Priced to sell! Don't miss the opportunity to call this wonderful, turn of the Century Carriage house, "Home". Nestled on a beautiful 1 acre lot, just a minute walk to downtown Ardmore! The interior has been almost completely remodeled w/ exceptional quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail. The first floor boasts a beautiful, bright, marble floored Central Hall; a spacious; Dining Room; Kitchen with granite counters, professional Viking Range, Sub-Zero fridge, and sliding glass doors leading out to the patio; the Family Room features a brand new, stone, gas fireplace; the first floor Master Suite is complete with walk-in closet, gorgeous travertine tile Bathroom w/ a Mohen steam shower, and a home office. On the second floor, you find , original hardwood floors, and an original Dutch door leading to a very large Game Room w/ wainscot ceiling, 3 more Bedrooms, and 2 Bathrooms. Fantastic Value!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$353Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lorna Isen• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
One of a kind Charming Stone Colonial house (circa 1900), with Spacious Living Room (deep windowsills and French doors to Patio), Dining Room, Main Bedroom and Bath, one/two additional Bedrooms and Bath, Laundry Room off Eat-in- Kitchen, all making it easy for 1st Floor Living if needed or desired. Ample Closet Space & Storage. Very flexible Floor Plan on both floors. Interesting Staircase leads to 2nd Floor with 3 Bedrooms, 1.1 Bath, huge Fam/Game Room (multi-purpose room originally the hayloft) and storage room. Gracious approach over a little bridge to set back house on approx. One Acre. Large Area for off street parking & Two Car Garage. Great Location for easy access to train (R5), shopping, restaurants, movies, etc. & Center City. House includes several air-conditioners, some built-in, and new washing machine. Lower Merion School District, Terrific Space, Terrific House, but will need some updating at some point.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,666 (+4.6%)
2025
$14,022 (+5.4%)
2024
$13,304 (+4.4%)
2023
$12,750 (+1.9%)
2022
$12,513 (+2.3%)
2021
$12,228 (+2.5%)
2020
$11,930 (+1.8%)
2019
$11,719 (+1.9%)
2018
$11,505 (+1.9%)
2017
$11,288 (+8.4%)
2015
$10,409 (+6.0%)
2014
$9,820
2013
$9,820 (+3.1%)
2011
$9,529 (+4.0%)
2010
$9,164 (+17.8%)
2009
$7,777
Tax history for 178 Lakeside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,666 (+4.6%)
2025
$14,022 (+5.4%)
2024
$13,304 (+4.4%)
2023
$12,750 (+1.9%)
2022
$12,513 (+2.3%)
2021
$12,228 (+2.5%)
2020
$11,930 (+1.8%)
2019
$11,719 (+1.9%)
2018
$11,505 (+1.9%)
2017
$11,288 (+8.4%)
2015
$10,409 (+6.0%)
2014
$9,820
2013
$9,820 (+3.1%)
2011
$9,529 (+4.0%)
2010
$9,164 (+17.8%)
2009
$7,777
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
49 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,958
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400029576003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
LDR4
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR4 is a low intensity district intended for detached single-family residential homes and the preservation of the existing neighborhood character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood, Marble
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Breakfast Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 49
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,958
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $318,570
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Annual Amount: $9,164
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas, Forced Air, Radiant
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: PENN VALLEY
Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY
High School: LOWER MERION
School District Name: LOWER MERION
Location Information
Cross Street: ARGYLE ROAD
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,958
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400029576003
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Penn Valley School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Welsh Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Lower Merion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$1.33M – $1.61M
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