain a referendum question on whether residents want to add an average of $8.47 monthly to their tax bill to save the 81-acre property…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Estate in Coveted Neighborhood in Newtown Square
A stone estate with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Set on a 2.6-acre lot, the home is at the end of a cul-de-sac in the coveted neighborhood of Mill View. Entry is through an elegant foyer that leads into the formal living room with…
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Queen Anne-Style Home More Than a Century Old Hits the Market in Swarthmore
A century-old Queen Anne-style home with eight bedrooms and period detailing is on the market in Swarthmore for $750,000, writes Shannon Rooney for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The home was purchased by Joe Anderson’s father in 1968. According to Anderson, his father first noticed the home in 1944, when he moved into his dormitory at Swarthmore…
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DNB First House of the Week: French Country Home in Radnor Township
Designed by renowned architect Walter Durham, a French country home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. The property sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and boast scenic views of the surrounding area. Entry is through the marble-floor foyer that leads to the living room with a unique…
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Seven in Delco Rank Among the Top 50 Best Places to Live in Greater Philadelphia
Seven in Delaware County rank among the Top 50 Best Places to Live in Greater Philadelphia in 2019, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Recently published by Niche.com, the rankings take an objective and comprehensive look at neighborhoods, cities, and towns. The website based its analysis on key factors such as the quality…
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Five in Delco Among the Hottest Housing Markets in Greater Philadelphia
Five housing markets in Delaware County are among the hottest in Greater Philadelphia according to the Market Hotness Index published by Realtor.com, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The index measures “how local areas are experiencing fast-moving supply and rising demand.” Since the index is based on factors such as inventory and time…
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DNB First House of the Week: Arts & Crafts Home with Extraordinary Wraparound Porch in Media
An Arts & Crafts home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This home, which sits at the end of a cul-de-sac, boasts an open floor plan and is entered through a grand, two-story foyer that leads to the main living area. The kitchen includes a large…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial with Beautiful Stone Exterior in Glen Mills
A colonial with a beautiful stone exterior that boasts six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Set on two acres in a cul-de-sac, entry is through a two-story foyer with hardwood floors and oak staircase. Among the highlights are a banquet-sized dining room and kitchen with…
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Radnor Mansion That Once Played Host to Titanic Survivor and Jackie Onassis Up for Sale
Rock Rose – a stunning Radnor estate that once was host to Lucile Brooke, a Titanic survivor, and Jackie Kennedy Onassis – is up for sale at $2.99 million, writes Nancy Ruhling for Mansion Global. The terracotta-colored mansion, one of the few remaining grand old estates of the Main Line, was designed by Zantzinger, Borie,…
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New Housing Development Gets Green Light in Nether Providence Township
The Nether Providence Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the proposal by Progressive New Homes of Malvern to develop 10 single-family homes on the five-acre property next to Sapovits Park, writes Neil Sheehan for the Delaware County News Network. Each of the houses will cost around $500,000. The application is by-right. This means the…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial in Historic Subdivision in Lansdowne
A colonial with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in the Henry Albertson Subdivision Historic District in Lansdowne. Interestingly, QVC has filmed several holiday commercials on the property’s front lawn. The interior is equally impressive with entry through a foyer with original oak hardwood floors. A large sunroom offers…







































