$1,965,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2022

1240 Arrowmink Rd Villanova, PA 19085

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,804 Sq Ft
3.18 Acres

Recently Sold

$339 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • 3.18 Acre Lot
  • Welsh Valley Middle School Rated A+
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2022

Enter stone and iron gates, over a bridge, and down a long enchanting drive to this classic Walter Durham 5 bedroom 5 1/2 bathroom home. Situated on 3.18 acres of secluded, lushly landscaped, and mature grounds with a babbling creek. Double door entry into a very large foyer with Italian Travertine floors that run throughout most of the first floor. The main floor primary bedroom suite is an oasis waiting for your arrival. The Great room with a gas fireplace offers an open airy design with tall 2-story vaulted ceilings, 2 sets of sliding doors opening to 2 patios, and a picture-perfect backyard. The expansive kitchen/breakfast room addition is fit for a chef and ready for entertaining. More access to another patio and rose garden. The upper floor bedrooms where no single detail was too obscure, and no room too secondary for the highest level of craftsmanship. The lower level features multiple spaces for entertaining including a bar, gym, and movie theater. This home is located very conveniently to all major roads and is in the Lower Merion school district. Features not to be missed are the whole house generator and 3 car garage. This home is truly a gem of the Main Line.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jack Aezen

Compass RE License #RS226201L Listed on: 05/21/2022

Compass RE

Co-Listed By

Esther Aezen

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Lavinia Smerconish

Compass RE License #RS149832A

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,022

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 3.18 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 723.00 x 0.00
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,804 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Second Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Wine Rack

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Laundry in Basement

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 26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-01920-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,022

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Enter stone and iron gates, over a bridge, and down a long enchanting drive to this classic Walter Durham 5 bedroom 5 1/2 bathroom home. Situated on 3.18 acres of secluded, lushly landscaped, and mature grounds with a babbling creek. Double door entry into a very large foyer with Italian Travertine floors that run throughout most of the first floor. The main floor primary bedroom suite is an oasis waiting for your arrival. The Great room with a gas fireplace offers an open airy design with tall 2-story vaulted ceilings, 2 sets of sliding doors opening to 2 patios, and a picture-perfect backyard. The expansive kitchen/breakfast room addition is fit for a chef and ready for entertaining. More access to another patio and rose garden. The upper floor bedrooms where no single detail was too obscure, and no room too secondary for the highest level of craftsmanship. The lower level features multiple spaces for entertaining including a bar, gym, and movie theater. This home is located very conveniently to all major roads and is in the Lower Merion school district. Features not to be missed are the whole house generator and 3 car garage. This home is truly a gem of the Main Line.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, 2nd Kitchen, Bar, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Storage
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 5804
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5804
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 387.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5804
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1240

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

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
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 723.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 138521.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RA

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 716683
  • School Tax: 26201.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 33022.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-01920-002
  • Tax Lot: 26
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 5804
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 09/30/2022

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%
Current Estimated Value
$2,450,305

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$701,805
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%
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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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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: PAMC2039180

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-01920-002