700 Merion Square Rd
Closed 11/15/21Virtual Tour
Closed 11/15/21Virtual Tour
Description
$600,000 price reduction. Now listed BELOW APPRAISED VALUE. You will definitely want to take a look at this unique property and take advantage of this rare opportunity. This stunning French Norman estate complete with a pool and tennis court displays the true elegance of a bygone era dating back to 1928. The unsurpassed craftsmanship and detail are evident from the moment one enters the courtyard. This spectacular home, situated in the heart of the Main Line, is on 2 plus acres and boasts a 4-car...$600,000 price reduction. Now listed BELOW APPRAISED VALUE. You will definitely want to take a look at this unique property and take advantage of this rare opportunity. This stunning French Norman estate complete with a pool and tennis court displays the true elegance of a bygone era dating back to 1928. The unsurpassed craftsmanship and detail are evident from the moment one enters the courtyard. This spectacular home, situated in the heart of the Main Line, is on 2 plus acres and boasts a 4-car garage, multiple terraces, a koi pond, and everything needed for elaborate entertaining. Upon entering you are welcomed by high ceilings, exquisite moldings, stone and woodwork rarely seen in today's marketplace. It has been elegantly designed to incorporate both large and small spaces for intimate entertaining as well as larger more formal occasions. As you enter the Great Hall with its exquisite wood paneling and built-in shelving you are welcomed with a fireside Sitting Area or Cardroom. This leads through arched doorways to an elegant Solarium overlooking multi-tiered terraces and the pool. There is a step-down Living Room enhanced by a stately stone fireplace, a high tray ceiling with a center rosette medallion, and large leaded glass windows with decorative transoms. The quiet Study also features a private wet bar and window seat. A large formal Dining Room with an elegant triple window overlooks the pool and terrace area as well. The Great Room is luxurious yet comfortable with a working bar for entertaining also featuring built-in shelves and cabinetry. The Eat-In Kitchen and service pantry is well equipped to host larger parties as well as everyday meals. There is an additional washer and dryer for excess linens and access to the attached 4 car garage. The second floor has a gracious main bedroom with tray ceiling His and Her private Baths and Dressing Rooms with custom cabinetry. There are 4 additional bedroom suites. with custom bult-ins. There is private access from the garage to an Au Pair or In-law Suite which includes 2 bedrooms with ensuite baths and a sitting area. Laundry facilities and stairs to a walk-up attic with large cedar closet complete this floor. A semi-circular stone stairwell takes you to the lower level where a large entertainment room with high ceilings and a massive fireplace leads to a covered porch, flagstone patio, and koi pond. You will find a gated wine cellar, changing rooms for the pool, and a large storage area on this level as well. This home is timeless and elegant and centrally located. The exquisite rooms flow seamlessly, each offering unique details and exuding quality. An in-ground swimming pool, a tennis court, flat grassy lawn, mature landscaping, garage with parking courtyard, estate fencing are just a few additional features of this magnificent property This is a true gem in the heart of Philadelphia's Main Line suburbs Come visit, enhance, and make your own.
- Listed by Kathe F O'Donovan • BHHS Fox & Roach-RosemontP: (610)-213-4304 kathe.odonovan@foxroach.com
- Listed by Catherine Hamilton • BHHS Fox & Roach-RosemontP: (215)-527-2506 cathy.hamilton@foxroach.com
Property Details for 700 Merion Square Road
Tax ID Number
40-00-37160-006
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories3
FurnishedNo
LISTING CLOSED: 11/15/2021 12:00 AM
Property Details for 700 Merion Square Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC696928 |
| Days on Market | 86 |
| Taxes | $58,121 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| Lot Size | 2.19 AC / 95,396 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Sold By Keller Williams Realty Group
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Building Information for 700 Merion Square Road
Stories3Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size2.19 AC / 95,396 SF
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$17,995 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$13,152
Property Taxes
$4,843
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 700 Merion Square Road
Location
Location
- School District Name: LOWER MERION
- School District County ID: 300200396851
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: GLADWYNE (MONTGOMERY PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY (MONTGOMERY PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: HARRITON SENIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
- HighSchoolSource: 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
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,490,700
- Year Assessed: 2021
- County Tax: $5,414
- City Town Tax: $6,246
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: 1101
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 076
- School Tax: $46,460
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: Yes
- Concessions Amount: $65,484
- Concession Remarks: $2484 - rate lock extwension $63,000 - seller assist
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # 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: 6
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 6
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 6
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 6
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Other, Solarium, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 2
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Other
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - Slate
Room 4
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
Room 5
- Room Type: Library
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Built-Ins, Fireplace - Other
Room 6
- Room Type: Solarium
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
- Room Type: Workshop
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
- Room Type: Attic
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 20
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 21
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 22
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 23
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 24
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 25
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2000
- Total Finished SQFT: 9,778.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 9,778.00
- Total SQFT: 9,778.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Slate
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Stone
- Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
- Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
- 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, 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 Full-Upper Level 1-6
- # Bathrooms Full: 6
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 63.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 727639
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
- Total Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway
- Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Central Vacuum, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Soaking Tub, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Accessibility Features: None
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/564254865
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Tennis Court(s)
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: In Ground
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water 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 700 Merion Square Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | $2,587,500 | — |
| Nov 11, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495999886 | $2,587,500 | — |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | — | |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | — | |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | — | |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | — | |
| Jul 23, 2021 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | $2,900,000 | — |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | $3,500,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | $2,587,500 |
| 11/11/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1495999886 | $2,587,500 |
| 10/05/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | — |
| 09/14/2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | — |
| 09/09/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | — |
| 09/09/2021 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | — |
| 07/23/2021 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | $2,900,000 |
| 06/21/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC696928 | $3,500,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 700 Merion Square Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$54,801 ($4,567 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths7.5Total Finished SqFt9,778 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,914 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt864 SqFtStories2Lot Size95,396 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated2000ZoningR1CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-37160-00-6Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 700 Merion Square Road
This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gladwyne School PublicK to 4 | ||
Black Rock Middle School 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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