897 Croton Rd

Wayne, PA 19087

$550,000
Price
4
Beds
1,848 Sq. Ft.
$298 / Sq. Ft.
1,848
Sq. Ft.
$298
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Immediate possession ! Welcome to 897 Croton Road, a beautifully updated 4‑bedroom, 2‑bath ranch-style home nestled on a 0.43‑acre lot in the Wayne section of Upper Merion. Step inside to an inviting floorplan featuring a bright living area anchored by the wood burning stone fireplace and a remodeled kitchen with tile flooring, rich wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a subway tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances including a 5‑burner gas stove. The primary bathroom has recently been fully...Immediate possession ! Welcome to 897 Croton Road, a beautifully updated 4‑bedroom, 2‑bath ranch-style home nestled on a 0.43‑acre lot in the Wayne section of Upper Merion. Step inside to an inviting floorplan featuring a bright living area anchored by the wood burning stone fireplace and a remodeled kitchen with tile flooring, rich wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a subway tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances including a 5‑burner gas stove. The primary bathroom has recently been fully remodeled with decorative tile surrounds, inlay details and contemporary finishes. The dining area opens via sliding glass doors to a paver patio, ideal for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. A family room/ playroom addition off the dining area provides additional flexible living space. Pitched ceilings and exposed beams create an open airy architectural appeal. The home includes an oversized, built‑in one‑car garage with interior access. Major mechanicals are modern: gas heat, central air and updated systems as well as total roof replacement in 2020. Well‑maintained grounds surround the home, featuring a fully fenced-in rear yard that offers mature landscaping and privacy. Enjoy walking distance to the McKaig Nature Center dedicated to environmental education and providing a space for the community to appreciate nature , top-rated schools, shopping, and major commuter routes — all from a peaceful, tree-lined setting. With tasteful updates, convenient one floor living , generous lot size and prime location in Wayne with easy access to local amenities, this home is ready for its next chapter. Easy to show- make your appointment today!

Property Details for 897 Croton Road

Tax ID Number
58-00-05488-007
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 04:51 PM

Property Details for 897 Croton Road

StatusActive
MLS #PAMC2156214
Days on Market70
Taxes$5,084 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,900 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

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Building Information for 897 Croton Road

Stories1Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,900 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,141 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,718

Property Taxes

$424

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 897 Croton Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: UPPER MERION AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200396617
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: UPPER MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Upper Merion Twp (10658)
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: $150,780
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $791
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $672
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R1A
  • Tax Lot: 002
  • School Tax: $3,620
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 10
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 10
Room 4
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 8
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 8
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
Room 9
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 12
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2016
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,848.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 176.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 823930
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 897 Croton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

—
Nov 29, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

—
Nov 19, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

$550,000—
Nov 7, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

$560,000—
Oct 9, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

$565,000—
Oct 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

—
Sep 30, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

—
Sep 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

$575,000—
Jun 30, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002425306

$350,000—
Jun 28, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574576656

$350,000

+333.5% / yr

May 10, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002425306

—
May 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002425306

$365,000—
Nov 30, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #561706464

$150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/19/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

—
11/29/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

—
11/19/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

$550,000
11/07/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

$560,000
10/09/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

$565,000
10/03/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

—
09/30/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

—
09/27/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2156214

$575,000
06/30/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002425306

$350,000
06/28/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #574576656

$350,000

+333.5% / yr

05/10/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002425306

—
05/05/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002425306

$365,000
11/30/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #561706464

$150,000

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Public Records for 897 Croton Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$4,950 ($412 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,848 SqFtStories1Lot Size18,731 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1954ZoningR1ACountyMONTGOMERYAPN58-00-05488-00-7Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 897 Croton Road

This home is within Upper Merion Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Roberts El School
Public - K to 4
Upper Merion Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Upper Merion High School
Public - 9 to 12
Gulph El School
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Roberts El School
PublicK to 4

Upper Merion Middle School
Public5 to 8

Upper Merion High School
Public9 to 12

Gulph El School
PublicK to 4

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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More information about 897 Croton Road, Wayne, PA 19087

897 Croton Road is a single family home for sale in Wayne, PA 19087. This property was listed for sale on September 27, 2025 by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., it's currently listed at $550,000. It has been on the market for a total of 70 days and was last sold on June 30, 2016. This listing's school district is Upper Merion Area School District. Nearby schools include Roberts El School, Upper Merion Middle School and Upper Merion High School. 897 Croton Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,848 sqft single family home built in 1954.

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