$1,748,500
SOLD DEC 11, 2017

1240 Arrowmink Rd Villanova, PA 19085

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,804 Sq Ft
3.18 Acres

Recently Sold

$301 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

195 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • 3.18 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Welsh Valley Middle School Rated A+
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of September 2022

Stately, extensively modernized custom-built Walter Durham home boasting 5,800 SF of meticulously renovated living space & a park-like setting on 3.18 acres in Northside Villanova. Enjoy an inpouring of natural light & peaceful views of the lush grounds & greenery from plentiful oversized windows in this impeccable, thoughtfully-designed 6 BR 5.5 bath residence. A long tree-lined drive proceeds beyond a gated entry with stone pillars through exquisitely landscaped property with an enchanting running creek. The elegant interior is introduced by an airy Reception Hall with tiled flooring, crown moldings, a ceiling medallion & wrought iron/wood staircase. The foyer accessing a coat closet & formal powder room opens to the gracious formal living room with tiled floors & fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry. The dramatic great room is the ultimate setting for entertaining with a 2-story vaulted ceiling, tiled flooring, fireplace, curved flat-screen TV with surround sound, upper balcony, windows on 3 exposures & a dramatic window wall showcasing stunning views. Sliding glass doors on both sides lead to Zen-like flagstone & paver terraces. A huge formal dining room has glass doors to theflagstone terrace & is open to the gorgeous gourmet granite & stainless steel kitchen with custom cabinetry & butler's pantry. Sip a java at the center island or in the spacious breakfast room that also has doors to outside. The 1-floor master suite is a perfect retreat for starting & ending your day. The bedroom is brightened by windows on 2 exposures & glass doors to the paver terrace. A sitting area, built-in desk/cabinetry & marble spa bath with double sinks, Jacuzzi tub, shower, makeup vanity-ins & generous storage further indulge. Main & rear staircases ascend to the 2nd level where 4 sunny oversized bedrooms await, 1 with a sitting room & 3 with beautifully updated en-suite bathrooms. The finished lower level has all you need for quiet times or party nights with tiled flooring, a full bar with granite countertops & copper sink, home theater with stadium seating, recreation room with flat-screen TV & fabulous wine room. A room/exercise room, fully-equipped laundry room, 2nd room/BR with 2 closets & full bath complete this level. An attached 3-car garage directly accesses the kitchen. Other highlights include a new roof, water heater, HVAC, electrical, generator & much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Gordon

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford License #AB049690L Listed on: 04/13/2017

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Last Buyer's Agent

Evan Weiss

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford License #RS320004

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,360

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 3.18 Acre Lot
  • Creek or Stream
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,804 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Welsh Valley Middle School
  • Harriton Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Additional Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Property is near a creek

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 026
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-01920-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,360

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Uploaded List
  • Inclusions: See Uploaded List
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Remarks Public: Stately, extensively modernized custom-built Walter Durham home boasting 5,800 SF of meticulously renovated living space & a park-like setting on 3.18 acres in Northside Villanova. Enjoy an inpouring of natural light & peaceful views of the lush grounds & greenery from plentiful oversized windows in this impeccable, thoughtfully-designed 6 BR 5.5 bath residence. A long tree-lined drive proceeds beyond a gated entry with stone pillars through exquisitely landscaped property with an enchanting running creek. The elegant interior is introduced by an airy Reception Hall with tiled flooring, crown moldings, a ceiling medallion & wrought iron/wood staircase. The foyer accessing a coat closet & formal powder room opens to the gracious formal living room with tiled floors & fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry. The dramatic great room is the ultimate setting for entertaining with a 2-story vaulted ceiling, tiled flooring, fireplace, curved flat-screen TV with surround sound, upper balcony, windows on 3 exposures & a dramatic window wall showcasing stunning views. Sliding glass doors on both sides lead to Zen-like flagstone & paver terraces. A huge formal dining room has glass doors to theflagstone terrace & is open to the gorgeous gourmet granite & stainless steel kitchen with custom cabinetry & butler's pantry. Sip a java at the center island or in the spacious breakfast room that also has doors to outside. The 1-floor master suite is a perfect retreat for starting & ending your day. The bedroom is brightened by windows on 2 exposures & glass doors to the paver terrace. A sitting area, built-in desk/cabinetry & marble spa bath with double sinks, Jacuzzi tub, shower, makeup vanity-ins & generous storage further indulge. Main & rear staircases ascend to the 2nd level where 4 sunny oversized bedrooms await, 1 with a sitting room & 3 with beautifully updated en-suite bathrooms. The finished lower level has all you need for quiet times or party nights with tiled flooring, a full bar with granite countertops & copper sink, home theater with stadium seating, recreation room with flat-screen TV & fabulous wine room. A room/exercise room, fully-equipped laundry room, 2nd room/BR with 2 closets & full bath complete this level. An attached 3-car garage directly accesses the kitchen. Other highlights include a new roof, water heater, HVAC, electrical, generator & much more!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 5804
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5804
  • Net Sq Ft: 5804.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 305.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5804
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1240

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • 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
  • Middle School: WELSH VALLEY
  • High School: HARRITON SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • High School: HARRITON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 723
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 138521.00
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Zoning: RA

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 716683
  • Tax Annual Amount: 30360.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-01920-002
  • Tax Lot: 026
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 12/11/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2017
Closed on
Dec 11, 2017
Sold by
Mir Mike and Valizadeh Farahnaz
Bought by
Weinberg Jaimie and Weinberg Bernard
Seller's Agent
Robin Gordon
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Buyer's Agent
Evan Weiss
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
List Price
$1,889,000
Sold Price
$1,748,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,500
-7.44%
Total Days on Market
195
Current Estimated Value
$2,352,342

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$603,842
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,620,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2011
Closed on
Aug 8, 2012
Sold by
Dorrance Mary Irwin and Dorrance George Morris
Bought by
Mir Mike and Valizadeh Farahnaz
Seller's Agent
Turk Thacher
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Buyer's Agent
Christie Paine
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,472,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$478,000
-24.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,080,400
Interest Rate
3.56%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,748,500 --
Deed $1,472,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $1,572,000 Balloon
Closed $1,620,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,080,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $1,965,000 -12.7% $339 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Price Changed $2,250,000 -10.0% $388 / Sq Ft
05/21/2022 05/21/22 For Sale $2,500,000 +43.0% $431 / Sq Ft
12/11/2017 12/11/17 Sold $1,748,500 -1.5% $301 / Sq Ft
10/25/2017 10/25/17 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2017 06/22/17 Price Changed $1,775,000 -6.0% $306 / Sq Ft
04/13/2017 04/13/17 For Sale $1,889,000 +28.3% $325 / Sq Ft
08/15/2012 08/15/12 Sold $1,472,000 -24.5% $254 / Sq Ft
06/29/2012 06/29/12 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2011 11/07/11 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $336 / 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 $35,109 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2023 $33,645 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2022 $33,022 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2021 $32,270 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2020 $31,482 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2019 $30,926 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2018 $30,926 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2017 $29,790 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2016 $29,462 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2015 $27,470 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
2014 $27,470 $840,690 $433,290 $407,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000273609

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-01920-002