NOT LISTED FOR SALE

946 Lafayette Rd Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Estimated Value: $2,524,000 - $3,180,000

5 Beds
6.5 Baths
9,757 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 14, 2013

Last sale price $1,500,000 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,019/month

547 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • Welsh Valley Middle School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of January 2013

Elegant, fabulous custom-built GATED estate on over an acre of mature grounds in Lower Merion! This stunning 4-5 BD, 6/1 BA home boasts a gourmet Kitchen w/granite counters, stainless steel appliances, & Breakfast Rm with breathtaking views of the patio, pool & spa. Main level is highlighted with a 2-story marble foyer with beaut. glass French doors to the 2-story Family Rm, Library with custom built-ins, 1st fl. Guest Bdrm/Ba, formal Living Rm, Dining Rm w/wet bar, and an ELEVATOR to all floors. 2nd level features the Master Bdrm Suite with his & her marble Bathrms, 2 walk-in closets, large Master Sitting Rm/Office, 2 add'l Bdrm Suites with private baths, a homework (or office/den/library/music) loft, plus a large Bonus Rm that could be used as add'l Game Rm, Office, or Bedrm. Walkout LL has a huge Media & Game Rm, large Exercise Rm, tiled bonus rm, & add'l Bdrm/Ba. Features incl. fabulous custom millwork, security system w/exterior cameras, laundry chute, central vacuum, & oversized 3-car garage. Must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Sovel

BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr Listed on: 04/28/2011

Co-Listed By

Marie Henderson

Compass RE License #RS227456L

Last Buyer's Agent

Damon Michels

KW Main Line - Narberth License #AB067731

KW Main Line - Narberth

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 9,757 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stone
  • Marble
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Lower Merion High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 066
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-00-29292-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tv In Family Rm, Tapestry In Foyer
  • Inclusions: Washer/Dryer, Sub-Zero Refrigerator And Refrigerator On Ll.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Remarks Public: Elegant, fabulous custom-built GATED estate on over an acre of mature grounds in Lower Merion! This stunning 4-5 BD, 6/1 BA home boasts a gourmet Kitchen w/granite counters, stainless steel appliances, & Breakfast Rm with breathtaking views of the patio, pool & spa. Main level is highlighted with a 2-story marble foyer with beaut. glass French doors to the 2-story Family Rm, Library with custom built-ins, 1st fl. Guest Bdrm/Ba, formal Living Rm, Dining Rm w/wet bar, and an ELEVATOR to all floors. 2nd level features the Master Bdrm Suite with his & her marble Bathrms, 2 walk-in closets, large Master Sitting Rm/Office, 2 add'l Bdrm Suites with private baths, a homework (or office/den/library/music) loft, plus a large Bonus Rm that could be used as add'l Game Rm, Office, or Bedrm. Walkout LL has a huge Media & Game Rm, large Exercise Rm, tiled bonus rm, & add'l Bdrm/Ba. Features incl. fabulous custom millwork, security system w/exterior cameras, laundry chute, central vacuum, & oversized 3-car garage. Must see!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Trash Compactor
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick, Stone, Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Central Vacuum, Sprinkler System, Elevator, Wet/Dry Bar, Intercom, Dining Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 17
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 9757
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 9757
  • Net Sq Ft: 9757.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 183.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 9757
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 946

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: LOWER MERION
  • High School: LOWER MERION
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • High School: LOWER MERION

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 45002.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Balcony
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Zoning: RA

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 725312
  • Tax Annual Amount: 37644.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-00-29292-008
  • Tax Lot: 066
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 01/14/2013

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2011
Closed on
Jan 11, 2013
Sold by
Laury William L and Laury Lisa D
Bought by
Dhanwada Dharmender and Dhanwada Swapna
Seller's Agent
Sandra Sovel
BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
Buyer's Agent
Damon Michels
KW Main Line - Narberth
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,000,000
-40%
Total Days on Market
547
Current Estimated Value
$2,792,281

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,292,281
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Dhanwada Dharmender $1,500,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dhanwada Dharmender $972,000
Closed Dhanwada Dharmender $393,300
Closed Dhanwada Dharmender $548,250
Closed Dhanwada Dharmender $154,000
Closed Dhanwada Dharmender $1,000,000
Previous Owner Laury Lisa D $1,650,000
Previous Owner Laury Lisa P $605,000
Previous Owner Laury Lisa D $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/14/2013 01/14/13 Sold $1,500,000 -16.2% $154 / Sq Ft
10/26/2012 10/26/12 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2012 08/30/12 Price Changed $1,790,000 -3.2% $183 / Sq Ft
07/25/2012 07/25/12 Price Changed $1,850,000 0.0% $190 / Sq Ft
06/26/2012 06/26/12 Rented $10,000 -99.5% --
05/06/2012 05/06/12 Under Contract -- -- --
01/23/2012 01/23/12 Price Changed $1,950,000 -7.1% $200 / Sq Ft
01/12/2012 01/12/12 Price Changed $2,100,000 0.0% $215 / Sq Ft
10/17/2011 10/17/11 For Rent $7,500 0.0% --
06/28/2011 06/28/11 Price Changed $2,200,000 -12.0% $225 / Sq Ft
04/28/2011 04/28/11 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $256 / 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 $38,410 $919,700 -- --
2023 $36,809 $919,700 $0 $0
2022 $36,126 $919,700 $0 $0
2021 $35,303 $919,700 $0 $0
2020 $34,441 $919,700 $0 $0
2019 $33,833 $919,700 $0 $0
2018 $33,833 $1,204,600 $0 $0
2017 $42,685 $1,204,600 $0 $0
2016 $42,216 $1,204,600 $0 $0
2015 $39,361 $1,204,600 $0 $0
2014 $39,361 $1,204,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003433997

Bright MLS

APN: 40-00-29292-008