1420 Farview Road

Closed 6/24/14
Closed 6/24/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,475,000
4 beds4,414 sqft$334/sqft
1420 Farview Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.77 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
$334/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This magnificent custom home, designed and built by renowned architect Fred Bissinger, is just 29 years old, yet displays beautiful old world architectural details found in the finest Main Line estates. A grand 2-story Reception Hall with English stair rails and 10 ~ floor to ceiling found throughout the 1rst floor- has white marble flooring and a wall-of-windows offering views of the rear grounds. Spacious and elegant, the formal Living Room features oak flooring, a large bay window and fireplace...This magnificent custom home, designed and built by renowned architect Fred Bissinger, is just 29 years old, yet displays beautiful old world architectural details found in the finest Main Line estates. A grand 2-story Reception Hall with English stair rails and 10 ~ floor to ceiling found throughout the 1rst floor- has white marble flooring and a wall-of-windows offering views of the rear grounds. Spacious and elegant, the formal Living Room features oak flooring, a large bay window and fireplace with antique marble surround. With its decorative molding and ceiling medallion, the Dining Room offers a sense of tradition. Russian pine paneling adds sophistication to the Family Room, which also has a fireplace and French doors to the flagstone Terrace. The Kitchen is appointed with 15ft ceilings and center island, while adjacent Breakfast Room has a Palladian window and fireplace with copper hood. A Library offers bookcases and windows on two exposures. The Master Bedroom Suite, with 14ft tray ceiling, fireplace and luxurious Bath is located on the 2nd floor, together with 2 additional Bedrooms and shared Bath. The 3rd floor comprises an additional Bedroom Suite. Within the grounds are a swimming pool and lovely mature landscaping.
  • Listed by: Robin R Gordon 610.592.5498 robin@robingordon.com • BHHS Fox & Roach - Haverford Sales Office
Listing closed: 06/24/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003454805

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,485,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

101.2%

Villanova, PA

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Property Information for 1420 Farview Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $26,201 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Montgomery County
  • Tax ID Number: 40-00-17894-003
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Cross Street: FARVIEW
  • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,414.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 0.77 AC / 33,367 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $825,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 067
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $20,000
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,414.00
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Basement Type: Full
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 218
  • Sign On Property: Yes
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 1420 Farview Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #420887467

$1,475,000—
Jun 24, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003454805

$1,475,000—
Mar 14, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003454805

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #420887467

$1,475,000
06/24/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003454805

$1,475,000
03/14/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003454805

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1420 Farview Road

Taxable ValueLand$280,450Additions$545,450Total$825,900
Tax Record2025$37,728 ($3,144 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,414 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,414 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,367 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985ZoningR1CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-17894-00-3Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1420 Farview Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gladwyne School
Public - K to 4
Black Rock Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Harriton Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Villanova Academy For Honor Studies
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Gladwyne School
PublicK to 4

Black Rock Middle School
Public5 to 8

Harriton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Villanova Academy For Honor Studies
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1420 Farview Road, Villanova, PA 19085
$1,475,000
4
4,414
33,367
654 Creighton Road, Villanova, PA 19085
–
6
4,284
49,480
1430 Farview Road, Villanova, PA 19085
$950,000
4
–
38,100
652 Creighton Road, Villanova, PA 19085
$880,000
1
1
1,131
31,307
1426 Farview Road, Villanova, PA 19085
$1,325,000
6
5,332
92,347
700 Spring Mill Road, Villanova, PA 19085
$1,700,000
8
–
–
280,090

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