1521 Old Welsh Rd

2,825 Sq. Ft.
$347 / Sq. Ft.
2,825
Sq. Ft.
$347
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Open house has been cancelled! This home was built in 1953 by artists Arthur Meltzer and Pauline Van Roekens. The couple originally rebuilt a 100-year-old farmhouse in Trevose, PA. Following the completion of their renovations, the PA Turnpike Commission informed them that a new highway would run directly through their property, so they would need to move. The commission wanted the land but nothing else, so they dismantled their home piece by piece and used the materials to build the home on 1521...Open house has been cancelled! This home was built in 1953 by artists Arthur Meltzer and Pauline Van Roekens. The couple originally rebuilt a 100-year-old farmhouse in Trevose, PA. Following the completion of their renovations, the PA Turnpike Commission informed them that a new highway would run directly through their property, so they would need to move. The commission wanted the land but nothing else, so they dismantled their home piece by piece and used the materials to build the home on 1521 Old Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. The home was designed by Bowers, an architect who specialized in homes that maintained historical colonial designs while offering modern conveniences. The result is this charming 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath, 2 half-bath main house with a 1st floor master bedroom, 4 fireplaces, an eat-in kitchen, and a cathedral ceiling living room with a balcony featuring random-width pegged maple hardwood floors. Many features from the original Trevose house were maintained, including beamed ceilings, wainscoting, and the fireplace mantels and hearths. The basement is finished with a half-bath and a family room with a gas-burning fireplace. Arthur and Pauline also built a studio named Northlight for their artwork. This has since been converted into a guest house with a kitchen, bath, and laundry area. When Arthur and Pauline moved the materials from their Trevose home to build this home, they also brought full-grown dogwood trees, holly trees, rhododendrons, and azaleas to adorn the 1.96-acre property. There is a 2.5 car attached with a loft with plenty of storage. There are also two sheds with garage doors for ease of use. While maintaining the home’s original history and charm, upgrades include a new custom kitchen in 2010, a new upstairs bathroom in 2023, generator-ready electrical upgrades, a new house air conditioner in 2024, and a new grinder pump connected to public sewer with a 10-year warranty. Pella windows throughout The home is located in the desirable Abington School District.
  1. Listed by Patricia Gesswein • Houwzer, LLC
    P: (267)-765-2080 trish@houwzer.com

Property Details for 1521 Old Welsh Road

Tax ID Number
30-00-48340-005
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 07/25/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1521 Old Welsh Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PAMC2137862
Days on Market18
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1953
Lot Size1.96 AC / 85,508 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

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Sold By Quinn & Wilson, Inc.

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Building Information for 1521 Old Welsh Road

Stories-Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size1.96 AC / 85,508 SF

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Property Information for 1521 Old Welsh Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: ABINGTON
  • School District County ID: 300200397027
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: ABINGTON JUNIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: ABINGTON SENIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Abington Twp (10630)
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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $296,820
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $0
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1116
  • Zoning: V
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • School Tax: $0
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 9
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry, Double Sink
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 12
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 3
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7 X 6
  • Room Description: MUD RM
Room 4
  • Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 13
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 14
Room 7
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 6
  • Room Description: BAR RM
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 13
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 26 X 16
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 10
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 27 X 17
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 26 X 19
  • Room Description: STUDIO
Room 12
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Access Panel
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,825.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,795.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,825.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Metal, Slate
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 201.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 656852
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Stone, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Underground, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1521 Old Welsh Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 25, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1909060906

$980,000

+2.2% / yr

Jul 25, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2137862

$980,000
May 10, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2137862

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/25/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1909060906

$980,000

+2.2% / yr

07/25/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2137862

$980,000
05/10/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2137862

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Public Records for 1521 Old Welsh Road

Taxable ValueLand$152,380Additions$144,440Total$296,820
Tax Record2025$14,966 ($1,247 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,795 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,795 SqFtStories1Lot Size85,508 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953ZoningVCountyMONTGOMERYAPN30-00-48340-00-5Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1521 Old Welsh Road

This home is within Abington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Rydal East School
PublicK to 5

Abington Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Abington Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Meadowbrook School
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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