NOT LISTED FOR SALE

127 Merion Ave Narberth, PA 19072

Estimated Value: $931,000 - $1,041,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,123 Sq Ft
$466/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 02, 2024

Last sale price $1,015,000 $478 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,947/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Merion Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Shortridge Memorial Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Single family homes in South Narberth never last long, so don’t miss your chance to see this wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 and a half bath colonial, with a beautiful brand new kitchen (2023), located on one of the most desirable streets of Narberth Borough! If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to live on a quiet tree lined street with very little traffic and a great community, look no further! This updated, charming, and very well maintained home is move-in ready and provides a modern, open floor plan perfect for entertaining and everyday family living. The main floor features a spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace framed by a stunning teakwood mantle. French doors lead to a separate family room, and/or a home office, filled with morning sunlight. Accentuated by a large bay window, the dining room offers access to one of the home's back porches and is also open to a modern brand new kitchen with Cambria quartz countertops and backsplash, Greenguard Gold certified cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized peninsula/breakfast bar. Ideal space to have breakfast, play a board game, or entertain a party. Laundry area and a powder room complete the main level. Second floor features a Primary Bedroom Suite with his and hers closets and a gorgeous recently remodeled private en-suite bath with both a shower and a freestanding tub. Two other sun drenched bedrooms and a hall bath complete the second floor. Third floor offers a large 4th bedroom. Other highlights of this fully updated and well maintained home include brand new central air system (2023), brand new Pella windows, newly installed Greenguard Gold certified window treatments, fully repainted interior and exterior, refinished hardwood floors, brand new wool carpet on the 4th floor, wood moldings, gas heat, updated plumbing and electrical systems, exterior slate patio, and a new garage roof (2023). Fenced-in leveled backyard has lots of space for a barbecue, sports, playing, and gardening.Short walk to Narberth train station and to numerous independent businesses in downtown Narberth, including a French Pastry Shop, a Book Store, Terrific Pubs and Restaurants, a Movie Theater, Library, Post Office, Narberth Playground, Shortridge Park, Whole Foods, as well as to the Award Winning Blue Ribbon Merion Elementary School, part of the prestigious Lower Merion School District. The location brings you the best of both worlds, situated in the historic borough of Narberth and less than a 15 min train ride to everything that a metropolitan city like Philadelphia has to offer. Create lasting memories and experience all that is possible at 127 Merion Avenue!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Irina Bernatskaya

ibernatsky@gmail.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 03/14/2024

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

John Carfi

(215) 203-6989 john.carfi@compass.com Compass RE License #RS328974

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,261

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 5,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 46.00 x 0.00
  • East Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Dutch Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,123 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lower Merion High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Narberth Subdivision, 2 Insul. Lvls Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 29
  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-00-02371-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,261

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Dutch
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Range, Fridge, Upright Freezer in the basement
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2024-03-14
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Single family homes in South Narberth never last long, so don’t miss your chance to see this wonderful 4 bedroom, 2 and a half bath colonial, with a beautiful brand new kitchen (2023), located on one of the most desirable streets of Narberth Borough! If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to live on a quiet tree lined street with very little traffic and a great community, look no further! This updated, charming, and very well maintained home is move-in ready and provides a modern, open floor plan perfect for entertaining and everyday family living. The main floor features a spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace framed by a stunning teakwood mantle. French doors lead to a separate family room, and/or a home office, filled with morning sunlight. Accentuated by a large bay window, the dining room offers access to one of the home's back porches and is also open to a modern brand new kitchen with Cambria quartz countertops and backsplash, Greenguard Gold certified cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and an oversized peninsula/breakfast bar. Ideal space to have breakfast, play a board game, or entertain a party. Laundry area and a powder room complete the main level. Second floor features a Primary Bedroom Suite with his and hers closets and a gorgeous recently remodeled private en-suite bath with both a shower and a freestanding tub. Two other sun drenched bedrooms and a hall bath complete the second floor. Third floor offers a large 4th bedroom. Other highlights of this fully updated and well maintained home include brand new central air system (2023), brand new Pella windows, newly installed Greenguard Gold certified window treatments, fully repainted interior and exterior, refinished hardwood floors, brand new wool carpet on the 4th floor, wood moldings, gas heat, updated plumbing and electrical systems, exterior slate patio, and a new garage roof (2023). Fenced-in leveled backyard has lots of space for a barbecue, sports, playing, and gardening. Short walk to Narberth train station and to numerous independent businesses in downtown Narberth, including a French Pastry Shop, a Book Store, Terrific Pubs and Restaurants, a Movie Theater, Library, Post Office, Narberth Playground, Shortridge Park, Whole Foods, as well as to the Award Winning Blue Ribbon Merion Elementary School, part of the prestigious Lower Merion School District. The location brings you the best of both worlds, situated in the historic borough of Narberth and less than a 15 min train ride to everything that a metropolitan city like Philadelphia has to offer. Create lasting memories and experience all that is possible at 127 Merion Avenue!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 12
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Attic, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2123
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2123
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 435.70
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2123
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 127

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating Type: Steam, Radiator, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LOWER MERION
  • High School: LOWER MERION
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: LOWER MERION

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 46.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5750.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: R2

Green Features

  • R Factor Ceilings: 30
  • R Factor Ext Walls: 19

Rental Info

  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 5707.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8261.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12-00-02371-002
  • Tax Lot: 29
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1592
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 05/02/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2024
Closed on
May 2, 2024
Sold by
Smith Amy D and Tang Ke
Bought by
Akcay Erol and Ewing Rachel Ann
Seller's Agent
Irina Bernatskaya
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
John Carfi
Compass RE
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$1,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
$90,000
9.73%
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$990,126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$24,874
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.71%
Original Mortgage
$812,000
Outstanding Balance
$800,484
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$189,642

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2023
Closed on
Mar 16, 2023
Sold by
Springer Kathleen Eshelman
Bought by
Smith Amy D and Tang Ke
Seller's Agent
Irina Bernatskaya
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Irina Bernatskaya
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.03%
Views
42

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.00%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2015
Closed on
Jul 16, 2015
Sold by
Mellon Matthew T and Mellon Kia M
Bought by
Springer James L and Springer Kathleen Eshelman
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Ridgway
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Irina Bernatskaya
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$585,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.99%
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2009
Sold by
Trifunov Patricia W
Bought by
Mellon Kia M and Mellon Matthew T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$377,000
Interest Rate
5.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2007
Sold by
Timm Frederick C and Timm Charles Campbell
Bought by
Trifunov Patricia W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Akcay Erol $1,015,000 Trident Land Transfer
Smith Amy D $850,000 None Listed On Document
Smith Amy D $850,000 None Listed On Document
Springer James L $585,000 None Available
Mellon Kia M $513,000 None Available
Trifunov Patricia W $340,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Akcay Erol $812,000
Previous Owner Springer James L $468,000
Previous Owner Mellon Kia M $377,000
Previous Owner Trifunov Patricia W $323,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/02/2024 05/02/24 Sold $1,015,000 +9.7% $478 / Sq Ft
03/17/2024 03/17/24 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2024 03/14/24 For Sale $925,000 +8.8% $436 / Sq Ft
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Sold $850,000 +3.0% $413 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/18/2023 02/18/23 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2023 02/16/23 For Sale $825,000 +41.0% $401 / Sq Ft
07/16/2015 07/16/15 Sold $585,000 0.0% $209 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/06/2015 05/06/15 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2015 04/09/15 For Sale $585,000 -- $209 / 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 $8,359 $176,200 -- --
2024 $8,359 $176,200 -- --
2023 $8,052 $176,200 $0 $0
2022 $8,291 $176,200 $0 $0
2021 $7,763 $176,200 $0 $0
2020 $7,571 $176,200 $0 $0
2019 $7,454 $176,200 $0 $0
2018 $4,838 $176,200 $0 $0
2017 $7,188 $176,200 $0 $0
2016 $7,119 $176,200 $0 $0
2015 $6,777 $176,200 $0 $0
2014 $6,565 $176,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC2097854

Bright MLS

APN: 12-00-02371-002