NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1215 Farview Rd Villanova, PA 19085

Estimated Value: $1,696,000 - $1,804,772

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,614 Sq Ft
$488/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2024

Last sale price $1,802,000 $499 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,389/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • 1.11 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Welsh Valley Middle School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2024

Chic, sophisticated, 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bath French Contemporary home set on a 1.1 acre parcel with Tennis Court on a premium street in Lower Merion township, is available for the first time since the home was custom built and designed by the owners in the mid 1980s.
Distinguished by vaulted ceilings, extraordinary windows and walls of sliding doors that exit to private brick terraces, the natural light in the home and the homes ‘livability’ is unparalleled. Grand entertaining spaces effortlessly accommodate parties on a large scale, while details such as natural wood beams and a fireside Office/Tv room offer spaces for quieter enjoyment. The First Level Primary Suite is expansive. A large Dressing area, reach-in as well as walk-in Closets, and a sparkling white marble Bath, open to the volume ceiling Bedroom with handsome corner fireplace, plantation shutters and doors that open to your own private patio.Soaring ceilings in the centrally located Great Room feature a two story window to the east and opposite a sweeping staircase that leads to 2 additional Bedrooms, each with private Bath, and a second, discreet Loft/Home office. Dining happens in either the large more formal Dining Room or the adjacent Breakfast Room with both having access to the rear yard and gardens. A timeless, lacquered Siematic Kitchen enjoys views of the front brick turning circle, and mature paperbark birch trees which frame the entrance to the home.
The Lowest Level is partially finished, offering primary storage and Recreation or Gym and mechanicals. Refined aesthetics married to practical and engaging design.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lavinia Smerconish

Compass RE License #RS149832A Listed on: 01/13/2024

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Solovitz

Compass RE

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 1.11 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 270.00 x 0.00
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,614 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Palladian Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Schools

  • Gladwyne Elementary School
  • Welsh Valley Middle School
  • Harriton Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 79
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-16198-205

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,473

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-01-13
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Chic, sophisticated, 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bath French Contemporary home set on a 1.1 acre parcel with Tennis Court on a premium street in Lower Merion township, is available for the first time since the home was custom built and designed by the owners in the mid 1980s. Distinguished by vaulted ceilings, extraordinary windows and walls of sliding doors that exit to private brick terraces, the natural light in the home and the homes ‘livability’ is unparalleled. Grand entertaining spaces effortlessly accommodate parties on a large scale, while details such as natural wood beams and a fireside Office/Tv room offer spaces for quieter enjoyment. The First Level Primary Suite is expansive. A large Dressing area, reach-in as well as walk-in Closets, and a sparkling white marble Bath, open to the volume ceiling Bedroom with handsome corner fireplace, plantation shutters and doors that open to your own private patio.Soaring ceilings in the centrally located Great Room feature a two story window to the east and opposite a sweeping staircase that leads to 2 additional Bedrooms, each with private Bath, and a second, discreet Loft/Home office. Dining happens in either the large more formal Dining Room or the adjacent Breakfast Room with both having access to the rear yard and gardens. A timeless, lacquered Siematic Kitchen enjoys views of the front brick turning circle, and mature paperbark birch trees which frame the entrance to the home. The Lowest Level is partially finished, offering primary storage and Recreation or Gym and mechanicals. Refined aesthetics married to practical and engaging design.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Oven - Double, Cooktop
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Palladian
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3614
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3614
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 449.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3614
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1215

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Built In
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LOWER MERION
  • Elementary School: GLADWYNE
  • Middle School: WELSH VALLEY
  • High School: HARRITON SENIOR
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: GLADWYNE
  • High School: HARRITON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 270.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 48158.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Terrace
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 23167.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 29473.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-16198-205
  • Tax Lot: 79
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3614
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 03/22/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2024
Closed on
Mar 6, 2024
Sold by
Amended and Restated Cynthia
Bought by
Bronstein Andrew and Bronstein Diane
Seller's Agent
Lavinia Smerconish
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Jason Solovitz
Compass RE
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$1,802,000
Premium/Discount to List
$177,000
10.89%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$1,763,591

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$38,409
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2023
Sold by
Katz Cynthia
Bought by
Amended And Restated Cynthia Katz 2015 Trust and Katz

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 1986
Bought by
Katz Jordan A and Katz Cynthia
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bronstein Andrew $1,802,000 None Listed On Document
Amended And Restated Cynthia Katz 2015 Trust -- None Listed On Document
Katz Jordan A $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Katz Jordan A $19,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/22/2024 03/22/24 Sold $1,802,000 +10.9% $499 / Sq Ft
01/18/2024 01/18/24 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2024 01/13/24 For Sale $1,625,000 -- $450 / 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
2024 $29,868 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2023 $28,623 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2022 $28,092 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2021 $27,452 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2020 $26,782 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2019 $26,309 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2018 $26,309 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2017 $25,342 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2016 $25,064 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2015 $23,369 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
2014 $23,369 $715,170 $386,710 $328,460
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC2092946

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-16198-205