899 Black Rock Rd

Gladwyne, PA 19035

$2,000,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
8,117 Sq. Ft.
$246 / Sq. Ft.
8,117
Sq. Ft.
$246
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/22/23
Closed 12/22/23
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Mud Room with Rear Staircase
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Primary Closet 2
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Third Floor
Bedroom /Playroom
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Hardwood Flooring
Lower Walk Out Level
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Gym
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Outdoor Dining Area
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Description

European Estate complete with pool set on over 3/4 acres on one of the most coveted streets on the Main Line. This 6 bed/6.5 bath home boasts almost 10,000 sf of living space. As you drive through the stone walled entry and through the gates to the circular drive the grandeur of the home is evident. The massive mahogany double doors enter into a two-story foyer that is flanked by a formal dining and living room with its own private deck and an adjacent private office surrounded with plenty of built-in...European Estate complete with pool set on over 3/4 acres on one of the most coveted streets on the Main Line. This 6 bed/6.5 bath home boasts almost 10,000 sf of living space. As you drive through the stone walled entry and through the gates to the circular drive the grandeur of the home is evident. The massive mahogany double doors enter into a two-story foyer that is flanked by a formal dining and living room with its own private deck and an adjacent private office surrounded with plenty of built-in shelving. The vast sunny and bright eat-in kitchen features inset cabinetry, double ovens, island seating, and 2 huge pantries. It is open to the family room where the stone fireplace is the focal point. A wall of windows and French doors allow sunlight to drench the kitchen and family room and offer access to the rear deck overlooking the tranquil rear grounds and heated pool with spa and slide. The 3-story mudroom addition provides plenty of storage as you enter from the 3-car garage offering laundry, pantry space, and a back staircase, and is plumbed for a bath should you desire. The second floor offers 5 spacious bedrooms with 9 foot ceiling height-the grand primary suite is a relaxing delight with tray ceiling, a separate sitting area, 3 walk-in closets, a spacious bath with whirlpool tub, walk-in steam shower and dual sinks. Three en suite bedrooms, plus a 5th bedroom all of ample size and built in closets plus a huge 2nd laundry room with 2 full size washers and 2 dryers can be found on the second floor. The third floor offers another finished space with dormers for lots of light, a full bath and walk-in closet making a wonderful playroom or second office. The walk out lower level makes the perfect entertaining area with a bar, media area, game space, playroom, gym, 210-gallon salt water aquarium, plus a 6th bedroom suite with brand new full bath that also accesses the rear yard- perfect for entertaining or an in law. The yard is amazing- fully fenced, large level play area with pool separately fenced from play area. Special features include a brand NEW cedar shake roof (2019), NEW gutters and downspouts, NEW generator, new fiber cement siding, 4 NEWER HVAC units, walk in cedar closet, central vacuum, level yard plus a 4 year young heated saltwater pool with hot tub and slide- over $600,000 in upgrades and mechanically sound! This luxurious estate is minutes to downtown Gladwyne, an array of parks, hiking trails, and Suburban Square, plus offers an easy commute to Center City- all in award winning Lower Merion School District.

Listing Agent

  1. Stephanie MacDonald Esq.

    Stephanie MacDonald Esq.

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Property Details for 899 Black Rock Road

Tax ID Number
40-00-05980-019
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Manor, Tudor
Levels/Stories
4
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2023 01:34 PM

Property Details for 899 Black Rock Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PAMC2086202
Days on Market43
Taxes$36,723 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built2003
Lot Size0.77 AC / 33,551 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square

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Building Information for 899 Black Rock Road

Stories4Year Built2003Building Size-Lot Size0.77 AC / 33,551 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,808 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,748

Property Taxes

$3,060

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 899 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 SENIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • 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: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $891,100
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $3,775
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $3,733
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 262
  • School Tax: $28,867
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $15,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 5
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
Upper Level 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 8,117.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 8,117.00
  • Total SQFT: 8,117.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
  • Roof: Pitched, Shake
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8024/1775/2548/802417752548_512_384_WM_rkEfFUg6yhT8ErFg.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Fully Finished, Daylight, Full, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • 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-Lower Level 1-1, 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-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 155.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Parcel ID: 717946
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area, Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Cedar Closet(s), Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: Yes
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground, Heated, Fenced, Pool/Spa Combo, Saltwater
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • 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: Septic = # of BR
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: NEXUS Association of Realtors
  • List Agent URL: www.themacdonaldteam.com

Property History for 899 Black Rock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

$2,000,000—
Dec 9, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1524645242

$2,000,000

+0.1% / yr

Nov 25, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

—
Nov 25, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

—
Nov 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

—
Nov 7, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

—
Oct 10, 2023

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2078416

—
Oct 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

$2,150,000—
Jul 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2078416

$2,350,000—
Jul 18, 2023

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2074760

—
Jun 16, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2074760

$2,600,000—
Oct 30, 2006

Expired

BRIGHT #PAMC439716

$2,495,000—
May 1, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC439716

$2,495,000—
Apr 1, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #157214109

$1,945,000—
Apr 1, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #1003357435

$1,945,000—
Feb 14, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #1003357435

—
Jul 23, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003357435

$2,299,999—
Nov 14, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #1003379865

$1,950,000—
Oct 26, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #1003379865

—
Jul 14, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003379865

$2,200,000—
Jan 13, 2003

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC538038

$1,895,000—
Jan 13, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC538038

$1,895,000—
Jan 8, 2003

Expired

BRIGHT #PAMC423502

$1,895,000—
Jan 8, 2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC423502

$1,695,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

$2,000,000
12/09/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1524645242

$2,000,000

+0.1% / yr

11/25/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

—
11/25/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

—
11/13/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

—
11/07/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

—
10/10/2023

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2078416

—
10/10/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2086202

$2,150,000
07/19/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2078416

$2,350,000
07/18/2023

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2074760

—
06/16/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2074760

$2,600,000
10/30/2006

Expired

BRIGHT #PAMC439716

$2,495,000
05/01/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC439716

$2,495,000
04/01/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #157214109

$1,945,000
04/01/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #1003357435

$1,945,000
02/14/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #1003357435

—
07/23/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003357435

$2,299,999
11/14/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #1003379865

$1,950,000
10/26/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #1003379865

—
07/14/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003379865

$2,200,000
01/13/2003

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC538038

$1,895,000
01/13/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC538038

$1,895,000
01/08/2003

Expired

BRIGHT #PAMC423502

$1,895,000
01/08/2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC423502

$1,695,000

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Public Records for 899 Black Rock Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$33,100 ($2,758 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt9,470 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,117 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,353 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,541 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003ZoningR1CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-05980-01-9Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 899 Black Rock 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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