261 Kent Rd

3,477 Sq. Ft.
$450 / Sq. Ft.
3,477
Sq. Ft.
$450
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A classic, pedigreed six bedroom center hall colonial, with 1920's grandeur and scale, constructed of hand cut Pennsylvania field stone with a slate roof. Detached garage with private driveway, additional parking area, and turn apron. Overall, an enchanting property with a slightly raised, level lot, mature perimeter hedgerows and trees for privacy, generous flagstone patio with fountain and gardens, and deep, fenced rear yard and lawn, all professionally landscaped. This special location on Kent...A classic, pedigreed six bedroom center hall colonial, with 1920's grandeur and scale, constructed of hand cut Pennsylvania field stone with a slate roof. Detached garage with private driveway, additional parking area, and turn apron. Overall, an enchanting property with a slightly raised, level lot, mature perimeter hedgerows and trees for privacy, generous flagstone patio with fountain and gardens, and deep, fenced rear yard and lawn, all professionally landscaped. This special location on Kent Road also backs to a preservation meadow for additional privacy and is well-located within one of the best and most cherished family neighborhoods on the Main Line. Wide and quiet leafy streets with sidewalks and beautiful historic homes within easy walking distance to SEPTA (7 mins), Suburban Square (10 mins) and LMHS (10 mins). The best that Wynnewood, Narberth and Ardmore have to offer for markets, shopping, brewpubs and bars, venues and restaurants with walk-to convenience. Located within LMSD's high school choice 'green zone'. Recessed front stone portico to front door with glass sidelights. Center entrance foyer with in-laid hardwood floors t/o has transverse staircase and coat closet. Front to back living room has stone fireplace, large windows and double French doors leading to the adjacent family/sun room which opens to the rear patio. Formal dining room has beautifully styled windows and opens to the modern, eat-in kitchen with back stairs, mud room, powder room and back and side doors to patio and garage. Kitchen has updated white tile backsplash, quartz counters, double sinks, gas range, and lovely, recessed windows. On the second floor, three family bedrooms share a full, redone hall bathroom. The large owner's suite has a private full bathroom, a WIC and an inner door connecting to the adjacent 'nursery' bedroom, office, or owner’s retreat room. The third floor has two bedrooms sharing a full hall bath. Lower level has finished rec room area with a half bath, the laundry and then storage and mechanicals rooms.
  1. Listed by Bruce R Kirkpatrick • BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
    P: (610)-574-4867 bruce.kirkpatrick@foxroach.com

Property Details for 261 Kent Road

Tax ID Number
40-00-28660-001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 04/14/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 261 Kent Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PAMC2064104
Days on Market2
Taxes$13,322 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1928
Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,400 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont

Sold By Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

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Building Information for 261 Kent Road

Stories3Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,400 SF

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Property Information for 261 Kent Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: PENN VALLEY (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 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: $335,520
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,316
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $1,405
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: 1101 RES 1 FAM
  • Tax Lot: 175
  • School Tax: $10,600
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $2,000
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: 6
  • # 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: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,477.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,477.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,477.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Slate
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 85.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Level
  • Parcel ID: 725148
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Electric Alarm
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • 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, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.brucekirkpatrick.net

Property History for 261 Kent Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2064104

$1,565,000
Mar 27, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509032122

$1,565,000

+3.7% / yr

Mar 4, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2064104

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2064104

$1,565,000
03/27/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509032122

$1,565,000

+3.7% / yr

03/04/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2064104

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Public Records for 261 Kent Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$15,327 ($1,277 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,972 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,477 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt495 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,401 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningR2CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-28660-00-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 Kent 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
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Penn Valley School
PublicK to 4

Welsh Valley Middle School
Public5 to 8

Lower Merion High School
Public9 to 12

Harriton 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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