947 Longview Rd King of Prussia, PA 19406
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,042
Sq Ft
0.67
Acres
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Roberts Elementary School Rated A
- Attic
- 5 Car Direct Access Garage
About This Home
As of April 2020"Longview Hill" in Gulph Mills Village has a light filled house on a 2/3rd acre lot with an extraordinary year-round terraced garden. The owners transformed the hillside creating five terraces of evergreens, specimen trees, shrubs and perennials that provide color and texture in all four seasons. Gulph Mills is conveniently accessible to Wayne, King of Prussia, Interstate Highways, & trains. A large, weeping Japanese maple and river birches welcome you to the front door. The tiled center hall reaches a family room to one side, powder and laundry rooms & the door to the garage which has an attractive, functional storage system. The kitchen, living & dining rooms are to the right. The second floor has three bedrooms, two updated bathrooms and a den/office. All rooms have large windows. The owners added a 3rd floor, creating a large master suite with a spacious bedroom, a glass walled sunroom overlooking the garden and a splendid bath/dressing room ? increasing the house to 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The kitchen has been redone with top appliances covered by warranty until 2019, granite counters and cherry cabinets. The kitchen, sunroom and one bathroom have heated tile floors. The ground floor sunroom with glass on three sides extended the dining area and has a door to reach the large 34' by 20' antique brick patio -- a relaxing spot for summer dining under an enormous katsura tree, surrounded by the aroma of flowers, a fountain and singing birds. Lighting throughout the gardens mean the colors and foliage may be enjoyed in the evening. The entire garden is irrigated and surrounded by deer fencing. Stonework defines each level & creates many separate garden rooms. The third terrace includes a small goldfish pool, waterfall and cedar Japanese style teahouse. This level was dubbed the croquet level because of the large grass play area. There is a surprise at every turn. Longview Hill was featured in 2015 in Traditional Home and this year in Grow, the Pennsylvania Horticulture Society's magazine. It has been the subject of many horticultural publications and was recently listed in the Archives of American Gardens at the Smithsonian. The location dubbed "Longview" was ideal to overlook the Gulph Mills pass into Valley Forge. Imagine Revolutionary soldiers perched on the hill watching for the possible advance of the British Redcoats.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Susan Ravenscroft
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/07/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,569
Year Built
- Built in 1959 | Remodeled in 2008
Lot Details
- 0.67 Acre Lot
- Southeast Facing Home
- Sloped Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R1
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Split Level Home
- Slab Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Stone Siding
- Vinyl Siding
- Asbestos
Interior Spaces
- 3,042 Sq Ft Home
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Attic Fan
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
- Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 3.5 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Parking
- 5 Car Direct Access Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- On-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Windows
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Schools
- Roberts Elementary School
- Upper Merion Middle School
- Upper Merion High School
Utilities
- Air Filtration System
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Radiant Heating System
- Hot Water Heating System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water Treatment System
- Oil Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Gulph Mills Vil Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 062
- Assessor Parcel Number 58-00-12838-001
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 2, 2020
Closed on
Apr 6, 2020
Sold by
Kingsley Ian and Kingsley Melissa
Bought by
Taylor Evan C and Steiner Jennifer
Seller's Agent
DANIEL DEMERS
Sell Your Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Eric Rehling
RE/MAX Ready
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-5.31%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$238,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 7, 2016
Closed on
May 6, 2016
Sold by
Schumacher H Ralph
Bought by
Kingsley Ian and Kingsley Melissa
Seller's Agent
Susan Ravenscroft
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Turk Thacher
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.54%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 20, 2002
Sold by
Schumacher H Ralph and Schumacher Elizabeth S
Bought by
Schumacher H Ralph
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $535,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $485,000 | Attorney | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $420,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $428,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2020 04/08/20 | Sold | $535,000 | -5.3% | $176 / Sq Ft |
| 02/09/2020 02/09/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/02/2020 01/02/20 | For Sale | $565,000 | +16.5% | $186 / Sq Ft |
| 05/12/2016 05/12/16 | Sold | $485,000 | 0.0% | $159 / Sq Ft |
| 04/10/2016 04/10/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/07/2016 04/07/16 | For Sale | $485,000 | -- | $159 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,728 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2023 | $5,526 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2022 | $5,289 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2021 | $5,125 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2020 | $4,898 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2019 | $4,814 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2018 | $4,813 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2017 | $4,641 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2016 | $4,568 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2015 | $4,568 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
| 2014 | $4,400 | $185,880 | $54,620 | $131,260 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
D
Seller's Agent in 2020
DANIEL DEMERS
Sell Your Home Services
(877) 893-6566
4,441 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Eric Rehling
RE/MAX
(610) 308-3330
68 Total Sales
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2016
Susan Ravenscroft
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
-
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Turk Thacher
BHHS Fox & Roach
(610) 506-8421
7 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1003473937
APN: 58-00-12838-001
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