1952 Canterbury Rd
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Description
Here’s your chance to own “Tall Trees,” a rare & stunning home offering serenity & privacy in the sought-after Baederwood neighborhood in the A-rated Abington School District. Built in 1938 for the Laird & Schober Shoes family, the Christian Louboutin of their time. Laird & Schober Shoes was founded in Philadelphia in 1870 & became internationally renowned for crafting luxurious women's & children's footwear, winning the Grand Prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition. This beautifully updated home offers...Here’s your chance to own “Tall Trees,” a rare & stunning home offering serenity & privacy in the sought-after Baederwood neighborhood in the A-rated Abington School District. Built in 1938 for the Laird & Schober Shoes family, the Christian Louboutin of their time. Laird & Schober Shoes was founded in Philadelphia in 1870 & became internationally renowned for crafting luxurious women's & children's footwear, winning the Grand Prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition. This beautifully updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, a 3-car garage, an 8-car driveway, 3 working stone fireplaces, a foyer w/ a handcrafted staircase, a dramatic great room w/ soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, expansive walls of glass, a fireplace & Juliet balcony, office/den, dining room, cook's kitchen w/ island & original butler's pantry, front & rear staircases, a finished lower level w/ a family/game/exercise room plus laundry, storage & workshop, & an above-garage Au Pair/In-Law Suite, home office or art studio w/ a kitchenette, 1/2 bath & private entrance. The outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring a heated in-ground Gunite saltwater pool w/ stone waterfalls, slide & spa, surrounded by travertine decking, an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, covered porch, multiple patios w/ outdoor flat-screen TVs, trampoline, swing set, playhouse, basketball hoop, & a professionally landscaped, private, level & fenced yard. This home seamlessly blends preserved period craftsmanship w/ modern amenities for today's lifestyle. From the moment you enter, the defining architectural details reveal themselves: original hardwood floors, exceptional millwork & moldings, stile & rail paneled walls, soaring ceilings, handcrafted staircases & banisters, carved woodwork, leaded-glass casement windows & doors, stained-glass wood doors, crystal doorknobs, original sconces & light fixtures, & beautiful stonework. Nearly every room enjoys views of the surrounding gardens & mature landscaping. The exterior is equally exceptional. Travertine, bluestone & EP Henry patios, walls & walkways create a series of outdoor living spaces designed to engage w/ the landscape from nearly every angle. Updates include the entire interior & exterior having just been professionally painted, an updated kitchen & baths, windows, doors, garage doors & openers, roof, HVAC, high-efficiency Weil-McLain gas heater, Bryant high-velocity central air, Bradford White gas water heater, 200+ amp electric w/ multiple panels, hardwired house backup generator plug-in, light fixtures, ceiling fans, pool, spa, patios, walls, walkways, driveway, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, landscape lighting, flower-bed irrigation, aluminum & wood fencing & gates, plus low-maintenance landscaping, trees, flowers & plantings. The finished lower level, w/ its own fireplace & TV, is perfect for kids, pets, a Peloton, Pilates, games, hobbies or a rec room. The pool, spa & outdoor entertaining areas are perfect for family gatherings, entertaining, BBQ, & special occasions. The home offers abundant natural light & storage, tremendous indoor & outdoor living space, timeless character & an unmistakable sense of warmth. Walk to Abington High & Middle Schools directly across the street, w/ Highland & Copper Beech Elementary schools just blocks away. Also within walking distance are Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Honeygrow, Shake Shack, Starbucks, Wawa, CVS, PNC Bank, PetSmart, Jules Thin Crust, the Noble SEPTA Regional Rail Station w/ service to Center City, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station & Philadelphia Airport, plus Baederwood Park, J. Boyd Coates Park & Briar Bush Nature Center. Minutes away are Jefferson Abington Hospital, Pennypack Park, Target, Abington Art Center, Abington Friends School & Arcadia U. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, cafés, parks, trails, golf, tennis, pickleball & country clubs. All showings start at the Grand Opening Open House this Saturday, July 11, from 12 to 2.
Property Details for 1952 Canterbury Road
Tax ID Number
30-00-06300-006
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleTudor
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontNo
Open Houses
LISTING UPDATED: 07/07/2026 05:06 PM
Property Details for 1952 Canterbury Road
| Status | Coming Soon |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC2186660 |
| Days on Market | - |
| Taxes | $17,079 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.93 AC / 40,510 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
Location
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Building Information for 1952 Canterbury Road
Stories2Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.93 AC / 40,510 SF
Payment Calculator
$7,403 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$5,980
Property Taxes
$1,423
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 1952 Canterbury Road
Location
Location
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
- School District Name: ABINGTON
- School District County ID: 300200397027
- Elementary School: HIGHLAND (MONTGOMERY PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: ABINGTON JUNIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: ABINGTON (MONTGOMERY PA)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- 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
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Assessed Value: $337,050
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $1,840
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 012
- School Tax: $12,993
- Tax Page Number: 5
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
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: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: In-Law/auPair/Suite
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Storage Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
- Room Type: Game Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
- Room Type: Workshop
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
- Room Type: Exercise Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Green Info
- Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting, Pool/Spa/Equipment
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 4,328.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,328.00
- Total SQFT: 4,328.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Tile, Pitched
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Solid Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Basement Type: Drain, Drainage System, Fully Finished, Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Windows, Workshop
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 2
- Other Structure: Wood/Metal Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Poolside, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing: Fully, Aluminum, Privacy, Split Rail, Wood
- Parcel ID: 645663
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
- Total Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Upgraded Countertops, Stain/Lead Glass
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Screen, Stone, Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Door Features: French, Insulated, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s)
- Window Features: Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Low-E, Screens
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Play Equipment, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: Fenced, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Saltwater
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Energy Star Heating System, Steam, Programmable Thermostat
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Property History for 1952 Canterbury Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #356949432 | $490,000 | — |
| Jun 28, 2013 | Closed BRIGHT #1003447425 | $490,000 | — |
| Apr 6, 2013 | Pending BRIGHT #1003447425 | — | |
| Mar 25, 2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003447425 | $525,000 | — |
| Feb 28, 2013 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009539592 | $599,000 | — |
| Jul 2, 2012 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009539592 | $649,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2013 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #356949432 | $490,000 |
| 06/28/2013 | Closed BRIGHT #1003447425 | $490,000 |
| 04/06/2013 | Pending BRIGHT #1003447425 | — |
| 03/25/2013 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003447425 | $525,000 |
| 02/28/2013 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009539592 | $599,000 |
| 07/02/2012 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009539592 | $649,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1952 Canterbury Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$16,995 ($1,416 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,328 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,328 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,402 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938ZoningNCountyMONTGOMERYAPN30-00-06300-00-6Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1952 Canterbury 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 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highland School PublicK to 5 | ||
Abington Junior High School Public6 to 8 | ||
Abington Senior High School Public9 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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