For years, Cindy Ridgway shared her tours of new listings in and around Lower Merion. However,  just like most industries in the region, the local real estate scene has gone through quite a few recent changes. There are currently no in-person open houses and broker tours, and individual showings have a number of restrictions and guidelines. For that reason, we've started including both homes we've been in, and also some good market examples that we've only seen in photo and video.

Fortunately, many of the recently listed homes have "virtual" tours that let you see the property through a guided video walkthrough. These video tours do a pretty good job of showing the homes (scroll down and check out some of them), but nothing compares to seeing them in person.  If you'd like to set up an in-person showing of any homes you see here, contact Cindy Ridgway to set it up for you. 

You'll notice that many of these listed homes went quickly under agreement. (They are included here not because they are available, but to help give an overview of where the market stands.) That's not uncommon these days, especially in some very desirable neighborhoods and price points, and especially in the case of homes that are new or extensively renovated.  Local inventory is very limited and interest rates are low.  That makes it a competitive situation for buyers, who benefit from knowing as soon as a house hits the market,  or even before, if their agent has a strong network of local sources.  Sellers with strong agents can take advantage of their extensive network, and maximize home value by attracting and negotiating multiple offer situations.

​If you need an agent in and around the Lower Merion School District, get Cindy on YOUR side.  Not only does she have the most Narberth home sales over the last six years (Bright/Trend 2014-2019), she also wins awards every year for her sales volume in the Lower Merion area. 

This Wynnewood home just hit the market this past weekend, and it's already listed as active under contract. It's a 3398 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath, listed for $775K.  It sits on a big, landscaped  .44 acre tree-lined  lot, with a porch and pergola out back. The three-year-old kitchen still looks and feels new, while most of the house has a more classic charm, with plaster walls, flagstone floors, arched doorways and a slate roof. You may be too late to get thsi one, but you can still see the photos and details at: 1442 Hillside Rd, Wynnewood. 

Another one that went active under contract during its first weekend on the market is this 2200 sq ft, 4 bed/1.2 bath, listed for $499,900. What's not to like in this Havertown Colonial, with a covered front porch, fenced back yard and detached two-car garage?  The home is very well-maintained, and features an updated custom kitchen, ventless gas fireplace, charming built-ins, and a great mudroom/laundry room. There's plenty of storage in the partially-finished basement and the walk-up attic that has plenty of renovation potential. It's a great house that moved quickly.  See for yourself at: ​536 Kathmere Rd, Havertown

This big Penn Valley home is still relatively new, listed just eight days ago (as of June 10), but unlike the first two, it made it through its first weekend on the market!  It's a 6473 sq ft, 5 bed/4.2 bath, on a 1+ acre lot near Rolling Hill Park, listed for $1.449M. The first floor has a dramatic, high ceilinged entry foyer, formal dining and living rooms, an office, and a great room that opens to an updated eat-in kitchen. There's a loaded lower level, with a bedroom and bath, and plenty of living space. The home has a deck and walkout patio out back, and  three-car attached garage. See more details, photos, and even a video tour of the home at: 111 Fairview Rd, Penn Valley. 

This Penn Valley home isn't a new listing, but it is still available, and it just had a price reduction. It's a 2734 sq ft, 5 bed/4.1 bath ranch, now listed at $669K. The ranch style may work for buyers looking that first floor master. If not, the big  lot may work for someone who wants to tear down and build new. It sits on a one-acre corner lot with a private driveway, an attached two-car garage, and a patio out back. A 2014 renovation included a new kitchen, a new lower level bedroom,  and two new baths. See more pics and details at: ​909 N Woodbine Ave, Penn Valley. 

This Villanova home is coming to market this weekend. It's a 4 bed/3.1 bath French Colonial, with a half-acre lot in a quiet cul-de-sac, listed for $750K.  Call Cindy if you want to learn more about this coming soon Villanova listing. 

The next listing has been on the market for two weeks, and is listed for $900K.  It's a 3073 sq ft,  5 bed/3.1 bath on a third of an acre backing up to the Cynwyd Trail.  Recent upgrades include a new kitchen, powder room,  Central AC, new hardwoods, and painting inside and out. It has a private driveway and a detached two-car garage. Additional photos and details can be found at: 308 Llandrillo Rd, Bala Cynwyd. You can take a video tour of the property here.

This new listing is a 2748 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath Colonial in Gladwyne, for $745K. It sits on .7 acres, with a white picket fence, not far from Gladwyne's cute little downtown village. Interesting touches include exposed beams in the living room and eat-in kitchen, office built-ins, a big, heated sunroom with high ceilings, skylights and ceiling fan, french doors to the dining room, and multiple fireplaces. See more, and take the video tour at: 914 Black Rock Rd, Gladwyne. 

This Penn Valley home is already listed as pending after only four days on the market. It's a 1604 sq ft, 3 bed/2.1 bath Ranch that was listed for $665K. It sits on almost an acre in the neighborhood between Penn Valley Elementary and Welsh Valley Middle School. You may have missed this one, but you can still check out the pics and details at: ​231 Stacey Rd, Penn Valley. 

This Merion Station home went fast, too, going active under contract, after 8 days on the market listed at $685K. The home is a 4222 sq ft, 4 bed 3.1 split-level near Waldron Mercy Academy, and not far from Narberth Borough. Someone else got to this one first, but you can still see it at: 506 Barbara Circle, Merion Station. 

The unseasonably warm weather seems to be accelerating buyers' calendars and launching the Spring market right in the middle of Groundhog and Superbowl season! Well-priced homes in popular neighborhoods are all drawing attention. The ones marketed by skilled agents, with local ties and experience, are experiencing this even more so, often drawing feeding-frenzies of competing buyers. The best agent-listed properties have been pushing asking prices and leave nothing on the table in these multiple offer scenarios.

Do yourself a favor if you're looking to buy - get an agent who knows your target school district, target neighborhoods, and even the streets you prefer.  If you don't have one, in a fast-moving market like this, you'll likely be watching the buyers who do, get the houses you want. If you're selling, get an experienced agent to make sure you generate maximum attention, properly manage the interest, channel the activity into strong offers, and guide you through inspections to maximize your bottom line when the sale is complete.

Here are notes on nineteen of the homes Cindy toured recently. Some of these were broker open houses, and some were homes she toured with clients.  As you'll see, many of them are already under agreement - so if you see something you like, don't hesitate to investigate. And if you want help finding something specific, reach out to [email protected], and have her set up an automatic search for you. That way you'll get alerts when new stuff hits. 

First up, on a third of an acre, in a Bala cul-de-sac, is this 2691 sq ft, 3 bed/3.1 bath split level. It was listed for $619,900, but is already listed as "sale pending". The kitchen has stainless appliances and quartz countertops, with a middle island. The ground level family room has a Murphy bed and an adjoining half-bath. An updated master bath has heated floors and an oversized walk-in shower. The family member looking for privacy will love the third-floor bedroom with built-ins and it's own full bath.  See more at 107 W Rock Hill Rd, Bala Cynwyd. 

Also in Bala, close to the Cynwyd Trail, Cindy toured this 5346 sq ft, 6 bed/4.1 bath center-hall stone Colonial, listed for $1.225M. The home is full of classic touches like crown molding, original hardwood floors, built-ins, and deep-silled windows. The modern white kitchen has granite and stainless, double ovens and double sinks, a big center island and terra cotta floors. The light-filled family room has beautiful windows and high ceilings, with exposed beams.  See the rest of 315 Bala Ave, Bala Cynwyd.

Next up was this 3625 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath carriage house on 1.89 acres backing up to the Merion Tribute House in Merion Station. It came on the market with a list price of $1.1M, but is now listed as "active under contract". So you can still see it, but they're working with an existing offer. It has a beautiful stone exterior, and the inside looks freshly painted. The kitchen has a modern look, with porthole doors, peninsula cooktop, and stainless appliances. An unfinished "hayloft" may have potential to be renovated as a master suite with high ceilings and exposed beams. See for yourself at: 354 Baird Rd, Merion Station. 

You can't get much closer to Narberth Borough's popular downtown than this  Narberth Victorian.  It's a 2866 sq ft, 5 bed/4 bath that's currently configured as a 4-unit residence, each with separate utilities. The owners lived on the first floor, renting two apartments on the second floor, and one on the third. All three rentals are currently occupied, and the home was offered at a list price of $699K. Like the last couple of homes mentioned, this one has already gone under agreement. See the rest at: 102 Grayling Ave, Narberth. 

Just a couple blocks from Narberth Borough's Montgomery Avenue border is this 1270 sq ft, 3 bed/1 bath Penn Valley twin, listed for $275K. The price is low for a home this close to the Borough because, according to the listing, it "reflects the need for substantial updating".  Buyers who are looking to put their own stamp on a property will like the location, front porch, brick fireplace, and flat back yard.   See the rest of the photos and details at: ​428 Brookhurst Ave, Narberth. 

Wynnewood stretches for quite a bit across Lower Merion Township, with many distinct and very different neighborhoods.  Cindy toured through several of these neighborhoods in the past few weeks, starting with this 3978 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath in Wynnewood's Penn Wynne section, listed for $799K. It sits on more than a third of an acre, a short walk from both Penn Wynne Park and Penn Wynne Elementary. It has an attached garage with lower level access, an updated kitchen, and central AC. See more at: ​218 Lloyd Lane, Wynnewood. 

In that same neighborhood, on a quarter-acre lot, a little closer to Penn Wynne Park, Cindy toured this 2892 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath split level, listed for $593K. An eat-in kitchen has white cabinets, counters and appliances, with a stainless fridge. The walk-out finished basement has everything you need to make it an in-law or au-pair suite, with a bedroom and full bath and living space with a fireplace, in addition to laundry and a half bath.  Check it out for yourself at: 260 Wiltshire Rd, Wynnewood. 

On the other side of Penn Wynne Elementary is this 1056 sq ft, 3 bed/1.1 bath twin, listed for $315K. Upgrades include a white, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, new recessed lighting throughout, a new stone and mantel fireplace, a new boiler, and a new hot water heater.  The walk-out lower level has entertainment space, laundry, and a bedroom.  260 Henley Rd, Wynnewood. 

In one of Wynnewood's Haverford Township neighborhoods, Cindy toured this 2597 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath Colonial, listed for $725K. Built in 2014, it's practically new by  Main  Line standards.​ The feature-laden master bedroom suite clicks all the boxes, with its high tray ceilings, twin walk-in closets, and luxurious bath, complete with soaking tub and large stall shower. It's already under contract, but you can see more photos and details at: 1001 Hampstead Rd, Wynnewood.

In a popular Wynnewood neighborhood surrounding South Ardmore Park, Cindy toured this 2607 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath stone Colonial. It was listed for $600K, but has gone under agreement since Cindy toured it. The driveway wraps around to an attached garage in the back. The kitchen has double gas ovens and connects to a breakfast room. A number of rooms have built-in wood shelving, including a newly carpeted first-floor office. See what you missed at: 627 Greythorne Road, Wynnewood.

Right across from South Ardmore Park is another new listing that quickly went under contract.  It's a 2489 sq ft, 3 bed/2.1 bath stone Colonial, that received multiple offers after being listed for $649K. The kitchen isn't huge, but it's been recently updated with white cabinets, granite and stainless. The outdoor areas are nicely landscaped and well-kept. See more at: 1407 Sussex Road, Wynnewood

In that great Wynnewood neighborhood wedged between Suburban Square, Narberth Borough, and Lower Merion High School, Cindy toured this 6498 sq ft, 6 bed/6.1 bath English manor home, listed for $1.575M. This big home has a gorgeous stone exterior, and sits on a large (.68 acre) yard with a pool. The spacious eat-in kitchen, updated in 2012, has white cabinets, high-end stainless appliances,  marble countertops, and a large center island. The master has two walk-in closets and a master bath with a luxurious walk-in shower. See more details and photos at: 320 Fairhill Rd, Wynnewood.

This next one, on the same street, has already gone under contract.  It's a 3401 sq ft, 5 bed/4.1 bath, that was listed for $795K. The first floor has wood floors, neutral colors, and high ceilings with recessed lighting and built-in speakers​. The kitchen has wood cabinetry with high-end stainless appliances. All the bedrooms have attached baths.  The home has an attached 2-car garage and a finished lower level with a recreational area, wet bar, laundry and storage. You may be too late for this one, but you can still see it at: 325 Fairhill Road, Wynnewood. 

Not all the new listings were in Wynnewood this month!  Here's one that Cindy toured in Ardmore, just two blocks from Chestnutwold Elementary. It's a 1572 sq ft, 3 bed/1.1 bath, with a driveway and detached garage, listed for $428K. The first floor has hardwood floors, and exposed beams, with a gas fireplace in the living room.  The eat-in kitchen has decent size and potential. An addition on the back added two bedrooms.  The finished basement offers additional living space, and includes a powder room and a utility sink. See more at:  2430 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Ardmore. 

In North Bryn Mawr, halfway between Rosemont College and Harriton High School, and close to Ashbridge Park, is this 5726 sq ft, 8 bed/4.1 bath, listed for $879K. ​On almost an acre of land, in this neighborhood, and at the asking price, this large house offers a great opportunity for someone looking to make their own updates. It's a very cool house, with tons of character and interesting features, but, for example, most contemporary buyers will want to update to a bigger, modern kitchen. You could put a number of kids on the third floor with its five bedrooms and two baths, creating a space all their own. Make sure to check out the amazing wraparound porch.    See for yourself at:  333 Thornbrook Avenue, Bryn Mawr. 

Also in Bryn Mawr, was this huge 9283 sq ft, 8 bed/7.1 bath manor home, listed for $1,695,750. It's steeped in Main Line character, with 10-foot ceilings, extensive woodwork, original hardwood floors, detailed molding, and seven fireplaces. Old world meets new when you get to the modern kitchen and butler's pantry, with sub-zero fridge, 6-burner commercial range, two dishwashers, and built-in pizza oven.  The master has a fireplace and a luxurious marble bath. See the rest at: 624 Morris Avenue, Bryn Mawr.

Just around the corner from Gladwyne's charming little village, is this 2748 sq ft, 4 bed/3 bath Colonial, listed for $745K. This historic property sits on .7 acres, with a landscaped backyard, 2-car garage, and a slate patio. You can see the property's vintage in the wood floors, classic windows and exposed-beam ceiling, but the eat-in kitchen looks modern and practical. A sunroom addition overlooks the backyard. See more at:  914 Black Rock Rd, Gladwyne. 

Heading west of Lower Merion, Cindy toured a couple of Wayne homes, starting with this 3615 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath Arts & Crafts Victorian, listed for $950K. This 1890's home features a split staircase, built-in bench, original wainscoting, pocket doors, and built-in shelving. A 2004 renovation expanded the kitchen, and added a breakfast area and a deck. Other additions include an expanded master bath, hall bath, and second floor laundry area.  See more pics and details at: 415 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne. 

Last but not least, in the South Wayne Historic District, Cindy toured this 3478 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath Colonial, listed for $1.365M. The .3 acre lot includes a gated driveway, detached two-car garage with storage above, and a level backyard. The bright, high ceilinged kitchen includes a butler's pantry, two ovens, a Sub-Zero fridge,  and a big center island. Updates include new windows, refinished hardwood floors, updated wiring, new hot water heater, new boiler (converted from oil to gas), and an updated Central AC system. See it for yourself at: 237 Pembroke Avenue, Wayne. 

In the real estate calendar, the first day of school means the start of the Fall Market. The rush to get settled in a new home, or even new school district, is mostly over for the year. People still need to sell their homes, but the inventory contracts a bit.  Buyers are still out there looking, too, but they often have less urgent deadlines or no timetable at all. 

Cindy always has buyers and sellers in every season, so she keeps on top of the market with her new listing tours in and around the Lower Merion School District.  Here are a dozen or so newly listed properties that Cindy toured in the last couple of weeks:

First up was this six-year-old custom contemporary home in Penn Valley, near General Wayne Park, and not far from Narberth Borough's northern border. It's a 4118 sq ft, 5 bed/4.1 bath, listed for $995K. Plenty of modern touches here, with the open floorplan, clean lines, and high ceilings. The first floor master is big with a cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, and great en-suite bath, with access to an outdoor deck. See more of this unique house at: 423 S. Woodbine Ave, Narberth.

Just a few blocks from the last one, is this 3126 sq ft, 4 bed/3.2 bath, in the Merion Park neighborhood. The home has been extensively renovated, so everything looks clean, new, and modern. It has two master suites, one each on the first and second floors. The white kitchen has quartz countertops, wood floors, and stainless appliances.  The huge, finished lower level is a blank slate, with storage, laundry and a powder room. See more at 504 Lafayette Rd, Merion Station. 

Here's another new listing Cindy toured in a "Near-berth" Lower Merion neighborhood, just outside the Borough. This 2391 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath Colonial ​ is listed for $715K.  The kitchen has granite and stainless, with cherry cabinets.  Looking for a master on its own floor? This one has a third floor bed and full bath with master potential. Someone else may have been interested in that feature, because this one went under contract since Cindy's tour! See more photos and all the property details at:  428 Anthwyn Rd, Narberth

Five years ago, the church buildings at the corner of Price and Essex, in the middle of Narberth Borough, were completely renovated and converted to a number of residences. One of them is this 2521 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath condo, listed for $839K. With a side ramp that leads to ten front door and a main-floor master bedroom, this home offers real possibilities for one-floor living. The second first-floor bedroom has an en-suite bath and a gas fireplace. A modern,  all-white kitchen has quartzite counters and hardwood floors. See the rest at: 206 Price Ave, Apt#1, Narberth.

Here's another newer Narberth home on Cindy's tour. Like the last one, it's an example of the premium price that is commanded in this local market when you combine newer construction with a highly desirable location. Narberth's combination of desirable features makes it incredibly competitive already; the few homes in the Borough that are relatively new are highly sought after by bigger-budget buyers, and are pushing the high end of Narberth's historical top-end prices. This unique home is a 4203 sq ft, 3 bed/3.1 bath craftsman, listed for $1.25M. It is gorgeous inside and out, with every feature you'd expect at the price point. Check it out for yourself at: 1 N. Sabine Ave, Narberth.

The next home on Cindy's tour was this 4 bed/2.1 bath split level, listed for $525K. It sits on a 1/4 acre lot in the Belmont Hills section of Bala, right around the corner form the Belmont Hills Pool and Library.  There are custom built-ins throughout the house, in bedrooms and the walk-out lower level. There's an attached one-car garage, and also a patio out back.  See more details and photos at:  115 Harvest Cir, Bala Cynwyd. 

Cindy next toured this 2649 sq, 5 bed/3.1 bath renovated Mid-Century Modern Ranch style home, listed for $949K.  It sits on a half-acre lot a few blocks away from Penn Wynne Elementary School. The ranch floorplan makes one-floor living possible for those buyers who need it or just want it! It has a modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters and new stainless appliances. Updates include a new roof, garage,  windows, hot water heater, and flooring. See the rest at: 267 Tomkenn Rd, Wynnewood. 

Here's another home that went under agreement fast - this one in a  neighborhood by South Ardmore Park. It's a 3453 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath center hall stone colonial, that was listed at $789,900. This one has a newer kitchen, finished basement and unfinished attic.  You probably missed your chance to buy this one, but you can still see the details and all the pics at: ​1301 Grenox Rd, Wynnewood

In nearby Ardmore, not far from Merion Golf Club, Cindy toured this 3078 sq ft, 3 bed/2.2 bath contemporary twin, listed for $475K.  The kitchen is modern, with white cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. There are two bedrooms and baths on the second floor, including the master.  The third floor is an open loft with skylights that could easily serve as a bedroom or a home office.  See for yourself at: 507 Haverford Ct, Ardmore. 

The next home on Cindy's tour was located on almost an acre of land in a North Bryn Mawr neighborhood between Ashbridge Park and Bryn Mawr College. It's a 6632 sq ft, 6 bed/6.2 bath stone estate home, listed for $1.35M. The interior has all the classic Main Line touches you'd expect once you see the impressive exterior. There are hardwood floors, exposed beam ceilings, a grand front staircase, and dark wood features throughout. The vintage touches come with modern updates like a thoroughly modern white kitchen and a big, beautiful master suite. ​See more details and the rest of the pictures at: 1120 Ashbridge Rd, Bryn Mawr. 

Next up, on 3/4 of an acre in Gladwyne, was this 2520 sq ft,  3 bed/2.1 bath split level, listed for $724,999. It has a renovated kitchen with custom whine cabinets and countertops. The all-season glass sunroom and added sunroom are nice features, as is the attached two-car garage.  The room that is currently a home office could easily be converted to be a fourth bedroom. See the whole photo gallery and more info at: 1611 Winston Rd, Gladwyne. 

If it's big and it's new , and it's located in Villanova, you know it won't be for the faint of budget!  But new construction isn't easy to come by in Lower Merion, and this gorgeous, brand new home has every feature you'd want and expect at this price point. The kitchen and the bathrooms are large and luxurious, and even the mudroom is smart and attractive. The bedrooms come with plenty of space and plenty of closets.  Check this one out at:  ​1914 Stoneridge Ln, Villanova

This last home was in Wayne, further west on the Main Line from Lower Merion. It's a 3800 sq ft, 5 bed/4 bath updated stone colonial, listed for $1.49M. This one is perfect for the buyers looking for classic main line charm on the outside, with updated conveniences and amenities on the inside. The interior has both beautiful vintage elements  where you want them, like wood floors, moldings and built-ins, along with modern touches like a killer kitchen and bathrooms.  Outside there's a detached garage and a gorgeous covered back porch on the .8 acre lot.   304 Orchard Way, Wayne. 

The local Spring market is well underway, and we've learned a few things. The pent-up demand for homes, plus the urgency to buy in Spring and close during summer vacation, has created a seller's market. Well-priced homes, especially those in certain price ranges, are inspiring bidding wars, with winning bids substantially above asking price. Like last year, homes that are "done" with new kitchens, baths and/or central air are commanding outsized premiums over houses that need updating. With interests rates still relatively low, buyers are showing a strong preference for taking on a larger mortgage over living through a renovation project. New construction or wholly renovated homes, in established neighborhoods, are particularly prized and especially competitive.

Cindy's buyers and sellers have kept her plenty busy this Spring, but she's still managing to get out on tour to stay on top of the local inventory.  Here are a couple dozen of the new listings she saw in the last two weeks. Many of them are already under contract, but it's worth checking them out if you want to start getting a handle on the current market.

Cindy started her tour in Bala with this 7708 sq ft, 6 bed/4.2 bath colonial, listed for $1.25M. This home sits on over 3/4 of an acre, next to a wildlife preserve, with a patio and large deck out back, a driveway and attached garage. This home is relatively young for the area, at just 22 years old, and has some updated features like new kitchen counters, new roof, and new two-zone gas heat. The large master suite has a sitting room with a gas fireplace, and a tray ceiling in the bedroom. See more at: 116 Righters Ferry Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Right down the road from award winning Merion Elementary, was this 3010 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath.  It was listed for $819K, but like many of the homes Cindy visited, this one didn't last on the market very long, and is currently under contract. The updated  kitchen has butcher block counters, Viking professional range, Liebherr refrigerator and a Bosch dishwasher, but the stainless steel cabinetry is the really unique touch. See more details and all the photos at: 626 S. Bowman Ave, Merion Station.

Also on Bowman Ave, but in Wynnewood's Shortridge neighborhood, was this 1608 sq ft, 3 bed/2.1 bath stone colonial.  It was listed for $559K, and is under contract. The updated kitchen has granite and stainless, and ceiling height cabinets. An unfinished attic offers possibilities for additional living space. See all the pics and details at: 931 Bowman Ave, Wynnewood. 

This 2153 sq ft, 5 bed/2.1 bath colonial is also under agreement. It's in a Lower Merion neighborhood with a Narberth street address just outside of the Borough, itself. The property has a great covered front porch,  a detached garage and driveway, and a partially finished basement.  The mudroom has wonderful and smart built-ins, and the added butler's pantry is also a great first floor space. The location doesn't get much better than this, either.  Check it out at: 434 Anthwyn Rd, Narberth. 

When the photo gallery for a new listing includes some aerial photography, it typically indicates a larger, higher budget, impressive home. This custom built 7448 sq ft, 4 bed/5.2 bath, listed for $1.825M, does not disappoint. The one-acre lot sits on a quiet street next to the third fairway of the Philadelphia Country Club. It has four fireplaces, arched doorways, high coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, first-floor radiant heat, and a gourmet kitchen.  The master bedroom suite is huge and loaded, with his-and-hers walk-in closets, and marble bath, with stall shower, whirlpool tub, and radiant heat floors.  See the rest of the details and all the photos at:  921 Stony Ln, Gladwyne, PA 19035. 

Want two houses on one lot? On almost half an acre in Gladwyne, is this 2689 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath, with a 1500 sq ft house out back at the far end of a flat grassy yard. Listed for $995K, this property could be configured to give you a guest house, in-law or au pair residence, studio, or office. The kitchen is open to a breakfast area and a sitting room, that has french doors to the deck and back yard. See the rest of this unique listing at: 305 Righters Mill Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035.

Next up was this 3 bed/2.1 bath updated Bryn Mawr home, listed for $995K.  It sits on more than half an acre in a North Bryn Mawr neighborhood adjacent to Harriton High School.  The current homeowners reconfigured the home layout and added a cape-style second floor with two bedrooms and a bath. The updated kitchen is open, with granite counters and white cabinets. A first-floor master suite is on the wish-list of some buyers, and this one is large, with huge walk-in closets. The property also has a big yard, with a patio, and a two-car attached garage. See the rest at: 730 Woodleave Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.

Cindy toured two Bryn Mawr properties listed at $995K, and this second one, just down the street,  was a 3655 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath Spanish style home. It has a marble entryway, and hardwood floors throughout much of the first floor.  The modern kitchen has a big Viking range, center island, granite counters, white cabinets, walk-in pantry, and a breakfast room that leads to the patio. The Spanish style is carried throughout the house, especially the back yard and patio. See for yourself at: 1310 Pine Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. 

Halfway between Harriton High School and the Philadelphia Country Club, was this 7300 sq ft, 4 bed/4.2 bath, listed for $1.5M. The one-acre lot has a big terrace on the back of the house, overlooking a large, flat, nicely landscaped back yard. This home has pretty much everything you'd expect at the price point. The kitchen is stocked with features, including: granite countertops, a new Sub-Zero fridge, Bosch dishwasher, a new Wolf gas-burning stove with double ovens, 6 burners, griddle & stainless overhead exhaust, and a wall mounted Thermador double oven. See all the details and photos at: 840 Roscommon Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. 

The next Bryn Mawr home Cindy toured had a list price of $1.175M, and quickly went under contract. This 5392 sq ft, 4 bed/3.2 bath sits on a half-acre lot on the other (South) side of Bryn Mawr, near Sacred Heart Academy. The big updated kitchen has a Butler's Pantry, granite countertops, double wall ovens, pantry closet, 5 burner gas range, double stainless steel sinks, hardwood floors, and an adjoining breakfast room. The master suite has a large bathroom, dressing area, and two, huge walk-in closets. A three-car garage connects to the mud room, which has a closet with plumbing to be an additional powder room. See more at: 304 W. Laurier Pl, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. 

Another one that went under contract right away was this 4 bed/3 bath split level in Bryn Mawr's Garrett Hill neighborhood, next to a park and playground. Listed for $635K, this home was extensively remodeled in 2016. One nice addition is the upper floor master suite, with custom his/her walk in closet and an elegant master bath. Check it out at 309 Rockingham Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. 

A few blocks from South Ardmore Park, Cindy toured this 1260 sq ft, 3 bed/2.1 bath twin, listed for $364,500. It was a "coming soon" listing when Cindy saw it, and it quickly went under agreement. The updated kitchen has granite and stainless, while then lower level has a family room/guest room, with a full bath and laundry room. It's off the market now, but you can see what you missed at: 2211 Bryn Mawr Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003. 

Next up was this 5222 sq ft, 5 bed/5.1 bath, in a neighborhood next to the Merion Cricket Club,  listed for $1.425M.  The modern, open kitchen has a marble backsplash, custom cabinets and high-end stainless appliances. The master suite includes a walk-in closet, dressing room, loaded bathroom, and a Juliette balcony overlooking the patio.  The upper floor has another suite that could either be used as a second master or an au pair/guest suite. See it for yourself at: 227 Winsor Ln, Haverford, PA 19041. 

Since there are so many neighborhoods in sprawling Wynnewood, there are often a number of new listings in a given week.  Cindy started the Wynnewood leg of her tour with this 2016 sq ft, 3 bed/2.1 bath colonial, listed for $520K, just across Montgomery Ave from Narberth Borough. The first level has hardwood floors, built in cabinetry, arched doorways, and a fireplace. There's an attached garage and an unfinished basement with a laundry area. See the rest at: 1259 Montgomery Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096. 

Next up was this 3364 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath split level, in a Wynnewood neighborhood halfway between Lankenau Hospital and South Ardmore Park. Listed for $800K, the property includes an attached garage, a driveway, and a brick patio out back. An eat-in kitchen has plenty of windows and a center island. The lower level has a family room with gas fireplace and wet bar, a workshop, and a billiards room. Check out the details and photos at: 448 Ballytore Rd, Wynnewood. 

In Wynnewood's Indian Creek neighborhood, behind St. Charles Seminary, Cindy toured this 3677 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath colonial, listed for $889K. The half-acre lot includes a patio, a koi pond, and a newly renovated pool. The renovated great room, currently set up like an office, has a vaulted ceiling with skylights and ceiling fans, a wall of windows, and beautiful wooden built in shelving. The finished lower level with a bar and entertaining space. has a retro feel, described as a 50's theme. It's already under contract, but you can still check it out at: 917 Honeysuckle Ln, Wynnewood. 

Cindy also toured another Indian Creek listing, and as of 4/22, this one still on the market.  It's a 4051 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath, listed for $819K. The family room has a stone fireplace, french doors to a deck, and skylights in a cool two-story vaulted ceiling. A center island in the large eat-in kitchen has a gas cooktop built in. The finished lower level has office space, a family room, laundry and storage. See more at: 812 Primrose Ln, Wynnewood. 

This 2579 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath colonial, near South Ardmore Park, was listed for $765K, and quickly found a buyer. The wall of glass block in the kitchen lets in plenty of light. Built-in shelves in one of the bedrooms make it serve well as a guest room/office. The two-car attached garage and the full unfinished basement both add more usable space to the home. See what the buyers saw at: 1329 Wyngate Rd, Wynnewood. 

In that same Wynnewood neighborhood, Cindy toured this 3120 sq ft, 6 bed/3.1 bath center hall colonial, listed for $839K. Don't fall in love with this one either because it has also gone under agreement. The updated kitchen has granite counters, tile backsplash, white cabinets, a wine fridge, and high-end stainless appliances. There are plenty of upgrades, including many newer windows, refinished floors and upgraded heating system. This one's off the market, but you can still see the photos at: 1319 Hillside Rd, Wynnewood. 

In Wynnewood's Penn Wynne neighborhood, Cindy toured this 2520 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath center hall colonial, listed for $642,500. Classic Main Line features like built-in shelving, hardwood floors, crown molding, wainscoting, and a stone fireplace coexist with contemporary amenities, like a modern, white kitchen with high-end stainless appliances and granite counters. The unfinished basement serves as a playroom, laundry and storage. See the rest at: 50 Rosedale Rd, Wynnewood. 

Another home that drew immediate interest and a quick offer is this 4189 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath center hall colonial, that was listed for $899K. It's in the Wynnewood neighborhood next to Lower Merion High School, so it's also close to downtown Ardmore. A nice kitchen is connected to a huge mudroom, that leads to a brand new composite deck. The upgraded master bath has a spacious walk-in shower. Other updates include a new architectural shingle roof, complete professional repainting of exterior and interior, and a new split zone central air conditioning system. The lower level is very nicely finished.  See for yourself at: 337 Wister Rd, Wynnewood. 

One more Wynnewood home on Cindy's tour went under contract before these notes were published - it's a 3010 sq ft, 4 bed/2.2 bath, that had an asking price of $600K. It has a nice, white, modern kitchen with shaker-style cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. The built-in cubbies for the kids, by the playroom, is a nice touch. See what you missed at: 39 Overbrook Pkwy, Wynnewood.