$8,500 /month

490 Bancroft Rd, Media, PA 19063

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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

$8,500 /month
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,251 Sq. Ft.
Available Now

Home Features

  • Basement
  • Fireplace

490 Bancroft Rd is a single-family home for rent in Media, PA

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Design

  • Built in 1910
  • Colonial Architecture
  • French Architecture
  • Single Family Detached Home
  • Masonry
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Built-In Features
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 4251 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 7 Bathrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 6 Bedrooms | 7 Bathrooms
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Basement

  • Finished Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Pool

  • Heated Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Patio

Lot Details

  • 30056 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 243.00 x 338.00

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Public Water Source
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Public Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $8,500
  • 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 2026-09-01
  • $40 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 35-00-00010-00
  • Tenant pays for electricity, gas, water, heat, hot water, lawn/tree/shrub care, pest control, snow removal
  • The owner pays for heater maintenance contract, management
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Residential Lease

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

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What's nearby 490 Bancroft Rd

Get In Touch

Property Address:
490 Bancroft Rd,
Media, PA 19063
Listed by
John S Duffy | Duffy Real Estate-Narberth
Phone Number: (610) 667-6655
MLS

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Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

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Travel and Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Subway

3 min Drive

Subway

2 min Drive

Subway

3 min Drive

Subway

3 min Drive

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Airport

Philadelphia International

20 min Drive

PHL

Airport

Wilmington Airport

38 min Drive

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

Media El School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Stetser El School

Grades PK-5

Public

Not rated

The School In Rose Valley

Grades PK-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Springton Lake Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Nativity Bvm School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

Penncrest High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

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 Gayley Square Shopping Center and Media Shopping Center. Gayley Square Shopping Center is 1 mile away, and Media Shopping Center is within a 20 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. Another nearby airport is Wilmington Airport, located 22.9 miles away.

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Contact This Property

(610) 667-6655