Property Description
Welcome to 315 Shadeland Avenue, a beautifully updated center hall Colonial set on a large lot in the heart of Drexel Hill. Offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a finished basement, generous outdoor space, and a detached two-car garage with loft storage, this home delivers the space, flexibility, and classic character today’s buyers are looking for. A welcoming front porch opens to bright, inviting living spaces with refinished original hardwood floors and a thoughtful open flow. The spacious living room, formal dining room, and family room create multiple areas for everyday living and entertaining, while the wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and charm. French-style doors from both the living room and family room lead to the side porch, extending the home’s living space outdoors. The kitchen was totally renovated in 2022 and features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, custom cabinetry, and a matching tile backsplash. A modern powder room completes the main level. The second floor offers four generously sized bedrooms, including a princess suite with its own en-suite bathroom, along with an updated hall bath. The third floor is home to a spacious primary suite featuring a spa-like primary bathroom and a huge maxi closet, creating a private retreat with excellent storage and comfort. The finished basement adds approximately 700 square feet of additional living and entertaining space, complete with a full bathroom featuring tile flooring and a stall shower. An added office/bedroom provides valuable work-from-home flexibility, while the remaining finished space is ideal for a media room, playroom, fitness area, guest space, or entertaining. Major system upgrades offer peace of mind, including a sewer line replacement in 2021, upstairs air conditioning replacement in 2020, a whole-house generator added in 2022, water softener and filtration system added in 2022, a new sump pump in 2023, and roof replacement in 2023. Outside, the large rear yard offers room to relax, garden, play, and entertain. An oversized private driveway leads to the detached two-car garage with loft space, providing excellent parking, storage, and workshop potential. Located in desirable Drexel Hill, this home offers convenient access to neighborhood favorites, parks, trails, shopping, dining, and public transportation. Enjoy proximity to Drexelbrook, Streetlight Kitchen & Bar, Kent Park, Darby Creek Trail, Naylor’s Run, local playgrounds, the historic Lower Swedish Cabin, and SEPTA trolley access for easy connections throughout Delaware County and into Philadelphia. A spacious, updated home with classic charm, modern comforts, significant improvements, and an exceptional lot—315 Shadeland Avenue is not to be missed.
Feature Descriptions
Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Exterior: Frame, Masonry
Fireplace: Wood
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Interior: Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
Lot Dimensions: 0.26 Acre(S)
Municipality: UPPER DARBY TWP
Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Parking Notes: 2 Total Parking Spaces
Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Other
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT Above Finished: 3696
SQFT Below Finished: 700
SQFT Total Finished: 4396
Structure Type: Detached
Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 2
Water: Public
Windows: Replacement
Room Sizes
Foyer: 9 x 25 Level - Main
Family Room: 15 x 17 Level - Main
Kitchen: 23 x 16 Level - Main
Dining Room: 15 x 20 Level - Main
Living Room: 15 x 20 Level - Main
Bedroom 2: 16 x 15 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 16 x 15 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 4: 16 x 14 Level - Upper 1
Laundry: 4 x 6 Level - Upper 1
Primary Bedroom: 16 x 17 Level - Upper 2
Other: 16 x 16 Level - Upper 2
315 Shadeland Avenue | MLS# PADE2117144
This single family home located at 315 Shadeland Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $780,000. This property was built in 1915 and has 5 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 partial baths with 4396 sq. ft. Shadeland Avenue is located in the DREXEL HILL subdivision within the UPPER DARBY school district. Search DREXEL HILL real estate on www.letheamyersrealtor.com today.