$212,000
SOLD JUL 6, 2017

217 Simpson Rd Ardmore, PA 19003

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,782 Sq Ft
4,400 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$119 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Penn Valley School Rated A+
  • Attic
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2017

Handyman Special! Perfect opportunity to create your own single family home in Ardmore, Lower Merion Township. The front door enters into the living area with an adjacent dining room, large eat in kitchen, new gas range, adjacent mud room which is large enough to be converted into an office/den/laundry with access to the back yard. First floor is completed with a full bathroom. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. There is a walk up attic which can be converted to a 4th bedroom and an unfinished basement. Use your imagination to make this house your home. Walking distance to Carlino's and other shops. Available for immediate possession.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Rennis

Keller Williams Main Line License #RS316167 Listed on: 05/18/2017

Keller Williams Main Line

Last Buyer's Agent

Remy De Vlieghere

Weichert, Realtors - Cornerstone

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,946

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in below average condition
  • Property is zoned R6A

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Asbestos
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,782 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Private Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Penn Valley Elementary School
  • Welsh Valley Middle School
  • Lower Merion High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 277
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-55156-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,946

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer And Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Handyman Special! Perfect opportunity to create your own single family home in Ardmore, Lower Merion Township. The front door enters into the living area with an adjacent dining room, large eat in kitchen, new gas range, adjacent mud room which is large enough to be converted into an office/den/laundry with access to the back yard. First floor is completed with a full bathroom. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. There is a walk up attic which can be converted to a 4th bedroom and an unfinished basement. Use your imagination to make this house your home. Walking distance to Carlino's and other shops. Available for immediate possession.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1782
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1782
  • Net Sq Ft: 1782.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 122.90
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1782
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 217

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Asbestos
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Private

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • 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
  • Elementary School: PENN VALLEY
  • Middle School: WELSH VALLEY
  • High School: LOWER MERION
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • Elementary School: PENN VALLEY
  • High School: LOWER MERION
  • Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 40
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4400.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: R6A

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 733948
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2946.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-55156-001
  • Tax Lot: 277
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 07/06/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2017
Closed on
Jul 6, 2017
Sold by
Lawrence Alfred V
Bought by
French Invest Llc
Seller's Agent
Jamie Rennis
Keller Williams Main Line
Buyer's Agent
Remy De Vlieghere
Weichert, Realtors - Cornerstone
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$212,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2000
Sold by
Lawrence Alfred V and Lawrence Cislyn
Bought by
Lawrence Alfred
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $212,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Rent $4,000 +21.2% --
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Rented $3,300 +3.1% --
05/14/2021 05/14/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/07/2021 05/07/21 For Rent $3,200 +16.4% --
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Rented $2,750 -6.8% --
06/04/2018 06/04/18 Under Contract -- -- --
02/04/2018 02/04/18 For Rent $2,950 0.0% --
07/06/2017 07/06/17 Sold $212,000 -3.2% $119 / Sq Ft
05/23/2017 05/23/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Sale $219,000 -- $123 / 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 $3,659 $87,620 -- --
2023 $3,506 $87,620 $0 $0
2022 $3,442 $87,620 $0 $0
2021 $3,363 $87,620 $0 $0
2020 $3,147 $84,050 $23,660 $60,390
2019 $3,092 $84,050 $23,660 $60,390
2018 $3,092 $84,050 $23,660 $60,390
2017 $2,978 $84,050 $23,660 $60,390
2016 $2,946 $84,050 $23,660 $60,390
2015 $2,746 $84,050 $23,660 $60,390
2014 $2,746 $84,050 $23,660 $60,390
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003164175

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-55156-001