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Last Sold Price
7 beds5,317 sqft
1835 Old Gulph Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.09 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$228/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

If you have been looking for an AMAZING blend of LOCATION, HISTORY & MODERN day living, you will truly appreciate this unique VILLANOVA estate. Situated on an acre in the award winning Lower Merion school district, the Pear Grove property, dates back to 1760. George Washington and the continental army camped on the property on their way to Valley Forge in December 1777- you could own a chapter of American revolutionary history! The front door welcomes you into a warm, versatile setting that offers...If you have been looking for an AMAZING blend of LOCATION, HISTORY & MODERN day living, you will truly appreciate this unique VILLANOVA estate. Situated on an acre in the award winning Lower Merion school district, the Pear Grove property, dates back to 1760. George Washington and the continental army camped on the property on their way to Valley Forge in December 1777- you could own a chapter of American revolutionary history! The front door welcomes you into a warm, versatile setting that offers EVERYTHING for gathering, virtual learning & working from home. The main house is large & has been carefully updated for today? s discerning homeowner while still maintaining its ? olde world? charm. The three-story Federal-style farmhouse has 7 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, and 4 fireplaces. The main floor offers a huge gourmet kitchen, a generous size laundry/mud room, library with built-ins, formal dining & living rooms, and 2 powder rooms, all with impressive deep-sill windows, original doors and hardware, and pristine hardwood floors. The second floor boasts radiant heat floors, claw foot tubs, and a beautiful owner? s suite, complete with bedroom, bathroom, a variety of closets & a sitting room with a gas fireplace. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete this level. The third floor has three generous sized bedrooms, a sewing room and full bath. The 4 zone heat and cooling system supported by PEX plumbing provides modern comfort and conveniences throughout. The estate comprises four structures: the main house, a playhouse, a potting shed and a two-story carriage house whose main floor has been transformed into a breathtaking Tuscan-inspired winery and tasting room, perfect for hosting large gatherings & charitable events. However this space well suited to a home business, studio, car collection to name but a few ideas! There are also three covered outdoor patios for relaxation. The beautiful, flat yard has mature magnolias surrounded by charming stone walls. It is located minutes from major roads, (I476, PA Turnpike, I76, Philadelphia International airport), and Main Line eateries, stores and boutiques, as well as being an easy commute to central Philadelphia via car or train (Septa R5). For the outdoor enthusiast, Valley Forge National Park, the Schuylkill River Trail, and Chanticleer are right nearby. You have to see Pear Grove to believe it!
  • Listed by: Alix R Mayock 484.686.7232 alix.mayock@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
  • Listed by: Dana S Hospodar 610.306.0935 dana.hospodar@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Listing closed: 01/15/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAMC663540

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,400,000

Avg days on market

88

Sale-to-list ratio

87.1%

Villanova, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 1835 Old Gulph Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $20,100 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 40-00-44068-001
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Levels/Stories: 3
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 10-02-2020
  • Subdivision: HARRITON FARM
  • Subdivision: HARRITON FARM (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,317.00
  • 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 Winterized Y/N: Yes
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 1.09 AC / 47,599 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: GLADWYNE (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: HARRITON SENIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • 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: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $526,000
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $1,819
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $2,204
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 065
  • School Tax: $16,076
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $36,433
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Den, Library, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,317.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,317.00
  • Total SQFT: 5,317.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 139.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 730244
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bar, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Double/Dual Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Flat, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors, Wood Stove
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • 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: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.alixmayock.foxroach.com

Property History for 1835 Old Gulph Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC663540

$1,214,433
Dec 8, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #695690581

$1,214,433
Dec 8, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1455256867

$1,214,433

+2.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC663540

$1,214,433
12/08/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #695690581

$1,214,433
12/08/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1455256867

$1,214,433

+2.1% / yr

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

Public Records for 1835 Old Gulph Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$24,029 ($2,002 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt5,317 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,317 SqFtStories2Lot Size47,598 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated2022ZoningR1CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-44068-00-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1835 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gladwyne School
PublicK to 4

Black Rock Middle School
Public5 to 8

Harriton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Archbishop John Carroll High School
Private9 to 12

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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This home: 1835 Old Gulph Road, Villanova, PA 19085
$1,214,433
7
5,317
47,599
$799,000
5
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30,120
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