829 Black Rock Rd

Gladwyne, PA 19035

$1,880,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,096 Sq. Ft.
$607 / Sq. Ft.
3,096
Sq. Ft.
$607
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 10/27/25
Closed 10/27/25
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Description

Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac and set well back from Black Rock Road, this remarkable residence offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural pedigree, and natural beauty in the heart of Gladwyne. Situated on 2.6 acres within the award-winning Lower Merion School District, the home enjoys wooded views from every room and a serene connection to its surroundings. Originally designed in 1937 by architects Douglas Braik and Robert Montgomery Brown, it is a striking example of early...Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac and set well back from Black Rock Road, this remarkable residence offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural pedigree, and natural beauty in the heart of Gladwyne. Situated on 2.6 acres within the award-winning Lower Merion School District, the home enjoys wooded views from every room and a serene connection to its surroundings. Originally designed in 1937 by architects Douglas Braik and Robert Montgomery Brown, it is a striking example of early International Style architecture, a precursor to the Mid-Century Modern movement. Defined by clean lines, flat rooflines, and expansive bands of windows, the stucco-on-masonry façade, geometric forms, and light-filled interiors embody timeless modern design decades ahead of its time.
  1. Listed by Cassie L Barnes • BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
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Property Details for 829 Black Rock Road

Tax ID Number
40-00-05964-008
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 01:10 AM

Property Details for 829 Black Rock Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PAMC2156640
Days on Market4
Taxes$25,876 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1937
Lot Size2.61 AC / 113,692 SF
CountyMontgomery County
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Building Information for 829 Black Rock Road

Stories3Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size2.61 AC / 113,692 SF

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Property Information for 829 Black Rock 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: BLACK ROCK (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: HARRITON (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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $575,260
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $3,021
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $2,566
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: 1101 RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 001
  • School Tax: $20,287
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2025
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,096.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,096.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,096.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Flat, Rubber
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/1220/2744/804212202744_512_384_WM_T5EEjFvzj2UJJrt-.jpg
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Walkout Level
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 20.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Partly Wooded
  • Parcel ID: 717941
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Wrap Around, Deck(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
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 829 Black Rock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2156640

$1,880,000—
Oct 6, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2156640

—
Oct 6, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2156640

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2156640

$1,880,000
10/06/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2156640

—
10/06/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2156640

—

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

Public Records for 829 Black Rock Road

Taxable ValueLand$397,720Additions$177,540Total$575,260
Tax Record2025$26,279 ($2,190 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,096 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,096 SqFtStories2Lot Size113,692 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937ZoningR1CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-05964-00-8Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 829 Black Rock Road

This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gladwyne School
Public - K to 4
Black Rock Middle School
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 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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