523 Oakley Road

Closed 6/12/19
Closed 6/12/19
Exterior Front
Front Porch
Foyer
Living Room
Dining Room
Built-In Corner Cabinet
Dining Room
Dining Room Fireplace
Front Hall
Kitchen
Butler's Pantry
Butler's Pantry
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Family Room
Family Room
Bathroom
Third Floor Bedroom
Third Floor Bedroom
Third Floor Hall Bathroom
Rear Yard
Rear Elevation
Trail to Haverford College
Exterior Front
Sold
Last Sold Price
$685,000
5 beds2,509 sqft
523 Oakley Rd, Haverford, PA 19041
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
1840Year Built
$273/sq ftPrice per sq ft
12 carsParking Spaces

Description

This elegant clapboard colonial home in the heart of Philadelphia's Main Line was custom built c1840 by Samuel Garrigues, a Quaker Farmer who donated all the land for the construction of Haverford College in the 1830 s. The house is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac street and is an easy walk to the Paoli Local, a wonderful walking trail, Haverford School, Haverford College, Haverford Friends and various shops and restaurants. The house is beautifully proportioned, with all hardwood floors...This elegant clapboard colonial home in the heart of Philadelphia's Main Line was custom built c1840 by Samuel Garrigues, a Quaker Farmer who donated all the land for the construction of Haverford College in the 1830 s. The house is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac street and is an easy walk to the Paoli Local, a wonderful walking trail, Haverford School, Haverford College, Haverford Friends and various shops and restaurants. The house is beautifully proportioned, with all hardwood floors and many deep silled, original glass paned, tall windows permitting sunlight to fill the gracious rooms. This is a home with all the hallmarks of yesterday . . . wide covered front porch, lovely front door with leaded glass surround, nine-foot ceilings, heart of pine interior woodwork, colonial style mantles and built-in corner cabinets, and butler s pantry with copper sinks. There is a raised patio off the kitchen giving access to a flat rear yard, lovely gardens and a two-car detached garage with storage loft. With a premiere location, proximity to schools, clubs, and major highways this elegant home is perfectly situated to provide not only convenience but also privacy to its new owners. Showings begin at Open House March 24th, 2-4PM.
  • Listed by: Barbara B Cranford 610.999.5095 mccran@aol.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Listing closed: 06/12/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PADE439632

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

103.4%

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Property Information for 523 Oakley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,878 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Delaware County
  • Tax ID Number: 22-05-00736-00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Garden/Lawn
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: Railroad
  • Municipality: HAVERFORD TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,509.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Lot Size: 0.55 AC / 23,827 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP
  • School District County ID: 300200397354
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Haverford Twp (10422)
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: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $282,490
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • County Tax: $1,583
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $173,110
  • City Town Tax: $2,312
  • Land Assessed Value: $109,380
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 147-000
  • School Tax: $8,983
  • 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: 5
  • # 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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,509.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,509.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,509.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3015/7068/7125/301570687125_512_384_WM_ZyAHQtYLw1QQm2Au.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full
  • 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, 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: 112.00 x 215.00
  • Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Level, SideYard(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Parcel ID: 481894
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Stove, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 523 Oakley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE439632

$685,000—
May 29, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #656769796

$685,000—
Mar 28, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE439632

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE439632

$685,000
05/29/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #656769796

$685,000
03/28/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE439632

—

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Public Records for 523 Oakley Road

Taxable ValueLand$212,410Additions$396,340Total$608,750
Tax Record2026$17,087 ($1,424 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,509 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,509 SqFtStories2Lot Size23,827 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840Year Renovated1840CountyDELAWAREAPN22-05-00736-00

Schools near 523 Oakley Road

This home is within Haverford Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Coopertown El School
Public - K to 5
Haverford Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Haverford Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Friends School Haverford
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Coopertown El School
PublicK to 5

Haverford Middle School
Public6 to 8

Haverford Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Friends School Haverford
PrivatePK to 5

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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