
490 Bancroft Rd, Media, PA 19063
What This House Offers
This stunning Media, PA home available for long-term rent was built in 1910 has 6-bedrooms, 7 baths offers the perfect blend of timeless charm, luxury, comfort,... and convenience. Set on a beautiful .67-acre property, the home features a private in-ground pool, a serene pond, and expansive outdoor living spaces ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying nature right in your backyard. Inside, you’ll find the classic blend with a fresh modern edge with plenty of natural light throughout the first floor including the newly renovated kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, large dinner room and comfortable living room with fireplace. This home offers renters 4 floors of generous living and entertaining space including a recently finished basement with full bath. The second floor offers a spacious master suite with its own private bathroom with heated floors, walk-in closet and a sun porch. There are two additional bedrooms, full bathroom with clawfoot tub and separate spacious shower and laundry room. Let’s not forget about the sleeping porch that would be great for a playroom or exercise area. The third floor is home to 3 large bedrooms, two full baths and a shower room for added bedrooms, play or workspace. This one of kind property is in a highly sought-after Rose-Tree School District, offering an ideal setting for families who value access to excellent education. An added plus is the proximity to all the amenities of center of town has to offer. Just a quick ride or a mile walk you’ll have easy access to Media’s vibrant restaurants, charming shops, and local attractions like farmers markets, outside dining events, community parades and so much more. Want to switch gears and enjoy the city vibe, no problem. The train station is just steps away—simply walk across the street and be in Center City Philadelphia within minutes, making commuting or city outings effortless. This home truly offers the best of suburban tranquility with unbeatable access to everything you need.
Unit
- $8,900 / month
- 6 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 4251 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Basement
- Fireplace
490 Bancroft Rd is a single-family home for rent in Media, PA
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Media, PA 19063

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Area Scores
Walkability
Fairly walkable50 / 100
Transit
Good public transit70 / 100
Driveability
Exceptionally drivable90 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active75 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Media El School
Grades K-5
Public
Stetser El School
Grades PK-5
Public
The School In Rose Valley
Grades PK-5
Private
Springton Lake Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
Nativity Bvm School
Grades PK-8
Private
Penncrest High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Davidson School Elwyn Inc
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Swarthmore College
Drive: 8 min (3.5 mi)
Widener University
Drive: 9 min (4 mi)
Neumann University
Drive: 12 min (4.8 mi)
Delaware County Comm. Coll.
Drive: 13 min (4.9 mi)
Discover Upper Delaware County, Media, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 490 Bancroft Rd proximity to 415 E Baltimore Ave, Gayley Square Shopping Center, and 15-21 N Providence Rd. 415 E Baltimore Ave is 0.9 miles away, and Gayley Square Shopping Center is within a 17 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 490 Bancroft Rd has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.6 miles. Transit options include Manchester Av and Edgmont St.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 490 Bancroft Rd are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Delaware County Institute of Science, Rose Tree Park, and Smedley Park.
Airports
Living in Upper Delaware County provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 20 minutes from 490 Bancroft Rd.
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