NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 E Gravers Ln Glenside, PA 19038

Estimated Value: $1,864,525 - $2,348,000

6 Beds
7 Baths
6,380 Sq Ft
$334/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2018

Last sale price $1,440,000 $226 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,690/month

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Second Garage
  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Springfield Township Middle School Rated A-
  • Commercial Range
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2018

Sophisticated modern renovation of a classic Wyndmoor estate 540 East Gravers Lane. Theophilus Chandler Jr.,the founder of the UPENN Department of Architecture, designed 540 E Gravers Lane as a summer residence for the Paul family. Prime walkable location, only minutes to downtown Chestnut Hill and three blocks to Gravers Lane Train Station, this 6 bedroom, 5 full bath/2 half bath estate is truly one of a kind. The current owner's renovations have both maintained the historical integrity of the home and modernized this elegant estate. Constructed with Chestnut Hill Stone, this home boasts 6,380 square feet with two separate two- car garages set on a .78 acre lot. Additional living space can be found in the attached apartment with private entrance with separate systems perfect for a rental or in-law suite. Every detail of the home has been carefully thought out including historically accurate replacement windows, seven fireplaces, custom lighting, and a state of the art home/security automation system. The natural flow of the interior and exterior space are ideal for today's living. The first floor layout is an entertainer's dream. The living room, dining room, and billiards room with wet bar all open out to the lavish bluestone patio and lush grounds. Continue the fun outdoors with extensive exterior architectural and plant lighting, pergola, and roughed in plumbing for a future outdoor kitchen. The sun drenched chic breakfast room will win you over with its natural beauty and simplicity. The open concept kitchen is crisp and clean. For the chef, a 60" Wolf range with 6 burners, side by side 48" Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, second prep sink with on demand hot water, honed marble island, and a new wine refrigerator awaits. The organic raised bed vegetable garden is ready for your green thumb. The kitchen opens to a sunken great room featuring a fireplace, coffered ceiling,custom built-in cabinets, and French doors leading to the second patio. The private home office allows for flexibility to work from home. Luxurious master suite with vaulted ceiling and skylights showcases a fireplace, walk in closet, and tranquil bath. Retreat to the distinguished library or grab a book on your way to the sunporch. The second floor also has three additional bedrooms, hall bath, and ensuite bath with dual vanities. The third floor boasts three additional bedrooms and two full hall baths. No detail missed with Full basement waterproofing 4 Zone HVAC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Saunders

(215) 514-9597 amanda.saunders@compass.com Compass RE License #RS309462 Listed on: 10/17/2017

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Nigel Richards

(215) 327-5521 nigel.richards@compass.com Compass RE License #RS291337

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,036

Year Built

  • Built in 1883

Lot Details

  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 6,380 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on upper level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Commercial Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 7 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Drainage System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Erdenheim Elementary School
  • Springfield Township Middle School
  • Springfield Township High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Additional Residence on Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wyndmoor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 001
  • Assessor Parcel Number 52-00-07762-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,036

Year Built

Built in 1883

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Sd
  • Inclusions: See Sd
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1883
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 15
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Drainage System
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 6380
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 6380
  • Net Sq Ft: 6380.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 228.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6380
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 540

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage, 2nd House
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone, Shingle Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Slate
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air, 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

Schools

  • School District: SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
  • Elementary School: ERDENHEIM
  • Middle School: SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
  • High School: SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
  • School District Key: 300200397036
  • Elementary School: ERDENHEIM
  • High School: SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
  • Middle Or Junior School: SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1116
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.78
  • Lot Dimensions: 150
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 33809.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: A

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 25036.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 52-00-07762-007
  • Tax Lot: 001
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 04/18/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2017
Closed on
Apr 18, 2018
Sold by
Spencer Julia A and Majewski Brian
Bought by
Cashman Nicole
Seller's Agent
Amanda Saunders
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Nigel Richards
Compass RE
List Price
$1,459,000
Sold Price
$1,440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.3%
Current Estimated Value
$2,132,508

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$692,508
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%
Original Mortgage
$1,152,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2014
Closed on
Dec 15, 2014
Sold by
540 Gravers Lp
Bought by
Spencer Julia A and Majewski Brian
Seller's Agent
Kim Whetzel
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Saunders
Compass RE
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,103,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,000
-4.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$829,900
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2010
Sold by
Buck Richard E and Buck Steven D
Bought by
540 Gravers Lp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2007
Sold by
Buck Richard E and Horter Charles J
Bought by
Buck David B and Buck Richard E
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cashman Nicole $1,440,000 None Available
Spencer Julia A $1,103,000 None Available
540 Gravers Lp $550,000 None Available
Buck David B -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cashman Nicole $350,000
Open Cashman Nicole $1,280,000
Closed Cashman Nicole $1,152,000
Closed Cashman Nicole $144,000
Previous Owner Spencer Julia A $829,900
Previous Owner 540 Gravers Lp $700,000
Previous Owner 540 Gravers Lp $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2018 04/18/18 Sold $1,440,000 -1.3% $226 / Sq Ft
02/14/2018 02/14/18 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2017 10/17/17 For Sale $1,459,000 +32.3% $229 / Sq Ft
12/15/2014 12/15/14 Sold $1,103,000 -4.1% $145 / Sq Ft
11/02/2014 11/02/14 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2014 10/07/14 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $151 / 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 $29,146 $618,783 -- --
2024 $29,146 $618,783 -- --
2023 $28,131 $618,783 $0 $0
2022 $27,325 $618,783 $0 $0
2021 $26,612 $618,783 $0 $0
2020 $25,989 $618,783 $0 $0
2019 $25,590 $618,783 $0 $0
2018 $25,589 $618,783 $0 $0
2017 $26,821 $679,390 $0 $0
2016 $26,556 $679,390 $0 $0
2015 $25,242 $679,390 $0 $0
2014 $25,242 $679,390 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003283163

Bright MLS

APN: 52-00-07762-007