715 Matsons Ford Road

Closed 11/15/24

Sold

Last Sold Price

$950,000

4 beds4 baths3,799 sqft$250/sqft

715 Matsons Ford Rd, Villanova, PA 19085

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.71 acresLot Size

1968Year Built

$250/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind residence where a classic Pennsylvania barn meets Cape Cod charm. Nestled within the historic Clothier estate, dating back to the 1860s, this architect-owned home blends old-world character with modern living. Built into the remains of the original barn, the home has undergone thoughtful renovations and expansions, including an architect-designed addition in 1999 and an enlarged primary bedroom suite in 2016. Upon entering, you’ll find a spacious family room with vaulted...Welcome to a one-of-a-kind residence where a classic Pennsylvania barn meets Cape Cod charm. Nestled within the historic Clothier estate, dating back to the 1860s, this architect-owned home blends old-world character with modern living. Built into the remains of the original barn, the home has undergone thoughtful renovations and expansions, including an architect-designed addition in 1999 and an enlarged primary bedroom suite in 2016. Upon entering, you’ll find a spacious family room with vaulted ceilings and custom-built bookcases, anchored by a double-sided gas fireplace. Large picture windows showcase the unique barn structure, while patio doors invite you to a Tuscany-inspired courtyard, perfect for quiet outdoor dining. The expansive yard features a "secret garden," lovingly named by the owners' grandchildren, providing a peaceful retreat. Inside, the home is a masterful blend of open-concept spaces and cozy Cape Cod-style rooms. Whether it's a family gathering in the dining room, a quiet moment by the fireplace, or working in the dedicated office space, (which is the 4th bedroom, there is a closet), this home offers a flexible layout designed for living, working, and playing. The garden-level living space features 25-foot ceilings, a playroom, and a half bath, while the main floor is home to an office, a full bath, and a well-appointed kitchen with granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and a large island with an eat-in area. The primary suite, part of the 2016 addition, includes vaulted ceilings, a sitting room with a gas fireplace, and a step-down into the primary bedroom. The spa-like primary bath offers a double vanity, soaking tub, and shower. Two additional bedrooms on the upper floor are serviced by a hall bath, providing comfort for family or guests. What makes this home truly special is its unique setting — part of a peaceful compound of homes, together yet apart, all respecting the character of the historic estate. The balance of old and new is carried throughout, offering a timeless, comfortable, and one-of-a-kind living experience. With 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, gas heat, and a roof updated in 2016, this home is both stylish and practical. Experience the perfect harmony of history, architecture, and modern living in this extraordinary property.

Listed by: Robin R. Gordon 610.246.2280 robin@robingordon.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Listing closed: 11/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAMC2119764

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Property Information for 715 Matsons Ford Road

Property Details

Taxes: $13,645 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 40-00-35712-032
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary
Levels/Stories: 3
Furnished: No
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,799.00
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

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 1968
Lot Size: 0.71 AC / 31,076 SF

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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $318,160

Year Assessed: 2024
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 1999
Total Finished SQFT: 3,799.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Total SQFT: 3,799.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stucco
Roof: Asphalt
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8033/9095/1132/803390951132_512_384_WM_7drMHnE9Pn1V3cRz.jpg
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 163.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 727249
Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2

Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Combination Dining/Living, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting, Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Double Sided, Gas/Propane
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven - Wall
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls

Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 715 Matsons Ford Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 15, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2119764	$950,000	—
Nov 12, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1545921368	$950,000	—
Oct 15, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2119764		—
Oct 15, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC2119764		—
Oct 10, 2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAMC2117158		—
Oct 10, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2119764	$1,000,000	—
Oct 3, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2117158	$1,150,000	—
Nov 16, 1992	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC333488	$238,700	—
Sep 12, 1992	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC333488		—
Jun 26, 1992	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC333488	$239,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/15/2024	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2119764	$950,000
11/12/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1545921368	$950,000
10/15/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2119764	—
10/15/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PAMC2119764	—
10/10/2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PAMC2117158	—
10/10/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2119764	$1,000,000
10/03/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2117158	$1,150,000
11/16/1992	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC333488	$238,700
09/12/1992	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC333488	—
06/26/1992	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC333488	$239,900

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

Public Records for 715 Matsons Ford Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$14,535 ($1,211 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,799 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,799 SqFtStories2Lot Size31,076 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968ZoningR2CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-35712-03-2Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 715 Matsons Ford Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Gladwyne School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	3.6 mi
9/10	Black Rock Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	0.6 mi
10/10	Harriton Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.7 mi
NR	Archbishop John Carroll High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Armenian Sisters Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Villanova Academy For Honor Studies	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Gladwyne School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	3.6 mi
9/10	Black Rock Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
10/10	Harriton Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.7 mi
NR	Archbishop John Carroll High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Armenian Sisters Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Villanova Academy For Honor Studies PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 715 Matsons Ford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$950,000	4	4	3,799	31,076
715 Matsonford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$277,500	4	3	2,250	31,076
717 Matsonford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$890,000	5	5	4,259	26,136
717 Matsons Ford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$890,000	5	4	4,259	13,238
165 Matsonford Road, Unit 1, Radnor, PA 19087	$1,028,900	5	6	5,200	69,696
165 Matsonford Road, Wayne, PA 19087	$1,030,000	5	7	7,470	73,345
721 Matsons Ford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$450,000	4	2.5	1,960	39,900
721 Matsonford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$450,000	4	3	1,960	39,900
707 Matsons Ford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	–	3	4	5,359	73,673
707 Matsonford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$400,000	4	4	4,000	69,696
701 Matsons Ford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	–	–	1	621	–
185 Matsonford Road, Unit 2, Radnor, PA 19087	$1,026,335	5	6	5,554	142,876
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725 Matsons Ford Road, Villanova, PA 19085	$225,000	4	2	1,188	6,300
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