$1,500,000
SOLD JAN 28, 2025

550 Morris Rd Blue Bell, PA 19422

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,586 Sq Ft
1.78 Acres

Recently Sold

$418 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

195 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • 1.78 Acre Lot
  • Space For Rooms
  • Shady Grove Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to 550 Morris Road located in Blue Bell, Whitpain Township.

This lovely stone and clapboard home offers 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, and over 3,580 on 1.75 acres with a pool and jacuzzi, pool house, two connecting flagstone patios off the back of the house, a "she shed" and beautiful new garage covered with reclaimed antique barn wood with heated floor.

Built in 1945 as a wedding gift to the previous owners, this house has been lovingly maintained and updated by the current owners who purchased the property in 1993. Features include: a Rene Hoffman designed kitchen and addition with Blue Bell Kitchen cabinets, all new Marvin windows on first floor, Owen Corning 30 year shingles on entire roof and new gutters and gutter guards (2021), central AC, upgraded electrical service, 1st floor bathroom redo, house painted (2020), rebuilt chimney (2020).

550 Morris Road backs up to 57 acres of the Armentrout Preserve's natural, unpaved trails shared by walkers and equestrians and is in the Wissahickon School District. Move right on in to this wonderful house nestled into acres and acres of preserved land with easy access to Ambler, Plymouth Meeting, the PA turnpike, the Blue Route , Chestnut Hill and More!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Hass

Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/18/2024

Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Whetzel

Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,356

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 1.78 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 250.00 x 310.00

Parking

  • 4 Garage Spaces | 2 Direct Access and 2 Detached
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Active Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,586 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 3 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Space For Rooms

Pool

  • Cabana
  • Pool and Spa
  • In Ground Pool

Farming

  • Loafing Shed

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 60 Gallon+ Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Blue Bell Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-00-04306-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,356

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 550 Morris Road located in Blue Bell, Whitpain Township. This lovely stone and clapboard home offers 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, and over 3,580 on 1.75 acres with a pool and jacuzzi, pool house, two connecting flagstone patios off the back of the house, a "she shed" and beautiful new garage covered with reclaimed antique barn wood with heated floor. Built in 1945 as a wedding gift to the previous owners, this house has been lovingly maintained and updated by the current owners who purchased the property in 1993. Features include: a Rene Hoffman designed kitchen and addition with Blue Bell Kitchen cabinets, all new Marvin windows on first floor, Owen Corning 30 year shingles on entire roof and new gutters and gutter guards (2021), central AC, upgraded electrical service, 1st floor bathroom redo, house painted (2020), rebuilt chimney (2020). 550 Morris Road backs up to 57 acres of the Armentrout Preserve's natural, unpaved trails shared by walkers and equestrians and is in the Wissahickon School District. Move right on in to this wonderful house nestled into acres and acres of preserved land with easy access to Ambler, Plymouth Meeting, the PA turnpike, the Blue Route , Chestnut Hill and More!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Space For Rooms, Interior Access
  • Total Sq Ft: 3586
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3586
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 444.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3586
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 550

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Cabana/Pool House, Garage(s), Loafing Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water & Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WISSAHICKON
  • School District Key: 300200397032
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.78
  • Lot Dimensions: 250.00 x 310.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 77492.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 8548.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11356.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-00-04306-002
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3586
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 01/28/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WISSAHICKON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2024
Closed on
Jan 28, 2025
Sold by
Ervin Robert L and Ervin Linda M
Bought by
Rosenau Jonathan D and Rosenau Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Ellen Hass
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kim Whetzel
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-11.5%
Views
145
Current Estimated Value
$1,480,981

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$19,019
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.55%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,197,773
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$258,879

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1993
Bought by
Ervin Robert L and Ervin Linda M
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 $1,500,000 Delaware River Closing
Deed $1,500,000 Delaware River Closing
Deed $357,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,200,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $273,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $350,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $283,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Sold $1,500,000 -6.0% $418 / Sq Ft
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Off Market $1,595,000 -- --
06/05/2024 06/05/24 Price Changed $1,595,000 -5.9% $445 / Sq Ft
04/18/2024 04/18/24 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $473 / 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 $11,097 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2024 $11,097 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2023 $10,643 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2022 $10,276 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2021 $9,963 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2020 $9,716 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2019 $9,515 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2018 $9,515 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2017 $9,083 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2016 $8,946 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2015 $8,536 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
2014 $8,536 $351,520 $104,900 $246,620
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC2096270

Bright MLS

APN: 66-00-04306-002