If your client is looking for a great home at a reasonable price with a great location, 147 Simpson should work. This Lower Merion twin is located just 3 blocks from the center of Ardmore's explosive popularity filled with restaurants, shopping and transportation. This home is in great shape with a fabulous open kitchen, huge rear patio, driveway and garage. Finished basement and hardwood floors. .. .a must see !!!
TownhomeProperty Type
1910Year Built
3,276 sq ftLot Size
$326Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gary Hendler• Suburban Real Estate Rentals & Sales
Move right into this sunny and bright twin home with detached garage and partially finished basement, located within walking distance of Ardmore's train station, shops, restaurants and activities! This home has lots of old world charm combined with several modern updates, featuring beautiful hardwood flooring throughout most of the home, recessed lighting , newer kitchen and newer full bathroom. The main level features a front porch entry, formal living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen with gas range, tile flooring and breakfast bar, family room with tile floor and access to the rear deck, and a powder room. Upstairs you'll find the master bedroom with double closet, two additional bedrooms and full bathroom with double vanity. The full basement is partially finished for more living space, with laundry area and storage. All this plus the detached one car garage, top rated Lower Merion Schools and low taxes. Welcome home!
TREND #6112725
Feb 28, 2013
Sold
$246,500
$173/sq ft
Feb 19, 2013
Pending
—
Dec 10, 2012
Price Changed
$249,900
$175/sq ft
Nov 8, 2012
Price Changed
$256,900
$180/sq ft
Sep 18, 2012
Listed
$264,900
$186/sq ft
+14
BRIGHT MLS #1003444147
Feb 28, 2013
Sold
$246,500
$173/sq ft
Sep 18, 2012
Listed
$249,900
$175/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009481240
Aug 30, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2012
Listed
$259,500
$182/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009388740
Nov 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Oct 19, 2011
Listed
$279,000
$195/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 25, 2003
Sold
$178,750
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,894 (+4.6%)
2025
$4,679 (+5.4%)
2024
$4,440 (+4.4%)
2023
$4,255 (+1.9%)
2022
$4,176 (+2.3%)
2021
$4,081 (+2.5%)
2020
$3,981 (+1.8%)
2019
$3,911 (+1.9%)
2018
$3,839 (+1.9%)
2017
$3,767 (+8.5%)
2015
$3,473 (+6.0%)
2014
$3,277
2013
$3,277 (+3.1%)
2011
$3,180 (+4.0%)
2010
$3,058 (+3.6%)
2009
$2,953
Tax history for 147 Simpson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,894 (+4.6%)
2025
$4,679 (+5.4%)
2024
$4,440 (+4.4%)
2023
$4,255 (+1.9%)
2022
$4,176 (+2.3%)
2021
$4,081 (+2.5%)
2020
$3,981 (+1.8%)
2019
$3,911 (+1.9%)
2018
$3,839 (+1.9%)
2017
$3,767 (+8.5%)
2015
$3,473 (+6.0%)
2014
$3,277
2013
$3,277 (+3.1%)
2011
$3,180 (+4.0%)
2010
$3,058 (+3.6%)
2009
$2,953
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
14 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,428
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400055072004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
MDR1
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