NOT LISTED FOR SALE

204 Cheswold Ln Haverford, PA 19041

Lower Merion Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,961,000 - $3,094,893

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
7,792 Sq Ft
$390/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2019

Last sale price $1,985,000 $255 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,320/month

236 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Penn Valley School Rated A+
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2019

Stately brick Colonial set on one of the Main Lines most desirable streets offers elegant & light filled interior spaces on maturely landscaped grounds with a large flagstone terrace and pool. A pool house with kitchenette is ideal for outdoor entertaining. Beyond the front door find a gracious center hall with a formal Living Room with gas fireplace and access to the flagstone terrace to the right and Formal Dining Room to the right. Adjacent to the Living Room is a cherry Library enhanced by coffered ceiling and custom built-ins. Chefs quality Kitchen is brightened by white cabinets, & gleaming hardwood floors. Connected to the Kitchen is a handsome Family Room highlighted with vaulted ceiling, beautiful built-ins, and wood burning fireplace. Ascend a curved stair to the second level with deluxe master retreat and two Family Suites. Enter the Master Suite to a grand Sitting Room and Dressing Room, generous his and her walk-in closets, and luxurious bath with steam shower and radiant heat floors. Third level is finished with two additional bedrooms and a hall bath. Large finished, lower level provides additional recreation space, billiard area, exercise room, caterers kitchen and excellent primary storage. Conveniently located within walking distance to Merion Cricket Club, and restaurants and shops at Suburban Square

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lavinia Smerconish

(610) 547-6637 lavinia@laviniasmerconish.com Compass RE License #RS149832A Listed on: 10/19/2018

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Pendergast

(610) 842-6958 jeff.pendergast@compass.com Compass RE

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,820

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 7,792 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 051
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-10684-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,820

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Agent
  • Inclusions: See Agent
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 7792
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 7792
  • Net Sq Ft: 7792.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 317.63
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 7792
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Built In
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.72
  • Lot Dimensions: 195
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 31300.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 719329
  • Tax Annual Amount: 35820.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-10684-004
  • Tax Lot: 051
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2018
Closed on
Aug 1, 2019
Sold by
Hughes Trust
Bought by
Matuch Trust
Seller's Agent
Lavinia Smerconish
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Pendergast
Compass RE
List Price
$2,475,000
Sold Price
$1,985,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$490,000
-19.8%
Current Estimated Value
$3,037,631

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,052,631
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.99%
Original Mortgage
$1,488,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,303,870
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,733,761

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2013
Closed on
Dec 9, 2013
Sold by
Rogers Joseph W and Rogers Caroline B
Bought by
Hughes Richard D and Hughes Elizabeth C
Seller's Agent
Kim Whetzel
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jim Hayes
BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
List Price
$2,499,000
Sold Price
$2,191,850
Premium/Discount to List
-$307,150
-12.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2001
Sold by
Hami Igal and Hami Iris
Bought by
Rogers Joseph W and Rogers Caroline B
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Matuch Trust $1,985,000 None Available
Hughes Richard D $2,191,850 None Available
Rogers Joseph W $1,850,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Matuch Trust $1,488,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Sold $1,985,000 -19.8% $255 / Sq Ft
06/12/2019 06/12/19 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2019 05/24/19 For Sale $2,475,000 +24.7% $318 / Sq Ft
04/16/2019 04/16/19 Off Market $1,985,000 -- --
10/19/2018 10/19/18 For Sale $2,475,000 +12.9% $318 / Sq Ft
12/10/2013 12/10/13 Sold $2,191,850 -4.5% $330 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/01/2013 11/01/13 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2013 10/01/13 Price Changed $2,295,000 -8.2% $345 / Sq Ft
04/22/2013 04/22/13 For Sale $2,499,000 -- $376 / 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 $40,666 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2024 $40,666 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2023 $38,971 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2022 $38,248 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2021 $37,377 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2020 $36,464 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2019 $35,820 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2018 $35,820 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2017 $34,504 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2016 $34,125 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2015 $31,817 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
2014 $31,817 $973,730 $449,960 $523,770
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lavinia Smerconish

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lavinia Smerconish

    Compass RE

    (610) 547-6637

    122 in this area

    357 Total Sales

    Lavinia Smerconish
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  • Jeff Pendergast

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jeff Pendergast

    Compass RE

    (610) 842-6958

    4 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Jeff Pendergast
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  • Kim Whetzel

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Kim Whetzel

    Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

    (215) 870-3138

    94 Total Sales

    Kim Whetzel
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jim Hayes

    BHHS Fox & Roach

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1009962966

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-10684-004

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Haverford Township Lower Merion

204 Cheswold Ln, Haverford Township, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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