105 Birch Avenue
105 Birch Avenue
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
$1,040,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,098 Sq. Ft.
$336 / Sq. Ft.
3,098
Sq. Ft.
$336
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 7/13/22
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Closed 7/13/22
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Description
Welcome to the residence and art studio of the American artist Stuart Yankell. This rare large lot features many decades of mature plantings, lovely secluded seating areas, a flagstone patio and captivating pergolas with old vine wisteria set amongst the gardens. Mature fruit trees and the salt water Grecian-L pool create your own private paradise. The artist's studio in the rear of the property is a soaring two story renovated barn from the late 19th century with incredible large windows, a wood...Welcome to the residence and art studio of the American artist Stuart Yankell. This rare large lot features many decades of mature plantings, lovely secluded seating areas, a flagstone patio and captivating pergolas with old vine wisteria set amongst the gardens. Mature fruit trees and the salt water Grecian-L pool create your own private paradise. The artist's studio in the rear of the property is a soaring two story renovated barn from the late 19th century with incredible large windows, a wood stove, heating and central air. Great for home office or in-laws suite. Upon entering the property one feels embraced by the balanced rhythms of the private space. The wrapped stone walls of the covered front porch provide a graceful quiet setting for morning coffee or drinks in the evening light. Entering the home the ample foyer leads to additional rhythms of generous spaces that flow into one another. The old world features and contemporary aesthetics of the home create a rich warm atmosphere throughout. The kitchen includes granite counter-tops, a butcher block island with bar sink, dual fuel range, and a high efficiency Jotul wood stove. Throughout the home are generous bay windows. The large suite features a lovely sitting area, finely crafted built-in cabinetry, shelving, and closets as well as an elegant bath with honey onyx marble, a walk-in glass shower, heated floor and towel bars. The second floor rear sun room was recently renovated into a full scale laundry room with ample cabinetry and a stainless steel laundry sink. This house has it all! It is located in Lower Merion School District; Merion Elementary, and Bala Cynwyd Middle Schools and Lower Merion High School. Easy walk to the train station (R-4 or R-5), library, playgrounds, restaurants, and much more! Now is your chance to make this house your next home! Don’t let this slip by. Move right in and unpack your bags! Pool House Addition: Side of house with Seasonal Bathroom and Spacious Changing Area. (must be winterized seasonally)
- Listed by Israela Haor-Friedman • BHHS Fox & Roach-HaverfordP: 6107300731 israela.friedman@foxroach.com
Property Details for 105 Birch Avenue
Tax ID Number
40-00-05716-004
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
Location
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Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
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LISTING UPDATED: 07/26/2023 10:04 PM
Property Details for 105 Birch Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC2037840 |
| Days on Market | 14 |
| Taxes | $10,412 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 AC / 16,238 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
Location
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Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
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Building Information for 105 Birch Avenue
Stories3Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,238 SF
Payment Calculator
$6,543 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$5,676
Property Taxes
$868
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 105 Birch Avenue
Location
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
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: 2021
- Tax Assessed Value: $265,080
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $1,039
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $1,110
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 1101
- Zoning: R4
- Tax Lot: 209
- School Tax: $8,261
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
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: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Island, Countertop(s) - Granite, Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 6
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
- Room Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 12
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 13
- Room Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,098.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,098.00
- Total SQFT: 3,098.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 105.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 717879
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Off Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Attic, Bar, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Fireplaces Count: 0
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Washer - Front Loading, Dryer - Front Loading
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.asteroom.com/pviewer?hideleadgen=1&token=ejTaCGqMjEuMRHESugsKDg
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: Other, Saltwater, Heated
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central
- 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 105 Birch Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 105 Birch Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$93,730Additions$171,350Total$265,080
Tax Record2023$11,070 ($922 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,098 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,098 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,238 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningR4CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-05716-00-4
Schools near 105 Birch Avenue
This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Merion El School PublicK to 5 | ||
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Lower Merion High School Public9 to 12 | ||
French International School Of Philadelphia PrivatePK to 8 |
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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