“Penn-Laura”, famed Philadelphia architect Richardson Brognard Okie Jr. 's personal estate, is set on 2.5 fully fenced acres in Berwyn's coveted Main Line. This 3-bed, 3.5-bath, 2,680 sq ft architectural gem is move-in ready, blending Okie's signature stone/brick masonry, exposed timber beams, and 4 fireplaces into a comprehensive modern layout with the main en-suite bedroom on the first floor. The first-floor features waxed brick floors throughout with solid wood, barn beams and fireplaces in the main bedroom, living room (walk-in), lower-level family room (walk-in), and the sunroom. The kitchen features a new Bosch dishwasher, a 6-burner Viking range and updated granite in cooking/laundry area. A new Electrolux washer/dryer was recently installed in the laundry area. The entire interior, including mechanical rooms have been freshly painted. In addition, there is a large open and “airy” loft perfect for a home office, den and/or a fourth bedroom. Two bedrooms, a partially updated full bath and walk in closet, are on the second floor. The home, 2 outbuildings, and the detached two-car garage with loft storage area is topped off with a new asphalt roof and new gutters (2026). Its original character has been carefully preserved, offering the kind of craftsmanship and authenticity rarely found in modern homes. The 2.5-acre flat private grounds feature mature trees, revised grading, and a new fence along two sides of the property. There is a detached studio with a half bathroom, perfect for a home office, entertainment area, or guest suite. The property also has two additional outbuildings, one of which is suitable as a garage (3rd car). This open, level property is a rare find and offers a significant opportunity for subdivision, a family compound, equestrian use or a bank of income-producing garages. A grand circular driveway (replaced April 2026) provides an impressive approach, with exceptional commuter access to Philadelphia. This premier location is also served by the A+ rated Tredyffrin-Easttown School District and is minutes from several of the nation's top private schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
2.5 acresLot Size
$463Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carter Murdoch• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
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Market trends in 19312, PA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
103.2%
1.4% MoM
Median sale price
$950K
$175K MoM
Avg. days on market
32d
12 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale and tax history for 1018 Darby Paoli Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PACT2125620
Jun 30, 2026
Sold
$1,240,000
$463/sq ft
May 28, 2026
Pending
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May 21, 2026
Listed
$975,000
$364/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,967 (+2.0%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2025
$13,693 (+4.3%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2024
$13,129 (+7.0%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2023
$12,276 (+2.8%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2022
$11,940 (+2.2%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2021
$11,681 (+2.9%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2020
$11,356 (+2.9%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2019
$11,040 (+1.8%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2018
$10,849 (+2.3%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2017
$10,604 (+6.1%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2015
$9,994 (+2.3%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2014
$9,774 (+1.2%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2013
$9,659 (+3.4%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2012
$9,339 (+2.6%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2011
$9,101 (+2.6%)
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
2010
$8,872
$138,530 + $213,470
$352,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,680
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Chester County
APN
5504 01860100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 22, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Residential District is intended to: Provide for low-density single-family residential units on lots of sufficient size for on-lot sewage disposal systems.; Foster protection of sensitive natural resources and areas conditionally suitable for on-lot sewage disposal systems.; Provide for the preservation of natural resources, historic resources, and open space through lot averaging development options.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area