156 Idris Rd

Merion Station, PA 19066

$500,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,384 Sq. Ft.
$361 / Sq. Ft.
1,384
Sq. Ft.
$361
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/4/25Virtual Tour
Closed 12/4/25Virtual Tour
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Description

Showings start this Saturday, 10/18. Don't miss the full motion video tour! Welcome to this charming and updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath twin home located in the award-winning Lower Merion School District, zoned for Merion Elementary, Bala Cynwyd Middle, and your choice of Lower Merion or Harriton High School. This home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street just one block from Merion Botanical Park and Merion Train Station, offering easy access to Center City and the surrounding suburbs. Step inside to...Showings start this Saturday, 10/18. Don't miss the full motion video tour! Welcome to this charming and updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath twin home located in the award-winning Lower Merion School District, zoned for Merion Elementary, Bala Cynwyd Middle, and your choice of Lower Merion or Harriton High School. This home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street just one block from Merion Botanical Park and Merion Train Station, offering easy access to Center City and the surrounding suburbs. Step inside to a cozy living room with a gas fireplace that opens to a bright dining area. The updated kitchen is spacious and practical, featuring plenty of cabinets, storage nooks, and a built-in table with seating for three. Off the kitchen, you’ll find a mudroom with a coat closet, laundry area, and a half bath for guests. From there, step out to a brick patio, large storage shed, two-car driveway, and a side yard — perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Upstairs, the second floor offers two nicely sized bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet, and a renovated full bath with marble flooring. The third floor features an additional bedroom that can also serve as an office or guest space. With its walkable location, updated features, and access to top-rated schools, this Merion Station home offers comfort, convenience, and charm in one of the area’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

  1. Lauren Leithead

    Lauren Leithead

    Listing Agent

    Compass

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Property Details for 156 Idris Road

Tax ID Number
40-00-26512-007
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/08/2025 07:35 PM

Property Details for 156 Idris Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PAMC2157628
Days on Market4
Taxes$6,169 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1850
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,600 SF
CountyMontgomery County
Buyer's Agent Compensation3%

Location

Sold By Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

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Building Information for 156 Idris Road

Stories3Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,600 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,951 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,437

Property Taxes

$514

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 156 Idris Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: LOWER MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • 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: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $137,150
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $720
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $611
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: MDR1
  • Tax Lot: 011
  • School Tax: $4,836
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count 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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,384.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 156.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 724574
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
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Property History for 156 Idris Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2157628

$500,000—
Nov 24, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1923651494

$500,000

+3.0% / yr

Oct 21, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2157628

—
Oct 21, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2157628

—
Oct 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2157628

$525,000—
Aug 9, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #144269044

$264,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2157628

$500,000
11/24/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1923651494

$500,000

+3.0% / yr

10/21/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2157628

—
10/21/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2157628

—
10/18/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2157628

$525,000
08/09/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #144269044

$264,000

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

Public Records for 156 Idris Road

Taxable ValueLand$72,090Additions$65,060Total$137,150
Tax Record2024$5,999 ($500 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,384 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,356 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1850ZoningR4CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-26512-00-7

Schools near 156 Idris Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Merion El School
Public - K to 4
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Lower Merion High School
Public - 9 to 12
St Katherine Day School
Private - K to 10
Rating
School
Distance
Merion El School
PublicK to 4

Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Public5 to 8

Lower Merion High School
Public9 to 12

St Katherine Day School
PrivateK to 10

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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