261 Farm Road

Closed 6/5/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,925,000

5 beds4 baths2,960 sqft

261 Farm Rd, Haverford, PA 19041

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.26 acresLot Size

1895Year Built

$650/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this splendid treasure in coveted Northside Haverford, designed by renowned architect Frank Furness just prior to the turn of the century in 1895. This enchanting home in a lovely storybook setting was designed to capture the beautiful scenery while offering wonderful indoor and outdoor entertaining and living space with exceptional architectural details. The exterior is clad in authentic clapboard siding tastefully painted (June 2024) with triple hung true divided light windows, beautiful...Welcome to this splendid treasure in coveted Northside Haverford, designed by renowned architect Frank Furness just prior to the turn of the century in 1895. This enchanting home in a lovely storybook setting was designed to capture the beautiful scenery while offering wonderful indoor and outdoor entertaining and living space with exceptional architectural details. The exterior is clad in authentic clapboard siding tastefully painted (June 2024) with triple hung true divided light windows, beautiful tiered slate courtyards with dry-stack stone walls, elegant gardens filled with perennials that pop throughout the year, an architectural shingle roof (December 2023) as well as a beautiful copper roof (December 2023) above the Garden/Sun Room, all copper downspouts and gutters, slate walkways, and the restored original garage doors for beautiful and authentic aesthetic. Pride of ownership shows in keeping with the original character of the home with modern amenities that suit today’s needs, including recently remodeled bathrooms, a whole house Generac generator (April 2024), updated electric as well as natural gas for heating and cooking. Other interior features include exquisite millwork, 10 foot ceilings on the first floor, hardwood floors throughout the home, Frank Furness signature keyhole stairwell and original bannister with ivory inlay, large fireside Living Room with a wall of built-ins, heated Garden/Sun Room with original hardware on windows and doors, formal Dining Room with swinging door to Breakfast Area with built-in banquette seating and updated granite Kitchen, and sprawling Family Room addition converted from the original garage with newer hardwood floors, a Powder Room, and French doors to the courtyards. The upstairs of the home has five functional bedrooms including a Primary Bedroom with en suite bath, two additional updated baths, and a convenient 2nd floor Laundry Room. The Lower Level of the home is unfinished, dry, and organized with a walk-out door to the driveway side of the home. The driveway has been repaved and has ample room for parking! This convenient location is within walking distance to the Merion Cricket Club, Haverford train station, and shops at Haverford Square, within close proximity to all major roadways for commuting to Center City or the airport, nearby local schools, and within minutes to the towns of Bryn Mawr and Ardmore as well as Suburban Square for shopping and dining! Don’t miss this opportunity to have your own slice of heaven in one of the most sought after Main Line neighborhoods!

Listing closed: 06/05/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAMC2175476

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Property Details

Taxes: $18,650 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 40-00-17892-005
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial, Carriage House
Levels/Stories: 3
Waterfront: No
Views: Garden/Lawn
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 04-16-2026
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
Cross Street: LAUREL LANE
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 16
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,960.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 464.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 464.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1895
Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,134 SF

Location

Location

Transportation: Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
School District Name: LOWER MERION

School District County ID: 300200396851
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: GLADWYNE (MONTGOMERY PA)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: BLACK ROCK (MONTGOMERY PA)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: HARRITON SENIOR (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

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $405,100

Year Assessed: 2026
County Tax: $2,212
City Town Tax: $1,952
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: Yes
Land Use Code: 1101
Zoning: R1
Tax Lot: 039
School Tax: $14,286
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: 3

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0

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

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Lighting - Recessed, Built-Ins

Room 2

Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Room 3

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Crown Molding, Lighting - Recessed, Flooring - HardWood

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Breakfast Room, Built-Ins, Countertop(s) - Granite, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry

Room 5

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed, Attached Bathroom

Room 6

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub

Room 7

Room Type: Bathroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Jack and Jill Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Recessed

Room 9

Room Type: Basement
Room Level: Lower 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Basement - Unfinished

Room 10

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Flooring - Stone, Lighting - Wall sconces

Room 11

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood

Room 12

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom

Room 13

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Jack and Jill Bathroom

Room 14

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins

Room 15

Room Type: Half Bath
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Built-Ins, Chair Rail, Lighting - Wall sconces

Room 16

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Attached Bathroom

Building Info

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,960.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 3,424.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Copper
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8047/7364/5884/804773645884_512_384_WM_vWmiGioumfRcEzeU.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
Flooring Type: Wood
Basement Type: Partial
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 Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 211.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Landscaping, No Thru Street, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Other
Fencing: Fully, Split Rail, Wood
Location Type: Suburban
Parcel ID: 721867

Parking

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Paved Driveway, Private

Interior Features

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s), Wood
Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Door Features: French, Double Entry, Atrium
Window Features: Triple Pane, Wood Frame, Storm, Transom, Screens
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Bump-outs, Extensive Hardscape, Gutter System, Play Area, Other
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 261 Farm Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 5, 2026	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2175476	$1,925,000	—
May 18, 2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #139570695	$1,925,000	+5.5% / yr
Apr 17, 2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2175476		—
Apr 16, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2175476	$1,699,900	—
Apr 15, 2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2175476		—
Jun 15, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #290793224	$825,000	-0.5% / yr
Jun 15, 2010	Closed BRIGHT #1003428039	$825,000	—
May 4, 2010	Pending BRIGHT #1003428039		—
Apr 23, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003428039	$849,000	—
Mar 15, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #156446800	$849,000	—
Mar 15, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #1003362155	$849,000	—
Jan 19, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #1003362155		—
Jan 4, 2005	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAMC499702	$899,000	—
Jan 3, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003362155	$849,000	—
Nov 27, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC499702	$899,000	—
Nov 19, 1998	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC254106	$360,000	—
Sep 22, 1998	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC254106		—
Mar 15, 1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC254106	$465,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/05/2026	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2175476	$1,925,000
05/18/2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #139570695	$1,925,000 +5.5% / yr
04/17/2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2175476	—
04/16/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2175476	$1,699,900
04/15/2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2175476	—
06/15/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #290793224	$825,000 -0.5% / yr
06/15/2010	Closed BRIGHT #1003428039	$825,000
05/04/2010	Pending BRIGHT #1003428039	—
04/23/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003428039	$849,000
03/15/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #156446800	$849,000
03/15/2005	Closed BRIGHT #1003362155	$849,000
01/19/2005	Pending BRIGHT #1003362155	—
01/04/2005	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAMC499702	$899,000
01/03/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003362155	$849,000
11/27/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC499702	$899,000
11/19/1998	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC254106	$360,000
09/22/1998	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC254106	—
03/15/1998	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC254106	$465,000

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Public records

261 Farm Road

Beds

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,847 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,847 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

11,134 SqFt

Schools near 261 Farm Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Gladwyne School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	1.1 mi
9/10	Black Rock Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	3.1 mi
10/10	Harriton Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.8 mi
NR	Fusion Academy - Ardmore	Private - Choice school	6 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	St. Thomas Good Counsel School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	1.0 mi
NR	The Haverford School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Gladwyne School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	1.1 mi
9/10	Black Rock Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	3.1 mi
10/10	Harriton Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.8 mi
NR	Fusion Academy - Ardmore Private6 to 12 Choice school	0.9 mi
NR	St. Thomas Good Counsel School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	The Haverford School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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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261 Farm Rd, Haverford, PA 19041

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