What school district serves Wallingford?
Nether Providence Township is served by Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Verify the exact school assignment for the specific property address before you buy.
Wallingford, Pennsylvania | Delaware County
Homes for Sale in Wallingford, PA — Delaware County Real Estate
An unincorporated community in Nether Providence Township with its own Regional Rail station. A straight look at Wallingford, PA real estate and homes for sale — what it's like, what you'd be buying, and what to check first.
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The Wallingford Real Estate Cheat Sheet
The stuff I'd want you to know before we started looking at houses here.
- County
- Delaware County
- Municipality of record
- Nether Providence Township
- Place type
- Unincorporated community
- ZIP
- 19086
- School district
- Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
- Common housing
- Single-family, Twin, Townhome, Historic
- To Philadelphia
- Approximately 12 miles from Center City Philadelphia
- Transit
- SEPTA Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line — Wallingford station
What are property taxes like in Wallingford?
A Delaware County property tax bill generally combines three separate taxes — county, municipal and school district — applied to the county assessed value of that individual property. Because assessments, exemptions and millage rates differ by property and are set each year, the only reliable number is the one for the specific address. Ask for the current tax detail on any home you're considering and verify it with the county and the taxing bodies. This is general information, not tax or legal advice.
What you'll actually find in Wallingford
The area's housing is predominantly detached single-family homes spanning several decades of construction, with lot sizes and setbacks that vary considerably from street to street. Some sections include twins, townhomes and older homes with additions or renovations.
The Wallingford Tradeoff
No town fits every search. Here's the honest version of both sides.
Why buyers consider it
Housing variety
Wallingford includes single-family, twin, townhome, historic homes.
Getting around
SEPTA Media/Wawa Regional Rail Line — Wallingford station. PA Route 252 and Providence Road connect the area to Media and points south.
Distance to Philadelphia
Approximately 12 miles from Center City Philadelphia.
What you should know
Municipality vs mailing address
A Wallingford address means Nether Providence Township — confirm the municipality for taxes, permits and local requirements.
Age and inspection scope
Older detached housing makes roof, systems, drainage and any addition or renovation history important during inspection.
Worth confirming
Lot size, grade and mature trees vary widely, which affects both maintenance and what a comparable sale really is.
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