Welcome to 1236 Lafayette Road! Set atop a gentle Gladwyne hill and sharing a driveway with another lovely home, this Cape Cod cottage offers the perfect amount of space. The first floor has wonderful flow from room to room and includes an eat-in kitchen with access to the backyard, dining room, living room, family room/office and 2 bedrooms with 2 full baths. The second floor has 2 additional bedrooms with 2 additional full baths. The large unfinished basement has an outdoor entrance, natural light and plenty of space to do the laundry. This charming home has great potential. The location among estate homes is elegant and private, yet friendly with a neighbor just across the drive. 1236 Lafayette offers a quick drive into the village of Gladwyne, easy access to the 40 miles of the Bridlewild hiking trails for weekend walks, and convenience to major highways and transportation, whether heading east into Philly or west to Valley Forge. Come visit and polish this gem to perfection!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.85 acresLot Size
$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kate Livesey• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
•610-527-6400 (broker)
•frank.may@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Jeff Pendergast• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.85 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,039
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400029256008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.
LDR2
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR2 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: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Masonry
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 150.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,039
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,796
County Tax: $1,482
School Tax: $12,771
Tax Assessed Value: $428,570
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $16,049
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: GLADWYNE
High School: HARRITON
School District Name: LOWER MERION
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Gladwyne heading west on Rt. 23 (Conshohocken State Road), right turn onto Lafayette Road. Property is on the left and shares a driveway with #1242.
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,039
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400029256008
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gladwyne School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Black Rock Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
Harriton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gladwyne, PA • 19035
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.41M – $1.70M
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