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5 beds5,480 sqft

1833 Old Gulph Rd, Villanova, PA 19085

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.69 acresLot Size
1988Year Built
$146/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Privately sited well-back from the road on a beautifully landscaped lot, this rustic Nantucket-style home combines elements of brick, stone & wood beams to provide an artistic, warm textural environment - & gives this home a soul. 200-year old Michigan barn was disassembled, and under an architect's supervision, a new home was re-built around its frame. The result is an extraordinary residence that perfectly blends charming character, open floor plan and modern amenities. Highlights include a spacious...Privately sited well-back from the road on a beautifully landscaped lot, this rustic Nantucket-style home combines elements of brick, stone & wood beams to provide an artistic, warm textural environment - & gives this home a soul. 200-year old Michigan barn was disassembled, and under an architect's supervision, a new home was re-built around its frame. The result is an extraordinary residence that perfectly blends charming character, open floor plan and modern amenities. Highlights include a spacious Kitchen with brick flooring and cherry cabinetry and Breakfast and Family Rms with soaring 20 ft ceilings brightened by a 2-story Palladian window. Living and Dining Rooms are detailed with barn beams and a rough finish on the dry wall. Master Suite, with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and tiled Bath is located on the 2nd floor, together with 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. Lower Level has a Rec Room, Exercise Area and 2 Bonus Rooms - 1 adjacent to a full Bathroom. A rear Deck offers breathtaking views of the grounds. Special Financing is available on all properties from SIRVA Mortgage, Inc. Photos taken in 2013.
  • Listed by: Robin R Gordon 610.592.5498 robin@robingordon.com • BHHS Fox & Roach - Haverford Sales Office
Listing closed: 04/29/2015 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003462413
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Median sold price

$2,256,000

Avg days on market

69

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Villanova, PA

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Property Information for 1833 Old Gulph Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $17,086 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 40-00-44066-003
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Converted Barn
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Cross Street: CEDAR
  • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,480.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 0.69 AC / 30,120 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

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Assessed Value: $522,900
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 126

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,480.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 5,480.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
  • Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 113
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 730243

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Exposed Beams, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Marble, Stone
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 1833 Old Gulph Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1003462413

$799,000—
Mar 23, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #534980836

$799,000

+2.8% / yr

Mar 9, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1003462413

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1003462413

$799,000
03/23/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #534980836

$799,000

+2.8% / yr

03/09/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1003462413

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Public records

1833 Old Gulph Road

Beds

5

Baths

4.5

Total Finished SqFt

8,680 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

7,080 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

1,600 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 1833 Old Gulph 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 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: 1833 Old Gulph Road, Villanova, PA 19085
$799,000
5
5,480
30,120
$1,214,433
7
5,317
47,599
$825,000
5
4,741
37,200
$1,850,000
5
–
46,036
$430,000
3
–
35,719
$650,000
4
2
1,568
39,600

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