1524 Old Gulph Road

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Last Sold Price

$1,035,000

6 beds4 baths3,660 sqft$283/sqft

1524 Old Gulph Rd, Villanova, PA 19085

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.92 acresLot Size

1952Year Built

$283/sq ftPrice per sq ft

14 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 1524 Old Gulph Road, a gorgeous 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath Walter Durham home built in 1952 filled with charm right in the heart of the Main Line in Villanova. Enter the home into the spacious foyer with charming brick flooring, coat closets and leads right to the inviting family room with hardwood floors, skylights, fireplace, exposed wood beams, chair rail, and a large window and sliding glass door that fills the room with natural light and leads out to the outdoor oasis. Enjoy your vacation...Welcome to 1524 Old Gulph Road, a gorgeous 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath Walter Durham home built in 1952 filled with charm right in the heart of the Main Line in Villanova. Enter the home into the spacious foyer with charming brick flooring, coat closets and leads right to the inviting family room with hardwood floors, skylights, fireplace, exposed wood beams, chair rail, and a large window and sliding glass door that fills the room with natural light and leads out to the outdoor oasis. Enjoy your vacation at home with this incredible backyard featuring a cement in-ground pool, slate patio featuring a large trellis shaded with Wisteria all in a private setting that does not disappoint. Back inside the eat-in kitchen features a double wall oven, tile backsplash, 2 sinks and a door to the formal dining room with antique door and hardwood floors. Spend the colder months sitting fireside in the beautiful living room staying warm by the wood burning fireplace with built in bookcases surrounding it, hardwood floors and a staircase to the upper level. A laundry room, powder room and access to the 2-car garage completes the main level. Take the front staircase or the spiral staircase to the first section of the upper level loft that overlooks the family room, the perfect space for your home office for remote work, virtual learning or whatever your needs may be. Elegant double door entry welcomes you to the master bedroom with walk-in closet, hardwood floors, and an en-suite with tile shower stall, tile floor, recessed lighting and linen closet. Two additional bedrooms sharing a Jack-N-Jill bathroom can also be found in this section. A few steps up lead you to a secondary upper level area featuring 3 bedrooms and a full bath with double sink and tub/shower. Next, you will find yet another upper level area with a bonus room with a closet and walk-in closet that could be your home gym, craft room, office or whatever you can imagine. Lastly, there is an unfinished walk-up attic, ideal for all of your storage needs. This home has it all, a newer generator, plus an incredible location close to great local shopping, dining and all within the award winning Lower Merion School District. Do not miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Listed by: Thomas Toole III 610.692.6976 tom@tomtoole.com • RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester
Listed by: Paul J Harootunian 610.457.2300 paul@tomtoole.com • RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester

Listing closed: 04/02/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAMC677458

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Property Information for 1524 Old Gulph Road

Property Details

Taxes: $19,608 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 40-00-43572-002
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3.5
Waterfront: No
Views: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 01-15-2021
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
Cross Street: Creighton Rd
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 14
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,660.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1952
Lot Size: 0.92 AC / 40,053 SF

Location

School District Name: LOWER MERION
School District County ID: 300200396851

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: GLADWYNE (MONTGOMERY PA)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY (MONTGOMERY PA)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: HARRITON SENIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: MONTGOMERY
MLS Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $510,810

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $1,855
City Town Tax: $2,140
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 1101
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 018
School Tax: $15,612
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $4,950

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Upper Level 3

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Loft, Bedroom 6, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2, Upper 3, Upper 4

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2015
Total Finished SQFT: 3,660.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,660.00
Total SQFT: 3,660.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3044/1928/4699/304419284699_512_384_WM_dRkTwoiNYSHztMGx.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Block
Room and Floor: 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 Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 151.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Private
Fencing: Split Rail
Parcel ID: 730113

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 12
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Driveway, Private
Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Spiral Staircase, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Additional Stairway, Carpet
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Disposal, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Cooktop
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm, French
Window Features: Screens, Skylights, Transom
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/500853334

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s), Porch(es)

Pool: Yes - Personal
Personal Pool Features: In Ground, Concrete, Fenced
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, Generator
Internet Services: Cable

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.TomToole.com

Property History for 1524 Old Gulph Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 2, 2021	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC677458	$1,035,000	—
Mar 2, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1461155079	$1,035,000	—
Feb 16, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC677458		—
Feb 11, 2021	Price Change BRIGHT #PAMC677458	$1,121,000	—
Jan 15, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC677458	$1,171,000	—
May 28, 1992	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC571042	$535,000	—
Feb 27, 1992	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC571042		—
Feb 11, 1992	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC571042	$550,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/02/2021	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC677458	$1,035,000
03/02/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1461155079	$1,035,000
02/16/2021	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC677458	—
02/11/2021	Price Change BRIGHT #PAMC677458	$1,121,000
01/15/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC677458	$1,171,000
05/28/1992	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC571042	$535,000
02/27/1992	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC571042	—
02/11/1992	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC571042	$550,000

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

Public Records for 1524 Old Gulph Road

Taxable ValueLand$228,480Additions$282,330Total$510,810

Tax Record2025$23,334 ($1,944 / month)

Home Facts

Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,660 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,660 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,053 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2021ZoningR1CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-43572-00-2Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1524 Old Gulph Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Gladwyne School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	2.7 mi
9/10	Black Rock Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.7 mi
10/10	Harriton Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Holy Child School at Rosemont	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.0 mi
NR	Villanova Academy For Honor Studies	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Gladwyne School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	2.7 mi
9/10	Black Rock Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
10/10	Harriton Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	Holy Child School at Rosemont PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Villanova Academy For Honor Studies PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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

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This home: 1524 Old Gulph Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,035,000	6	4	3,660	40,053
1522 Old Gulph Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,200,000	4	4	2,973	38,837
1610 Old Gulph Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$900,000	5	4	4,800	121,968
540 Oriole Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$975,000	5	7	3,920	26,866
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501 Craig Lane, Villanova, PA 19085	$620,000	5	5	–	28,749
1518 Old Gulph Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,775,000	4	4	4,451	38,661
505 Craig Lane, Villanova, PA 19085	$1,085,000	4	3	4,705	25,300
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