Sold
Last Sold Price
$995,000
5 beds6,383 sqft

1440 Rene Rd, Villanova, PA 19085

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.13 acresLot Size
1978Year Built
$156/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Introducing a very gracious, completely remodeled French-style Colonial on 2 acres surrounded by natural beauty, complete with a saltwater swimming pool & private tree-lined yard for entertaining & play galore! This elegant home with 5 BRs, 4 full & 2 half baths sits back from the road at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac street in Villanova near Lower Merion schools, major routes, Center City & all local amenities. The property's high elevation assures spectacular views no matter what the season....Introducing a very gracious, completely remodeled French-style Colonial on 2 acres surrounded by natural beauty, complete with a saltwater swimming pool & private tree-lined yard for entertaining & play galore! This elegant home with 5 BRs, 4 full & 2 half baths sits back from the road at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac street in Villanova near Lower Merion schools, major routes, Center City & all local amenities. The property's high elevation assures spectacular views no matter what the season. An expanded 2-story reception hall gives way to generously-sized rooms, a functional flowing floorplan & extensive enhancements that include new paint, wainscoting, moldings, doors, lighting, main level hardwood floors, all wool carpeting on the 2nd & lower level. The knock-out gourmet kitchen was designed for aesthetics, comfort & serious chefs with a large Santos mahogany wood grain top center island, granite counters, soft-close wood mode cabinetry, Jerusalem limestone backsplash & top-name stainless steel appliances including 2 dishwashers for easy cleanup. The adjacent breakfast area, which opens to the family room with a gas fireplace & built-in desk/command center & to the wood deck, is a go-to gathering spot for casual meals. The next door living room, used as a study/bonus room, keeps family close doing homework while mom cooks. The wainscoted dining room makes hosting guests stylish & flawless. There's also an au pair BR suite with private bath, powder room, mud room/laundry room leading to the rear grounds & 2-car garage. The 2nd-floor master suite has its own dressing room with built-in vanity, walk-in closets, private bath & sitting room/office/nursery. Other BRs are spacious with abundant closets. The finished basement has a wet bar with new granite, custom cabinetry, mini fridge, dishwasher, renovated powder room & walkup exit. The unfinished section offers storage, a music area & finished art room. Complete home automation & sound are wired inside & out. State-of-the-art security with full-time monitoring, video cameras & exterior locks is controllable via mobile device. Other highlights of this family treasure include a newer heated in-ground pool with decking surrounded by estate fencing, green LED lighting throughout, an ultra-high-efficiency HVAC system installed 2015, newer roof & septic (2009), and whole house auxiliary generator in event of a power outage.
  • Listed by: Robin R. Gordon 610.246.2280 robin@robingordon.com • BHHS Fox & Roach - Haverford Sales Office
Listing closed: 11/04/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003487113
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Property Information for 1440 Rene Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $18,976 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 40-00-49268-003
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Cross Street: VALLEY
  • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,394.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,989.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Lot Size: 2.13 AC / 92,783 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
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $541,470
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: RAA
  • Tax Lot: 127

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 6,383.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 6,383.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Marble
  • Basement Type: Partial, Outside Entrance
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 159
  • Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Irregular, Level, Trees/Wooded, Rear Yard
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 732264

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Property History for 1440 Rene Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003487113

$995,000
—
Nov 3, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #585338013

$995,000

-1.8% / yr

Sep 21, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003487113

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—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003487113

$995,000
11/03/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #585338013

$995,000

-1.8% / yr

09/21/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003487113

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Public Records for 1440 Rene Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Tax Record

2026

$24,735 ($2,061 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

5

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,018 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,018 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

92,783 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1978

Year Renovated

2018

Zoning

RAA

County

MONTGOMERY

APN

40-00-49268-00-3

Schools near 1440 Rene Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Gladwyne School
PublicK to 4

Black Rock Middle School
Public5 to 8

Harriton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Conshohocken Catholic School (Pk-8)
PrivatePK to 8

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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