$3,075,000
SOLD FEB 24, 2014
6 Beds
9 Baths
8,600 Sq Ft
1.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$358 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Sauna
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Culbertson Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.46 Acre Lot
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2019

With breathtaking views of the 170 acre Water Mills Preserve, this beautifully designed custom home is ideally sited at the end of a quiet cul-de-ac in the Main Line suburb of Philadelphia. The interior of the home allows a natural flow for large scale entertaining, combining high levels of luxury and comfortable family living with state-of-the-art entertainment areas. An award winning floor plan features 8,600 square feet of living space enriched by a dramatic staircase, ten foot high ceilings, coffered & vaulted ceilings, graciously proportioned rooms, oversized windows, 4 fireplaces, cherry hardwood flooring, an abundance of natural light throughout & panoramic views from every room. There is an incredible master suite with a vaulted beamed ceiling, palladium window,separate his and her marble bathrooms & walk in closets, a built-in entertainment center and an exterior balcony; a state-of -the-art kitchen anchored by a grand center island, adjoining breakfast room with a palladium window & vaulted ceiling; a family room that is the heart of the home with a coffered ceiling, exquisite fireplace, & French doors that open to the flagstone terraces; a spacious wainscoted dining room with a paneled fireplace & adjoining butler's pantry; a handsome library with paneled cabinetry and a fireplace with marble surround; an open staircase to the walk-out lower level with an entertainment/media area, an exercise room, a sauna & a full bath. The exterior is distinguished by a winding, tree lined driveway that opens to a very private and beautiful home embraced by specimen plantings, charming stone walls, spacious awning covered terraces overlooking the heated swimming pool & idyllic grounds.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanne McBride

(610) 547-6001 joanne.mcbride@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont License #RS143638A Listed on: 10/11/2013

BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont

Co-Listed By

Shannon Zeller

(610) 580-8397 shannon.zeller@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Dick

(610) 324-2119 cdick58@comcast.net EXP Realty, LLC

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,851

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 1.46 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • South Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 8,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sauna
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Culbertson Elementary School
  • Paxon Hollow Middle School
  • Marple Newtown High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mill View Lane Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 015-010
  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-00-01651-90

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,851

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Agent
  • Inclusions: See Agent
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Sauna, Sprinkler System, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Marble, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 14
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 8600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 8600
  • Net Sq Ft: 8600.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 377.91
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 8600
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 106

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 6.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Zoned, Energy Star Heating System
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: MARPLE NEWTOWN
  • Elementary School: CULBERTSON
  • Middle School: PAXON HOLLOW
  • High School: MARPLE NEWTOWN
  • School District Key: 300200397356
  • Elementary School: CULBERTSON
  • High School: MARPLE NEWTOWN
  • Middle Or Junior School: PAXON HOLLOW

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.46
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 63547.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 34851.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30-00-01651-90
  • Tax Lot: 015-010
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Close Date: 02/24/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MARPLE NEWTOWN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2019
Closed on
Jun 20, 2019
Sold by
Babich George and Babich Diane L
Bought by
Costa Wendy R and Costa Paolo P
Seller's Agent
Robin Gordon
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Buyer's Agent
Eileen Myers
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
List Price
$3,000,000
Sold Price
$2,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-4.17%
Current Estimated Value
$3,431,071

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$556,071
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.46%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2013
Closed on
Feb 20, 2014
Sold by
Vander Merwe Robert P and Van Der Merwe Denise
Bought by
Babich George and Babich Diane L
Seller's Agent
Joanne McBride
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Buyer's Agent
Christine Dick
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$3,250,000
Sold Price
$3,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-5.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.25%
Original Mortgage
$2,460,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2007
Sold by
Schusler David and Schusler Linda
Bought by
Vander Merwe Robert P and Van Der Merwe Denise A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2004
Sold by
Schusler David
Bought by
Schusler David and Schusler Linda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2000
Sold by
Brandywine Conservancy Inc
Bought by
Schusler David
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,875,000 Trident Land Transfer Co Lp
Deed $3,075,000 None Available
Deed $2,700,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,460,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Sold $2,875,000 -4.2% --
03/19/2019 03/19/19 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2019 03/16/19 For Sale $3,000,000 -2.4% --
02/24/2014 02/24/14 Sold $3,075,000 -5.4% $358 / Sq Ft
01/16/2014 01/16/14 For Sale $3,250,000 0.0% $378 / Sq Ft
01/06/2014 01/06/14 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2014 01/06/14 For Sale $3,250,000 0.0% $378 / Sq Ft
12/17/2013 12/17/13 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2013 11/18/13 Price Changed $3,250,000 -7.0% $378 / Sq Ft
10/11/2013 10/11/13 For Sale $3,495,000 -- $406 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $34,144 $2,051,750 $340,370 $1,711,380
2024 $34,144 $2,051,750 $340,370 $1,711,380
2023 $33,067 $2,051,750 $340,370 $1,711,380
2022 $32,344 $2,051,750 $340,370 $1,711,380
2021 $49,447 $2,051,750 $340,370 $1,711,380
2020 $41,900 $1,527,500 $312,660 $1,214,840
2019 $41,236 $1,527,500 $312,660 $1,214,840
2018 $40,786 $1,527,500 $0 $0
2017 $55,484 $2,084,850 $0 $0
2016 $11,442 $2,084,850 $0 $0
2015 $11,442 $2,084,850 $0 $0
2014 $11,442 $1,344,045 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003617556

Bright MLS

APN: 30-00-01651-90