281 Matsonford Rd
Description
Built in 1834, this three-story historic home presents a rare opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers with a passion for restoration. Offering six bedrooms and two full baths, the property provides generous space and flexibility for multiple uses. Architectural features include two spacious parlors with fireplaces, a bedroom with its own fireplace, high ceilings, elegantly curved walls, and deep-set windows that fill the home with natural light...Just Listed – Circa 1834 | Investor Opportunity
Built in 1834, this three-story historic home presents a rare opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers with a passion for restoration. Offering six bedrooms and two full baths, the property provides generous space and flexibility for multiple uses. Architectural features include two spacious parlors with fireplaces, a bedroom with its own fireplace, high ceilings, elegantly curved walls, and deep-set windows that fill the home with natural light and highlight its period character. The layout and scale offer endless potential for thoughtful renovation. The home is outdated and in need of tender loving care, making it an ideal canvas for restoration or redevelopment. Conveniently located near major roadways and rail, the property offers excellent accessibility and commuter appeal. A unique opportunity to restore a historic residence with significant upside. Six bedrooms 2 full bath, 4 bedrooms on second level, 2 bedrooms on the 3rd level and a kitchen, First level has centre hall which runs from the first floor to the back, with a large kitchen with breakfast area and outside exit, Off the other side of central flool there are 2 formal parlor with fireplaces. The second level features 4 bedrooms with fireplace in main bedroom, and full hall bath. Third level features 2 bedrooms with a good size kitchen and full bath. Driveway goes along the side of the lot to parking area. This home sits on a corner lot at the bottom of level road, Also there is a separate lot for sale. mls # PAMC 2163092 for $275000.
- Listed by Eileen T Campbell • Keller Williams Realty GroupP: (610)-256-9620 ecampbell@kw.com
Property Details for 281 Matsonford Road
Property Details for 281 Matsonford Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC2163246 |
| Days on Market | 14 |
| Taxes | $4,865 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1834 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 AC / 13,715 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
Location
Building Information for 281 Matsonford Road
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Property Information for 281 Matsonford Road
- Transportation: Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
- School District Name: UPPER MERION AREA
- School District County ID: 300200396617
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- High School: UPPER MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area: Upper Merion Twp (10658)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $144,270
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $757
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $643
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 1101
- Zoning: RESIDNTIAL
- Tax Lot: 012
- School Tax: $3,463
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Dining Area, Flooring - Wood, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Wood
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 6
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,664.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,664.00
- Total SQFT: 2,664.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Other
- Room and Floor: 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 141.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Front Yard
- Parcel ID: 827601
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
- Interior Features: Wood Floors, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Appliances: Stove
- Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
- Window Features: Double Hung, Wood Frame
- Exterior Features: Gutter System
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Central, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.EileenTCampbell.com
Property History for 281 Matsonford Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2163246 | $599,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2163246 | $599,900 |
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Public Records for 281 Matsonford Road
Schools near 281 Matsonford Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 4 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Roberts El School PublicK to 4 | ||
Upper Merion Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Upper Merion High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Gulph El School PublicK to 4 |
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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