How do you stay up on all the latest info in the Lower Merion School District real estate market? If you're Cindy Ridgway, one part of your routine is a weekly tour of new listings. If you're not Cindy - it's super easy - just browse through her notes from the comfort of home and call her if there's something that catches your eye. Here are some of the homes Cindy saw this week: Starting on the eastern side of the LMSD, Cindy toured this 3465 sq ft 4 bed/3.2 bath stone Colonial in Bala. Listed for $800K, this home sits on .42 acres in a neighborhood just across Belmont Ave from West Laurel Hill Cemetery. It has a big modern kitchen, with white cabinets, dark granite counters, and high-end appliances. The master suite has an oversized shower and his & hers closets. See more at: 117 Righters Ferry Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Still in Bala, but in one of the neighborhoods closer to the Cynwyd schools, is this 5 bed/3.2 bath stone colonial. The home has 3307 sq ft of living space and a list price of $789K. Features include a two-level back deck, with a hot tub, a newly renovated master bath, and a bright, walk-out lower level. See the rest at: 14 Radcliff Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. We'll show you this next home in Narberth Borough, but don't get too excited, because it's already under agreement. Narberth homes tend to move quickly, and this 2074 sq ft, 5 bed/1.1 bath was no exception. Not only did it have a "primo" Borough location, it also came with a bonus feature (for Narberth) - a driveway with detached two-car garage. It was listed for $600K. See what you missed at: 71 Wynnedale Rd, Narberth, PA 19072. A few blocks away, and still in the north side of Narberth Borough, is this 1590 sq ft Dutch Colonial with 3 beds and 2.1 baths. Priced at $549K, this home has new Central AC, a nice front porch, and new paint and landscaping/hardscaping. The kitchen has granite and stainless, and the house has hardwoods throughout. Just a few blocks away, is Narberth wonderful downtown. See for yourself at: 318 Grayling Ave, Narberth, PA 19072. This Wynnewood center hall Colonial is in a neighborhood just across Montgomery Ave from Narberth Borough's northern border. Listed for $835K, this 5 bed/4.1 bath has 3549 sq ft of living space on a .41 acre lot. It has a newer kitchen with stainless appliances, an attached two-car garage, a finished lower level, and a beautiful patio in a nice private backyard. See all the details and photos at: 229 Gypsy Lane, Wynnewood, PA 19096. In the next neighborhood over, and a block closer to Lower Merion High School, is this Wynnewood 6 bed/3.1 bath. Listed for $1.050M, the home has 3961 sq ft inside, on a .86 acre lot. It has the nice updated kitchen high-end appliances you'd expect at this price point, with an adjacent mudroom and pantry. The inside of the home is beautiful, and the fenced grounds are lovely and well-maintained. See more at: 221 Cherry Ln, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Cindy's tour headed more west, to Villanova, where she saw this $1.2M 5 bed/3.1 bath. It has 4453 sq ft of living space inside, and sits on more than an acre of land. This one is a decent-sized two-story house, but from the front looks almost like a ranch. It has one feature of a ranch that some buyers are specifically looking for, and that is the main floor master suite. See the rest of the details and all the photos at: 1626 Mount Pleasant Rd, Villanova, PA 19085 Not far from Villanova Law School is this 6 bed/7.2 bath, 7278 sq ft mansion, listed for a cool $2.3M. Just 13 years old, this home is practically new by local standards, and has all the modern amenities you'd expect. This gorgeous home has the stately Main Line look of a home that's been around for generations, but is pristine on the inside with an open floor plan, huge modern kitchen with high-end everything, and a killer master suite. If you've got the budget, this house will give you everything on your list. See for yourself at: 228 Broughton Ln, Villanova, PA 19085. Last up, was the biggest house on the tour, a 9000 sq ft, 5 bed/5.3 bath, in a Gladwyne neighborhood near the Philadelphia Country Club. Like the previous one, this house is also just a "teenager" in a Main Line full of mature older homes. It has a loaded kitchen and an amazing master suite, but the star of this show might be the spectacular basement level. This lower level has a workout room, wet bar, arts & crafts room, and a small indoor basketball court. Check it out at: 1356 Hearthstone Ln, Gladwyne, PA 19035.
There aren't quite as many homes available in the Lower Merion School District this Spring, so if that's where you need to be, make sure you have an agent who is on top of everything new and everything that's about to hit the market. Cindy took her usual tours, and brought her clients out to see some, too. Here are five of the homes she saw: This week, Cindy's tour started in Gladwyne, with this 5 bed/3.1 bath center hall colonial. It has 3908 sq ft of living space on a 2/3 acre lot of landscaped property, in a quiet Gladwyne neighborhood, next to a nature preserve. Listed for $1.25M, the home has plenty of upgrades, including a big eat-in kitchen with professional-style appliances and granite countertops. The lower level has a bar and a billiards room, plus an oversized two-car garage. See more at: 1144 Norsam Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035. Next up was this 3382 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath cape in Penn Valley. Listed for $658K, this home sits on a .62 acre lot in a neighborhood between Belmont Hills and Welsh Valley Middle School. It has an updated kitchen with granite and stainless, and an attached two-car garage. Put this one on your list to see if having a first-floor master is a priority. See the rest at: 1133 Hillcrest Rd, Penn Valley, PA 19072. Just across the railroad tracks from Narberth Borough is this 5 bed/3.1 bath in Merion Station. It has 3739 inside, and sits on a quarter acre with a detached garage. The kitchen has a very cool craftsman look, with high end appliances and and AGA stove and ovens. It's priced at $875K. See the details and the rest of the pictures at: 333 Valley Road, Merion Station, PA 19066. Next up was one of those nice stone homes along Winding Way, just down the street from Merion Elementary. This Merion Station 5 bed/3.5 bath center hall colonial has 3093 sq ft, and is listed in "as-is" condition, for $715K. It has hardwoods throughout and an updated kitchen with granite and stainless. The finished lower level is carpeted and has a two-car attached garage. See the photo gallery and all the specifics at: 350 Winding Way, Merion Station, PA 19066. Last but not least was a 1366 sq ft 3 bed/1.1 bath twin on the wonderful little Lantwyn Lane in Narberth Borough. Cindy was very familiar with this cute little home, and she sold it just a few years ago. Lantwyn Lane is a private charming little nook of a neighborhood, and this home boasts a number of newer features, including an updated kitchen. See what you get for the $409K list price here: 208 Lantwyn Lane, Narberth, PA 19072.
The agents who stay on top of the market in Lower Merion and Narberth can make sure their clients have the latest information. Cindy Ridgway's clients have an edge on the competition because she lives in the community and is "plugged in" to the local market enough to know every property listed, plus many of the homes that are "about to" hit the market. Every week she tours new listings, and shares her notes. Here's what she saw in the last week or so: Starting on the western edge of Lower Merion, Cindy toured this brick cape in Villanova, listed for $1.125M. It's a 4005 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath on 2/3 of an acre, at the end of a a cul de sac, near the Philadelphia Country Club. It has a first floor master, and renovations have opened the floorplan. See more at: 1234 Page Terrace, Villanova, PA 19085. Next up was a 2200 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath brick colonial in Gladwyne. Listed for $879K, this one has renovations including a master suite addition, new roof, siding, plumbing and electric. The modern kitchen has stainless appliances and quartz countertops. See the rest of the interior pictures at: 1109 Maplecrest Circle, Gladwyne, PA 19035. Over in Bryn Mawr, Cindy toured this big stone colonial with 5 beds/4.1 baths and 7200 sq ft. Located on a 3/4 acre lot, in a cul de sac adjacent to Harriton Park, this home is listed at $1.65M. It has big newer kitchen, a fully appointed master suite with sitting room and his and hers walk-in closets, and a big exercise room right next door. See for yourself at: 510 Great Springs Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. This Bryn Mawr stone colonial is listed at $895K. The home is a 6 bed/3.1 bath, with 3324 sq ft of living space on a .42 acre lot near the campus of the Baldwin School. In addition to the paneled library (pictured), features include central AC, a detached two-car garage, and an updated kitchen with granite and stainless. See more photos and all the details at: 194 Fishers Rd, Bryn Mawr, Pa 19010. Still in Bryn Mawr, Cindy toured this 2246 sq ft 4 bed/1.1 bath center hall Dutch Colonial in a quiet cul de sac between the hospital and Bryn Mawr's vibrant downtown. New renovations include windows, doors, sliding glass doors, HVAC, hardwood floors, new appliances and cabinets. The home is listed at $525K. See the photo gallery and all the details of this home at: 846 Summit Grove Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. The last Bryn Mawr home on Cindy's tour was a quiet listing that should come to market soon. It's a 4 bed/4.1 bath in Radnor Township, listed for $1.2M. Contact Cindy if you want to follow up on this one. Cindy's tour continued in Ardmore, with this 3 bed/1 bath, conveniently located just a couple of blocks away from both Linwood Park and South Ardmore Park. Listed at $414K, the home has 1205 sq ft of living space, with a flat back yard, plus a shed, driveway and detached garage. With two bedrooms and a bath on the first floor, this home offers that one-floor living potential, which is not especially common in the area - especially in this price range. See more at: 145 Sutton Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003. Also on Ardmore's Sutton Rd, is this 2067 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath, listed for $514,900. Already under agreement, this home featured an updated, more open floorplan, with a modern, white kitchen. Out back is a flat back yard, with a new deck. You may have missed your chance with this one, but you can still take a look at: 151 Sutton Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003. This Wynnewood home was next up, in a neighborhood just across Montgomery Ave from Narberth Borough's northern border. It's a 3990 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath, listed at $1.050M. It has a nice, updated kitchen, and all the features you'd expect at this price point, with a great master suite, complete with walk in closets and a big, beautiful bathroom. The 1/3 acre lot has a flat back yard with a big deck and a carriage house, plus there's a nice covered porch out front. See the rest at: 524 Manor Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096. In nearby Penn Valley, Cindy's tour took her to this 4 bed/2.1 bath, listed for $700K. It has 2909 sq ft of living space on 3/4 of an acre in a neighborhood near Welsh Valley Middle School. It has a newer eat-in kitchen with white cabinets and granite countertops. Two floors can access the back patios. See more at: 432 Fawn Hill lane, Penn Valley, PA 19072. Brynwood Manor is a tiny neighborhood tucked into Narberth Borough's northern border. This small cottage, listed for $439K, has 950 sq ft, with 2 beds/1.1 baths. It has hardwood floors, a stone fireplace, and some interior brick accent walls. See photos at: 13 Brynwood Manor, Narberth, PA 19072. This 4 bed 2.2 bath in Wynnewood is a good example of how fast the market is moving. It had a list price of $575, and went in a day with multiple offers. See details about the home here: 356 Williams Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Narbrook Park, in the Borough, is always a popular address. This one also went in a day, with multiple offers. 24 Narbrook Park, an 1800 sq ft, 3 bed single, was listed at $665K. Homes in Narberth Borough often go fast. For those looking for a Narberth single with a budget up to $550K, check out this Cindy Ridgway's listing. It's a renovated 4 bed/3.1 bath, with 2479 sq ft. See more here: 29 Hansen Ct, Narberth, PA 19072.
Cindy's tours in the last couple of weeks included quite a few nice homes in the Lower Merion School District, but also reached a few nearby areas, like Wayne and Berwyn. The price points she saw were in quite a wide range, so anyone who's looking is bound to find something in their budget. Take a look: This 2527 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath colonial is on a nice, tree-lined Wynnewood street, just across Montgomery Ave from the northern border of Narberth Borough. Listed for $825K, the home is a great blend of older charm on the outside, with a modern updated look on the inside. The newer upgrades on this house left it with a nice, modern kitchen that flows into a dining room, living room and perfect mudroom/laundry room. See more at: 541 Manor Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096. This next Wynnewood home is in that great neighborhood over by South Ardmore Park. It's a 3 bed/2.1 bath stone colonial, with 2452 sq ft of living space just a block away from the park. Features include hardwoods, a fireplace, updated kitchen and baths, custom closets, a finished basement, and a flat back yard. Listed for $599K. Check out the rest of the pictures and all the details at 711 Greythorne Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Next up was a 2318 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath stone and brick colonial in Bala's College Park neighborhood. Listed for $564,900, this house is in a good location for a family with school-aged kids, since both the Cynwyd Elementary and Middle School are right around the corner. Updates in the home include a newer kitchen, with granite and stainless, an updated hall bath, and a partially finished basement. See the rest at: 66 Princeton Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Cindy's tour continued with a 4 bed/2.1 bath colonial in a Merion Station neighborhood just across the railroad tracks from Narberth Borough and Merion Elementary. The 2280 sq ft home is listed in "As Is" condition for $539K. It has a sunny Florida room on one side, unfinished basement, and a one-car garage. The private third floor bed and bath have some potential as a au pair suite. See for yourself at: 459 Rockland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066. Next up was this 3206 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath colonial in Penn Valley. It sits on a .68 acres wooded lot, with a nice deck out back, just around the corner from the Gladwyne entrance to the Schuylkill. Listed for $729K, the home has an updated kitchen, new roof, and a finished lower level that works well as an office, but also has bedroom potential. Check it out at: 1321 Bobarn Dr, Penn Valley, PA 19072. Cindy's tour brought her to this Narberth Borough 3 bed/1 bath twin, recently reduced to $399K. It has 1212 sq ft of living space just a few blocks from Narberth's charming downtown. Outside is a covered front porch and a back patio in a nicely landscaped and fenced backyard. Features inside include an updated kitchen and bath, replacement windows, and hardwoods throughout. See all the details and the rest of the photos at: 407 Dudley Ave, Narberth, PA 19072. This Narberth home isn't technically in the Borough, but it's as close as you can get, and is right down the street from the downtown. It's a 3 bed/2.1 bath with 2288 sq ft of living space on a quarter acre of land, listed for $539K. The modern kitchen has white cabinets, stainless appliances and granite countertops. The home has plenty of sunlight, an attached garage, and a big finished basement. See the rest of it at: 512 Haverford Ave, Narberth, PA 19072. This 4 bed/2.5 bath, with 2,150 sq ft was a quiet listing when Cindy saw it. It isn't in TREND yet, but it's close enough that the owner has posted photos on social media. It's on the Lower Merion Township side of the street, and has a Narberth street address. Stay tuned for more details. Cindy's new listing tour took her to Gladwyne next, where she saw this 5 bed/3.1 bath, listed at $850K. It has 4916 sq ft of living space on a 3/4 acre corner, lot with a renovated salt-water pool out back. You'll never want for storage in this kitchen with a breakfast nook, stainless, granite, and a wall of custom cabinetry. The main level has three bedrooms, and a big second master has been added to the upper level. The downstairs has been finished adding tons of living space and features. See all the pics and details at: 1420 Stony Cir, Gladwyne, PA 19035. This 1567 sq ft, 4 bed/2 bath bungalow is in the neighborhood next to Gladwyne' s cute little downtown. Listed at $450K, the home has two bedrooms on the first floor, and two on the second, plus gas heat, and central AC. The basement has storage and laundry. There's a fenced-in yard out back and a nice covered porch out front. See more at: 403 Righters Mill Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035. In the Radnor School District part of Villanova, Cindy toured this 2482 sq ft 4 bed/2.1 bath home, listed at $635K. The updated kitchen has newer appliances, white cabinetry and granite counters. With just about half an acre of land, this property has a nice-sized front yard, plus a good, flat space out back with a nice deck. Check out the photo gallery and all the details at: 226 S. Spring Mill Rd, Villanova, PA 19085. Cindy toured more homes in the Radnor School District, including this 4344 sq ft 5 bed/3.1 bath. Located in Wayne's Strafford Village neighborhood, this gorgeous home sits on a 3/4 acre lot with a 2-car attached garage. It has a big, beautiful updated kitchen and butler's pantry and walk-in pantry, and a big mudroom/laundry. If your budget can accommodate the $1.15M list price, what's not to like in this house? See for yourself at: 20 Crestline Rd, Wayne, PA 19087. Last up was this 4 bed/3.2 bath brick colonial in Berwyn. Listed at $899K, this home has 3661 sq ft of living space inside, on an acre lot halfway between Paoli and Newtown Square, and in the T/E school district. The home has a nice, updated, big kitchen and master, and an attached two-car garage. Out in the big back yard are two patios and a pool. The large finished lower level is set up with a bar, tv area and gaming areas, plus storage. See the photo gallery and read all the details at: 2052 Waterloo Rd, Berwyn, PA 19312.
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