Charming and bright Stone Colonial in Lower Merion's desirable College Park neighborhood. 1st Floor: Entrance hall; Living Room with wood burning fireplace opens to cozy Den/office with recessed lighting. Formal Dining Room with built in corner cupboard and chair rail; Renovated Kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances including range, dishwasher, refrigerator, built in microwave, granite counters, pantry and outside exit. A powder room and coat closet complete this floor. 2nd Floor offers gracious landing, main Bedroom with Bathroom, closet with walk up access to floored attic. Two additional family bedrooms and full hall Bathroom. Hall linen closet plus an additional hall closet. Lower level Family room, Laundry room and unfinished storage area. Terrific curb appeal and old world charm featuring hardwood floors & deep window sills. Private yard and driveway and one car Garage. Walk to schools and park and close proximity to Cynwyd Heritage Trail. * Room sizes approximate *
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,992 sq ftLot Size
$439Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Liacouras• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
AN ALL AROUND GREAT HOUSE W/ LOTS OF CURB APPEAL! THIS 3 BEDROOM HOME HAS LARGE ROOMS, LOTS OF CHARACTER & EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES FOR THE FUTURE! HW FLOORS, NEWER 1ST FLOOR DEN/OFFICE, CHEERFUL FINISHED F/R IN BASEMENT, NEWER HEATER. SHOWS VERY WELL! LARGE & LEVEL REAR YARD IS FENCED W/ PATIO AREA! SUCH A CONVENIENT LOCATION TOO!
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC356062
Jun 5, 1997
Sold
$218,000
$114/sq ft
May 26, 1997
Listing Removed
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Apr 30, 1997
Listed
$218,000
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,475 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,015 (+5.4%)
2024
$9,502 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,106 (+1.9%)
2022
$8,937 (+2.3%)
2021
$8,734 (+2.5%)
2020
$8,521 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,370 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,217 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,062 (+8.4%)
2015
$7,434 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,014
2013
$7,014 (+3.1%)
2011
$6,806 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,545 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,320
Tax history for 17 W Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,475 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,015 (+5.4%)
2024
$9,502 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,106 (+1.9%)
2022
$8,937 (+2.3%)
2021
$8,734 (+2.5%)
2020
$8,521 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,370 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,217 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,062 (+8.4%)
2015
$7,434 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,014
2013
$7,014 (+3.1%)
2011
$6,806 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,545 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,320
*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
72 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,992 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,906
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400000636008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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.