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Listing description

Welcome to the Minshall-Green house! Thomas Minshall was a Quaker that emigrated from Lancashire, England on the ship Welcome with William Penn in 1682. It was likely the third generation of Minshalls that constructed the first portion of this house. In 1807, it was sold to Robert Green, the son of a tavern owner in neighboring Edgemont Township. Three generations of the Green family continued to operate a successful farm & orchard until 1885, when it transferred ownership once again. Finally, in 1919, the farm was sold for development, and what we know today as Bowling Green, was the vision of the developer & Architect, Edward Kenney Crothers. Mr. Crothers was responsible for the design and construction of 20 of the new residences in Bowling Green, while residing in the historic residence of the Minshalls & Greens. Fortunately, what stands today is a well preserved, yet updated residence in the heart of the extremely desirable walk to Media neighborhood. This solid masonry residence has the kind of curb appeal that magazines cherish. From the sidewalk, the house is perfectly sited on the expansive grounds, one of the larger lots in the neighborhood. What everyone cherishes is the original covered wishing well, situated between the former garage and the residence. A courtyard garden with a small pond is hidden behind a stone wall that has a flagstone patio just off of the kitchen. There is an entry vestibule that takes you directly into the expansive living room. The staircase is a beautiful focal point (with a coat closet underneath), as it the corner wood burning fireplace. The original woods floors are in excellent condition, and there are multiple windows that provide great views out to the front, side and rear yards. A series of recessed lighting was just installed to enhance the natural light that fills this room. A large four-season sunroom is along the entire southern side of the living room, with direct access to the front and rear yards. A cased opening provides for a surprisingly open floor plan with the dining room. There are several built-in storage cabinets as well as a glass fronted & arched China closet. Detailed trim moldings decorate the walls while the large casement windows flood this room with western light. The efficient chef’s kitchen was renovated in 2008 with stained maple inset cabinetry, soapstone counters, a Bosch dishwasher, an AGA dual-fuel 6-burner range with copper vent hood along with a French door, bottom freezer fridge. A central island has large drawers for storage with a storage shelf underneath. Overhead is a French wrought iron pot rack with an integrated 6 candle chandelier. From the kitchen, there is an exit to the rear yard as well as a rear staircase to the second floor or the basement. A combination powder room and laundry is tucked right next to the vestibule that exits to the courtyard garden. Ascend the main staircase, and the primary suite occupies the space over the living room. A spacious dressing room with a wall of closets overlooks the front and side yards. The en-suite bathroom has a stall shower. The sleeping chamber has the 2nd wood burning fireplace and overlooks the side and rear yards. The hall bathroom has a tub with a hand held shower attachment. There are two guest bedrooms, one that has direct access to the rear staircase down to the kitchen. The third floor is expansive. The 4th bedroom is a great space for crafts or a quiet home office. The final 5th bedroom is impressive! With an exposed stone wall and a vaulted ceiling that exposes the rafter ties, it’s a surprise worth waiting to see. This bedroom has a large walk-in closet and the 3rd full bathroom with a stall shower. There is an abundance of storage in the eaves through a series of knee wall doors to take advantage of every available inch. While the basement is unfinished, it provides an abundance of storage. The large & level rear yard provides ample space for play or future gardening.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
  3. Upper level 22 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3 full · 1 half
Living area
3,698 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Colonial
Year built
1742

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.6 acres (26,136 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$379
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PADE2124780
County
Delaware County
School district
Wallingford-Swarthmore
Days on NookLocal
5 days

Interior features

Interior features
Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Fireplace
2
Fireplace type
Wood
Basement
Unfinished
Levels
3
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stone
Roof
Shake, Wood
Foundation
Stone
Exterior features
Sidewalks
Patio & porch
Patio(s)

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
Driveway
Total spaces
4
Driveway spaces
4

Community

Subdivision
BOWLING GREEN

Lot & zoning

Zoning
R-2

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Dehumidifier, Window A/C unit, Kitchen Island & Shelves in 3rd floor walk-in closet - all in as-is condition with no monetary value
Possession
31-60 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Oct 2, 2026Listed for sale$1,400,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

$921,000

Below the asking price by 34%.

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$23,553 / year

≈ $1,963 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$24,048

-2.1% at current rates

School tax

WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE · 31.17 mills (2025-26)

$18,587

County tax

Delaware County · 4.61 mills (2026)

$2,748

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$2,218

Recomputed from the county assessment ($596,290, 2021 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Delaware County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$280,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$9,399/mo

Principal & interest
$7,028
Property taxes (current rates)
$1,963
Home insurance (est.)
$408

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Wallingford-Swarthmore

Academic index
80.2/100
Graduation rate
95.7%
PSSA ELA proficient
79.9%
PSSA Math proficient
73.8%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Delaware County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Delaware County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: October 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM EDT

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