Every week, Cindy Ridgway tours homes in and around the Lower Merion School District so that she can make sure her clients have the latest info on the market. Local inventory is still relatively scarce, compared to last year, but there are still new listings each week. Cindy saw a number of homes in the second half of May, including the ones here, and took notes for the rest of us: Starting on the western side of Lower Merion, Cindy toured this 7 bed/4.5 bath Greek revival home, originally built in 1851. This Villanova property has 5000+ sq ft inside, and sits on 1.2 acres of landscaped grounds, not far from Harriton HS. Listed for $1.199M this home has been expanded and updated over the years with features like dual-zoned AC, seven-zoned heat, 4 decks, a modern kitchen and renovated baths. See more at 531 N. Spring Mill Rd, Villanova, PA 19085. Next up was a six-year-old townhome, close to downtown Bryn Mawr, and right around the corner from the hospital. The 2880 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath, 3-story townhouse is listed for $995K. It features a nice. modern kitchen, with a great master suite with a well-appointed bath, and walk-in closet, plus an attached two-car garage and even an elevator! See the rest of the details and all the photos at: 110 Pennsylvania, Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Take your pick between these two new-construction townhomes in Bryn Mawr, halfway between Haverford College and Bryn Mawr Hospital. In some ways they are mirror images of each other, but make sure to tour both because there are definitely some differences between them (even though the online property descriptions read the same). In the Haverford School District, they are both listed as 3000 sq ft, 4 bed/3.2 bath, and priced at $625K. See them both here: 713 Preston Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 and 715 Preston Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Next up was this 2504 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath twin in the Lower Merion part of Haverford, near the Haverford School, halfway between the Ardmore and Bryn Mawr downtowns. Listed for $480K, it has a flat back yard with a raised deck, a second-floor laundry, and central AC. See the rest at: 535 Old Buck Ln, Haverford, PA 19041. This 5 bed/4.1 bath Wynnewood home is on a cul-de-sac in the neighborhood between St. Charles and Shortridge Park. This property has 4838 sq ft of living space on a half-acre lot, with a deck off the kitchen and a two-car garage. It has a big, renovated, eat-in kitchen, with stainless steel granite and some skylights in the dining area. The large family room has a big stone fireplace and high ceilings, and feels even larger, as it is open to the second floor. The first floor bedroom and attached full bath could be used as a guest or au pair room. It's listed for $990K. See for yourself at: 920 Honeysuckle Ln, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Cindy toured this Wynnewood 1523 sq ft, 3 bed/1 bath with her client, who then then went under contract on it. It's right on the border of Narberth Borough, practically next to Shortridge Park. Next on Cindy's tour toured was this 2792 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath stone colonial, in Merion Station, across the street from the Merion Tribute House. There's a big, finished lower level, and updated kitchen and baths inside, with a list price of $899,999. The back yard is very pretty and well-landscaped, with a nice flagstone patio and walk. See more at: 634 Hazelhurst Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066. This massive 7480 sq ft, 6 bed/5.1 bath has the look of a real, classic Main Line mansion. Outside, it has a circular drive and a three-car detached garage, on a 1.6 acre property on eastern border of Lower Merion. Inside it has a layout of bedrooms and separate entrances that offer a variety of living situations, like an in-law or au pair suite, and offers a few options for which bedroom you call the master. This house has all the classic touches, like a butler's pantry, grand library, and a dramatic winding staircase. It's priced at $935K, and just waiting for a new family to add their own mark on it. See the details and photo gallery here: 3 Blancoyd Rd, Merion Station, PA 19066. Cindy's tour wrapped up with two Penn Valley homes, starting with this 5896 sq ft, 5 bed/5.2 bath painted stone colonial in a neighborhood by Penn Valley Elementary. Listed for $1.415M, the dramatic aerial photo of the grounds shows nearly an acre of land with stone walls, terraces, landscaped gardens, and a big, backyard pool and pool house. The newer kitchen has granite and high-end appliances. See it all for yourself at: 839 Summit Rd, Narberth, PA 19072. If your budget lets you consider houses in the $2M+ ballpark, you'll want to see this beautiful 6 bed/5.2 bath stone colonial in Penn Valley. Listed for $2.099M, this home has 6100 sq ft inside, on 1.5 acres, with a renovated saltwater pool and totally loaded pool house with a kitchen and full bath. The interior of the main house has all the space and features you'd expect for a home in this price range, Check out the details and photo gallery at: 614 Righters Mill Rd, Narberth, Pa 19072.
Plenty of new listings on the market this week in the middle of the Spring market, but there is quite a bit of pent up demand from ready and willing buyers. Cindy started out a little further west on the Main Line, but most of these homes are in the Lower Merion School District. Take a look at her notes: Cindy's tour started outside the LMSD, where she saw this 5154 sq ft, 6 bed/5 bath stone home located on an acre+ lot in St. David's. Listed for $2.599M, this home has everything you'd expect at that price point. It has the classic character of a home that's more than a century old, but features modern amenities, like a modern kitchen with granite counters and high-end appliances, a heated bathroom floor, zoned AC and geothermal heat, wine cellar, pool and much more. See the details and all the photos at: 209 St. David's Ct, Wayne, PA 19087. In Haverford, Cindy toured this 5 bed/2.1 bath center hall Colonial, priced at $799K. It has 2701 sq ft of living space, with a driveway and a garage, in a neighborhood near the Haverford train station. This home has plenty of classic charm and character, with hardwood floors, deep windowsills, built-in bookcases, and beautiful moldings. See more at: 414 Berkley Rd, Haverford, PA 19401. This 3253 sq ft, 4 bed/2.1 bath is just down the street from Bryn Mawr Hospital, and right around the corner from the Bryn Mawr shops and restaurants. Listed for $570K, it has a white, modern kitchen, open to a bright dining room. There's a very large fourth bedroom on the third floor that has plenty of possibilities as a big office or playroom. The big fenced yard backs up to a park. See the rest at: 644 Old Lancaster Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. This 6 bed/4.1 bath is in a neighborhood of big old Main Line mansions in the part of Ardmore near Suburban Square and Lower Merion High School. The home has 4119 sq ft of living space on a half acre lot, for a list price of $975K. Ever want a house with an elevator? Now's your chance in this 100 year old home, updated with many contemporary conveniences. It has central air, and a nice modern kitchen, with the perfect butler's pantry. See for yourself at: 219 Glenn Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003. 462 Clothier Rd, in Wynnewood, has alraedy gone under contract since Cindy's tour. It is a 4 bed/2.1 bath stone colonial that was listed for $825K. Cindy toured a "coming soon" listing near the Merion Tribute House. It's a 5700+ sq ft, 5 bed/4.5 bath, that will be listed for 2.4M. Contact Cindy if you want her to keep an eye on this one. This one had a ton of traffic at the open house, so there may be some stiff competition. It's a 5 bed/3.1 bath twin right around the corner from the Merion train station. It has 2886 sq ft, and is listed at $500K. The exposed brick on the party walls is a really cool feature, especially in the third floor loft. Check it out at: 640 S Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066. Cindy toured a few homes in Bala, including two on Lodges Lane, not far from the Cynwyd Elementary and Middle Schools. This home is a 3319 sq ft, 5 bed/2.2 bath on a third of an acre. The property is more than a hundred years old, but has been extensively renovated. The modern kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite counters and high-end appliances. The bathrooms have also been renovated, and the home has two AC systems. See the rest at: 105 Lodges Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. This home is also on Lodges Lane, on the other side of Conshohocken State Road, and closer to the West Laurel Hill Cemetery. It's a 4 bed/2.1 bath, listed for $647,900. The finished basement has enough room for a workout area and an entertainment area with surround sound. See more at 28 Lodges Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Still in Bala, and right around the corner is this 5 bed/3.2 bath, listed for $559K. This property is both a residential home and a three-room professional office (configured now as a dental practice). The office has a separate entrance and plenty of off -street parking. Want the world's shortest commute without actually working in your living space? Check this one out at: 115 Conshohocken State Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. The last one was also in Bala, practically across the street from the Bala Avenue Park. It's a 3025 sq ft, 4 bed/3.1 bath, with a driveway and a garage. The updated kitchen has white cabinetry, granite counters and stainless appliances (two dishwashers). There's a 1300 sq ft unfinished basement with plenty of possibilities. See the pics and all the details at: 27 Aberdale Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
Our local Spring Market is ramping up, and more new listings hit each day. It's especially important for buyers to have an agent who knows and sells in the neighborhoods you're targeting. You never want to be the "last to know" about properties that just hit, or are just about to hit the market. The best agents are out there touring the properties and networking with the professionals, so their clients have the latest info, and are in a good position to get the home they want. Here are several of the homes Cindy toured so far in February. First up, is this 4 bed/3.2 bath, center hall, brick colonial with a two story addition and a three car garage. This renovated home, on half an acre in Penn Valley, is listed at $1.225M. It's a good fit for the family who likes traditional main line brick colonials, but also wants the features and amenities of a new home. The big brand new kitchen has granite and stainless, and the renovated baths and bedrooms have the storage and features modern homebuyers want. See more at: 616 Broad Acres Rd, Narberth, PA 19072. This 2011 sq ft, 4 bed/3 bath Merion Station twin is in one of the neighborhoods nicknamed, "Near-berth", because it is just outside the borders of Narberth Borough. It's a quick walk to Narberth's train station and charming downtown, and even closer to the award-winning Merion Elementary. Listed for $409K, this twin has a newer kitchen with granite and stainless, a small fenced yard, and a garage. See more pictures and details at: 519 E Wynnewood Rd, Merion Station, PA 19066. Also in Merion Station, but in the neighborhood by General Wayne Park, is this 4 bed/2.1 bath stone colonial, for $750K. Not only does this street have great park access, it's also close to the Bala Cynwyd Schools, and just across Montgomery Ave from Narberth Borough. This renovated home has 2878 sq ft of living space. The kitchen has granite, stainless and a breakfast bar. Downstairs is a large finished basement. Check it out at: 523 Mercer Rd, Merion Station, PA 19066. Want Merion Station, but with a bit more living space? Try this 6330 sq ft, 8 bed/6.2 bath stone Victorian, with a separate carriage house! Listed at $1.999M, this mansion sits on 1.76 acres near the train station and the Merion Botanical Park. Features include a massive kitchen, with two Sub-Zero fridges, dishwashers and sinks, butler's pantry, and elevator, plus the 2-story carriage house with renovated guest suite. See all the photos and details here: 437 N. Highland Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066. In Bryn Mawr, Cindy toured this 5 bed/4.1 bath, with 4087 sq ft, listed for $835K. This home is on a cul-de-sac, near Ithan Valley Park, in the Ithan Mills neighborhood of the Radnor School District. It has a big, modern, eat-in kitchen, and a master suite that boasts a double-sided gas fireplace and a nice, huge, master bath. Details and all the photos here: 27 Haymarket Lane, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Another Bryn Mawr home on Cindy's tour was this 3952 sq ft, 5 bed/4.2 bath just around the corner from the Rosemont train station. Listed for $1.475M, this newly constructed home sits on .42 acres, with a driveway and three-car garage. Everything in this brand new home is big and beautiful, and it has a massive unfinished basement. See all of it at: 1216 Wendover Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Also in Bryn Mawr is this 5 bed/4.1 bath Georgian Colonial. The 3701 sq ft home sits on 1.6 acres of gorgeous property in the private Pembroke Estates neighborhood, and is listed at $2.395M. It plenty of high-end finishes to go with the price tag, including a wine room, swimming pool, a full bath for each bedroom, and an in-law suite with a separate entrance. See more at: 418 Gatcombe Lane, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Part of Cindy's Bryn Mawr tour was through several units in "The Square", right next to Suburban Square and the Ardmore Train Station. A number of units are available, including two penthouse apartments. A number of styles, from one to three-bedroom are available on four floors. Want to be right in the middle of the action in blazing-hot Ardmore? Check these places out: The Square, 110 Sibley, Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003. In the beautiful hills of Haverford, Cindy toured this 5106 sq ft, 6 bed/4.2 bath stone home. Listed at $1.999M, it has a .660 acre landscaped lot on a quiet road in a wonderful neighborhood. It's beautiful inside, with plenty of updates, as well as an amazing yard in the back. Read the details and see the photos at: 334 Laurel Lane, Haverford, PA 19041. The first of two Gladwyne homes on Cindy's tour was this 3001 sq ft, 4 bed/2.2 bath French Colonial. Listed for $980K, it sits on close to an acre, near the Philadelphia Country Club. It has a big new kitchen and plenty of upgrades inside, and a pool in the big backyard. See more at: 4 Gunning Lane, Gladwyne, PA 19035. This Gladwyne home is a 4 bed/2.5 bath stone colonial listed at $709K. It has 2738 sq ft of living space inside, on a flat lot of about 3/4 of an acre. The master suite has a giant closet, and the big finished lower level has a wet bar. See the rest at: 544 Conshohocken State Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035.
The "coming soons" and private listings included a 3 bed/2.1 bath for $461K in Wynnewood, a 5 bed, 3.1 bath for $850K in Bala, and a 5 bed/6.1 bath in Haverford for a cool $2.25M.
First up was this 2190 sq ft, 4 bed/1.25 bath Narberth twin, listed at $375K. The seller describes it as "priced to allow your personal touch", and it's certainly affordable by recent Narberth Borough standards. People are seeking out Narberth for its walkability and small-town charm, not for new construction and huge yards! It has a porch, a patio and a garage outside, and the back yard is landscaped. The inside layout leaves a number of options for changes and upgrades. See more at: 400 N. Essex Ave, Narberth, PA 19072. Cindy's tour included a 5 bed/3.1 bath, "coming soon" listing in Merion Station, that will be priced at $697,500. If that sounds like something you want to keep an eye out for, let Cindy know. For that matter, if you want Cindy to find something just for you in the Lower Merion School District, contact her at cindy@lowermerionhomes.com. The first of three new listings Cindy toured in Bala, is this 2391 sq ft, 5 bed/2.1 bath, on a third of an acre in Bala's College Park neighborhood. This is an 1844 Colonial that has undergone extensive renovation over the years. Located across the street from the award-winning Bala schools, this one has a good-sized backyard, and a two car garage, with a loft that might have some renovation potential. Updates like the newer kitchen, and a dramatic sunroom, add modern touches in a home that still retains many vintage characteristics. Someone will fall in love with this one. It's listed at $644,900. See the rest of the photos at: 507 Bryn Mawr, Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Also in Bala is this dramatic 6 bed/5.1 bath, 7950 sq ft stone manor on an acre+ lot. This century-old home has plenty of vintage touches with its exposed beams, stone walls and fireplaces, but includes updates like updated baths, and a big beautiful new kitchen with a huge island, granite counters, and sub-zero fridge. Listed at $1.895M, you can see all the details and more photos at: 307 Clywyd Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. ,Right down the vowel-challenged road was this beautiful Normandy-style 5 bed/3.1 bath. With an asking price of $1.099M, this one has 3918 sq ft inside, on a .44 acre lot. This property is very effective at combining the charm of the beautiful old stone exterior with a completely modern-feeling interior. The place looks immaculate with renovated kitchen, baths, and bedrooms. Check it out at: 116 Clywyd Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Cindy continued with a few new listings in nearby Penn Valley, starting with this 4 bed/2.2 bath contemporary home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Listed at $875K, it has over 4000 sq ft inside, and sits on almost two acres of wooded lot, with a full-size lighted tennis court out back. The kitchen could use some updating, but the whole interior feels bright and spacious, and the finished basement is massive. See the rest at: 1352 Bobarn Drive, Penn Valley, PA 19072. New construction is pretty rare in the Lower Merion School District, but this next Penn Valley home is so new that there's still time to add your own customizations. It's a 5 bed/5.1 bath, listed for $1.795M. The home has 6000 sq ft of living space, with an attached 3-car garage, on a one-acre lot. There's not a ton of pictures to see yet, but the home has all the amenities you'd expect from a new home in this price range. See more at: 917 N. Woodbine Ave, Penn Valley, PA 19072. This new listing is a 4 bed/3.1 bath, right around the corner from Rolling Hills Park in Penn Valley. Listed at $699,900, it has 2750 sq ft inside, on a .42 acre lot with an attached 2-car garage. It not only boasts that elusive first-floor master some buyers are seeking, but takes it a step further with two first-floor master suites. The renovated kitchen has stainless and granite, and the unfinished basement is huge. See all the details and photos for this one at: 1581 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley, PA 19072. If you're looking for that charming older home with modern updates, this is the week for you. Another new listing that fits that bill is this 4 bed/ 3 bath, 1900 colonial farmhouse. This Wynnewood home has 3900 sq ft of interior living space on a 1.44 acre lot with stone terraces, walls and walkways. The renovated kitchen has a big farmers sink, stainless appliances, six-burner stove, and dark stone countertops. See for yourself at: 219 McClenaghan Mill Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096. Last up was this 3190 sq ft, 5 bed/3.1 bath Haverford Tudor. Listed at $650K, it has a nice little patio outside and an unfinished basement, Highlights include a beautiful sunroom off the living room that overlooks the front gardens. See more photos from this home and all the details at: 442 W. Montgomery Ave, Haverford, PA 19041. |
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