Charming and spacious brick Colonial with 5 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms, 3,613 square feet situated on . 49 acre lot in sought after Gladwyne. First floor boasts hardwood floors throughout, eat-in kitchen, large formal dining room, living room with fireplace, den with fireplace that opens to a private patio which overlooks the backyard. There is also a mudroom with washer and dryer that completes the first floor. Second floor features a master suite along with four additional bedrooms and ample closet space. The basement has high ceilings and can be easily finished. Located in award winning Lower Merion School District, this home has easy access to 76, 476, PA Turnpike and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$402Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Damon Michels• BHHS Fox & Roach - Narberth
•610-668-3400 (broker)
Bought with David Darami• Keller Williams Philadelphia
•215-627-3500 (broker)
•broker@kwphiladelphia.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003484193
Redfin Estimate
$1,452,016
$542K since sold in May 2020$12K since October
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This home's estimate is 9% lower than the average sale price ($1.60M) of 6 comparable homes.
Charming and spacious brick Colonial with 5 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms, 3,613 square feet situated on . 49 acre lot in sought after Gladwyne. First floor boasts hardwood floors throughout, eat-in kitchen, large formal dining room, living room with fireplace, den with fireplace that opens to a private patio which overlooks the backyard. There is also a mudroom with washer and dryer that completes the first floor. Second floor features a master suite along with four additional bedrooms and ample closet space. The basement has high ceilings and can be easily finished. Located in award winning Lower Merion School District, this home has easy access to 76, 476, PA Turnpike and public transportation.
BRIGHT MLS #1008027622
Nov 15, 2016
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2016
Listed
$695,000
$192/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1979
Sold
$208,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,547 (+4.6%)
2025
$19,644 (+5.4%)
2024
$18,639 (+4.4%)
2023
$17,862 (+1.9%)
2022
$17,531 (+2.3%)
2021
$17,131 (+2.5%)
2020
$16,713 (+1.8%)
2019
$16,418 (+1.9%)
2018
$16,117 (−10.8%)
2017
$18,062 (+8.4%)
2015
$16,656 (+6.0%)
2014
$15,713
2013
$15,713 (+3.1%)
2011
$15,247 (+4.0%)
2010
$14,662 (+3.6%)
2009
$14,159
Tax history for 1239 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,547 (+4.6%)
2025
$19,644 (+5.4%)
2024
$18,639 (+4.4%)
2023
$17,862 (+1.9%)
2022
$17,531 (+2.3%)
2021
$17,131 (+2.5%)
2020
$16,713 (+1.8%)
2019
$16,418 (+1.9%)
2018
$16,117 (−10.8%)
2017
$18,062 (+8.4%)
2015
$16,656 (+6.0%)
2014
$15,713
2013
$15,713 (+3.1%)
2011
$15,247 (+4.0%)
2010
$14,662 (+3.6%)
2009
$14,159
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Coal/Wood
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WESLEY S REED
Living Sq. Ft: 3,613
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,885
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Masonry Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 506
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Masonry Garage
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,251
Legal Lot Number: 55
Legal Block Number: 11
School Tax District: LOWER MERION
Municipality Name: LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.4879
Depth Footage: 141.67
Front Footage: 150
Zoning Code: RA
County Use Description: RESID-SINGLE-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,613
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400029412005
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Gladwyne School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Black Rock Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.67M
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