555 Lafayette Road

Closed 5/17/12
Closed 5/17/12
Exterior
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Family Room
Library
Bedroom - Main
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Exterior Back
View in Back
Sold
Last Sold Price
$550,000
4 beds2,624 sqft
555 Lafayette Rd, Merion Station, PA 19066
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.20 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$210/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

yCharming and spacious Colonial located in the heart of Merion Park. Excellent location! Enter into this home and see beautiful amenities: hardwood floors, enlarged kitchen with newer s/s appliances, new granite counters, finished lower level, new heater, new hot water heater,a2nd fl laundry hookup, skylights! Here's how it lays out: Entry foyer with coat closet, living room with fireplace opens to panelled study with vaulted ceiling and skylights, large family room with sliders to flagstone patio...yCharming and spacious Colonial located in the heart of Merion Park. Excellent location! Enter into this home and see beautiful amenities: hardwood floors, enlarged kitchen with newer s/s appliances, new granite counters, finished lower level, new heater, new hot water heater,a2nd fl laundry hookup, skylights! Here's how it lays out: Entry foyer with coat closet, living room with fireplace opens to panelled study with vaulted ceiling and skylights, large family room with sliders to flagstone patio and level yard, a true eat in kitchen which was expanded, formal dining room, powder room. 2nd : Master bedroom and bath, three additional bedrooms, hall laundry, full bath. Basement: finished playroom/ exercise room, utility room, powder room and storage. Square footage noted does not include finished playroom in basement. Excellent sunny exposure,great storage, location is 20 min to center city, two short blocks to playground/park. This location cannot be beat! Commuter train avail in Merion and Narberth-close by.
  • Listed by: Evelyn Cohen 610.574.8800 eviecohen@remax.net • RE/MAX Executive Realty
Listing closed: 05/17/2012 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003439187
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Property Information for 555 Lafayette Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,348 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Montgomery County
  • Tax ID Number: 40-00-29148-008
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: MERION PARK
  • Subdivision: MERION PARK (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Cross Street: HAMILTON
  • Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,624.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,876 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • Elementary School: CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $274,870
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R4
  • Tax Lot: 331
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,624.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 67
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 725274
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Marble
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 555 Lafayette Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #335294890

$550,000—
May 17, 2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1003439187

$550,000—
Feb 26, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003439187

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #335294890

$550,000
05/17/2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1003439187

$550,000
02/26/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003439187

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Public Records for 555 Lafayette Road

Taxable ValueLand$116,380Additions$158,490Total$274,870
Tax Record2025$12,556 ($1,046 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,624 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,878 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954Year Renovated2023ZoningR4CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-29148-00-8Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 555 Lafayette Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cynwyd School
Public - K to 4
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Lower Merion High School
Public - 9 to 12
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls
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

I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls
Private9 to 12

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$550,000
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2,624
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