56 Crosby Brown Rd

Gladwyne, PA 19035

$5,950,000
Price
6
Beds
9,065 Sq. Ft.
$656 / Sq. Ft.
9,065
Sq. Ft.
$656
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

A stunning showcase of Tudor Revival architecture, 56 Crosby Brown Road is a set on 2.8 level acres on a private lane in the heart of Gladwyne on Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line. Built between 1895–1905, this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind estate seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern luxury. This exceptional property has been meticulously updated to provide every modern comfort with details executed to perfection.
A dramatic entry Loggia leads you to grand leaded glass doors where you enter...A stunning showcase of Tudor Revival architecture, 56 Crosby Brown Road is a set on 2.8 level acres on a private lane in the heart of Gladwyne on Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line. Built between 1895–1905, this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind estate seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern luxury. This exceptional property has been meticulously updated to provide every modern comfort with details executed to perfection.
A dramatic entry Loggia leads you to grand leaded glass doors where you enter the foyer and center hall anchored by limestone with granite insets and custom limestone surrounds. Crowned by a soaring 25-foot beamed ceiling, the formal living room features a marble wood-burning fireplace with rich millwork and cabinetry, an impressive space for gatherings with access to one of three terraces that look out over the gardens. With its striking hand-crafted leaded glass window, the formal dining room is ideal for seamless entertaining, featuring a concealed doorway providing direct access to the butler’s pantry, wet bar and wine room. The main level also features an exquisite paneled library bathed in natural light from floor-to-ceiling sliders that lead you to the center terrace and gardens.
Designed with exquisite custom artisan cabinetry by Downsview Kitchens and featuring Hereau fixtures, Miele appliances and Wolf ranges, this expansive kitchen flows effortlessly into the family room creating a warm and functional space for everyday living. Centered around a grand limestone gas fireplace, the family room offers a comfortable gathering place with direct access to the patio, outdoor kitchen and rear gardens. Adjacent to the kitchen, a spacious sun-drenched bonus room that formerly housed a lap pool with the potential to be restored, now serves as a bright gym and relaxed lounge area. Completing the main level is a laundry room, formal and informal powder rooms, and full bath.
Ascend to the second floor, where dramatic 25-foot ceilings boast beams inlaid with hand painted canvases.The primary suite has vaulted ceilings, rich wood paneling with built-in closets, a sitting area, and an exquisite, extensively renovated ensuite bath featuring an Italian marble throughout and Sherele Wagner Fixtures. The second floor also features three sizable en-suite bedrooms, all benefiting from modern comforts and newly renovated bathrooms. One of these includes a welcoming gas fireplace.
Next to the main home is a charming, completely renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath carriage house with a full service kitchen. The half-timbered exterior recalls an English country home, while modern amenities provide today’s desired comforts. It can be used as a guest house or home office.
A circular driveway with attached garage; original stone potting shed, extensive stone terraces with outdoor kitchen; and meticulously landscaped yard and gardens that were once an arboretum complete this serene retreat.
This historic gem is located in the prestigious Lower Merion School District just 1.7 miles from the Haverford and Ardmore train stations, with service to Phila. and NYC. 2 miles from Merion Cricket Club, 10 miles to center city Phila., close to various private schools, restaurants and shopping. With its unparalleled combination of history, craftsmanship, and modern elegance, 56 Crosby Brown Road is truly a Main Line legacy property.

Property Details for 56 Crosby Brown Road

Tax ID Number
40-00-14048-006
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Manor
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/10/2025 02:38 PM

Property Details for 56 Crosby Brown Road

StatusActive
MLS #PAMC2153646
Days on Market92
Taxes$92,104 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size2.83 AC / 123,275 SF
CountyMontgomery County

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Building Information for 56 Crosby Brown Road

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size2.83 AC / 123,275 SF

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$37,076 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$29,401

Property Taxes

$7,675

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Property Information for 56 Crosby Brown Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: LOWER MERION
  • School District County ID: 300200396851
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $2,092,560
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $10,990
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $9,337
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1108
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 016
  • School Tax: $70,960
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 20
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 9,065.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 9,065.00
  • Total SQFT: 9,065.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8037/8721/4296/803787214296_512_384_WM_6TiAJXxe87suaU2n.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Marble, Stone
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-6, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 69.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Secluded
  • Road Responsibility: Private, Road Maintenance Agreement
  • Parcel ID: 720850
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Crushed Stone
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Bar, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/1078658590?share=copy
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace, 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: Hot Water, Forced Air, Radiant, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Leased
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 56 Crosby Brown Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2153646

$5,950,000—
Jul 23, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2132914

—
Jul 14, 2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAMC2132914

—
Apr 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2132914

$6,575,000—
Dec 31, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2106268

—
May 31, 2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2087314

—
May 31, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2106268

$7,950,000—
Nov 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2087314

$8,495,000—
May 16, 1994

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC571574

$2,250,000—
Apr 10, 1994

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC571574

—
May 27, 1993

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC571574

$2,995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2153646

$5,950,000
07/23/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2132914

—
07/14/2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PAMC2132914

—
04/23/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2132914

$6,575,000
12/31/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2106268

—
05/31/2024

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2087314

—
05/31/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2106268

$7,950,000
11/14/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2087314

$8,495,000
05/16/1994

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC571574

$2,250,000
04/10/1994

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC571574

—
05/27/1993

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC571574

$2,995,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 56 Crosby Brown Road

Taxable ValueLand$486,550Additions$1,606,010Total$2,092,560
Tax Record2024$91,535 ($7,628 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths8Total Finished SqFt9,065 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,065 SqFtStories2Lot Size123,275 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningRAACountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-14048-00-6Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 56 Crosby Brown Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gladwyne School
Public - K to 4
BLACK ROCK MS
Public - 5 to 8
Harriton Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Gladwyne Montessori School
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Gladwyne School
PublicK to 4

BLACK ROCK MS
Public5 to 8

Harriton Senior High School
Public9 to 12

The Gladwyne Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

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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56 Crosby Brown Road is a single family home for sale in Gladwyne, PA 19035. This property was listed for sale on September 4, 2025 by Compass, it's currently listed at $5,950,000. It has been on the market for a total of 92 days and was last sold on May 16, 1994. This listing's school district is Lower Merion School District. Nearby schools include Gladwyne School, BLACK ROCK MS and Harriton Senior High School. 56 Crosby Brown Road is a 6-bed, 8-bath, 9,065 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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