517 Jansen Avenue, Essington, PA 19029-1107 $269,000

Beds/Baths: 3/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,160
Acreage: 0.05
Age:108 years
Style:
AirLite
MLS#: PADE2093062
Subdivision: Westinghouse Vlg
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse

Description

Welcome to 517 Jansen Ave – a beautifully renovated brick townhome blending classic charm with modern updates. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in desirable Essington, this move-in ready home offers comfort, style, and functionality. Step inside to discover a bright and airy interior with freshly painted neutral tones and plush new carpeting in the bedrooms. Natural light pours in through the updated windows, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The lower level has been thoughtfully finished to expand your living space, featuring stylish wood-look flooring, recessed lighting, and a sleek black-painted ceiling for a modern industrial vibe – perfect for a media room, home office, or additional living area. Outside, enjoy a private rear entrance, a cozy yard, and charming curb appeal with classic red brick and crisp white trim. The neighborhood offers convenience, community, and quick access to major highways, the airport, shopping, and dining. Don't miss this opportunity to own a turnkey home in a fantastic location. Schedule your showing today!

Taxes: $2,224
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Interboro

Features

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

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Fully Finished Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Brick Exterior

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Public Elementary (41 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 0.27 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 1.22 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 1.29 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 1.45 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 1.46 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 1.72 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 1.96 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 2.4 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 2.52 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 2.55 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 2.55 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 2.61 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 2.69 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 2.93 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 2.96 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 3.06 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 3.22 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 3.33 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 3.46 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 3.47 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 3.65 mi
Penrose School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.7 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 3.8 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 3.81 mi
Colwyn Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 3.83 mi
Walnut Street Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 3.84 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 3.84 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 4.13 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 4.18 mi
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 4.32 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 4.37 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.38 mi
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.46 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 4.52 mi
Patterson John Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.55 mi
Bell Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 4.69 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.77 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 4.77 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 4.78 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 4.81 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 2.03 mi
Penn Wood Middle School William Penn School District 7–8 Darby 4.16 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 4.45 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 4.71 mi
Tilden William T Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Public High (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 1.87 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 1.88 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 2.72 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 3.13 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 4.03 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 4.51 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 4.61 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 4.78 mi
Bartram John - Main Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.95 mi

Private (26 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 2.01 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 2.51 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 3.02 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 3.15 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 3.18 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 3.18 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 3.37 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 3.4 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 3.49 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 3.5 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 3.57 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 3.6 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 3.78 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.97 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.97 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 4.03 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 4.07 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.36 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 4.46 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 4.51 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 4.52 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.54 mi
Greater Hope Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.56 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 4.78 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.88 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.95 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Essington (19029), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $40,548

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,651
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.82
  • Households w/ Children: 56%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 946 (59.6%)
  • Rented: 476 (30.0%)
  • Vacant: 164 (10.3%)
  • Total: 1,586

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: 4,013
Households: 1,422
Median Age: 39.20

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.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 2.1%
  • Some High School: 6.2%
  • High School Graduate: 52.3%
  • Some College: 16.6%
  • Associate Degree: 10.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 8.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 4.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $53,871

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: $740
  • Two Bedroom: $1,034
  • Three Bedroom: $1,483

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Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square , (610) 325-4100, michaeldadamo@comcast.net

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517 Jansen Avenue, Essington, PA 19029-1107

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