517 Howe Rd
Description
Stately 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom center hall colonial located on one of the most coveted streets in sought-after Merion Park. With over 3,900 sf, this home is a seamless blend of old world charm and thoughtful updates for today's modern lifestyle.
Living spaces include a spacious living room with fireplace, a large family/sunroom with 3 walls of windows and french doors to the slate patio and flat,...**Please note SF in Public records is incorrect as it doesn't include the sunroom and laundry/mudroom.
Stately 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom center hall colonial located on one of the most coveted streets in sought-after Merion Park. With over 3,900 sf, this home is a seamless blend of old world charm and thoughtful updates for today's modern lifestyle.
Living spaces include a spacious living room with fireplace, a large family/sunroom with 3 walls of windows and french doors to the slate patio and flat, private back yard. The formal dining room, ideal for hosting large family dinners, is located adjacent to the updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The powder room and first floor laundry/mudroom are conveniently located towards the rear of the home. Access to the heated 1-car attached garage (currently being used as a home office) from the mudroom.
Upstairs, the generous primary suite has four deep closets and decorative arches over the windows, as well as an elegant en-suite full bathroom. There are 3 additional spacious bedrooms and a recently renovated Jack and Jill bathroom. The beautifully restored, original linen closet as well as a large cedar closet add to the charm and functionality of this special home.
The third floor with its expansive landing, a newer full bathroom, and large bedroom, is perfect for guests, an alternative primary suite space, or an au-pair/in-law suite.
The large, unfinished basement with natural light via glass block windows presents endless possibilities for customization. There is convenient access to the back yard through Bilco doors.
Located near General Wayne Park, walking distance to the town of Narberth, Montgomery Ave stores and restaurants, as well as public transportation. Easy access to the city, Conshohocken State Rd, and I-76. Top rated Lower Merion Schools.
Don't miss the opportunity to make this lovely home yours!
Upgrades and special features of this home include:
-Landscaping 2015 and updated 2021
-Sprinkler system to front and side lawn along driveway 2015, serviced annually with cloud
burst sprinkler
-Recessed lighting throughout home 1997, except for the sun room which were installed at the time of its build - see below
-Master bath 1998 gutted -plumbing, electricity, lighting and redone 2005, with new quiet
Panasonic fan and timer 2022, (closed door to bath from hall 1997)
-Jack and Jill bath gutted to lathing, insulated, new plumbing, insulation, electrical, quiet
Panasonic timer fan with timer 2022 (plumbing access panel in back bedroom closet)
-Hot water boiler 2008
-All hardwood floors sanded and stained in 1997 (but for Primary suite), additional bedrooms again for color change and kitchen sanded and re-stained 2015
-Garage door 1997, garage opening electric mechanism replaced 2010/ fully heated garage
-Kitchen, sunroom, garage, third floor windows new various times during ownership
-Basement glass block windows 1997, walls are cemented and painted 2025, new staircase from house and cellar door to the outside - 2025
-New hardware on all windows, doors and or hardware cleaned and replaced 1997
-Laundry room/mudroom created 1997 from portion of garage - new floor - 2015, laundry stack
cleaned 2024, tiled walls, cabinets 2023
-Wool carpet throughout third floor 2018
Wool carpet on center hall steps replaced 2015
-Third floor bath redone, plumbing, electrical, tile, fixtures but for original claw tub 2010/
New paint to third floor bath 2025
-Sunporch converted to Sun room, windows, doors with heat and all new electricity with fan
and high hats - 2005
-Two pad Alarm/fire/SOS/eye system installed -1999 with electronic monitoring throughout
ownership.
Listing Agents
![Felicia Stern]()
felicia.stern@compass.comP: (610)-291-6513
![Monique Wallace]()
monique.wallace@compass.comP: (610)-322-3339
Property Details for 517 Howe Road
Property Details for 517 Howe Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC2133702 |
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Taxes | $15,781 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 AC / 10,625 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
Sold By Duffy Real Estate-Narberth
Building Information for 517 Howe Road
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1Property Information for 517 Howe Road
- School District Name: LOWER MERION
- School District County ID: 300200396851
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: LOWER MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $358,540
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $1,883
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $1,599
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: 1101
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 029
- School Tax: $12,158
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
- Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,652.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,652.00
- Total SQFT: 3,652.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Full
- 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 85.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 724547
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Wood
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
- List Agent URL: feliciasternteam.com
Property History for 517 Howe Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1914646854 | $1,530,000 | — |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2133702 | $1,530,000 | — |
| May 12, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2133702 | — | |
| May 12, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC2133702 | — | |
| May 11, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2133702 | $1,485,000 | — |
| Aug 21, 1996 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC342090 | $365,000 | — |
| Jun 25, 1996 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC342090 | — | |
| May 24, 1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC342090 | $380,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1914646854 | $1,530,000 |
| 09/03/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2133702 | $1,530,000 |
| 05/12/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2133702 | — |
| 05/12/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC2133702 | — |
| 05/11/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2133702 | $1,485,000 |
| 08/21/1996 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC342090 | $365,000 |
| 06/25/1996 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC342090 | — |
| 05/24/1996 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC342090 | $380,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 517 Howe Road
Schools near 517 Howe Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cynwyd School PublicK to 4 | ||
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Lower Merion High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Kohelet Yeshiva High School Private9 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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