NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Forrest Rd Merion Station, PA 19066

Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $1,087,000

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,666 Sq Ft
$391/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 26, 2019

Last sale price $615,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,416 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fireplace
  • Merion Elementary School Rated A+
  • No HOA
  • Side Yard

About This Home

As of June 2019

Charming Gem! Lovingly cared for 3 story home on one of Merion Station's most desired streets. Spacious covered front porch opens to an inviting entrance foyer & to the bright & spacious living room with built-ins & wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room is spacious, bright, has a French door to the rear yard & enters the butler's pantry with custom built-in cabinetry. The kitchen, although in need of updating, is spacious & leads to the laundry/mud room, powder room & door to a rear covered porch with stairs to a large brick patio. The stairway from the entrance foyer leads to the 2nd floor & offers 4 spacious bedrooms, & a hall ceramic bath with tub/shower. The 3rd floor offers 2 bedrooms & a hall bath. Hardwood floors, central air, private driveway, garage, brick patio plus yesteryear's unique architectural details lend abundant charm to this distinctive home & offer endless possibilities for the next buyer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda 'Z'

(610) 649-4500 23tomdixon@gmail.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford Listed on: 03/14/2019

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Delp

(215) 923-7600 cbpoldcityadmins@cbpref.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS289080

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,655

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 8,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 57.00 x 146.0
  • Side Yard
  • Property is zoned R3

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,666 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Merion Elementary School
  • Bala Cynwyd Middle School
  • Lower Merion High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Merion Station Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 088
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-18676-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,655

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

8,300 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2666
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2666
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 230.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2666
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: MERION
  • High School: LOWER MERION
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 57.00 x 146.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8300.00
  • Zoning: R3

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 722091
  • School Tax: 7683.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9655.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-18676-004
  • Tax Lot: 088
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2023
Sold by
Rachlin Andrew and Rachlin Lindsay
Bought by
Diamond Scott E and Kauffman Leah R
Current Estimated Value
$1,041,121

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2019
Closed on
Jun 14, 2019
Sold by
Soven Margot
Bought by
Rachlin Andrew and Rachlin Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Linda 'Z'
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Buyer's Agent
Jason Delp
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$645,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
Original Mortgage
$553,439
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2008
Sold by
Soven Margot and Soven Paul
Bought by
Soven Margot
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Diamond Scott E $935,000 None Listed On Document
Rachlin Andrew $615,000 None Available
Soven Margot -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rachlin Andrew $553,439
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Sold $615,000 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Price Changed $615,000 -4.7% $231 / Sq Ft
03/14/2019 03/14/19 For Sale $645,000 -- $242 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $10,767 $257,820 $85,280 $172,540
2024 $10,767 $257,820 $85,280 $172,540
2023 $10,318 $257,820 $85,280 $172,540
2022 $10,318 $257,820 $85,280 $172,540
2021 $9,897 $257,820 $85,280 $172,540
2020 $9,655 $257,820 $85,280 $172,540
2019 $9,484 $257,820 $85,280 $172,540
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC555122

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-18676-004

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