261 Forrest Rd

Merion Station, PA 19066

$1,440,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4,618 Sq. Ft.
$312 / Sq. Ft.
4,618
Sq. Ft.
$312
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/30/23
Closed 6/30/23
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Description

Welcome to 261 Forrest Rd, a stunning property located in the highly sought-after Merion Station of Lower Merion. This one-of-a-kind home has been loved, well maintained, renovated and expanded by its current owners to blend its original historical charm with the needs of today’s lifestyle. As you approach the property, you'll be struck by the home's stately presence, with its grand facade, lush landscaping, and large inviting front porch. Step inside, and you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting...Welcome to 261 Forrest Rd, a stunning property located in the highly sought-after Merion Station of Lower Merion. This one-of-a-kind home has been loved, well maintained, renovated and expanded by its current owners to blend its original historical charm with the needs of today’s lifestyle. As you approach the property, you'll be struck by the home's stately presence, with its grand facade, lush landscaping, and large inviting front porch. Step inside, and you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting interior, filled with natural light and tasteful finishes. The main floor boasts refinished hardwood floors, a spacious living room with a fireplace, perfect for cozy evenings with family and friends. Two french doors give access to the outdoor covered patio, perfect for entertaining. The gracious dining room flows into the eat-in kitchen and family room. The kitchen is a true chef's delight, with a Thermador gas range top and pot filler, GE Monogram integrated refrigerator, Sub-Zero wine cooler, GE Advantium and convection double wall oven, a large island with seating, in-ceiling speakers, pantry and plenty of storage. The breakfast room offers a comfortable spot for casual dining, with views of the backyard, access to the deck and open to the family room. A powder room and a mudroom, with laundry and built-ins complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find 3 generous bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with a walk-in closet, laundry room, dual private baths with shared double shower, heated towel rack, warming towel drawer, walk-in closet, in-ceiling speakers and plenty of storage. There are an additional 3 bedrooms on the third floor, one of which has an ensuite bathroom and a bonus room. The partially finished, waterproofed basement provides additional space perfect for a home gym, playroom, or media room. Outside, the fully fenced backyard is a true oasis, with a large wrap-around deck, mature trees, and plenty of space for gardening, games, and relaxation. Home has a whole house generator, brand new HVAC systems (2023), custom solid wood shutters and entrance doors, a gated belgian block lined driveway. Large 2 car garage with solid wood doors. New hardwood floors in kitchen and family room, new carpets on second and third floor. New exterior stucco coating comes with warranty. HSA home warranty included in the sale. The home is situated in the award-winning Lower Merion School District, known for its top-rated schools and strong sense of community. Located just minutes from local shops, restaurants, and parks, and with easy access to major highways and public transportation. Don't miss your opportunity to make this beautiful property your own.
  1. Listed by Jamileh Habre • BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
    P: (917)-974-2863 jamie.habre@foxroach.com

Property Details for 261 Forrest Road

Tax ID Number
40-00-18680-009
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
4
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/26/2023 10:05 PM

Property Details for 261 Forrest Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PAMC2069348
Days on Market4
Taxes$15,333 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1904
Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,700 SF
CountyMontgomery County
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Building Information for 261 Forrest Road

Stories4Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,700 SF

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Property Information for 261 Forrest Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $383,130
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,623
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $1,605
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: LDR3
  • Zoning Dscrp: Residential
  • Tax Lot: 87
  • School Tax: $12,104
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # 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: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,618.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 4,618.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Shake Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8023/2270/9296/802322709296_512_384_WM_UWrqKEL6_3icZHlF.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System
  • 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, 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 52.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Private, Rear Yard, Landscaping
  • Fencing: Fully, Aluminum, Wood
  • Parcel ID: 722092
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Built-Ins, Wood Floors, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Tankless, Multi-tank, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 261 Forrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2069348

$1,440,000—
Jun 7, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1514580169

$1,440,000—
May 9, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2069348

—
May 9, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2069348

—
May 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2069348

$1,375,000—
Feb 28, 1995

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC336950

$392,000—
Jan 16, 1995

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC336950

—
Nov 20, 1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC336950

$399,000—
May 24, 1994

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC336260

$156,000—
Apr 30, 1994

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC336260

—
Mar 6, 1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC336260

$155,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2069348

$1,440,000
06/07/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1514580169

$1,440,000
05/09/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2069348

—
05/09/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2069348

—
05/06/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2069348

$1,375,000
02/28/1995

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC336950

$392,000
01/16/1995

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC336950

—
11/20/1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC336950

$399,000
05/24/1994

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC336260

$156,000
04/30/1994

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC336260

—
03/06/1994

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC336260

$155,000

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

Public Records for 261 Forrest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$17,503 ($1,459 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,450 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,702 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1904Year Renovated2014ZoningR3CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-18680-00-9Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 Forrest 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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