NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1224 Valley Rd Villanova, PA 19085

Lower Merion Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,847,000 - $3,594,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
11,348 Sq Ft
$287/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 11, 2020

Last sale price $1,900,000 $167 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,135 / mo

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Tennis Courts
  • Black Bottom Pool
  • 3.81 Acre Lot
  • Harriton Senior High School Rated A+
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase

About This Home

As of March 2020

With acceptable offer, buyer has the choice of 1 of 3 New Porsche vehicles. Seller financing up to 90% available for qualified Buyer. Seller has won tax appeal. New taxes on 1/2020 will be $36,924. Presenting "Valley Hill" your own private oasis in one of the most prestigious lanes on the Main Line. Total privacy to raise your family and a perfect place for entertaining or escaping it all. Situated at the end of long private drive is this sophisticated French Manor Estate nestled on 3.81 acres on an exclusive lane in Northside Villanova with impressive gate, motor courtyard and entrance court. This 5+ bedroom home features amenities galore and an exceptional layout great for indoor/outdoor living. Two story entrance with circular staircase and French doors leading to the outdoor pool and patio areas. Gourmet Eat-in Kitchen with oversized island and Breakfast Room overlooking tennis court and gardens. Off the kitchen there is also an attached butler's pantry with copper sink and wine storage, spacious dining room with vaulted ceilings. Family Room off the Kitchen featuring soaring ceilings and 3 sets of French doors leading to the outdoor pool and entertaining areas. Throughout you will find marble bathrooms, pristine hardwood flooring, mahogany paneling, soaring ceilings from 9-28 feet, Separate private in-law or guest Suite with private entrance which could also be a source of rental income , with a pool situated in the middle of the house with French doors leading from the house to a beautiful pool and flagstone patio. The quality craftsmanship of this Manor house would be hard to duplicate today for the current sale price. Conveniently located to all major roadways, shopping, restaurants, and award-winning Lower Merion Schools. Owner will consider lease/purchase option for qualified renter.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Colletti

(610) 651-2700 pcolletti@serhant.com BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon License #RS297547 Listed on: 10/09/2019

BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon

Co-Listed By

Andrea Desy Edrei

(610) 635-9977 andrea@serhant.com SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC License #RS279858

Last Buyer's Agent

LIZ FONDREN

(610) 649-4500 wendy.civitella@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford License #RS197167L

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,924

Year Built

  • Built in 1907 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

  • 3.81 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 164.00 x 0.00
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RAA

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 10 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Dual Staircase
  • Crown Molding
  • Paneling
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Two Story Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Casement Windows
  • French Doors
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement with some natural light

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Pool

  • Black Bottom Pool
  • Concrete Pool
  • Filtered Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts

Schools

  • Gladwyne Elementary School
  • Welsh Valley Middle School
  • Harrington High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Aronimink Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 073
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-63360-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,924

Year Built

Built in 1907 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

3.81 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Level Entry - Main, 36"+ Wide Halls
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Year Renovated: 2005
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Six Burner Stove, Icemaker, Disposal, Central Vacuum
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Curved Staircase, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Additional Stairway, Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Casement
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Door Features: French
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Paneled Walls, Tray Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Exercise Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 11348
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 11348
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 244.44
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 9000
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2348
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 2348
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Concrete, Black Bottom, Filtered
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Spa: No
  • 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: 10
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 13
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • 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

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GLADWYNE
  • High School: HARRINGTON
  • Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.81
  • Lot Dimensions: 164.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 165964.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RAA

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 736186
  • School Tax: 29382.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 36924.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-63360-005
  • Tax Lot: 073
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Lower Merion, PA

  • Jill Romine Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Keystone Realty

    Jill Romine

    Keller Williams Keystone Realty

    (717) 912-9390

    212 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Merion

    $800,000 Price

    Jill Romine
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  • Kelly Steyn Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Kelly Steyn

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (856) 409-7020

    135 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Merion

    $252K - $1.8M Price Range

    Kelly Steyn
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  • Cynthia Bergen Real Estate Agent - Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville

    Cynthia Bergen

    Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville

    (484) 922-9202

    88 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Merion

    $215,000 Price

    Cynthia Bergen
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  • Marie Gordon Real Estate Agent - Compass RE

    Marie Gordon

    Compass RE

    (610) 492-6951

    100 Total Sales

    5 in Lower Merion

    $1.1M - $2.4M Price Range

    Marie Gordon
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  • Sharon Rothman Sablosky Real Estate Agent - BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

    Sharon Rothman Sablosky

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

    (215) 703-2147

    44 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Merion

    $500K - $1.9M Price Range

    Sharon Rothman Sablosky
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  • Keave Andrew Slomine Real Estate Agent - New Republic Realty

    Keave Andrew Slomine

    Responds Quickly

    New Republic Realty

    (484) 806-8811

    94 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Merion

    $177,500 Price

    Keave Andrew Slomine
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/11/2020 03/11/20 Sold $1,900,000 -13.6% $167 / Sq Ft
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2019 10/09/19 For Sale $2,200,000 +39.7% $194 / Sq Ft
10/24/2017 10/24/17 Sold $1,575,000 -37.0% $150 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/16/2017 07/16/17 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2017 06/21/17 For Sale $2,499,900 -- $238 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Paul Colletti

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (917) 325-6700

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Paul Colletti
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  • Andrea Desy Edrei Real Estate Agent - SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Andrea Desy Edrei

    SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC

    (917) 968-7848

    12 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Andrea Desy Edrei
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  • LIZ FONDREN Real Estate Agent - BHHS Fox & Roach

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    LIZ FONDREN

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 585-4595

    34 Total Sales

    LIZ FONDREN
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  • Jill Rand Real Estate Agent - Heritage Estate Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Jill Rand

    Heritage Estate Properties

    (661) 510-2112

    74 Total Sales

    Jill Rand
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC627790

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-63360-005

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Villanova 19085 Lower Merion

1224 Valley Rd, Villanova, PA

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