NOT LISTED FOR SALE

270 Curwen Rd Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Estimated Value: $2,133,000 - $2,264,000

8 Beds
7 Baths
7,000 Sq Ft
$315/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2021

Last sale price $1,750,000 $250 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,942/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Welsh Valley Middle School Rated A+
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2021

Enter through the gates on the circular drive and open the massive front door to envelope yourself in the spacious hall of Historic "Bryn Leigh", a classic stone Colonial Revival house that was built in 1903 for socialite Mrs. Alice Girvin. This gracious and stately stone colonial with elegant grounds reflects the finest tradition of the Philadelphia Main Line. Quality craftsmanship and timeless details, high ceilings 11’ on the first and 10’ on the upper two floors, deep windowsills, Five fireplaces, double french doors in the living room lead out to a covered flagstone wrap-around porch and deck overlooking the pool. Inside extensive moldings and millwork, hardwood floors. Fully updated for todays life with 8 bedrooms, 5.2 baths. Wonderfully large kitchen with an open beamed ceiling Dacor 6 burner commercial range/oven, a 2nd stainless Dacor wall oven, custom cabinetry, stainless Sub-Zero refrigerator, a prep sink, oversized center island with seating for 6, custom cabinetry, large doors that open to invite dining alfresco and enhance a circle of entertainment for guest flow around the deck to the living room and pool. From the massive foyer’s central hall you can reach the Formal dining room with wainscoting and a fireplace, the study with its own outside entrance, the powder room that serves the pool and of course the grand stair. Up one level and take a pause at the window seat over looking the second floor porch before you make your way to the front of the house with the master bedroom suite with large walk in closet and bath and another ample en’suite bedroom. At the back of the house on this level there is the Au pair suite , Bath and laundry. Up another flight and you first encounter a bookcase hiding a secret room with en’suite bath and another secret passage to one of the four bedrooms on the top floor. The basement has Mudroom entrance from the garage, Exercise Room, Movie Room, open area/playroom, a shop/hobby area and tons of storage space. Fully fenced yard with automatic gates on the front drive as well as the back drive, New roof 2019, refinished hardwoods, new HVAC, new plumbing, 53 new windows. landscaped grounds enclose the property with colorful plantings, flat grassy areas and in-ground pool and spa with waterfall complete this Bryn Mawr estate

Last Listed By

Kenn Brown

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS282284 Listed on: 04/17/2021

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,581

Year Built

  • Built in 1903

Lot Details

  • 1.07 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 199.00 x 0.00
  • North Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Historic Home
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned LAND USE: 1101 RES 1 FAM, Land use: 1101 Res 1 fam

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 8 Driveway Spaces
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Plaster Walls
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Washer
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Flood Lights

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Gladwyne Elementary School
  • Welsh Valley Middle School
  • Harriton Senior High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 066
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-39272-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,581

Year Built

Built in 1903

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic Designation ID: CLASS 2
  • Historic: Yes
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Pool Equipment
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2021-04-17
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1903
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Enter through the gates on the circular drive and open the massive front door to envelope yourself in the spacious hall of Historic "Bryn Leigh", a classic stone Colonial Revival house that was built in 1903 for socialite Mrs. Alice Girvin. This gracious and stately stone colonial with elegant grounds reflects the finest tradition of the Philadelphia Main Line. Quality craftsmanship and timeless details, high ceilings 11’ on the first and 10’ on the upper two floors, deep windowsills, Five fireplaces, double french doors in the living room lead out to a covered flagstone wrap-around porch and deck overlooking the pool. Inside extensive moldings and millwork, hardwood floors. Fully updated for todays life with 8 bedrooms, 5.2 baths. Wonderfully large kitchen with an open beamed ceiling Dacor 6 burner commercial range/oven, a 2nd stainless Dacor wall oven, custom cabinetry, stainless Sub-Zero refrigerator, a prep sink, oversized center island with seating for 6, custom cabinetry, large doors that open to invite dining alfresco and enhance a circle of entertainment for guest flow around the deck to the living room and pool. From the massive foyer’s central hall you can reach the Formal dining room with wainscoting and a fireplace, the study with its own outside entrance, the powder room that serves the pool and of course the grand stair. Up one level and take a pause at the window seat over looking the second floor porch before you make your way to the front of the house with the master bedroom suite with large walk in closet and bath and another ample en’suite bedroom. At the back of the house on this level there is the Au pair suite , Bath and laundry. Up another flight and you first encounter a bookcase hiding a secret room with en’suite bath and another secret passage to one of the four bedrooms on the top floor. The basement has Mudroom entrance from the garage, Exercise Room, Movie Room, open area/playroom, a shop/hobby area and tons of storage space. Fully fenced yard with automatic gates on the front drive as well as the back drive, New roof 2019, refinished hardwoods, new HVAC, new plumbing, 53 new windows. landscaped grounds enclose the property with colorful plantings, flat grassy areas and in-ground pool and spa with waterfall complete this Bryn Mawr estate
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Six Burner Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Wood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops, Recessed Lighting, Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Gourmet
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Den
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 7000
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 7000
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 245.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 7000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 270

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 5
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Garden/Lawn
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 10
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • 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
  • Security: Monitored
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LOWER MERION
  • Elementary School: GLADWYNE
  • Middle School: WELSH VALLEY
  • High School: HARRITON SENIOR
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GLADWYNE
  • High School: HARRITON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 199.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 46820.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: LAND USE: 1101 RES 1 FAM
  • Zoning Description: Land use: 1101 Res 1 fam

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 728367
  • School Tax: 22757.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 28581.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-39272-009
  • Tax Lot: 066
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 6491
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 06/07/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2021
Closed on
Jun 7, 2021
Sold by
Palmer David Whitney
Bought by
Sherak Joint Trust
Seller's Agent
Kenn Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Donna Pearson
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors-Collegeville
List Price
$1,720,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
1.74%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$2,206,633

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$456,633
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.01%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2020
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Messerschmidt Gerald L and Malseed Lisa G
Bought by
Palmer David Whitney
Seller's Agent
Wendy Haabestad
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Buyer's Agent
Kenn Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-8.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1999
Sold by
Horvath Judith P and Horvath Louis D
Bought by
Messerschmidt Gerald L

Range of Values:

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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
Sherak Joint Trust $1,750,000 None Available
Palmer David Whitney $1,600,000 None Available
Messerschmidt Gerald L $732,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sherak Joint Revocable Trust $200,000
Previous Owner Sherak Joint Trust $1,400,000
Previous Owner Palmer David Whitney $1,200,000
Previous Owner Messerschmidt Gerald L $1,077,000
Previous Owner Messerschmidt Gerald L $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Sold $1,750,000 +1.7% $250 / Sq Ft
05/01/2021 05/01/21 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2021 04/17/21 For Sale $1,720,000 +7.5% $246 / Sq Ft
09/21/2020 09/21/20 Sold $1,600,000 -2.7% $229 / Sq Ft
08/19/2020 08/19/20 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2020 07/27/20 Price Changed $1,645,000 -6.0% $235 / Sq Ft
06/22/2020 06/22/20 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $250 / 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 $31,095 $744,570 -- --
2023 $29,799 $744,570 $0 $0
2022 $29,247 $744,570 $0 $0
2021 $28,581 $744,570 $0 $0
2020 $27,883 $744,570 $0 $0
2019 $27,390 $744,570 $0 $0
2018 $27,390 $744,570 $0 $0
2017 $26,147 $737,870 $324,340 $413,530
2016 $25,859 $737,870 $324,340 $413,530
2015 $24,111 $737,870 $324,340 $413,530
2014 $24,111 $737,870 $324,340 $413,530
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC689518

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-39272-009