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4 beds3,012 sqft$216/sqft
249 Forrest Rd, Merion Station, PA 19066
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$216/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Imagine a home that feels like living in an English cottage set on a generous corner property on a tree lined quiet street in the heart of Merion Station. This authentic Main Line home proudly displays architectural features and details found only in a home that has and will withstand the test of time. These period appropriate elements are immediately apparent as you approach the solid wood front door w/ stained glass inset decorative windows and expansive porch. The backset staircase affords a wide...Imagine a home that feels like living in an English cottage set on a generous corner property on a tree lined quiet street in the heart of Merion Station. This authentic Main Line home proudly displays architectural features and details found only in a home that has and will withstand the test of time. These period appropriate elements are immediately apparent as you approach the solid wood front door w/ stained glass inset decorative windows and expansive porch. The backset staircase affords a wide welcoming foyer, w/ a fireside living room to your right & spacious dining room to your left. Walk through the butler s pantry w/ built-in cabinets & sink to the kitchen w/ updated appliances, solid wood cabinets, tiled backsplash & hardwood floors. The warm inviting kitchen is part of an addition that was built including a powder room w/ en suite laundry & a light flooded open, airy fireside family room flanked by windows on all sides w/ a wall of built-ins & separate entrance. This addition adds an extra 394 sq. Ft of living space. A private, serene side garden is accessed from this family room. A back staircase, part of the addition, takes you up to the 2nd floor. As you ascend this 2-story windowed staircase you ll enter the private master suite by way of a nook ; perfect as a home office, library or sitting area. A separate dressing area with 4 closets and ample built-in storage along w/ private bath completes the master bedroom suite. Second spacious bedroom & hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor boasts 2 equally spacious bedrooms and hall bath w/ a claw foot tub. There is a walk-in closet on this level providing an unusual and unique amount of storage. Basement is a perfect play-space with high ceilings and natural light measuring 11.5 X 21.5 on the finished side! More closets and storage in the basement as well; separate furnace room. All knob and tube was removed and replaced with updated wiring October 2019. All electrical was simultaneously updated. Central air in family room/kitchen addition only. Hardwood floors & a remarkable amount of storage & closet space throughout this home. This unique, incredible home is a 10 minute walk from the Paoli/Thorndale line at the Merion stop (R5). Walk to location includes the Merion Botanical Park, Merion Tribute House, Merion Elementary School, Wynnewood shops & restaurants & Narberth borough. Close proximity to houses of worship, private & parochial schools. Will you be the next fortunate buyer you were hoping to be? Don t wait; this is a highly coveted area with million + dollar homes in a very special neighborhood in the award winning Lower Merion School District.
  • Listed by: Lise E. Corson 484.620.9450 lise.corson@kw.com
  • Listed by: Maxine S Goldberg 610.405.8300 maxine.goldberg@foxroach.com
Listing closed: 03/04/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAMC627920

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Property Information for 249 Forrest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,254 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 40-00-18672-008
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Cross Street: east wynnewood
  • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,012.00
  • 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 Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,600 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: LOWER MERION (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: $273,820
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $947
  • City Town Tax: $1,147
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R3
  • Tax Lot: 089
  • School Tax: $8,160
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $19,500
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Bathroom 2
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,012.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 107.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Parcel ID: 722090
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 249 Forrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #666639966

$650,000
Mar 4, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC627920

$650,000
Feb 7, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC627920

$699,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #666639966

$650,000
03/04/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC627920

$650,000
02/07/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC627920

$699,000

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

Public Records for 249 Forrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$96,700Additions$177,120Total$273,820
Tax Record2025$12,509 ($1,042 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,012 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,012 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,601 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningR3CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-18672-00-8Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 249 Forrest 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 - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Merion El School
PublicK to 4

Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Public5 to 8

Lower Merion High School
Public9 to 12

Kohelet Yeshiva High School
PrivateK 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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