1241 Cornell Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026-3219 $499,000

Open House: Sat, Sep 20, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,947
Acreage: 0.17
Age:95 years
Style:
Straight Thru
MLS#: PADE2099898
Subdivision: Drexel Hill
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 1241 Cornell Avenue – A Beautifully Updated Stone Home in the Heart of Drexel Hill Experience timeless charm blended seamlessly with modern updates in this classic 1930s stone colonial, located in one of Drexel Hill’s most desirable neighborhoods. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home has been thoughtfully renovated while preserving its original character — including stunning refinished hardwood floors throughout, with wide plank on the first floor and elegant parquet design on the second. Step onto the inviting covered front porch before entering into the center hall layout that anchors this spacious home. The renovated kitchen is the heart of the main level, featuring crisp white cabinetry, gleaming quartz countertops, a classic subway tile backsplash, and a peninsula island with seating for three — perfect for casual dining or entertaining. The open concept flow into the dining room makes this space feel both airy and functional. Across the center hall, unwind in the large family room, complete with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and all-new recessed lighting. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, each with ceiling fan/light combos, ample closet space, and access to a pull-down attic for extra storage. The primary suite includes a beautifully tiled stall shower, while the hall bath features a full tub/shower combination, also with tiled walls. The partially finished basement provides additional living space with a brick-surround fireplace, recessed lighting, and durable laminate flooring — perfect for a playroom, office, or media area. The unfinished portion includes the half bath, laundry, and mechanical room. Additional upgrades include, Brand new dual-zone Central A/C, New windows throughout, 200 Amp electrical service, All new gutters and downspouts, Built-in garage 1241 Cornell has all of the benefits of today's features in an original stone home from the 1930s, that was previously owned by the same family for 63 years. They truly do not make them like this anymore, a rare find in an incredible location. NOTE: Some photos are virtually staged; Listing Agent has ownership and financial interest in this property.

Taxes: $9,747
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Upper Darby

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Hot Water - S/W Changeover, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Built In, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Partially Finished Basement, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Stone Exterior, Vinyl Siding

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Public Elementary (75 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 0.58 mi
Hillcrest Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Drexel Hill 0.65 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 0.74 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 0.75 mi
Chatham Park Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 1.25 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 1.36 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 1.62 mi
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 1.63 mi
Highland Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 1.63 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 1.84 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 2.03 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 2.06 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 2.11 mi
Bywood Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 2.3 mi
Penn Wynne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Wynnewood 2.52 mi
Lamberton Robert E School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.56 mi
Chestnutwold Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Ardmore 2.61 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 2.64 mi
East Lansdowne Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 East Lansdowne 2.7 mi
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 2.75 mi
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 2.87 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 2.88 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 2.91 mi
Vision Academy Charter School Vision Academy Charter School Preschool–8 Lansdowne 2.91 mi
West Phila. Achievement CES West Phila. Achievement CES K–5 Philadelphia 3.08 mi
Overbrook Edu Center Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.11 mi
Harambee Institute of Science and Techno Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.25 mi
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.35 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.4 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 3.45 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 3.46 mi
Coopertown Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 3.49 mi
W B Evans Magnet School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 3.53 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 3.53 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 3.57 mi
Anderson Add B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 3.59 mi
Bryant William C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Ad Prima Charter School Ad Prima Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.74 mi
Overbrook Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.76 mi
Barry Community John School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Worrall Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 3.84 mi
Bell Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 3.93 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 3.94 mi
Hamilton Andrew School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Merion Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Merion Station 4.04 mi
Mastery Cs-Harrity Campus Mastery CS-Harrity Campus K–8 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Bluford Charter School Bluford Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.08 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 4.16 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 4.18 mi
Walnut Street Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.25 mi
Ithan Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 4.26 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 4.26 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 4.27 mi
Harrington Avery D School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Longstreth William C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Catharine Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Samuel Gompers School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Heston Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest a Global Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest at Huey K–8 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.52 mi
Colwyn Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.54 mi
Mastery Charter School - Mann Campus Mastery CS-Mann Campus K–6 Philadelphia 4.56 mi
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 4.61 mi
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
Independence Charter School West Independence Charter School West K–8 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Rhoads James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.84 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 4.87 mi
Mitchell Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Penrose School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Patterson John Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.98 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 5 mi

Public Middle (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 0.74 mi
Haverford Middle School Haverford Township School District 6–8 Havertown 1.61 mi
Beverly Hills Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Upper Darby 2.1 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 2.84 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 2.99 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 3.59 mi
Penn Wood Middle School William Penn School District 7–8 Darby 3.98 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 4.87 mi
Tilden William T Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 4.94 mi

Public High (22 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Upper Darby Senior High School Upper Darby School District 9–12 Drexel Hill 1.41 mi
Haverford Senior High School Haverford Township School District 9–12 Havertown 1.68 mi
Penn Wood High School William Penn School District 9–12 Lansdowne 2.31 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 2.64 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Ma Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 3.56 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 3.59 mi
Motivation High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.78 mi
Lower Merion High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Ardmore 3.8 mi
Sayre William L Middle School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.83 mi
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Overbrook High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School 6–12 Philadelphia 4.15 mi
Marple Newtown Senior High School Marple Newtown School District 9–12 Newtown Square 4.2 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 4.29 mi
Mastery Charter School -Shoemaker Campus Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 4.64 mi
Mastery Cs-Hardy Williams Mastery CS-Hardy Williams K–12 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
West Philadelphia High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Bartram John - Main Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
The Workshop School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 4.93 mi
KIPP DuBois Charter School KIPP DuBois Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.95 mi

Private (99 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 0.42 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 0.57 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 0.81 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 1.07 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 1.15 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 1.15 mi
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 1.16 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 1.19 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 1.26 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 1.32 mi
St Faith Preschool & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 1.45 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 1.59 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 1.59 mi
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Drexel Hill 1.65 mi
St Laurence School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Upper Darby 1.69 mi
Child Steps Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 1.73 mi
Fairy Tale Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 1.81 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 1.94 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 1.96 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 1.98 mi
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Havertown 2.18 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 2.18 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 2.18 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 2.21 mi
Lansdowne Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Lansdowne 2.35 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 2.46 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.46 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 2.51 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 2.51 mi
Ss. Cyril & Philomena School Roman Catholic K–8 Lansdowne 2.61 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Stern Center Jewish Preschool–5 Wynnewood 2.68 mi
Robert J Wilf Preschool And Kindergarten Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 2.68 mi
Caskey Torah Academy Of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Preschool–8 Wynnewood 3.02 mi
Friends Central School Friends Preschool–12 Wynnewood 3.05 mi
Shepherd's Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Ancona Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 3.23 mi
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Early Childhood Center Jewish K Wynnewood 3.26 mi
Cambridge School Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Ardmore 3.27 mi
Phebe Anna Thorne Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Haverford 3.31 mi
Sts Colman-John Neumann Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.33 mi
Regina Angelorum Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ardmore 3.35 mi
St Katherine School Roman Catholic K–10 Wynnewood 3.36 mi
St Cyprian Childrens Center Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.41 mi
Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–10 Broomall 3.41 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 3.42 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 3.47 mi
Fusion Academy - Ardmore Nonsectarian 6–12 Ardmore 3.48 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 3.54 mi
Kids World Christian Edu Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Kids World Christian Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.59 mi
Overbrook Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 3.63 mi
Friends School Haverford Friends Preschool–5 Haverford 3.63 mi
The Haverford School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Haverford 3.69 mi
New Life Alternatives Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 3.79 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 3.84 mi
63rd St Multicultural Academy Of Academic Excellence Islamic Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.87 mi
Phila Yeshiva Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Ijoba Shule Other Preschool–11 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Hyman Korman High School-Talmudical Yeshiva Of Phi Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
St Aloysius Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.98 mi
St Rose Of Lima School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4 mi
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Roman Catholic K–12 Bryn Mawr 4.03 mi
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Jewish 6–12 Bryn Mawr 4.05 mi
Main Line Reform Temple School For Early Childhood Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 4.07 mi
Faith Connection Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Bryn Mawr Nonsectarian 6–12 Bryn Mawr 4.14 mi
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Nonsectarian K–9 Bryn Mawr 4.16 mi
Pee Wee Prep Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.21 mi
St Anastasia School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newtown Square 4.22 mi
St Margaret School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Narberth 4.25 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 4.28 mi
The Village School Nonsectarian 7–12 Bryn Mawr 4.34 mi
The Baldwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 4.35 mi
The Shipley School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 4.39 mi
Hill Top Preparatory School Nonsectarian 5–12 Bryn Mawr 4.45 mi
Gan Chabad Of The Main Line Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 4.54 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 4.54 mi
The Gateway School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 4.56 mi
Greater Hope Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.56 mi
Merion Mercy Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Merion Station 4.6 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 4.63 mi
Temple Adath Israelearlychildhood Center Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 4.65 mi
Waldron Mercy Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Merion Station 4.66 mi
Kohelet Yeshiva High School Jewish 9–12 Merion Station 4.68 mi
Woodbine Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School Baptist K–8 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Delaware County Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Newtown Square 4.72 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 4.73 mi
Little Footsteps Islam Ins Lfs Mennonite K–12 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
French International School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Bala Cynwyd 4.75 mi
Jameson Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 7–11 Philadelphia 4.75 mi
The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 4.8 mi
Childrens School At St Johns Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.83 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 4.9 mi
The Mill Creek School Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Legacy Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 4.97 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 4.97 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Drexel Hill (19026), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 34
  • Average salary of people in this community: $58,200

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 8,437
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.57
  • Households w/ Children: 59%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,745 (60.4%)
  • Rented: 4,116 (32.1%)
  • Vacant: 961 (7.5%)
  • Total: 12,822

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: 30,573
Households: 11,861
Median Age: 38.00

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: 1.7%
  • Some High School: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate: 28.0%
  • Some College: 16.3%
  • Associate Degree: 9.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 27.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 15.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $72,618

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).

  • Studio: $763
  • One Bedroom: $897
  • Two Bedroom: $1,121
  • Three Bedroom: $1,612
  • Four Bedroom: $1,620

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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Brent Celek Real Estate, LLC , (610) 708-3087

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1241 Cornell Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026-3219

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