NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18 Simpson Rd Ardmore, PA 19003

Estimated Value: $890,000 - $1,196,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,200 Sq Ft
$331/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 15, 2022

Last sale price $970,000 $303 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,515/month

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Penn Valley School Rated A+
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Linwood Park

About This Home

As of August 2022

Introducing 18 Simpson Road, Your Main Line dream home in wonderfully walkable Ardmore. Located in the heart of historic Ardmore on Philly's prestigious Main Line! Award winning Lower Merion School District! This stunning, spacious 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bath home has been renovated throughout with luxury modern touches while keeping its charm and older character, the interior has been fully gutted, rewired throughout with smart home switch, smart lights , New roof, New gutter, New windows, New walls, New insulation, New doors, high-quality solid hardwood (not engineering or laminate) throughout on all three floors, many features make it even better than new construction. The first floor features a gracious entry with fireplace living room, formal dining room, modern updated large kitchen boasts of lots of cabinet space , marble countertops, brand new stainless steel BOSCH appliances. 36", 6 burner BOSCH stainless steel range and 36'' BOSCH hood. Laundry room on the 1st floor with brand new washer and dryer, a powder room plus a mud room to a large deck in the rear yard with new paved oversized driveway. The second level features 3 bedrooms, spacious 2 full bathroom with showers and soaking tubs, plenty of closet storage. 3rd floors with additional 3 bedrooms and a upgraded full bathroom, perfect for guests or a private home office! Conveniently located to both shopping and transportation. quick commute to University City and Center City of Philadelphia. Walk to the Ardmore Train Station, Suburban Square, Trader Joe's, restaurants, civic amenities & schools within blocks of your front door. See this one for yourself! Prime location!!! You won't be disappointed. seller is PA licensee.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Zhongling Lin

Legacy Landmark Realty LLC Listed on: 04/30/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Langenstein

RE/MAX 440 - Doylestown License #2190890

RE/MAX 440 - Doylestown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,699

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 0.00
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R4

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 8 Parking Spaces
  • 8 Driveway Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ardmore Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 751
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-54748-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,699

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: furniture, staging items
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer. refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2022-05-01
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Introducing 18 Simpson Road, Your Main Line dream home in wonderfully walkable Ardmore. Located in the heart of historic Ardmore on Philly's prestigious Main Line! Award winning Lower Merion School District! This stunning, spacious 6 bedrooms and 3.5 bath home has been renovated throughout with luxury modern touches while keeping its charm and older character, the interior has been fully gutted, rewired throughout with smart home switch, smart lights , New roof, New gutter, New windows, New walls, New insulation, New doors, high-quality solid hardwood (not engineering or laminate) throughout on all three floors, many features make it even better than new construction. The first floor features a gracious entry with fireplace living room, formal dining room, modern updated large kitchen boasts of lots of cabinet space , marble countertops, brand new stainless steel BOSCH appliances. 36", 6 burner BOSCH stainless steel range and 36'' BOSCH hood. Laundry room on the 1st floor with brand new washer and dryer, a powder room plus a mud room to a large deck in the rear yard with new paved oversized driveway. The second level features 3 bedrooms, spacious 2 full bathroom with showers and soaking tubs, plenty of closet storage. 3rd floors with additional 3 bedrooms and a upgraded full bathroom, perfect for guests or a private home office! Conveniently located to both shopping and transportation. quick commute to University City and Center City of Philadelphia. Walk to the Ardmore Train Station, Suburban Square, Trader Joe's, restaurants, civic amenities & schools within blocks of your front door. See this one for yourself! Prime location!!! You won't be disappointed. seller is PA licensee.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Walkout Stairs, Partially Finished, Interior Access
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3200
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 337.50
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 18

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

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: Public Sewer
  • 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: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9000.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R4

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 733841
  • School Tax: 5315.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6699.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-54748-004
  • Tax Lot: 751
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3179
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 08/15/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2022
Closed on
Aug 15, 2022
Sold by
Zhongling Lin
Bought by
Crookham Thomas and Dobbins Melissa
Seller's Agent
Zhongling Lin
Legacy Landmark Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Susan Langenstein
RE/MAX 440 - Doylestown
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$970,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$279,000
-22.34%
Total Days on Market
76
Current Estimated Value
$1,059,854

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,854
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.38%
Original Mortgage
$987,000
Outstanding Balance
$949,825
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$30,581

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2021
Closed on
Jun 16, 2021
Sold by
Aylmer James S
Bought by
Lin Zhongling and Chen Weiqian
Seller's Agent
Nicole Carassai
BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
Buyer's Agent
Zhongling Lin
Legacy Landmark Realty LLC
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
8.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
83.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2004
Sold by
Payne H William
Bought by
Payne H William and Payne Ruth E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,000
Interest Rate
5.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2003
Sold by
Hwp Enter Inc
Bought by
Payne H William
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Crookham Thomas $970,000 --
Lin Zhongling $490,000 None Available
Payne H William -- --
Payne H William -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crookham Thomas $987,000
Previous Owner Payne H William $262,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Sold $970,000 -10.2% $303 / Sq Ft
07/16/2022 07/16/22 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2022 06/23/22 Price Changed $1,080,000 -9.9% $338 / Sq Ft
05/27/2022 05/27/22 Price Changed $1,199,000 -4.0% $375 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Price Changed $1,249,000 0.0% $390 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 For Sale $1,249,000 +28.8% $390 / Sq Ft
05/07/2022 05/07/22 Off Market $970,000 -- --
04/30/2022 04/30/22 For Sale $1,290,000 +163.3% $403 / Sq Ft
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Sold $490,000 +8.9% --
04/27/2021 04/27/21 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2021 04/23/21 For Sale $449,900 -- --
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 $7,124 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2023 $6,827 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2022 $6,699 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2021 $6,547 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2020 $6,387 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2019 $6,274 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2018 $6,275 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2017 $6,043 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2016 $5,977 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2015 $5,779 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
2014 $5,574 $170,550 $32,490 $138,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC2035800

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-54748-004