Gorgeous move in ready Bob McElroy is ready for its new owner. This is a mid century modern home that is in a beautiful spot with the home surrounded by sweeping views and a vacation like feel. A brand new deck allows space for entertaining under the stars. The open concept home is inviting with fabulous kitchen with high end appliances and plenty of cabinet space. There are 2 bedrooms on the main floor with a brand new sleek and stylish bathroom. The bottom level is rounded out with two more bedrooms, large family room and another full bathroom. There is an attached two car garage and patio. A brand new generator has just been installed. Over $80,000 worth of improvements including a new air conditioner and upgraded electrical. If you are looking for low maintenance, quiet and beautiful home come take a look at this really special home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.81 acresLot Size
$368Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sue McNamara• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-225-7400 (broker)
•bethe@lnf.com (broker)
Bought with Rachel McGinn• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
Gorgeous Bob McElroy designed home is an architectural delight. Mid century modern home that is a beautiful escape from urban and suburban life. This home takes full advantage of the natural surroundings and makes you feel as if you are on vacation year round! This impeccably kept home features an open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows in almost every room overlooking lush natural greenery Colorado slate steps invite you to the front door that gives off a true Zen feeling to this private oasis. Upon your entrance you notice the handcrafted railing created by Robert Phillips, a renowned Philadelphia artist and metalsmith. Beautiful Tiger wood floors cover the first floor, Gorgeous sleek chef's kitchen with both marble and soapstone countertops. Viking stove, exposed brick wall, slate floor. Mahogany sliding doors on 3 walls open to the amazingly spacious wrap around deck with gas fire pit that extends your living space. . Spacious living area features a large brick gas fireplace to enjoy on those snowy winter nights to make you feel you're in a chalet. The sense of serenity this home gives you continues into the 2 spacious bedrooms with bucolic views from every window. Master bathroom has the original sloped cedar ceiling giving it the ultimate retro look with upgraded quartz countertops. The lower level offers lush views as well along with a large family room with a 2nd gas fireplace, sliders to the hardscape patio and potting shed. 2 more spacious bedrooms and beautifully tiled bath Large wine closet along with a fantastic large wine frig And a 2 car attached garage are just some of the highlights of this gorgeous home! Close to transportation, great shopping and all the Main Line offers. . Don't miss this opportunity to be the next steward of this beautiful home. .. come see for yourself!
TREND #6616523
Sep 21, 2015
Sold
$550,000
$231/sq ft
Sep 8, 2015
Pending
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Aug 17, 2015
Contingent
—
Jul 26, 2015
Listed
$569,900
$240/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003468185
Sep 22, 2015
Listing Removed
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Sep 21, 2015
Sold
$550,000
$231/sq ft
Jul 26, 2015
Listed
$569,900
$240/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 3, 2006
Sold
$464,000
$195/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003391051
Jun 29, 2006
Sold
$464,000
$195/sq ft
Apr 25, 2006
Listed
$464,000
$195/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC477006
Dec 27, 2005
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2005
Listed
$529,900
$223/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1979
Sold
$124,500
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,041 (+8.4%)
2025
$7,418 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,150 (+6.4%)
2023
$6,718 (+4.5%)
2022
$6,430 (+3.2%)
2021
$6,231 (+4.6%)
2020
$5,955 (+1.7%)
2019
$5,853 (+1.8%)
2018
$5,749 (+1.9%)
2017
$5,642 (+5.5%)
2015
$5,349 (+3.8%)
2014
$5,153
2013
$5,153 (+3.4%)
2011
$4,982 (+6.1%)
2010
$4,697 (+3.8%)
2009
$4,525
Tax history for 485 Arden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,041 (+8.4%)
2025
$7,418 (+3.7%)
2024
$7,150 (+6.4%)
2023
$6,718 (+4.5%)
2022
$6,430 (+3.2%)
2021
$6,231 (+4.6%)
2020
$5,955 (+1.7%)
2019
$5,853 (+1.8%)
2018
$5,749 (+1.9%)
2017
$5,642 (+5.5%)
2015
$5,349 (+3.8%)
2014
$5,153
2013
$5,153 (+3.4%)
2011
$4,982 (+6.1%)
2010
$4,697 (+3.8%)
2009
$4,525
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.