238 Merion Rd

Merion Station, PA 19066

$600,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
3,389 Sq. Ft.
$177 / Sq. Ft.
3,389
Sq. Ft.
$177
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/30/15
Closed 11/30/15

Description

Ideally located within walking distance to the Merion Train Station this stately Center Hall Colonial with its superior bones, strong architectural presence and traditional floor plan awaits the next owner. The highly sought after neighborhood and surrounding high value homes easily support the cost of restoring this home to its original grandeur. The classic Reception Hall with Powder Room to the rear of the elegant staircase anchors the space. To the left is the spacious Living Room with marble...Ideally located within walking distance to the Merion Train Station this stately Center Hall Colonial with its superior bones, strong architectural presence and traditional floor plan awaits the next owner. The highly sought after neighborhood and surrounding high value homes easily support the cost of restoring this home to its original grandeur. The classic Reception Hall with Powder Room to the rear of the elegant staircase anchors the space. To the left is the spacious Living Room with marble surround wood burning fireplace and two sets of glass doors leading to the cozy Family Room with gas stove insert in the stone fireplace. The Family Room offers exterior access to the front lawn and inviting garden and opens to the Three Season Screened In Porch at the rear. To the right of the Foyer is the grandly proportioned Dining Room with entrances to the Kitchen and Breakfast Room. The functional Kitchen has been updated with professional appliances and a seated peninsula styled island, behind the Kitchen is a Mud Room / Pantry area with stairs to the back yard, adjacent and overlooking the front lawn is a sunny Breakfast Room. Stairs leading to the walk out Basement are concealed and with a built in unit that serves as additional serving space when Basement access is not needed. The Second Floor includes a Master Suite which is entered thru the Sitting Room with newly renovated luxurious ensuite Bath, three spacious Family Bedrooms and a Hall Bathroom. The Third Floor consists of Two generously sized Bedrooms, a Third Full Bath, and Two Crawl Spaces for Storage. Hardwood Flooring throughout will be gorgeous when refinished. Attached Garage is one car wide and two car deep, it does not have interior access. New Gas Heater and Hot Water Heater recently installed. Owner is a licensed Realtor.

Listing Agents

  1. Lavinia Smerconish

    Lavinia Smerconish

    Listing Agent

    P: (610)-547-6637

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  2. Stacey Smart

    Stacey Smart

    Alternative Listing Agent

    P: (610)-715-9801

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Property Details for 238 Merion Road

Tax ID Number
40-00-36932-009
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Traditional
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/27/2023 10:08 PM

Property Details for 238 Merion Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1003469217
Days on Market25
Taxes$9,401 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,420 SF
CountyMontgomery County
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Building Information for 238 Merion Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,420 SF

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Property Information for 238 Merion Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • Elementary School: MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • High School: LOWER MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • 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: $280,000
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R4
  • Tax Lot: 182
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
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: 5TH BDRM
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Description: 6TH BDRM
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,389.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 120
  • Lot Features: Sloping
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 727579
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), Attic/House Fan, Stall Shower, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 238 Merion Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1003469217

$600,000—
Nov 23, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #562446683

$600,000

+19.2% / yr

Oct 9, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1003469217

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1003469217

$600,000
11/23/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #562446683

$600,000

+19.2% / yr

10/09/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1003469217

—

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

Public Records for 238 Merion Road

Taxable ValueLand$131,820Additions$148,180Total$280,000
Tax Record2025$12,790 ($1,066 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,389 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,389 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,422 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningR4CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-36932-00-9Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 238 Merion 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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