316 Copples Lane, Wallingford, PA 19086-6443 $525,000

Beds/Baths: 3/2.2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,472
Acreage: 0
Age:73 years
Style:
Contemporary
MLS#: PADE2088940
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Iconic mid-century-modern home designed by renowned architect Alfred Claus and his wife can now be yours! Alfred Claus played a pivotal role in 20th century modern architecture. His wife Jane, also an architect, collaborated with him on many projects, including 316 Copples Lane, which they designed and built for their son in 1952. It is an embodiment of their signature style and vision. “Joyful and imaginative living” was the goal of the design - and the house does not disappoint, from ramps instead of stairs to a dramatic inverted roof and a wall of windows which overlooks the truly majestic .71 wooded yard - complete with a babbling brook. Enter the home via the deck where you’ll find a 600-square-foot Primary Suite, with a cozy gas fireplace and a luxurious ensuite Bath. There is a door from the bathroom area that leads to the Laundry Room which also features a utility sink and an exit to the backyard. The first level also includes a charming Powder Room. Head up the ramp to the main living area – the heart of home. Here you’ll find an efficient, well-designed Kitchen as well as a Living Room area. The Kitchen boasts warm wooden cabinets, a double sink, a cozy dining area for four and a roomy breakfast bar. Two additional Bedrooms and a full Bath complete the upper level. Thoughtful use of space is evident throughout the home, blending form and function with timeless style. Outside you will find a dedicated parking area in front of the home as well as a mailbox which is an exact replica of the house! Ideally situated, 316 Copples Lane is a within walking distance of local schools, the swim club and Spring Haven Country Club. It is also located just one mile from the SETPA Train Station to Philadelphia and only 15 minutes to Philadelphia Airport. Situated in highly acclaimed Wallingford Swarthmore School District, this one-of-kind home is a rare opportunity to own a true architectural treasure.

Kitchen: Main
Living Room: Main
Attic:
Primary Bed:
Taxes: $9,766
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wallingford-Swarthmore

Features

Water
Water Oriented: Yes; Water Front: No; Water Access: No; Water Body Type: Creek; Navigable: No;

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Main Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Carport, Attached Carport Spaces #: 3;

Interior
Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bath(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Fully Carpeted Flooring, Wood Flooring, Brick Fireplace, Gas/Propane Fireplace

Exterior
Slab Foundation, Pitched Roof, Frame Exterior, Deck(s)

Lot
Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Creek/Stream

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Public Elementary (44 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 0.6 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.95 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 1.28 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.34 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 1.72 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 1.74 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 1.84 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 1.84 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 2.15 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.28 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 2.31 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.35 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.42 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 2.44 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 2.45 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.73 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 2.75 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 2.91 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 2.93 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.13 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 3.14 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 3.21 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 3.37 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.48 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 3.52 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 3.54 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 3.57 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 3.58 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 3.62 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 3.62 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 3.63 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 4.07 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.2 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 4.26 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 4.29 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 4.36 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.37 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.48 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.58 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.6 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.61 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 4.64 mi
Aston Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.66 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.73 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 0.48 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 2.07 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 2.23 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.2 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 3.45 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 3.77 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 4.02 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.6 mi

Public High (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 0.57 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 1.54 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 2.42 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 3.06 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.35 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.63 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 3.99 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 4.02 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 4.44 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.6 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-As Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 4.98 mi

Private (42 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 0.83 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 1.05 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 1.05 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 1.09 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.35 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 1.52 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 2.17 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 2.21 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 2.26 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 2.41 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 2.42 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 2.49 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 2.59 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.6 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 2.9 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 3.07 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.12 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 3.43 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.54 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.68 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.68 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 3.76 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.78 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 3.78 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 3.83 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 3.84 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 3.85 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 3.87 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.07 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 4.09 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 4.13 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.16 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 4.28 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.29 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 4.35 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 4.51 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.53 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 4.53 mi
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Pa Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 4.76 mi
Kiddie Kampus Learning Center Christian (no specific denomination) K Upper Chichester 4.77 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.77 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.85 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Wallingford (19086), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $85,837

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,047
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.70
  • Households w/ Children: 67%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 3,737 (85.2%)
  • Rented: 483 (11.0%)
  • Vacant: 164 (3.7%)
  • Total: 4,384

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: 11,746
Households: 4,220
Median Age: 43.90

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: 1.0%
  • Some High School: 1.7%
  • High School Graduate: 14.6%
  • Some College: 14.3%
  • Associate Degree: 7.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 26.2%
  • Graduate Degree: 34.3%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $118,320

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: $1,058
  • Two Bedroom: $1,313
  • Three Bedroom: $1,355

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316 Copples Lane, Wallingford, PA 19086-6443

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